Property Solicitor

Reed; West of England; Híbrido; GBP 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26 days holiday with the option to buy

Company Pension Scheme

Group Income Protection

Legal Protection

European Motor and Home Emergency Aid

and more

Descripción de la vacante

Reed's client, a Bristol-based law firm, is seeking a Property Litigation Associate to join a growing litigation team. The role is hybrid with a minimum of two days in the office and involves handling a diverse caseload of property-related disputes, from trespass to nuisance, with strong emphasis on client service and cost-efficiency.

You will resolve disputes through court proceedings or ADR, supervise junior team members, and contribute to meeting billing targets while developing your own

Formación

• Comprehensive understanding of civil litigation processes and experience handling cases from inception to trial.
• Experience in resolving disputes through mediation and other ADR methods.
• Property-specific litigation background is advantageous but training is provided.
• Strong verbal and written communication, autonomous work style.
• Management or supervisory experience, especially overseeing solicitors or paralegals.
• Experience with property-related disputes and knowledge of costs disputes is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Manage your own caseload of property litigation cases, including issues related to property damage, trespass, and nuisance.
• Resolve disputes commercially through court proceedings or ADR techniques.
• Maintain high standards of client service while adhering to regulatory and company processes, with a focus on cost-efficiency.
• Meet annual billing targets and KPIs, ensuring effective risk management.
• Supervise and support junior team members, helping them achieve their financial targets and manage risks appropriately.

Conocimientos

Litigation experience

Property litigation

ADR experience

Team supervision

Client service

Descripción del empleo

Property Litigation Associate

• Location: Bristol
• Hybrid - minimum 2 days per week in office
• Job Type: Full-time

Join our client's Law firm during an exciting period of growth within their Litigation teams. This role involves handling a diverse range of property litigation matters and offers a chance to enhance both your individual and business profile within a supportive and experienced team.

Day-to-Day of the Role:

• Manage your own caseload of property litigation cases, including issues related to property damage, trespass, and nuisance.
• Resolve disputes commercially through court proceedings or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques.
• Maintain high standards of client service while adhering to regulatory and company processes, with a focus on cost-efficiency.
• Meet annual billing targets and KPIs, ensuring effective risk management.
• Supervise and support junior team members, helping them achieve their financial targets and manage risks appropriately.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Comprehensive understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and experience in litigating cases from inception to trial.
• Proven experience in resolving cases through mediation and other forms of ADR.
• Property-specific litigation experience is advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously and learn independently.
• Management or supervisory experience is beneficial, particularly in overseeing Solicitors or Paralegals.
• Experience in dealing with property-related disputes and knowledge of legal expenses insurance disputes is desirable.

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Company Pension Scheme with options to increase contributions.
• Group Income Protection and Legal Protection.
• European Motor and Home Emergency Assistance.
• and more

This role is ideal for candidates who are resilient, empathetic, and have a client-facing background.