Property Litigation Solicitor

Property Litigation Solicitor
- Property Litigation Team

Location: Gordon House Office, Preston or our Manchester Office

Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week

Forbes Solicitors are seeking a Solicitor to join our Property Litigation team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a varied case load of Property Litigation matters.

• Handling a varied case load of Property Litigation matters, while drafting and responding to proceedings in the County and High Courts as well as the First Tier Property Tribunal.
• Provide clear written and verbal legal advice, and managing communications with clients, opponents, Courts/Tribunals and third parties to progress files.
• Supporting the wider team by assisting colleagues on cases, contributing to departmental objectives, and collaborating across departments on joint matters and projects.
• Supervising, managing, and developing Paralegals through training, coaching, mentoring, and effective delegation to support their professional growth.
• Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements.
• Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of the departmental business plan.
• Building strong client and stakeholder relationships, enhancing the Firm’s profile, and supporting business development.

We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with relevant Litigation Practice Rights and Advocacy certifications (or equivalent), with 2–3 years PQE.
• Previous experience of working within a property litigation team, dealing with litigation and following litigation processes.
• Previous experience in, serving and responding to s25 and s26 notices, dilapidations processes, section 20 procedures, leasehold disputes, adverse possession, using the HM Land registry portal and Boundary Disputes.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Experienced in managing a busy caseload and meeting deadlines while achieving fee targets and contributing effectively within a team.
• Aligns with the Firm’s values.

• Experience in own advocacy.

If you are interested in this role and would like to know more before applying, please read the full job specification on our website.

Forbes Solicitors is a Legal 500 Top Tier and Chambers Leading Firm with offices across the North. We are proud Investors in People UK Employer of the Year:
Silver (250+), committed to collaboration, growth, and delivering practical, results-driven legal services.

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
• Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Celebration and Volunteer leave.
• Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
• Profit share scheme.
• Additional long service awards.
• Subsidised tuck shops.
• Staff discount on Firm services.
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
• Retail and gym membership discounts;
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
• Annual Events.

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.