NQ Solicitor in London

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Role: Litigation Solicitor
Experience: Newly Qualified – 2 years’ PQE.
Location: Whitechapel.
Salary: Dependent on experience.

Job Description
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:
• Managing a varied caseload of property and commercial litigation matters.
• Acting for private individuals and small to medium‑sized businesses.
• Handling commercial litigation matters, including contractual disputes, civil fraud, professional negligence, shareholder and partnership disputes, debt recovery, asset recovery, defamation, and injunctions.
• Managing property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant possession claims, disrepair, service charge disputes, dilapidations, leasehold disputes, boundary disputes, and TOLATA matters.
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence, and legal documentation.
• Conducting negotiations and advocacy where appropriate.
• Advising clients on legal strategy and appropriate courses of action.
• Maintaining excellent client‑care standards, with clear and regular communication.
• Recording time accurately and ensuring files are billed and closed promptly.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Conveyancing, Probate, and Family departments.
• Supporting the continued growth of the Dispute Resolution department.
• Participating in marketing, networking, and business development initiatives.
• Keeping up to date with legal developments relevant to litigation and dispute resolution.
• Undertaking administrative tasks to ensure efficient case progression and billing.
• Providing supervision where appropriate and escalating matters when supervision is required.

The Successful Candidate
The ideal candidate will have:
• Qualification as a Solicitor with NQ–2 years’ PQE.
• Experience and knowledge across a broad range of property litigation matters, including landlord possession, disrepair, tenancy disputes, leasehold matters, service charge disputes, and breach of covenant.
• Experience in commercial litigation, including contractual claims.
• Experience acting for privately paying clients and SME businesses.
• Excellent written, verbal, and telephone communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Commercial awareness and good IT proficiency.
• Willingness to engage in business development, marketing, and networking activities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• A proactive and self‑motivated approach, with the confidence to work independently.
• A current Practising Certificate.

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.

HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Sonny on Sonny.Bastone@temptingrecruitment.co.uk or 01322 950504 NOW!

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