Property Litigation Solicitor (x2) - Leeds

Careers Property Litigation Solicitor (x2) – Leeds Vacancies Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. Litigation Department Background Our litigation teams are ranked by The Legal 500 UK and have experience acting for both claimants and defendants in complex civil and commercial litigation, including bankruptcy, insolvency, civil fraud, debt, interim applications, international cross‑border disputes, and residential property disputes. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills, and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and, where appropriate, providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Key tasks include: Boundary disputes – resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines. Landlord and tenant issues – dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals. Rights of way and easements – advising on access rights and usage of land. Nuisance and trespass claims – acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s. Disputes over property ownership – handling cases such as co‑ownership disagreements or claims under trusts. Development issues – disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning. Disrepair – acting for landlord and tenant. Mortgage Repossessions Commercial property matters – lease‑related matters such as dilapidations, arrears of rents, and lease forfeiture. Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time‑costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by supervisor following monthly file reviews and ensuring they are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player who adapts well to new challenges Professional with a pro‑active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills, with the ability to market the company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of publicly funded Litigation work and ability to service privately funded cases Extensive experience in dealing with probate‑litigation related work Experience in advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT skills – familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. #J-18808-Ljbffr Duncan Lewis