Property Litigation Solicitor

We are looking for a Property Litigation Solicitor to join our talented team, based in our Carter Lane office.

Taylor Rose is a Top 60 Law firm with a national footprint across the UK. We are committed to developing our employees and to delivering outstanding service to our customers. Our vision is to continue to deliver #smart #modern #law and to embrace and develop our employees through their legal career.

The role of the Property Litigation Solicitor is to undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the Property Litigation Department. Handle a broad range of property disputes for both commercial and residential clients and support the continued development and success of the firm in line with its business plan.

We work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, offering 26 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays, Pension, Company Events and a commitment to Training and Development opportunities.

This role involves but is not limited to:

• Effective management of own time, ensuring that chargeable and non-chargeable hours targets are met.
• Advising landlords, tenants, and property owners on all aspects of property litigation, including lease renewals, forfeiture, rent arrears recovery, service charge disputes, breach of covenant claims, boundary disputes, and possession proceedings.
• Drafting and reviewing pleadings, witness statements, and correspondence.
• Preparing and issuing court applications, including claims in the County Court and the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber).
• Dealing with new Clients and liaising with regards to the initial enquiries.
• Managing legal documentation in strict confidence.
• Attending Client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases.
• Conduct matters on behalf of Clients in line with their instructions.
• Management of support services, including supervision of Paralegals and Legal Secretaries.
• Financial control with particular regard to cashflow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Providing regular updates to Client's on matters.
• Dealing with any queries raised by Clients on particular matters.
• Submitting required documents to court prior to trial.

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx Level 6 / LPC).
• Proven experience in property litigation or a strong background in dispute resolution with a property focus.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and relevant property legislation.
• Proficient in case management systems and IT applications.
• Must be adaptable and flexible
• Must have good time management and organisational skills
• Excellent time management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Commercial awareness and commitment to delivering high-quality client service

Taylor Rose will contact you by telephone or email regarding your application. We do not ask for personal details upon application and all emails will come from a legitimate email address. If you are asked to respond to an application with your personal details, then please contact the Recruitment team.

Company Core Values:

• Aspirations: To be the best that you can, motivated to do things better, works smarter not harder, embraces changes, learns form mistakes, takes an interest in the vision of the business
• Integrity: Open and honest, shows respect, admits mistakes, looks at ways to improve and share ideas
• Innovation: Creative and Dynamic, Adaptable to change, seeks ways of doing things better, get involved with work that makes a difference, continuously learns new things for personal development
• Commitment: Relationships for the long-term

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Referral programme

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Property Litigation: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• CILEX Level 6 / LPC Qualification (preferred)

Work Location: In person