Solicitor

Job Title: Litigation Oversight Specialist - Landlord & Tenant & General Dispute Resolution

Location: Lincoln (with potential hybrid working post-probation)

Office Location: Lincoln

Base Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 Dependin On Experience + Benefits

Job Overview

We are seeking a Litigation Oversight Specialist to act as the first line of defence for a reputable legal services firm. In this strategic role, you will support the firm’s management team by overseeing litigation activities in both Landlord & Tenant matters and general dispute resolution. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving legal documents including possession proceedings, applications, warrants, witness statements, and cost schedules. Additionally, you’ll provide legal strategy guidance to a team of paralegals and support their ongoing development through training and mentoring.

What You’ll Be Doing Day-to-Day:

First Line of Defence (1LOD):

• Oversee the conduct of all reserved legal activities carried out by the firm, particularly within Landlord & Tenant cases from pre-legal stage through to enforcement.
• Develop internal legal knowledge and competence to reduce reliance on 1LOD activities and free up capacity for more strategic responsibilities.

Complex Litigation:

• Advise and mentor paralegals on handling complex litigation, including fast/multi-track and contentious claims.
• Occasionally manage a limited caseload of complex matters directly.

Compliance:

• Support the firm’s compliance leaders with adhering to regulatory and insurer requirements.
• Monitor litigation standards and promote continuous improvement in quality and process.

Training:

• Deliver training sessions to build competence across the litigation team.
• Present webinars to clients and stakeholders on regulatory updates and legal changes.
• Occasionally provide legal seminars at client premises.

Advocacy:

• Where appropriately qualified, take on advocacy responsibilities for complex matters including fast/multi-track trials and Orders for Sale.
• Perform additional responsibilities as reasonably requested.

What’s in It for You?

• 26 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages.
• Death-in-service benefit (4x salary).
• Benefits platform including technology discounts, cinema offers, travel perks, and more.
• Health and wellbeing support including counselling, health screening, and financial advice.
• Professional development support including apprenticeships, CPD, and legal study sponsorship.

If you are looking for a people-focused firm that values legal excellence, continuous improvement, and social responsibility, this is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact as the business expands its legal offering.

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