Junior Solicitor

**Junior Solicitor - 1-3 PQE- East Sussex - F/T**

Established company with a focus on Landlord and Tenant matters is looking for someone to work with 4 litigation fee earners and 4 administration case handlers.You will be responsible for overseeing the day to day running of the department’s caseload includingcontentious and defended matters as well as handling your own contentious cases.

The landlord and tenant department prepares and advises on landlord and tenant litigation matters. Typically this is standard and accelerated possession matters, but can extend to defended proceedings, together with advice on relevant landlord and tenantlegislation. Clients range from private landlords with a single property to large managing agents and insurance companies.
- Management/ Supervision of Department.
- Allocating tasks to the team and managing workloads.
- Process plans for claims - to map the process from inception to eviction.
- Update templates and streamlining the process.
- Conducting 1:1 Staff performance reviews
- Client Liaison
- Review and update Department Processes, including time recording and set tasking targets.
- Assess Complaints and Report to Client and Practice COLP.
- Attend Law update Conferences, in person or virtual and ensure Department is keeping up with their continuing professional development.

Fee earning
- To gain enough technical experience to undertake fee-earning work and deal with defended and complex cases, particularly, matters that have been allocated to the fast track/multi-track.
- Deal with appropriate drafting and comply with court directions and orders.
- Must work towards quickly being capable of working independently on smaller matters and providing effective support on larger matters.
- Correspond with clients and other parties ( Defendant/court/other solicitors/managing agents) as directed.
- Liaise with clients regarding the current status of cases.
- Issue possession claims using the possession claims online system
- Produce instructions to advocates and counsel
- Produce notices seeking possessions
- Update case management information spreadsheets.

Your skills
- Knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation procedures.
- Experience across a range of property disputes is desirable.
- Organised and able to work on their own initiative.
- Confident in a small team environment.
- Confident to speak with clients and third parties.
- Ability to work under pressure, and prioritise the teams workload effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels.
- Willingness to be creative and adapt.