Property Litigatior

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid working

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Birthday leave

Group stakeholder pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Flexible holiday purchase/sale

Zusammenfassung

Hawthorne-Finch Talent Solutions is assisting a Birmingham-based law firm in recruiting a Property Litigator with 2–5 years PQE to handle a broad mix of residential and commercial property disputes.

The role offers hybrid and flexible working options, with a salary range of £45,000 to £60,000 and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. The successful candidate will contribute to business development and client-facing work within an established disputes team.

Qualifikationen

• Property litigation experience in residential and commercial disputes.
• Exposure to TOLATA claims and general property disputes.
• Strong drafting and attention to detail.
• Proficient with case management systems and MS Office.
• Excellent client-care and ability to work in a team.

Aufgaben

• Handle contentious landlord and tenant matters for landlords and tenants.
• Advise on boundary disputes and general property disputes.
• Run TOLATA claims.
• Support professional negligence claims relating to property.
• Assist the wider commercial litigation team when required.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, and statements.
• Manage deadlines, file quality, time recording, and client expectations.
• Take part in business development and grow the property disputes offering.
• Undertake advocacy when required.

Kenntnisse

Property litigation

Landlord and tenant disputes

TOLATA claims

Drafting and pleadings

Case management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Client-care skills

Business development

Ausbildung

Qualified Solicitor / CILEX / Chartered Legal Executive

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Property Litigator

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £45,000 to £60,000

Experience: 2-5 years PQE

If you are a Property Litigator who enjoys variety, responsibility and proper client contact, this is a great opportunity to join an established Dispute Resolution team in Birmingham.

Our client is looking to recruit a Property Litigator to support a growing property disputes offering. The team handles a broad mix of residential and commercial matters, and you will have the chance to build your experience across core property litigation work while contributing to business development and the continued growth of the practice.

This is a full-time role based in Birmingham, with flexible and hybrid working options considered. The firm is open to applicants outside the suggested PQE range where you can demonstrate the right technical experience and attitude.

What You'll Be Doing

• Handling contentious landlord and tenant matters for both landlords and tenants (residential and commercial)
• Advising on boundary disputes and general property disputes
• Running TOLATA claims
• Supporting on professional negligence claims relating to property
• Assisting the wider commercial litigation team where required
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, witness statements and court documents
• Managing deadlines, file quality, time recording and client expectations
• Taking an active part in business development and helping to grow the property disputes offering
• Undertaking advocacy where required

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor, CILEX Lawyer or Chartered Legal Executive with around 2-5 years PQE (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in property litigation, including landlord and tenant disputes (residential and commercial)
• Exposure to TOLATA claims and general property disputes
• Confident drafting and strong attention to detail
• Comfortable using case management systems and Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and working with PDF bundles
• Strong client-care skills and the confidence to manage client contact professionally
• Able to work under supervision, meet deadlines and contribute positively within a team
• Interest in business development and helping to build a practice

What’s On Offer

• Salary of £45,000 to £60,000
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Group stakeholder pension scheme (Scottish Widows), with salary sacrifice option
• Healthcare plan (support towards optical, dental and counselling)
• Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme

Working Arrangements

Full-time, Birmingham-based role. Flexible and hybrid working options can be considered.