Average Litigation Solicitor salary in City of London

Role: Litigation Solicitor - NQ (Newly Qualified) Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated NQ Litigation Solicitors for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Litigation Department background: Our client’s Litigation department assist with a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advise a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private individuals. The specialist practitioners understand the complexities of both commercial and residential disputes from all perspectives and ensure that the advice given is tailored to the specific needs of their clients.Our client has expertise in the following areas:Landlords and tenant disputesDilapidationsProperty DisrepairParty Wall and Boundary DisputesProfessional NegligenceRight of Way disputesConstruction DisputesOwnership of Property DisputesMain Responsibilities of the Role:Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsResponsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file management.Key tasks include:Boundary disputes– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.Landlord and tenant issues– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.Rights of way and easements– advising on access rights and usage of land.Nuisance and trespass claims– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.Disputes over property ownership– handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.Development issues– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.Disrepair– acting for landlord and tenantMortgage RepossessionsCommercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeitureKey Skills Required:NQ Solicitor with Proven litigation experience.Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingCommitted team player and adapt well to new challengesProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.

Role: Litigation Solicitor - 3+ PQELeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Litigation Solicitors (3 PQE) for highly sought permanent positon. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.Litigation Department background: Our client’s Litigation department assist with a wide range of challenging and complex property dispute matters. Their team advise a broad range of clients including institutional landlords, developers and private individuals. The specialist practitioners understand the complexities of both commercial and residential disputes from all perspectives and ensure that the advice given is tailored to the specific needs of their clients.Our client has expertise in the following areas:Landlords and tenant disputesDilapidationsProperty DisrepairParty Wall and Boundary DisputesProfessional NegligenceRight of Way disputesConstruction DisputesOwnership of Property DisputesMain Responsibilities of the Role:Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsResponsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file management.Key tasks include:Boundary disputes– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.Landlord and tenant issues– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.Rights of way and easements– advising on access rights and usage of land.Nuisance and trespass claims– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.Disputes over property ownership– handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.Development issues– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.Disrepair– acting for landlord and tenantMortgage RepossessionsCommercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeitureKey Skills Required:3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of various Litigation work, including court representation (essential)Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingCommitted team player and adapt well to new challengesProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company.

Housing Litigation Solicitors - | London | NQ - 3years PQE | Salary £48,000 - £57,000 p.a. DOEA Legal 500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitors for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Housing Department Background: Our client’s Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesReport directly to Department DirectorResponsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters, such as: Homelessness applications and appeals, Disrepair claims, Eviction and possession proceedings, Property ownership disputes, Unlawful eviction cases, Succession rights for tenants, Neighbourhood and anti-social behaviour issues.Conducting your own advocacy where appropriateAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptlyEnsuring compliance with file managementKey Skills Required Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingCommitted team player and adapt well to new challengesPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerabilities client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with Housing related workExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.What we offer:A fantastic supportive teamStrong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognitionAttractive salary package with supervision bonusOn offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.