In House Solicitor £40k to £60 pa Full time Monday to Friday
3 days ago
Croydon
We are a Property management company and we are looking for a Qualified Solicitor to join our team with experience in litigation and property. Please Note this role is available both Full-time and part-time. You can expect the work to include: • preparation of pre-action correspondence; notes of advice and settlement agreements/correspondence., • drafting statements of the case (Claim Forms / Particulars of Claim) applications, witness statements, draft orders, preparation of hearing bundles, and instructions to counsel;, • legal research;, • working and managing your caseload plus supporting more senior members of the team with their high-value disputes;, • Delegating, communicating, and training the junior staff;, • communicating with clients, opponents, courts and other third parties courteously and professionally;, • business development. Skills and qualifications • Legal background - a law degree or experience working in a law firm. SRA Registered., • Preferably experienced working in-house., • Prior recent experience as a Solicitor in general property and or litigation or equivalent and a genuine interest in working in a contentious area of law is desirable but not essential., • Previous experience acting for housing or property institutions or strong awareness and interest in this sector is desirable but not essential., • IT literate with experience of using Word, Excel and the Internet., • Good written, numeracy and oral communication skills. Professional telephone manner., • Accuracy and attention to detail., • Ability to prioritise, be organised and efficient., • Flexibility with the capability to adapt to change, and new practices and cope under pressure but with the ability to recognise when to seek assistance., • Able to integrate within a team and able to work on your own initiative., • Friendly and helpful approach. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £40,000.00-60,000.00 per year Benefits: • 8 hour shift, • Monday to Friday, • The role is also available Part time in the office to suit the applicant's needs PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE IS ON-SITE/OFFICE-BASED ONLY.