Housing & Property Litigation Solicitor | Legal 500 | National Firm | Hybrid
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Housing and Property Litigation Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE to join a successful team in Birmingham.
The team acts for a broad range of Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords, advising on the full range of housing management and property litigation matters.
This is a great opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a specialist practice, with responsibility for their own caseload and the chance to work closely with experienced partners and a strong client base.
The Work will include:
- Managing your own caseload of housing management and property litigation matters.
- Handling possession proceedings, injunctions and disrepair claims.
- Advising clients on wider housing management issues and policy matters.
- Supporting partners on larger and more complex cases.
- Dealing directly with clients, managing expectations and providing practical advice.
- Managing a busy caseload and working effectively across multiple deadlines.
- Supervising and supporting junior team members, including paralegals.
- Delivering training and guidance to clients where required.
- Contributing to client development and business development initiatives.
About You
We’re looking for a solicitor with:
- 2+ years’ PQE with experience in housing management and/or property litigation.
- Experience running your own caseload with appropriate levels of supervision.
- Strong technical and case management skills.
- The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise competing deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong client care and relationship-building skills.
- Commercial awareness and a proactive approach.
- The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.
- Experience supervising junior colleagues would be advantageous.
What's on Offer
- A varied caseload across housing management and property litigation.
- The opportunity to work with Registered Providers, local authorities and private landlords.
- Genuine responsibility and direct client contact.
- Support from experienced partners and colleagues.
- A growing and specialist team with excellent career prospects.
- Opportunities to get involved in training, business development and client relationships.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Next Steps
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Nicholas Fear at 0161 672 3112 or nicholas.fear@saccomann.com