Property Litigation Solicitor

Role: Property Litigation Solicitor – Leeds

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Property Litigation Solicitors for a sought permanent position. The firm serves corporate entities and private individuals across England and Wales and is recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners.

Key Practice Areas

• Landlords and tenant disputes
• Dilapidations
• Property disrepair
• Party wall and boundary disputes
• Professional negligence
• Right of way disputes
• Construction disputes
• Ownership of property disputes

Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Department Director.
• Maintain a professional, proactive approach with strong client care skills and a sensitive understanding of clients’ needs.
• Handle all aspects of litigation work and, where appropriate, provide technical expertise and guidance to other team members.
• Manage caseloads that vary in type and complexity.
• Attend client meetings, take instructions, and prepare cases.
• Deal with correspondence and maintain accurate time‑costing procedures.
• Implement recommendations from monthly file reviews promptly.
• Ensure compliance with file‑management procedures.

Key Tasks

• Boundary disputes – resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.
• Landlord and tenant issues – handling rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.
• Rights of way and easements – advising on access rights and land usage.
• Nuisance and trespass claims – managing cases where a property use interferes with another.
• Disputes over property ownership – dealing with co‑ownership disagreements or trust claims.
• Development issues – resolving disputes related to property development, restrictive covenants, and planning.
• Disrepair – acting for landlords and tenants.
• Mortgage repossessions.
• Commercial property matters – lease‑related issues such as dilapidations, arrears, and forfeiture.

Key Skills

• Valid Practising Certificate and clean standing with no disciplinary action.
• Committed team player who adapts well to new challenges.
• Customer‑focused with professional, proactive client care and sensitivity to complex practicalities.
• Excellent networking, communication, and new‑business development skills.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities.
• Sound initiative, independent judgment, and sound use of own expertise.
• Working knowledge of publicly funded litigation and the ability to service privately funded cases.
• Experience with probate‑related litigation.
• Advocacy experience is an advantage.
• IT skills – proficient in Microsoft Office and document‑management systems.

The firm is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that the workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.

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