SUMMARY:

Solicitor – Property Possession, Lender Litigation and Debt Recovery

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Manage property possession matters from instruction through to completion
• Conduct CPR Part 55 possession claims
• Handle repossession and eviction proceedings
• Recover secured business loans and bridging finance
• Enforce legal mortgages and other security documentation
• Prepare money judgment applications
• Obtain interim and final charging orders
• Manage applications for orders for sale
• Develop effective debt recovery and enforcement strategies
• Draft pleadings, witness statements, court applications and legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare matters for litigation
• Liaise with lender clients, borrowers, solicitors, estate agents and counsel
• Provide practical and commercially focused legal advice
• Manage deadlines and comply with court procedures and Civil Procedure Rules
• Attend court hearings and trials when required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files
• Deliver a professional and responsive service to clients

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
• Approximately two or more years’ post-qualification experience
• Candidates with slightly less than two years’ PQE may be considered where they have strong, directly relevant experience
• Previous experience working within the UK legal sector
• Experience in property litigation, property possession, lender litigation, debt recovery or civil litigation
• Strong knowledge of UK court procedures and Civil Procedure Rules
• Ability to independently manage a busy litigation caseload
• Excellent legal drafting and research skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Commercial awareness and practical problem-solving ability
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a remote environment
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom
• Availability to work full-time UK working hours
• Ability to travel to Central London for hearings and trials
• Experience using LEAP Practice Management Software will be advantageous
• Advocacy and court attendance experience will be advantageous

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Fully remote working, except for court hearings and trials
• Market-related salary based on experience
• Immediate start available
• 28 days’ annual leave, including UK Bank Holidays
• Approximately 14 additional days’ leave over the Christmas and New Year period
• Dedicated administrative and paralegal support
• Direct exposure to lender and finance-sector clients
• Independent management of a specialist legal caseload
• Opportunities to attend hearings and trials
• Career development within property possession, lender litigation and secured debt recovery