overview.
Howell Jones are seeking to recruit an exceptional, motivated UK qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a focus on property litigation and an in depth knowledge of residential L&T law carrying out work for a mixture of both landlord and tenant clients.
We are looking for a lawyer with an excellent track record of client service, monthly billing and fee recovery to join our vibrant, busy team.
responsibilities.
- You will have experience in all aspects of residential lease extensions, enfranchisement and possession proceedings including recovery of rent arrears, variation of leases, buying/ selling of freehold revisions, right to manage, right to first refusal and advising on service charges and breaches.
- You will have a thorough working knowledge of all of the material legislation, protocols, and procedural rules. Importantly you will have a solid knowledge of prescribed time limits/periods and their application. You will have a practical knowledge of serving notices, determining premiums, and negotiating terms together with an eye for detail on the associated drafting.
- Experience in S.20 and similar procedures/matters before the First Tier Tribunal is desirable, but not essential.
- Knowledge of wider property and broader litigation would be an advantage.
- The ability to undertake your own advocacy is attractive, but not essential.
- Great time and diary management and be highly organised.
- Be people friendly, a team player and a safe pair of hands who understands the importance of developing and maintaining excellent client relationships.
skills and experience required.
- Ambition – a UK qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a strong track record.
- Excellent IT skills, the ability to work with or without administrative support.
- Case management/Database management experience.
- Knowledge of KYC/AML regulations.
- Enhanced written and oral communication, with an ability to influence.
- Pleading, proofs of evidence, budgeting.
- Strong, logical prioritisation and organisational skills.
- Strong client focus and ability to partner with internal and external groups.
- Strong mentoring and training skills with a team-working approach to work with our dynamic and efficient team.
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Howell-Jones LLP is committed to providing equal opportunities and to avoiding unlawful discrimination in employment. We shall ensure that no job applicant shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.
