Castara Law undertakes a large volume of work from a legal expense insurer and requires a Solicitor and Paralegal to undertake this work. The principal type of work is Landlord and Tenant, including property recovery and property disputes. There will be opportunities to undertake other contentious types of work, particularly regulatory disciplinary work, as we are retained by an optical institution and undertake work throughout the UK.
The firm is seeking to grow and expand significantly, and with that growth, there will be strong opportunities for the successful candidates.
1. Solicitor
Preferably 4 years qualification, property litigation primarily Landlord and Tenant. Salary Market Rate. Start date as soon as possible.
Required Skill Sets
1. Solid experience in property litigation and in particular Landlord and Tenant Work.
2. The ability to maintain existing relations with the firm’s clients and assist with developing new relationships with third party members.
3. A willingness to participate in the growth and future development of these areas of work within the department and to assist in building up the client base.
4. The ability to work independently, although within a wider department, should essentially be able to hit the ground running with matters.
5. Excellent client-facing skills.
6. The ability to prioritise work and work to strict timescales where required.
7. Technical proficiency and good IT skills.
8. A strong academic background.
9. Previous experience within a litigation team.
10. A solid understanding of court procedures and civil litigation processes.
11. Strong drafting and research skills with a keen eye for detail.
Benefits
1. A competitive salary commensurate with your experience.
2. Real progression opportunities with the firm.
3. Access to high-quality work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
4. Pension.
5. Staff parking facilities.
Email addresses for applicants to apply are john.graham@castara.co.uk
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