Housing & Property Solicitor NQ - 1-2 years PQE
Employer
Mergul Law
Location
Mayfair, London (Office based)
Salary
Dependant on experience
Closing date: 6 Nov 2024
Our Housing & Property Team acts for public and private-sector tenants and landlords. We use a leading case-management system with AI integration to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, court procedures are followed, deadlines are met and cutting-edge technology is used to deliver the best outcome for our clients.
As a solicitor at Mergul Law, you will be joining a bespoke, strong, fast-growing team. The team has doubled in size over the last year and is expected to continue to expand.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Manage own caseload of mixed property and housing-litigation work, which, currently, will predominantly be claimant housing-disrepair work.
* Caseload may include service-charge disputes, possession matters, discrimination claims in housing and injunctions.
* Caseload will include issuing disrepair claims and running them all the way to trial and then potentially enforcement.
* Assist other case handlers with their caseloads
* Support and develop more junior members of the team
* Assist with business development and profile raising initiatives including networking event
* Achieve set targets/KPIs
* Ensure relevant deadlines, compliance and quality measures are adhered to
* Comply with Mergul Law client policies and procedures
* Work in accordance with Mergul Law’s values
This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.
About You:
As a solicitor at our firm, we would expect you to:
* Have knowledge and experience of running housing-disrepair claims
* Have a flexible approach
* Be motivated and highly-driven
* Have excellent IT and typing skills
* Have good communication skills
* Have good time management and organisation skills
* Have the ability to multi-task and prioritise
* Be able to work to strict deadlines and targets
* Have the ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
How to apply:
If you wish to apply, please send your CV and cover letter setting out why you would be suitable for the position to james.tierney@mergullaw.co.uk