Litigation Solicitor

Overview

Litigation Solicitor (Commercial & Civil Disputes)

This role is based in Hertfordshire County. The organization is seeking an ambitious Litigation Solicitor to join a busy practice with a varied caseload and opportunities for further training.

Responsibilities

Handle a varied caseload across commercial and civil litigation matters, including:

• Property disputes
• Commercial litigation
• Contract disputes
• Partnership disputes
• Defamation
• Insolvency
• Debt recovery

Property Litigation matters may include:

• Landlord and tenant disputes
• Section 8 and Section 21 eviction notices
• Housing, tenancy, and long-leasehold issues
• Recovery of debts, including outstanding rental income
• Possession claims (residential and commercial property)
• Recovery of outstanding service charges
• Inventory reviews and disputes over the condition of the property
• Breach of covenant
• Claims for disrepair
• Legal/beneficial ownership
• Preparation of paperwork for both the County Court and High Court

Clients include corporate occupiers, commercial landlords, investors and developers, and residential clients from the UK and overseas.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor
• 2–6 years’ relevant experience in litigation (as stated)
• Proven experience of Civil and Commercial litigation and dispute resolution
• Willingness to take on a busy and varied workload
• Ability to work alone, with confidence to seek advice when necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambition to progress and pursue promotion (as indicated)
• Motivated to succeed and develop a long-term career
• Interest in further training

Compensation & Benefits

• Excellent salary (amount not provided)
• Excellent perks
• A great company package and support for the successful candidate

Location

Hertfordshire County