Solicitor - Land and Property Dispute Resolution Land & Property Dispute Resolution Preston, ...

HARRISON DRURY; Preston; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Preston is seeking an NQ - 2 years PQE solicitor to join their property litigation team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload while assisting senior colleagues and must have experience in property litigation. Candidates should possess strong client service and communication skills, alongside a commitment to professional development and business growth. This role offers comprehensive support tailored to achieving personal and professional aspirations within a recognized firm.

Qualifications

• Experience managing own caseload under supervision.
• Experience in property litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes.
• Desire to develop processes and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent client service and develop client relationships.
• Draft correspondence and court papers.
• Attend court hearings and meetings.

Skills

Client service

Business development

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Organizational skills

Education

NQ - 2 years PQE

Job description

Due to the recent expansion of the team and to the services we provide, we are looking to recruit a NQ -2 years PQE solicitor to work out of our Kendal or Preston office. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload as well as assisting senior fee earners on their files, but the role is much more than that. We are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to grow and develop their role within the team both internally and externally. We will provide the necessary support and investment to allow them to achieve their personal and professional goals as a property litigation solicitor.

• Providing excellent client service
• Developing relationships with clients
• Responsible for matters under supervision
• Draft correspondence and court papers
• Liaise and correspond with the Court, instruct counsel and experts
• Attend court hearings and other all party meetings
• Providing support to other team members as required and have the ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of management and supervision of junior members of the team including support staff
• Developing knowledge, experience and expertise in the subject areas
• Demonstrating the experience and knowledge to deliver good quality legal advice
• Work as part of the team and with other teams at Harrison Drury
• Promoting the values of Harrison Drury both internally and externally
• NQ-2 years PQE
• To be based out of either our Kendal or Preston office
• Experience of acting on a wide range of property litigation cases, including real property, landlord and tenant disputes and contractual disputes
• Ability to manage own caseload with appropriate supervision
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet timescales and a desire to help develop processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent IT skills
• Excellent client facing skills
• Willingness to engage in business development and help grow the property litigation offering at Harrison Drury

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people. The land and property dispute resolution team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise in providing quality commercial services to clients. Our team acts for businesses and individuals across England in the full range of contentious property disputes, from landlord and tenant and real estate litigation to property contract claims and professional negligence claims involving property professionals.