We are currently working with a well-respected firm who are currently seeking a Dispute Resolution Solicitor for a locum/ permanent (can do temp to perm if preferred) contract based in Potters Bar.
About the firm:
They are a well-established firm of solicitors based in North London and Hertfordshire offering specialised advice and an efficient, high-quality service for over 50 years.
Their reputation is founded on their commitment to legal excellence, a pragmatic and straightforward approach, and an understanding of their clients’ needs whether an individual or a large organisation. Their clients have included local individuals as well international organisations and government departments.
About the role:
The vacancy is for a solicitor with around 10 years PQE. You will be able to run your own caseload with no supervision and have the opportunity to expand the department by re-establishing connections with clients and creating new relationships with clients who are generated within the firm from the property work and build on the existing client relationships
What they are looking for:
- Experience with general litigation caseload with a mix of property litigation ie residential and commercial landlord and tenant.
- Experience of general contract disputes and forfeiture and dilapidation claims for commercial properties and be interested in the property side of litigation
- Must know your way around a residential and commercial lease. IF you have done probate disputes and inheritance act claims that is an advantage.
- Must be able to handle a busy caseload and work to court deadlines and be organised and be able to communicate well verbally and in writing with clients and colleagues alike
- Advocacy experience for remote timetabling hearings is essential
- Instructing Counsel to attend hearings is the preferred method to the solicitor attending in person hearings.
Details:
- Ideally office based, however, can officer hybrid working (3 days in office 2 days at home)
- £60,000 -£75,000 DOE
- The support is an experienced full-time secretary and a part time secretary 2 days a week and a paralegal
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH WITH A COPY OF YOUR CV IF INTERESTED.
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