Curent Opportunities
Job Purpose
We are looking to recruit a lawyer with 3+ years PQE to manage their own caseload which will comprise a mixture of housing litigation including injunctions, possession claims, disrepair and non-contentious matters such as policy advice.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing successful team and specialise in an area of law that is continuously developing and we would expect the successful candidate to have some experience in housing management/litigation.
The successful candidate will display strong technical ability and case management skills, will enjoy working as part of a team and, commensurate with their experience able to work independently and be able to demonstrate a flair for nurturing client relationships along with enthusiasm, drive, and a commercial approach.
The Team
Our Housing Management & Property Litigation team act for over 100 Registered Providers (RPs), local authorities and private landlords across England and Wales advising on all aspects of Housing Management and Property Litigation advice.
Duties and Responsibilities
This is not an exhaustive list and from time to time it may be necessary to vary these to meet the department and business needs.
- Responsible for the day to day running of a caseload
- Supporting the partners on large and more complex matters
- Interact directly with clients, manage their expectations, and meet their deadlines
- Supervision of junior staff, including paralegals
- Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time
- To be interested and involved in marketing and business development in a client focused manner
- To prepare and present training to clients.
Person Specification
Required:
- 3+ years post-qualification experience in housing management and property litigation
- CILEx Lawyers must have Civil Litigation Practice Rights
- Knowledge of running own files and caseload
- Ability to supervise junior staff, including paralegals
- IT literate to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications
- Ability to prioritise workload
- Ability to undertake caseloads with supervision appropriate to level of qualification
- Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and pro-activity
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to convey clear and concise information
- Highly focussed attention to detail
- Resilient and focussed
- Determination to achieve positive outcomes
How to Apply
If you would like further details or wish to apply for this position please email your CV and covering letter direct to support.recruit@devonshires.co.uk and complete the diversity monitoring questionnaire which can be accessed by button below.
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