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Litigation Executive

Sunderland
£30k – £40k/yr
Posted 2 days ago
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Litigation Executive

Litigation Executive – Property Litigation Specialisation

Are you an experienced Litigation Executive looking to specialise in Property Litigation and develop your career with a growing legal practice? Do you enjoy managing challenging property disputes whilst delivering exceptional service to clients?

Looking for a role where you can take ownership of your caseload, expand your expertise, and play a key role within an ambitious litigation team?


About the Role

Gillespie Recruitment are delighted to partner with a growing and well-established legal practice to recruit a Litigation Executive with Property Litigation experience. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to join a reputable firm with a strong presence in the property sector.

You'll work on a varied caseload of contentious property matters, advising clients on complex disputes and helping to deliver successful outcomes. The successful candidate will join a supportive team, gain exposure to high-quality work, and benefit from genuine opportunities for career progression.


Key Responsibilities

The role involves managing the following duties:

  • Managing a caseload of Property Litigation matters from instruction to conclusion
  • Advising clients on residential and commercial property disputes
  • Handling landlord and tenant disputes
  • Managing possession proceedings and eviction matters
  • Assisting with boundary disputes, rights of way, easements, and restrictive covenant matters
  • Drafting legal correspondence, witness statements, court documents, and settlement agreements
  • Conducting settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution
  • Liaising with clients, courts, barristers, and third parties
  • Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance requirements are met
  • Delivering exceptional client service throughout the litigation process
  • Supporting the growth and success of the litigation department

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About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Core Requirements

  • Previous experience as a Litigation Executive, Litigation Fee Earner, Legal Executive, Property Litigation Paralegal, or similar legal professional
  • Proven Property Litigation experience
  • Strong understanding of landlord and tenant disputes
  • Ability to manage a caseload with minimal supervision
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
  • Strong organisational and time management abilities
  • Commercial awareness and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and adherence to professional standards
  • A proactive attitude and desire to develop your career

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Desirable Experience

  • CILEx qualification or working towards it
  • Residential and commercial property dispute experience
  • Mediation and dispute resolution experience
  • Advocacy experience
  • Business development and networking experience

What’s On Offer?

  • Competitive salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (dependent on experience)
  • Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious legal practice
  • High-quality Property Litigation work
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Ongoing professional development and training
  • Long-term career prospects within an expanding department

Who Are We Looking For?

Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your skills and experience could be exactly what our client is looking for.

Ideal candidates include:

  • Experienced Litigation Executives
  • Property Litigation Executives
  • Litigation Fee Earners
  • Legal Executives
  • Property Litigation Paralegals
  • Property Disputes Specialists

Apply today to take the next step in your legal career.

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Skills

Property Litigation
Client Care
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Time Management
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Negotiation
Dispute Resolution
Legal Advice
Caseload Management
Boundary Disputes
Easements
Restrictive Covenants
Landlord and Tenant Disputes
Possession Proceedings

Location

Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

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