FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Property Litigation team at Weightmans?
The Property Litigation team acts for public and private sector landlords, tenants, and real estate developers, with a client base that includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, social landlords, blue-chip retailers, and owner-managed businesses.
What type of work will a Property Litigation Solicitor primarily be managing?
A Property Litigation Solicitor will primarily manage a caseload of mixed property litigation work, which currently will predominantly include defendant housing disrepair work, along with commercial and residential cases.
What are some examples of cases a Property Litigation Solicitor may handle?
Examples of cases may include estate management work, possession actions, business lease renewals, injunctions, rental recovery, and disrepair cases for both housing associations and other residential landlords.
What responsibilities are associated with the role of a Property Litigation Solicitor?
Responsibilities include managing their own caseload, assisting other case handlers, supporting junior team members, engaging in business development, completing MI procedures, achieving set targets/KPIs, and ensuring compliance with deadlines and quality measures.
What qualifications or skills are expected from candidates for this position?
Candidates should have knowledge of property litigation work, a flexible approach, strong IT and typing skills, excellent communication, time management, organization skills, and the ability to work efficiently under strict deadlines while being part of a team or independently.
What benefits does Weightmans offer to its employees?
Weightmans provides a variety of benefits, including 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, hybrid working arrangements, healthcare cover, a pension plan, life insurance, interest-free travel loan schemes, discounted memberships and services, an employee assistance program, and a recognition scheme.
Is Weightmans open to part-time or job share applicants for this role?
Yes, Weightmans is open to part-time and job share applicants for the position of Property Litigation Solicitor.
What is the firm's commitment regarding diversity and equality?
Weightmans is committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, encouraging applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, and disabilities, and is dedicated to recognizing individuals for their skills and contributions.
Are there any requirements regarding eligibility to work in the UK for this position?
Yes, eligibility to work in the UK will be verified during the final stages of the selection process, and candidates must have the right to work in the UK or meet the Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship.
What should candidates know about the recruitment process at Weightmans?
Candidates are encouraged to apply directly for opportunities, and any references to experience or PQE are guidelines only, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds regardless of experience levels. Successful candidates will undergo standard background checks.