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Solicitor - Land and Property Dispute ResolutionHarrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.The land and property dispute resolution team is recognised in the Legal 500 for its technical expertise in providing quality commercial services to clients. Our team acts for businesses and individuals across England in the full range of contentious property disputes, from landlord and tenant and real estate litigation to property contract claims and professional negligence claims involving property professionals.Due to the recent expansion of the team and to the services we provide, we are looking to recruit a NQ -2 years PQE solicitor to work out of our Kendal or Preston office. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload as well as assisting senior fee earners on their files, but the role is much more than that. We are looking for someone with the drive and ambition to grow and develop their role within the team both internally and externally. We will provide the necessary support and investment to allow them to achieve their personal and professional goals as a property litigation solicitor.The Team And The Work We DoThe team consists of 3 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 1 Associate, 3 solicitors 1 trainee and 2 Paralegals. The range of clientele is extensive, from independent business owners, retail occupiers, large property development companies and individuals in both the commercial and residential sectors. The work is varied, challenging and interesting and covers a wide range of landlord and tenant matters including: lease renewals, dilapidations, break clauses and forfeiture. There has also been a recent influx of trespass and possession instructions into the team, alongside the steady stream of work relating to boundary disputes, rights of way/easements and advice on restrictive covenants.The team works very closely together with team members based in Preston and Kendal whilst we also work out of all offices to suit our clients needs. There is the opportunity to work from all offices when required to develop client and internal relationships. We offer training and development opportunities to the junior solicitors in the team, in order to provide them with the tools to develop their commercial and technical skills and help grow their offering within the team. We also encourage and support business development in all members of our team.The RoleProviding excellent client serviceDeveloping relationships with clientsResponsible for matters under supervisionDraft correspondence and court papersLiaise and correspond with the Court, instruct counsel and expertsAttend court hearings and other all party meetingsProviding support to other team members as required and have the ability to demonstrate an appropriate level of management and supervision of junior members of the team including support staffDeveloping knowledge, experience and expertise in the subject areasDemonstrating the experience and knowledge to deliver good quality legal adviceWork as part of the team and with other teams at Harrison DruryPromoting the values of Harrison Drury both internally and externallySkills And ExperienceNQ-2 years PQETo be based out of either our Kendal or Preston officeExperience of acting on a wide range of property litigation cases, including real property, landlord and tenant disputes and contractual disputesAbility to manage own caseload with appropriate supervisionStrong attention to detailGood organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet timescales and a desire to help develop processesExcellent communication skillsExcellent IT skillsExcellent client facing skillsWillingness to engage in business development and help grow the property litigation offering at Harrison DruryHarrison Drury is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr