Property Litigation Solicitor 6 months - 2 yrs PQE

at  Joelson

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE ROLE:

The main objective of the role is to be a key member of the Property Litigation team, providing a first-class service to our clients on a range of matters. Clients include real estate developers, investors, landlords and tenants. The team involves all fee earners in client relationship building and business development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

This role will involve a range of commercial and residential litigation matters. You will find yourself involved with running your own caseload (under supervision), such as:

• Assisting in considering client instructions and liaising with clients and experts to obtain further information to progress the case;
• Obtaining title information from the Land Registry and analysing the documentation to advise clients;
• Drafting and serving contractual and statutory notices;
• Assisting in drafting pleadings and supporting witness statements in support of applications;
• Assisting with disputes concerning property contracts, property insolvency, residential landlord and tenant, rights of way, adverse possession, restrictive covenants;
• Conducting legal research;
• Preparing cost budgets and disclosure lists;
• Preparing bundles for hearings and trials;
• Recording all chargeable time;
• Liaising with the courts in relation to hearings and liaising with Counsel and Counsel’s clerk and when required, instructing Counsel and attending Court to support Counsel where appropriate; and
• Involvement in business development activities, including preparing literature and attendance at events.