About your new roleOur 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. As a Property Litigation Solicitor you will be joining a strong, fast-growing, national property litigation team, currently operating out of five offices: Main duties and responsibilitiesManage 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.for both housing association and other residential landlordsAssist other case handlers with their caseloadsSupport and develop more junior members of the teamAssist with business development and profile raising initiatives including networking eventsComplete MI procedures as requiredAchieve set targets/KPIsEnsure relevant deadlines, compliance and quality measures are adhered toComply with relevant Weightmans and client policies and proceduresWork in accordance with Weightmans’ values#LI-HybridAbout You Ideally, you will have experience of dealing with housing disrepair work and have a genuine interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. It would be preferable for you to have /be :Have knowledge of property litigation workHave a flexible approachBe motivated and highly-drivenHave excellent IT and typing skillsHave excellent communication skillsTo have excellent time management and organisation skillsHave the ability to multi-task and prioritiseBe able to work to strict deadlines and targetsHave the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms.All LocationsBirmingham, United Kingdom, Leeds, United Kingdom, Liverpool, United Kingdom, Manchester, United KingdomAll Locations is a required fieldPositionProperty Litigation Liverpool & LondonSalary Details:Dependant on experience Contract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time
Property litigation lawyer (full-time) in Manchester employer: Weightmans
Weightmans is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Located in Liverpool, the firm provides comprehensive training opportunities for its employees, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle complex litigation cases. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to work-life balance, Weightmans stands out as a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in law.
