Property Litigation Solicitor

Litigation Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive – Nottingham

We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a specialist legal team handling landlord and tenant disputes alongside broader civil litigation matters
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This role offers the opportunity to lead case strategy, represent clients throughout proceedings, and provide commercially sound, practical legal advice.

• Deliver strategic legal guidance on civil litigation matters, with a focus on housing and tenancy-related disputes
• Represent clients from initial instruction through to settlement, hearing, or final resolution
• Analyse case risks, advising clients on the most pragmatic and cost‑effective route to success
• Prepare and draft high‑quality legal documents including pleadings, letters, applications, bundles, and supporting evidence
• Conduct thorough legal research to ensure advice reflects the latest legislation and case law
• Progress cases proactively, resolving issues efficiently to maintain momentum
• Maintain strong professional communication with clients, legal opponents, and internal teams
• Provide regular and transparent updates on case costs, managing expectations effectively
• Lead and participate in client meetings and consultations
• Maintain accurate time recording and assist with billing and cost tracking
• Work towards individual financial and performance targets, managing deadlines and competing priorities
• Stay informed on legal developments through CPD, legal publications, and case law updates
• Support a collaborative team environment by sharing knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive
• Minimum of 5 years PQE
• Proven experience managing civil litigation matters
• Strong client care skills with a commercial and solutions‑driven approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage a busy caseload with precision and meet multiple deadlines
• Familiarity with legal case management systems
• Competent user of Microsoft Office

• Background in property, housing, or tenancy‑related litigation
• Experience using Proclaim or a similar legal CMS platform

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and results‑driven
• Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution
• Confident communicator and strong negotiator
• Able to manage time effectively and consistently meet targets
• Professionally ambitious with a focus on client outcomes

• Private health and wellbeing support package
• Birthday leave day in addition to standard holiday allowance
• Enhanced benefits including additional leave and wellbeing initiatives
• Support for ongoing professional development and training
• Modern working environment based in Nottingham
• A team culture rooted in collaboration, integrity, and strong client partnerships

Please submit your CV or get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for more info