Property Litigation Solicitor - Birmingham, United Kingdom - The Legists

The Legists

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

About your new role 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.

As a Property Litigation Solicitor you will be joining a strong, fast-growing, national property litigation team, currently operating out of four offices: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, and Manchester.

The team has more than doubled in size over the lastfive years and is expected to continue to expand.

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

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You As a property Litigation Solicitor we would expect you to:

Have knowledge of property litigation work
Have a flexible approach
Be motivated and highlydriven
Have excellent IT and typing skills
Have excellent communication skills
To have excellent time management and organisation skills
Have the ability to multitask 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

We are able to consider applicants that are - 5 years PQE for this position.

Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK.

The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation."

We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do.

Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans.
As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including;

28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (prorated for part time)
Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment
Healthcare cover/ Medicash
Pension plan
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Interest free travel loan scheme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service
Discounted gym membership
Discounted dental scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Offers & discounts
Great reward and recognition scheme

*there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Adviser can confirm.

Please note

Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role.
We are open to part time/job share applicants