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Property Solicitor
East Sussex County Council. Provide legal advice and conduct case work relating to Property Law .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Property Law and the ability to manage a complex caseload while providing legal advice and training to less experienced staff. Engages effectively with local authorities and public bodies through robust interpretation and application of legal procedures.
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Property Law ExpertiseLegal Advice ProvisionCaseload ManagementStaff Training and GuidanceLocal Authority Engagement
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Hard Skills
Property LawLegal Case WorkLegal InterpretationLegal ProcedureCase Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring
Certifications & Qualifications
SolicitorBarrister
Industry Keywords
Local AuthoritiesPublic BodiesLegal AdviceCouncillors Instruction
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide legal advice and conduct case work relating to Property Law
- Support and assist fee earners within the team in preparing and conducting routine and complex case work
- Handle a full and varied caseload
- Advise, guide and train less experienced staff
- Instruct departments and county councillors effectively
- Engage in creative and robust interpretation and application of law, procedure and other requirements applicable to local authorities and public bodies
- Attend in-person interviews at County Hall in Lewes
Requirements
What you’ll need- Solicitor or barrister
- Good knowledge and experience of Property law and practice
- Ability to provide prompt and accurate legal advice
- Ability to advise, guide and train less experienced staff
- Ability to instruct departments and county councillors effectively
- Ability to undertake a complex caseload with minimum supervision
- Understanding of creative and robust interpretation and application of law, procedure and requirements applicable to local authorities and public bodies
- CV and supporting statement required
- Sponsorship eligibility may be checked for candidates requiring permission to work in the UK
Benefits
Comp & perks- Meaningful and purposeful work serving the wider local community
- Supportive environment
- Professional achievement and satisfaction
- Diverse range of benefits; details available on the benefits page
- Reasonable adjustments available to support participation in the process