Vacancy

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Employment Law department. This role is ideally suited to a candidate who holds a law degree (or equivalent qualification) and has a minimum of six months’ experience within a legal environment.

The position is primarily an assistant role, providing support to senior fee earners. However, the title and scope of the role may be adapted for a more experienced lawyer seeking to modify their working pattern.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting senior fee earners by carrying out core elements of employment law case management, including, with training and the guidance and supervision of senior fee earners:
  • Undertaking case analysis and research.
  • Preparing chronologies.
  • Assisting with disclosure and witness management.
  • Assisting with client management.
• With training and supervision, advising clients in compromise agreement matters.
• Supporting clients and managing matters, including through email and telephone contact with staff and in conjunction with administration staff and fee earners.

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of 6 months experience working in a law firm.
• Must have an interest in employment law.
• Contract and litigation experience particularly helpful but not essential.
• Experience of dealing with clients.
• High level of literacy and numeracy in day-to-day operations.
• Familiarity with legal operations, compliance, and document management systems.
• Hold a degree (ideally a law degree) but not essential.

Key attributes

• A professional approach with excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent team working ability.
• Good planning and organisational skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience within legal or professional services to careers@viberts.com

Diversity and inclusion

We offer equal opportunities and encourage diversity and inclusion. Viberts is a welcoming workplace in which employees are recognised and their unique characteristics, skills and experiences are respected, valued and celebrated.