Litigation Solicitor

Our client is seeking a Litigation Solicitor to join their office in Bedford, Bedfordshire. The successful candidate will work on a varied case load of general litigation matters, with an emphasis on property litigation matters involving boundary disputes, lease extensions, dilapidations, landlord & tenant disputes. There will also be a varied caseload of general litigation and commercial litigation matters. Key Responsibilities * Development of a client portfolio by utilising good marketing skills, social media and networking opportunities, including internal cross referrals * Dealing with client work including court proceedings, providing advice in writing, over the phone or during meetings, maintaining accurate records and meeting notes, and carrying out advocacy (where appropriate). * Adherence to compliance policies and procedures * Management of client expectations * Management of risk * Dealing with new enquiries * Case and file management * Supporting in the development of other team members * Participation in CPD * Support in marketing initiatives including participation in the delivery of webinars and podcasts * Participation in charity and networking events We are looking for someone with: At least 3 years PQE experience of working in dispute resolution with an emphasis on property litigation including most or all of the following: * Business tenancy disputes and renewals * Commercial landlord/tenant work including rent arrears, forfeiture and dilapidation claims * Party Wall Act disputes * Possession claims including adverse possession and squatters * Neighbour disputes including disputes in respect of restrictive covenants, easements, trespass and boundary disputes * Service charge disputes * Development disputes * Personal pride in the quality of their work which should be to a high standard * Knowledge of the requirements of Lexcel Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful