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Junior Solicitor

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United Kingdom , Uckfield

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Salary:

45000.00 - 46500.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and driven individual looking to kick-start your legal career in a supportive environment? Our client is seeking a Junior or NQ Solicitor to join their dynamic team in Uckfield. This is an incredible opportunity to develop your litigation skills while working on a variety of contentious landlord and tenant matters.

Job Responsibility:

  • Engaging in fee-earning work with supervision and actively contributing to departmental projects
  • Developing your technical expertise to manage defended and complex cases, particularly in fast track and multitrack matters
  • Drafting legal documents and ensuring compliance with court directions and orders
  • Progressing towards the independent management of smaller cases while providing support on larger ones
  • Communicating with clients, defendants, courts, solicitors, and managing agents
  • Keeping clients informed about the progress of their cases
  • Issuing possession claims through the Possession Claims Online system
  • Preparing paper applications for court, including manual possession, accelerated, and warrant applications
  • Drafting notices seeking possession and preparing instructions for advocates and counsel
  • Maintaining and updating case management spreadsheets

Requirements:

  • A understanding of landlord and tenant law
  • A basic knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules and litigation processes
  • Strong IT skills
  • Highly organised and capable of working independently
  • Confident in collaborating within a small team and communicating with clients and third parties over the phone
  • Able to prioritise tasks effectively and work efficiently under pressure
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy
  • Dedicated to maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating professionalism
  • Adaptable, creative, and eager to learn and grow within the legal field
What we offer:
  • 24 days Annual Leave + BH
  • Xmas Close
  • Parking
  • Healthcash

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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