Property Litigation Solicitor

Eventus Legal are seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm on a permanent, full-time basis in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Property Litigation Solicitor to join a collaborative Dispute Resolution team handling a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes.

The role offers high-quality work, strong career progression opportunities and the chance to join a supportive and commercially focused environment, with excellent benefits including hybrid working, company pension scheme and a focussed career progression plan.

Role Responsibilities

• Handling a varied caseload of commercial and residential property disputes from instruction through to resolution
• Providing strategic advice to landlords, tenants, developers and private clients on contentious property matters
• Drafting and reviewing legal documentation relating to disputed property issues and tenancy arrangements
• Conducting negotiations and supporting clients through settlement discussions and alternative dispute resolution processes
• Managing court procedures, preparing litigation documents and progressing matters in accordance with procedural deadlines
• Advising clients on disputes involving occupation rights, access issues and property ownership concerns
• Working closely with colleagues across other departments to provide joined up legal solutions for clients
• Developing and maintaining strong client relationships through responsive and commercially focused advice
• Supporting networking and business development activities to help strengthen the department's market presence
• Ensuring files are managed efficiently with a strong focus on client care, compliance and financial performance

Person Specification

The successful Property Litigation Solicitor will have previous experience handling a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes and will be confident managing their own caseload independently with a strong working understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and the litigation process.

In addition, you will possess the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Qualified Solicitor or equivalent
• Previous experience within residential and commercial property litigation
• Strong technical knowledge of landlord and tenant law and contentious property matters
• A solid understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation process
• Experience of alternative dispute resolution including mediation

Benefits and Rewards

The Property Litigation Solicitor will benefit from joining a supportive and forward thinking law firm that genuinely values collaboration, development and client care. In addition, you will be awarded with the following employee benefits:

• Competitive basic salary
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to high quality and varied property litigation work

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.