General Civil Litigation Lawyer

Lawhive Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

General Civil Litigation Lawyer

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We\’re on a mission to make sure everyone has access to the law.

Lawhive is an online platform for consumers and small businesses to get legal help for a fraction of the cost of a law firm. Our platform combines regulated human lawyers collaborating alongside the world\’s first AI lawyer specifically built for consumer legal work.

Equal access to the law is one of the biggest and most pressing unsolved problems in society today. We\’re passionate about levelling the playing field and believe access to the law should be a basic utility in society.

Our AI lawyer Lawrence is built on top of our own fine-tuned LLM and recently passed the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE).

The Role

Are you passionate about law and excited by the future of legal technology? We\’re looking for a forward-thinking lawyer who can own cases from inception to completion, with civil litigation experience focusing on landlord and tenant disputes, property litigation, and boundary/neighbour disputes. What makes this role unique? In this fee-earning role, you\’ll be working collaboratively alongside cutting-edge AI technology, using your knowledge and expertise to improve our AI lawyer, Lawrence, and help shape the future of how lawyers and AI collaborate.

If you\’re a lawyer with 3-5 years PQE who is eager to combine your legal expertise with innovative tech, this is the perfect role for you.

What The Job Involves

• Managing a caseload of civil litigation matters, with a primary focus on:

• Landlord and tenant advice (possession proceedings, rent arrears, breaches of tenancy agreements, etc.)
• Neighbour/boundary disputes & small claims
• Residential property including advice on equity transfers

Requirements

• 3+ years PQE in civil litigation and/or dispute resolution
• Excellent organisational skills to manage a high volume caseload
• Interest in Legaltech and how AI can be used to improve the legal system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts clearly and effectively
• Technologically proficient, able to adapt to multiple software platforms and quickly learn new systems
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Empathy and patience when dealing with questions
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Highly motivated, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment
• Comfortable working in a remote-first environment

Desirable

• Knowledge/Experience working with local councils or housing associations
• Knowledge/Experience working within a law centre or pro bono charity
• Knowledge/Experience in family law & private client

Benefits

• ️ 34 Holidays (25 days annual leave + your birthday off + bank hols in England)
• Equity
• Pension
• ️ Regular team building activities, socials, and annual retreat!
• 20% off legal fees through Lawhive

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Industries
• IT Services and IT Consulting

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