Do you enjoy handling a varied caseload of property disputes while delivering exceptional client service?
Looking for an opportunity to join a growing legal practice where your expertise and ambition will be genuinely valued?
Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with an established and growing legal practice to recruit a Litigation Executive with experience in Property Litigation.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected firm with a strong reputation in property law. You'll play a key role in managing a varied caseload of contentious property matters, working closely with clients to achieve successful outcomes while contributing to the growth of the litigation team.
The successful candidate will benefit from high-quality work, genuine career progression opportunities, and the chance to become an integral part of an ambitious and supportive legal practice.
The Role
As a Litigation Executive, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of property litigation matters and providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients.
The role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of residential and commercial property disputes while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of Property Litigation matters from instruction to conclusion
* Advise clients on residential and commercial property disputes
* Handle landlord and tenant disputes, possession proceedings, and eviction matters
* Assist with boundary disputes, rights of way, easements, and restrictive covenants
* Draft legal documents, witness statements, and correspondence
* Conduct settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution
* Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, and third parties
* Deliver exceptional client care throughout the litigation process
Requirements
* Previous experience as a Litigation Executive, Fee Earner, Legal Executive, Paralegal, or similar
* Proven Property Litigation experience
* Strong knowledge of landlord and tenant matters
* Ability to manage your own caseload
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Strong organisational and time management abilities
* Commercial and proactive approach to problem solving
Desirable
* CILEx qualification or working towards qualification
* Experience in both residential and commercial property disputes
* Mediation or dispute resolution experience
* Advocacy experience
What's on Offer?
* £30,000 - £40,000 DOE
* High-quality Property Litigation work
* Genuine career progression opportunities
* Supportive team environment
* Ongoing training and development
* Long-term career prospects
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Litigation Executive, Property Litigation Fee Earner, Legal Executive, Litigation Paralegal, or Property Disputes Executive looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your skills, experience, and potential could be exactly what our client is looking for.
Apply today to take the next step in your legal career
Salary description
£30000.00 - £40000.00 per year