Our client, a distinguished legal firm recognised for their excellence in litigation by The Legal 500 UK Directory, is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor. The firm has extensive experience representing claimants and defendants, including individuals, companies, charities, and group litigations in complex and high-value civil/commercial litigation matters.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
- Report directly to Department Director
- Professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills and sensitivity to client needs
- Responsible for all aspects of Property Litigation work, occasionally providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
- Manage a variety of caseloads, including complex cases
- Assist with a range of Litigation cases, including:
- Inheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims
- Proprietary estoppel claims
- Will disputes (capacity, duress, forgery)
- Removal of Executors for failure to administer estates
- Devastate claims Undertake own advocacy
- Attend clients, take instructions, and prepare cases
- Manage correspondence
- Maintain accurate time costing procedures
- Implement recommendations from monthly file reviews promptly
- Ensure compliance with file management
Key Skills Required:
- 2-5 years of Litigation experience in private practice
- A clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of application
- Committed team player, adaptable to new challenges
- Supervisory experience and familiarity with key performance indicators is an advantage
- Professional, proactive approach with excellent client care skills, able to handle client matters sensitively
- Strong networking and communication skills, able to market the Company and generate new business
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to use initiative and sound judgment
- Knowledge of publicly funded Litigation work and ability to service privately funded cases
- Extensive experience in Litigation-related work
- Advocacy experience is an advantage
- Proficient IT skills, familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management
This role offers the opportunity to join a dynamic and highly regarded team, providing high-quality legal services across a variety of litigation areas. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Sadiq Adebanjo at sadiq@lrlegal.co.uk or call for a confidential discussion on 0208 090 3486 (office hours) or 07985748430 (out of office hours).
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The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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*We require a lawyer who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
