Property Litigator

Sydney Mitchell Llp; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sydney Mitchell Llp is seeking a qualified candidate with two to five years PQE for a full-time position in our Birmingham office. This role involves managing contentious landlord and tenant matters, property disputes, and participating in business development.

Candidates should possess strong client care skills and the ability to work under pressure. We offer flexible and hybrid working options to ensure a balanced work-life experience.

Qualifications

• Two to five years PQE or relevant knowledge/experience with enthusiasm for the role.
• Ability to manage client expectations and build strong client relationships.
• Experience in working under supervision and meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle contentious landlord and tenant matters for both tenants and landlords.
• Assist in boundary and property disputes.
• Participate in firm-wide business development.

Skills

Contentious landlord and tenant matters

Boundary disputes

General property disputes

TOLATA claims

Professional negligence claims relating to property

Commercial and general litigation experience

Using word, excel, pdf docs and case management system

Advocacy

Teamwork

Client care skills

Job description

The successful candidate should ideally be between two and five years PQE. This level of experience has been given as an approximate guide for applicants but we are happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this level but who have the relevant knowledge/experience, together with the enthusiasm for this particular role.

The role is full time and based in the firm’s Birmingham office. Flexible and hybrid working options can be considered.

The ideal candidate will have experience in:

• Contentious landlord and tenant matters acting for both tenant and landlord in residential and commercial property matters.
• Boundary disputes.
• General property disputes.
• TOLATA claims.
• Professional negligence claims relating to property.
• Commercial and general litigation experience would be useful in assisting the commercial litigation team where necessary.

And skills in:

• Using word, excel, pdf docs (or similar) and a case management system.
• Advocacy when required.
• Working as part of a team and under pressure.
• Building on the excellent reputation already established and help to develop their offering.
• Taking an active part in firm wide business development.
• Providing an excellent standard of client care and be able to manage client expectations.
• The role involves significant client contact and therefore someone with strong communication and client care skills is a must. You should be able to work under supervision, meet tight deadlines and as part of the dispute resolution team.