Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for someone to provide support mainly for our Litigation team but also to our Private Client and Property teams. You may also have to provide Reception and General Office cover.

You be responsible for administrative tasks and you may also undertake research, drafting work, and other legal work on a wide variety of matters.

Our Mission

Our young, bright, well-trained and enthusiastic team serve the people of Brighton, Sussex and across the country and abroad. The highest quality legal service and excellent client care is central to all that we do, as our Google and Review Solicitor reviews show.

Founded in Brighton in 1893 we are well known locally both for our integrity and for the quality of our work. Our founder, Sir Herbert Carden, was instrumental in buying surrounding farmlands around Brighton to protect the environment and benefit the people of Brighton. Join the firm and help us build on our proud legacy.

How We Work

Standards at the firm are high and this will suit prospective employees who hold themselves to high standards and have drive and confidence. We promote a healthy work/life balance but expect our staff to give their all when working.

What You Will be Doing

Assisting with a variety of legal matters, under the supervision of experienced lawyers.
Communicating with clients, solicitors, and other parties by telephone, in person and in writing and by email.
Diary management, dealing with internal and external bookings and keeping the diaries of fee earners in an orderly and efficient state.
Driving the administrative management of files, including opening and closing files.
File compliance administration, ensuring that files are maintained in a regulatory and policy compliant manner from opening to closure.
Providing top quality service to new and existing clients.
Undertaking limited legal research.
Enjoying the opportunity of being directly involved in varied and high-quality work.

Who You Are

Cheerful, positive approach to work and its challenges
You are a quick and enthusiastic learner who embraces change
You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
You are a meticulous individual.
You have a positive flexible approach willing to help out where necessary
You are amiable and easy to work with.
You enjoy a collaborative approach working within a team..
You count honesty and integrity as two of your core, personal values.
You are naturally polite and courteous

What We're Looking For From You

Some experience as a legal or office assistant or some English law legal training such as an English Law degree
An interest in the law and providing excellent service to clients.

Pay and Rewards

In office working

This role is not suitable for home working. You will be based in our office in central Brighton.

Excellent working conditions

We are a happy and committed firm and believe that a positive atmosphere and working culture is a genuine selling point for us.

Salary

To reflect our high standards and the training investment we make in our staff, we pay good salaries. .

Career Prospects

We value good people and prefer to promote internally where possible but for this role we expect at least 18 months experience in the role before promotion will be considered.

Our Process

If you are selected for interview the first step is a call of up to half an hour.

If successful, the next step is an in-person interview with one or more of our directors to discuss your application and your suitability for the role. The interview usually lasts about an hour.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,880.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: LAA042025