November 7, 2024

Bartons Solicitors

Resolution

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive – Dispute Resolution

Bartons is based in the South West with a strong local, national and international client base.
We believe that in order to provide our clients with the outstanding service they have come to expect of us, we need to recruit outstanding individuals who are experts in their field, and then provide them with the support, training and working environment to enable them to develop their potential.

Bartons
Bartons is a progressive legal practice with a strong team spirit, and we pride ourselves on our outstanding client care and legal services. Successful candidates will be keen to participate in our ethos.

In order to continue the growth of our Dispute Resolution department, we are looking to recruit a qualified lawyer to work across a varied caseload under the supervision of Ian Spencer, director and head of the dispute resolution department and other senior members of the dispute resolution department.
Initially you would be working on a wide variety of disputes including property litigation, contentious trusts and probate and commercial and construction disputes. Over time, there would be the opportunity to specialise in one or more of these areas.
The dispute resolution department is based within the firm’s Kingsbridge office and the successful candidate would be expected to work predominantly from this office with some flexibility to work remotely or from our other offices.
Applications are encouraged from Solicitors/Legal Executives of around 1to 5 years PQE.
The ideal candidate will:

Have knowledge and experience of litigation within the County Courts and / or the High Court;
Have experience of some or all of the following areas:

- commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes
- disputes concerning easements/restrictive covenants including injunctive proceedings
- boundary disputes
- property damage claims
- the Party Wall Act
- contested leasehold renewals and enfranchisements
- Contentious trusts and probate disputes
- Construction disputes

enjoy networking and building client relationships;
share our enthusiasm for excellent client care;
be able to work under pressure and meet client expectations;
enjoy working as part of a professional and motivated team; and
have the enthusiasm to take an active role in the continued development of our Dispute Resolution Department.

Working for Bartons:

competitive, market rate salary;
excellent opportunities for career progression;
the opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm’s dispute resolution offering; and
a supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work / life balance.