Property Litigation Solicitor

About the Role

An established and highly regarded West Midlands law firm, recognised in multiple Legal 500 categories, is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor to join their Birmingham office. The role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well-regarded Dispute Resolution team handling a wide variety of residential and commercial property disputes. The firm is known for its client-focused culture, reputable standing, and flexible work arrangements including hybrid working. This position provides high-quality work, career progression opportunities, and a supportive collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving residential and commercial property disputes.
• Provide advice to landlords and tenants on contentious landlord and tenant issues.
• Handle boundary disputes and general property litigation cases.
• Manage Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act (TOLATA) claims from instruction through to resolution.
• Advise on professional negligence claims related to property matters.
• Assist with wider commercial litigation tasks when needed.
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Conduct advocacy as appropriate.
• Deliver exceptional client service and manage expectations throughout cases.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and help expand the firm’s property litigation services.
• Collaborate effectively within the Dispute Resolution team to achieve positive client outcomes.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Solicitor with property litigation experience.
• Preferably 2 to 5 years post-qualification experience, although those with relevant experience outside this range are encouraged to apply.
• Experience handling contentious landlord and tenant disputes for residential and commercial clients.
• Familiarity with boundary disputes, TOLATA claims, and other general property litigation matters.
• Strong client service orientation and excellent communication skills.
• Advocacy experience or willingness to develop advocacy abilities.
• Commercially minded with solid organisational and case management skills.
• Capable of working effectively under pressure and meeting deadlines.
• Proactive team player with enthusiasm for developing property litigation services.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Access to a well-established regional law firm with over 260 years of history.
• Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme with salary sacrifice options.
• Healthcare plan including support towards optical, dental and counselling expenses.
• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus bank holidays, plus additional birthday leave.
• Flexible holiday purchase and sale scheme.
• Supportive, collaborative culture focused on client care.
• Clear long-term career progression opportunities within the firm.