Property Litigation Associate – Bristol – 2 years PQE plus

Overview

As a Property Litigation Associate in Bristol, you will manage a broad range of property-related disputes within a client-focused litigation team. You will handle disputes through court, mediation, and ADR, running your own caseload and guiding junior colleagues. The role supports a culture of high-quality service, regulatory compliance, and meeting KPIs, backed by a steady pipeline of work. This is an opportunity to influence outcomes in a dynamic practice while developing through exposure to diverse property disputes.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus scheme
• Company pension with enhanced contributions
• 26 days annual leave (+Buy 5)
• Group Income Protection and Legal Protection
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Discounts Hub (gym memberships)

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad range of property litigation matters including property damage, trespass, and nuisance
• Handle disputes via court proceedings, mediation, and other ADR methods
• Run own caseload with focus on efficiency and client service
• Supervise junior team members when required
• Meet billing targets and contribute to team KPIs
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal processes

Key requirements

• Strong understanding of Civil Procedure Rules and litigation from inception to trial
• Experience with mediation and ADR techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage complex cases
• High levels of client care and commercial awareness
• Supervisory or mentoring experience (desirable)
• Experience in property-related disputes (preferred but not essential)
• Familiarity with legal expenses insurance and policy interpretation (advantageous)
• Resilience and empathy in handling contentious matters

• strong communication
• client care
• commercial awareness
• Civil Procedure Rules
• mediation/ADR techniques
• property-related disputes

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