Assistant Lawyer

Assistant Lawyer focuses on involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer on high-value cases often exceeding £1 million.

What the role involves

• Involve handling your own caseload while supporting a lead lawyer on high-value cases often exceeding £1 million.
• Independently handle a caseload from start to finish.
• When assisting a Large and Complex Lead Lawyer, tasks will include.
• Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.
• Performing legal research and document searches.
• Handling all aspects of case management.

Skills and requirements

• Technical Expertise: Familiarity with product liability, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage issues.
• Prioritization: Strong ability to manage and prioritize workload effectively.

Confirmed role details

• 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.
• Primary location is London, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.
• 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days).
• Simply Health Care Cash Plan.

Candidate fit

• professional judgement, legal knowledge, client communication, and careful file management