Solicitor – Non-Contentious Probate
Judge & Priestley
Job Level
JuniorMid-Level
About the role
- Run client matters under supervision of Partners and Associates in Libel and Privacy
- Day-to-day supervision of paralegals on client matters
- Use technical expertise to draft letters, court documents, counsel instructions and provide sound advice to clients
- Liaise directly with the other side (newspapers, websites, online media and other lawyers)
- Support fee-earners in providing proactive case management, anticipating key events and court dates, identifying timing issues and deadlines/conflicts
- Provide sound and efficient professional support, analysis and briefing for team leaders and senior fee earners
- Develop good relationships with clients regarding matters on which you undertake instruction
- Support team leaders and more senior fee earners in developing business and involvement in marketing events
- Conduct research required to support client activity
- Achieve target utilisation rates for fee earning time and ensure billing management is maintained accurately
- Complete mandatory training and ensure compliant working practices with firm standards and statutory requirements
Requirements
- Qualified solicitor with 2 years post-qualification experience within libel and privacy law or solid experience of contentious work
- A passion, willingness and demonstrable ability to quickly grasp our area of specialism
- At least one litigation seat within this area during training contract, or another relevant specialist area such as intellectual property or data protection law
- Ideally, experience of working directly with private clients and high net worth individuals
- Ability to supervise paralegals on client matters
