Property Litigation -Solicitor

Our Property Litigation team acts for public and private sector landlords, tenants and real estate developers, and our client base includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, social landlords, blue chip retailers and owner managed businesses. We use bespoke case management systems to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, court procedures are followed and deadlines met.

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage own caseload of mixed property litigation work, which, currently, will predominantly be defendant housing disrepair work .

Caseload may include commercial cases such as estate management work, possession actions, business lease renewals, injunctions etc.

Caseload may also include residential cases such as possessions, rent recovery, disrepair etc. for both housing association and other residential landlords

Assist other case handlers with their caseloads

Support and develop more junior members of the team

Assist with business development and profile raising initiatives including networking events

Complete MI procedures as required

Achieve set targets/KPIs

Ensure relevant deadlines, compliance and quality measures are adhered to

Comply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and procedures

Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values

Have knowledge of property litigation work

Housing disrepair work

1 - 3 years PQE

Have a flexible approach

Be motivated and highly-driven

Have excellent IT and typing skills

Have excellent communication skills

To have excellent time management and organisation skills

Have the ability to multi-task and prioritise

Be able to work to strict deadlines and targets

Have the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

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