Job Overview
Our Dispute Resolution team is expanding! This is a great opportunity for an individual who is looking for a full-time role in Dispute Resolution which covers civil litigation and employment work. This job involves providing secretarial and administrative support to our team of litigators including a partner.
Key information
- Salary – market rate dependent upon experience.
- Full time, permanent role.
- Monday to Friday.
- You would generally be working in person at our offices on Sansome Walk, Worcester.
What would I be doing day-to-day?
- Opening and preparing files to be worked on, then closing them when the case has finished.
- Onboarding clients and completing any necessary due diligence checks
- Audio and copy typing letters and other documents, as well as printing and photocopying
- Handling and making telephone calls and taking messages as appropriate
- Attending to clients when they have a query or need further assistance
- Maintaining diaries and ensuring that the team is organised
- Processing accounts procedures
- Dealing with courts and tribunals
- Dealing with barristers and experts and any other third parties
- Completing court and employment tribunal documentation including bundles for hearings.
What traits would help me to thrive in this role?
- Legal experience preferably within the field of Dispute Resolution.
- Computer literacy and audio typing.
- Good communication skills and telephone manner.
- A personable, self-organised and motivated mindset
Who would I be working with?
There are some excellent members of our growing team. David Denovan-Smith has many years of experience in civil litigation and has a particular specialism in Contentious Probate matters while Guy Salter is a partner and has been dealing with employment matters for over 30 years. Jack Coleman is a solicitor apprentice supporting both David and Guy. Neil Bowyer, an experienced chartered legal executive, is also joining to add strength in depth to the department.
There is a collegiate atmosphere within the department where everyone helps one another.
What would we discuss in an interview?
- Your previous experience in employment and how it would help you in this role.
- Your professional experience, accomplishments, training and client interactions.
- Your ability to cope with a full workload and demanding situations.
- Any other areas of interest within the job, as well as your goals going forward.
What are the benefits of a career at SME Solicitors?
- Flexibility: Work within a supportive and adaptable environment with flexibility to suit your work-life balance.
- Wellbeing: Wellbeing provision with Mental Health and Emergency First Aiders on site. We also contribute towards sight tests and cost of glasses.
- Parking and location: Free, convenient parking at our city centre premises, including at weekends.
- Discounts: Discounts on Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney and Residential Conveyancing of a primary residence.
- Professional development: Professional development coaching, including CPD training, additional qualifications and apprenticeships.
- Holiday: Holiday entitlement includes birthday as holiday and extended Christmas break. Entitlement increases with length of service.
- Social events: Payday breakfast, staff socials and invitations to networking events. We also run seasonal events, such as our Christmas meal.
- Charity and community: Commitment to charitable initiatives supporting our charity of the year. We also offer one paid day for charity work each year.
- Pension and protection: Pension provision with auto-enrolment.
What else should I know about SME Solicitors?
SME Solicitors is a well-established law firm located in the centre of Worcester, with a history dating back to 1840. We combine traditional values with modern practices to provide a personal and proactive service to our clients - many of whom have been with us for generations.
- We're dedicated to providing top-quality services to individuals, families and businesses.
- As an independently owned and financed firm, we're acting in our clients' best interests.
- We have a long and established history as part of the local community and provide ongoing support to several local charities, such as Sensory Matters Worcestershire and Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust.
- We are proud of our fantastic team, with whom we share a commitment to excellence.
As a Worcester-based firm with deep roots in Worcestershire, you'll benefit from working with longstanding clients and developing your understanding of local business and community matters. This local knowledge enhances the quality of advice we provide.
There’s more to learn about our team on our website, at www.smesolicitors.co.uk/our-people
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
Experience:
- legal: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
