At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team handling diverse legal disputes and client interactions.
- Company: A well-established firm with a strong presence in West Kent and East Sussex.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme.
- Other info: Flexible working across multiple office locations with great social events.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in various legal areas while making a real difference for clients.
- Qualifications: Must be a driven junior solicitor with attention to detail and legal research skills.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
Our client, a multi-office firm with a strong presence across West Kent and East Sussex, is expanding its dispute resolution team and looking for a driven junior solicitor to join them.
This Dispute Resolution Solicitor role offers real variety, spanning:
- Property-related disputes (boundary, neighbour, party wall, easements and rights of way)
- Landlord and tenant matters (mainly acting for landlords, occasionally tenants, covering possession proceedings, disrepair, rent reviews and lease renewals)
- Inheritance disputes (including will validity and Inheritance Act claims)
- General contractual disputes
Key responsibilities include:
- Interviewing clients and assessing legal problems, with flexibility to meet at any of the firm's offices or at client premises
- Conducting legal research and drafting papers
- Maintaining files to the required compliance standard
- Comfortable using practice management software such as Actionstep or Advanced Legal
- Excellent attention to detail, particularly given the compliance-critical nature of the work
- Willing to work flexibly across office locations as required (all in close proximity)
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and discretionary bonus scheme
- ~25 days holiday plus bank holidays, extra time off at Christmas, and your birthday off
- ~ Private healthcare, death in service cover and an Employee Assistance Programme
- ~ Auto-enrolment pension, plus social and charity events throughout the year
Dispute Resolutions Solicitor in Kent employer: Gerrard White
Join a prestigious Legal 500-ranked law firm in Bristol, where you will be part of a dynamic Private Client team known for its exceptional client service and expertise in wealth management. With a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and clear pathways for professional development, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives in a supportive and collaborative environment.
