Job Description Role: Property Litigation Solicitor (x2) - City of LondonLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Litigation Solicitors for highly sought permanent positon.
Gemini Recruitmentare currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.
Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Litigation Department background: Our clients Litigation department assist with a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advise a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private individuals. The specialist practitioners understand the complexities of both commercial and residential disputes from all perspectives and ensure that the advice given is tailored to the specific needs of their clients.
Landlords and tenant disputesDilapidationsProperty DisrepairParty Wall and Boundary DisputesProfessional NegligenceRight of Way disputesConstruction DisputesOwnership of Property DisputesMain Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients needsResponsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesKey tasks include: Boundary disputes resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.
Landlord and tenant issues dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.
Nuisance and trespass claims acting where someones use of their property interferes with anothers.
Disputes over property ownership handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.
Development issues disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.
Disrepair acting for landlord and tenantMortgage RepossessionsCommercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeitureAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file management.
excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.
The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.
Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.
Property Litigation Lawyer in London employer: Gemini Recruitment
As a leading law firm recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, we offer Immigration Solicitors a dynamic work environment in London, where they can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives. Our supportive culture fosters collaboration and growth, providing ample opportunities for training and career advancement, alongside a competitive salary package and the flexibility of hybrid working. Join us to be part of a team that is dedicated to excellence and committed to serving diverse communities with compassion and expertise.
