Job Description

Location : Wright Hassall LLP, United Kingdom Job Advert

Wright Hassall is one of the largest, non-city based law firms in the West Midlands with a national reputation for its technical expertise. The rural property/agricultural team acts for landowners, farmers, tenants and rural business and has one of the leading legal specialists on the CAP.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met;
• Assist the more senior lawyers with more complex transactions.
• Ensure the retention of good clients through appropriate client management and service delivery;
• Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money\xe2\x80\x9d;
• All invoices to be raised on completion of the matter and where possible interim billing to be applied. Disbursements and other \xe2\x80\x98expenses\xe2\x80\x99 to be invoiced as and when incurred; and
• Maintain the integrity of data in key platforms such as Worksite and Liberate by ensuring that they are updated in a timely manner.
• Support key events to help secure profitable new clients and increase the Firm\xe2\x80\x99s profile.
• Provide marketing support e.g. writing copy and reports, updating literature and seeking out networking opportunities.
• Undertake legal research both as requested and on own initiative.

Person Specification:

• A strong property background;
• Motivation, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic;
• Good communication skills (both oral and written);
• Attention to detail, a desire to learn and work part as a team;
• This position is likely suited to a legal professional with 3+ years PQE

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, private healthcare, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, hybrid working, on-site parking, canteen and an active social committee.

Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer \xe2\x80\x93 we commit to respond to every applicant Department Agriculture
Job Type Full time
Contract Type Permanent
Salary Competitive

Wright Hassall