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Junior Solicitor
Job Posted: 20 days ago
Salary: £ 45,000 - 46,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Uckfield, East Sussex
Expire in: 8 days
Job Description
Job Title: Junior or Newly Qualified Solicitor
Location: Uckfield
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary £45,000 per annum (with salary increase after probation)
Benefits including: 24 days Annual Leave + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash ++. Salary will be reviewed after probation period.
Office Hours - Monday - Friday Onsite 9-5/5.30pm. 1hr lunch. Office closes at 5pm.
Are you a passionate and driven individual looking to kick-start your legal career in a supportive environment? Our client is seeking a Junior or NQ Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Uckfield. This is an incredible opportunity to develop your litigation skills while working on a variety of contentious landlord and tenant matters.
What You'll Do:
As a Junior Solicitor, you will work closely with three experienced fee earners under the guidance of a senior solicitor, supported by a team of four dedicated case handlers. Your responsibilities will include:
Engaging in fee-earning work with supervision and actively contributing to departmental projects.
Developing your technical expertise to manage defended and complex cases, particularly in fast track and multitrack matters.
Drafting legal documents and ensuring compliance with court directions and orders.
Progressing towards the independent management of smaller cases while providing support on larger ones.
Communicating with clients, defendants, courts, solicitors, and managing agents.
Keeping clients informed about the progress of their cases.
Issuing possession claims through the Possession Claims Online system.
Preparing paper applications for court, including manual possession, accelerated, and warrant applications.
Drafting notices seeking possession and preparing instructions for advocates and counsel.
Maintaining and updating case management spreadsheets.Who You Are:
To thrive in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:
A understanding of landlord and tenant law (training is available for those without specific experience).
A basic knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes.
Strong IT skills, allowing you to navigate case management systems with ease.
Highly organised and capable of working independently.
Confident in collaborating within a small team and communicating with clients and third parties over the phone.
Able to prioritise tasks effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating professionalism.
Adaptable, creative, and eager to learn and grow within the legal field.Interested?
Our client values professional development and is committed to nurturing talent. You'll find yourself in a vibrant, team-oriented atmosphere where your contributions are recognised and appreciated. This role provides an excellent foundation for your legal career, with opportunities to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge.
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey as a Junior Solicitor, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to take the next step in your legal career and join a team that supports your growth every step of the way.
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This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - (phone number removed) - (url removed)
Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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