Our client has a vacancy for a Property Litigator to clearly understand the strategy for the case/transaction and alternative approaches to deliver it within a vision of what may be possible. You will liaise with the client care regarding complaints and take responsibility when required.

Responsibilities:

Financial

Have overall responsibility for managing debt and debtors for own matters

Mentor and supporting Associates with their financial targets

Business Development

Contribute to the marketing plans for the Department

Communication

Build good working relationships with external institutions and organisations

Support and mentor Associates with their verbal and written communication

Self-Development

Attend learning events that further strengthen specialised technical skills

Leadership and Management

Mentor, supervise and support Associates in the Department

Develop ongoing leadership initiatives within the Department

Supervise, support, and develop any immediate support staff with appropriate training

Firm Management

Work with the Operational Board to implement new procedures and initiatives within the Department and firm wide

Qualifications

• Admission to the Solicitors Roll or CILEX Lawyer Knowledge and Experience
• A minimum of 3 year’s PQE
• To have experience of general Dispute Resolution / Property Litigation work
• Ability to draft and review legal documents which accurately reflect the client’s instructions
• Ability to develop client relationships and identify areas for expansion of work

Skills

• Ability to work under own initiative, anticipate challenges and deal with them proactively
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a diverse range of persons/organisations
• Ability to work unsupervised and decisively to provide sound and clear advice on own initiatives
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to plan and prioritise work effectively to meet own objectives and those of the team
• Ability to adapt to change
• Flexible approach to teamwork with a willingness to provide cover in colleague’s absence and to pick up work outside of own specialism if necessary
• Ability to train, coach and mentor colleagues within the team
• Ability to develop and express creative proposals for continuous improvement of services
• A commitment to Lexcel/Quality Management standards
• Ability to develop leadership skills
• Ability to learn and master new areas of law and legal practice quickly
• Ability to evaluate information in complex situations and the confidence to take sound decisions independently
• Drive, enthusiasm, versatility, and self motivation
• IT Skills: › Microsoft Office › Case management › Digital Dictation
• Ability to train, coach and mentor colleagues within the team
• Ability to develop and express creative proposals for continuous improvement of services
• A commitment to Lexcel/Quality Management standards
• Ability to develop leadership skills

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application.  If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.