Leasehold & Debt Litigation Solicitor sought on behalf a reputable law firm in Berkshire for a Locum contract.

This is a 3-month locum assignment, starting ASAP, with possibility of extension.

The role is suited to a confident fee earner who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of debt litigation matters in the County Court, including drafting particulars of claim, issuing proceedings, and corresponding with defendants' representatives.
• Handle First-tier Tribunal landlord and tenant matters, including service charge disputes and leasehold management proceedings.
• Provide expert advice to residential and commercial clients on debt recovery, enforcement, and leasehold matters.
• Conduct case management hearings and tribunal appearances where required.
• Manage defended First-tier Tribunal proceedings, including responding to applications, preparing hearing bundles, and representing or instructing counsel at substantive hearings.
• Liaise with clients, counsel, and court staff in a professional and timely manner.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified solicitor with experience in debt litigation and landlord and tenant law, or a related contentious property practice (equivalent qualifications considered, including CILEX Fellows).
• Demonstrable experience of County Court debt litigation, including issuing and managing proceedings, enforcement, and HCEO referrals.
• Working knowledge of First-tier Tribunal landlord and tenant proceedings, including service charge and leasehold matters.
• Previous experience within a law firm in a comparable debt litigation or leasehold practice area.
• Understanding of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024 and its implications for service charge recovery.

How to Apply

Please apply for this role online or contact Tani Henderson at Spirehouse for a confidential discussion.

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