Property Litigation Fee Earner
3 days ago
Farnborough
Property Litigation Fee Earner \n\n • Job Type: Full-time\n, • Location: Hampshire\n, • Salary: £54,000 - £62,000 – PLUS: Fee Earner bonus potential around (£5000 - £8000)\n\n Join an award-winning, Legal 500-ranked team as a Property Litigation Fee Earner. If you have 2-4 years PQE in property litigation and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role offers the opportunity to handle a diverse caseload of residential property disputes within our Dispute Resolution Team. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage contentious residential property matters from initial instruction through to resolution.\n, • Handle landlord and tenant disputes, including leasehold disputes, service charge disagreements, and tenancy issues.\n, • Conduct possession and eviction proceedings under the Housing Act 1988, including drafting notices and representing clients in court.\n, • Resolve breach of lease and contract disputes involving unpaid rent or unauthorised alterations.\n, • Advise on boundary and adverse possession disputes, including land ownership issues and right-of-way conflicts.\n, • Engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation, arbitration, and negotiations to resolve disputes outside of court.\n, • Represent clients in litigation, drafting pleadings, preparing cases for trial, and appearing in court and tribunals.\n, • Ensure compliance with housing law and landlord-tenant regulations.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • 2-4 years PQE in property litigation or dispute resolution.\n, • Strong technical knowledge and experience handling various residential property disputes.\n, • Excellent drafting skills, capable of preparing correspondence, pleadings, and witness statements.\n, • Commercially astute, focused on delivering practical and cost-effective solutions.\n, • Exceptional client care skills, able to build trust and communicate effectively with diverse clients.\n, • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary based on experience.\n, • Generous Fee Earner bonus.\n, • Private Medical Insurance.\n, • Free car parking.\n, • Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday (plus an additional day for Christmas closure), and Perkbox benefits.\n, • Opportunities for professional growth within a supportive and forward-thinking team.\n\n How to Apply: \n If you are interested in this role or require more information, or just an informal chat reach out to Mark Watts at Reed, your Local Legal Recruitment specialist!