Cavendish Legal Group are looking to recruit an experienced paralegal or newly qualified solicitor to work within the Dispute Resolution department, based at our Snow Hill Office in Central London, on a full-time basis with flexible home working as an option subject to work requirements.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and successful Dispute Resolution team and work alongside highly experienced Solicitors, who are experts in their field. The Dispute Resolution team has an accomplished record of acting for a full spectrum of national and international clients including individuals, associations and companies in property, landlord and tenant and company/commercial matters.
Who are We:
Do the best work of your career with Cavendish Legal Group. We are an established law firm that prides itself on personal and professional expertise. Our team is well respected in the industry and known for delivering exceptional customer service, reflected in our 4.7* Trustpilot rating.
As part of Movera, a group of home-moving brands, including ONP Solicitors, Grindey’s and Conveyancing Alliance, we’re on a mission to transform the moving market for our people, partners, and clients. We specialise in several practice areas and have grown substantially over the years, becoming one of the leading providers of legal services in the property market.
The Role:
Assisting the Dispute Resolution team on a wide range of contentious matters including: neighbour disputes, boundary disputes, right of light disputes, right of access disputes, construction disputes, possession and eviction claims, covenant enforcement, service charge disputes, disrepair/dilapidations claims, contested lease renewals, contested enfranchisement claims, professional negligence, insolvency, shareholder/director issues, debt collection, contractual disputes.
Day-to-day duties will include:
- Supporting a senior solicitor with their caseload and depending on experience may manage a personal caseload of files acting as a fee-earner under the supervision of the senior solicitor
- Dealing directly with clients, solicitors, barristers and court staff
- Diarising court dates
- Producing and filing court papers and bundles
- Attending court
- Routine correspondence
- Producing invoices
- Utilising case management software
The Person:
- Ideally, we are looking for someone with previous experience in property litigation. We will consider candidates who have experience in dealing with civil litigation generally and who are keen to learn
- Experience producing court bundle
- Experience attending court desired but not essential.
- Resilience with the ability to work effectively under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Strong problem solving skills, an analytical approach to come to the best legal solutions.
- Passion for delivering a high level of customer service
- Enthusiastic team-player and natural self-starter able to work on own initiative
This is a full-time, permanent role, Monday to Friday.
What we can offer
We aim to reward your hard work generously. You’ll be greeted in our offices with great coffee, fruit and biscuits to keep you going, alongside all the benefits listed below, plus much more.
- 23 days holiday + 2 extra religious/cultural days
- Hybrid working
- Your birthday off!
- Free conveyancing legal fees
- Moving home days off
- Volunteering days
- Retailer discounts and frequent socials
- Refer a friend bonuses
At Movera, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce brings unique perspectives and ideas that drive innovation and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups.
Please note that as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and trustworthy workplace, all offers of employment are subject to satisfactory completion of DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks and financial background checks. These checks are conducted to ensure the safety of our employees and clients and to uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance in our operations.
