Overview

Role:

Property Litigation SolicitorLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Property Litigation Solicitors for a highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment

is currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices across London and England and Wales. The firm is acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners as a top tier firm.The firm holds Investors in People Gold Accreditation, is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited, and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Litigation Department background:

Our client’s Litigation department handles a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advises a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private individuals. The specialist practitioners understand the complexities of both commercial and residential disputes and tailor advice to the specific needs of their clients.Our client has expertise in the following areas:Landlords and tenant disputesDilapidationsProperty DisrepairParty Wall and Boundary DisputesProfessional NegligenceRight of Way disputesConstruction DisputesOwnership of Property DisputesResponsibilities

Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsResponsible for all aspects of Litigation work and, where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesKey tasks include:

Boundary disputes

– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property linesLandlord and tenant issues

– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewalsRights of way and easements

– advising on access rights and usage of landNuisance and trespass claims

– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’sDisputes over property ownership

– handling co-ownership disagreements or claims under trustsDevelopment issues

– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planningDisrepair

– acting for landlord and tenantMortgage RepossessionsCommercial property matters

– lease related matters, dilapidations, arrears of rents, lease forfeiture

Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file managementKey Skills Required

Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingCommitted team player and adapt well to new challengesProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of publicly funded Litigation work and the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills – familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.Equal Opportunities:

The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment

Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.

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