Property Lawyer

Job Requirement:

Multi-office high street practice is looking for a Property Lawyer who is experienced in Landlord and Tenant Litigation matters specialising in Lease Extensions and Lease Enfranchisements for their North London office. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to join a well Firm in Enfield. This will be a fantastic chance for someone who wants to develop their potential and who can show ambition.

Daily responsibilities will include:

• Provide comprehensive legal advice working to the Law Society, Lexcel and Solicitors Regulation Authority standards to all Barnes and Partners Clients
• Manage a full caseload of defendant landlord and tenant and debt litigation matters including but not limited to: possession claims, assured short hold tenancies, enforcements of covenants, landlords consents, enfranchisement/lease extensions and removal of squatters
• Manage day to day contact with clients, gaining clients' confidence and that of other professionals
• Provide written, telephone and office costs estimates to prospective clients/ Introducers with a full breakdown of costs and disbursements as requested
• Provide timely and accurate legal advice to potential clients
• Provide timely and accurate reports of all cases to clients
• Research documentation and case history to ensure accuracy of advice and procedures
• Draw up contracts and other legal documentation
• Instruct advocates to attend hearings and fully brief them
• Attend hearings as an advocate
• Ensure that billing takes place promptly and that outstanding balances are collected as soon as feasible
• To achieve all individual financial costs targets
• To maximise the firm's potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities
• Provide monthly reports of all cases
• Complete daily timesheets

Required skills:

• Previous experience in Landlord and Tenant matters in a well-respected practice is essential complimented with experience in Lease Extensions and Lease Enfranchisements
• Be self-motivated; be able to run a caseload of contentious matters with minimal supervision

About you:

• Excellent communication skills, with experience of using a case management system
• Good time management skills, be self-motivated and can organise own workload with minimum supervision
• Cope effectively in demanding circumstances and have a flexible approach to work.