Solicitor
Job purpose:
You will act as the first line of defence for the firm. You will support the firms management team to oversee litigation handled by the firm both in Landlord & Tenant matters, but also general dispute resolution. This will include you reviewing and approving all draft possession proceedings, Applications, Warrants and all other supporting documentation, such as Witness Statements and Cost Schedules. You will also be responsible for advising a team of paralegals on the prospects of success of each matter, the appropriate litigation strategy for the case and how to avoid risks in litigation. As you deliver training, mentor and build competence in the team, you will move take on more complex and strategic responsibilities within the firm as the legal services offering grows with the Group.
Key Responsibilities:
First Line of Defence (1LOD)
You will oversee conduct of the reserved legal activities carried out in the firm. This will include all Landlord & Tenant related matters from pre-legal through to enforcement.
You will work towards building sufficient knowledge and competence within the firm to reduce the burden on the 1LOD activities, allowing you to take more complex and strategic responsibilities.
Complex Litigation
You will guide and mentor the firms paralegals through the handling of co...