Housebuilding & Strategic Land Legal Assistant
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About the team
We trust our people to work flexibly in
the way that works best for them, their teams and our clients. Our
firm is set up to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, and mutual respect
is shown by all.
About the role
Our Legal
Assistant Programme allows you to gain grass roots experience of
working in a legal environment alongside our talented lawyers
Legal Assistant positions are initially for 6 months. We review
performance at 3 monthly intervals; at the 6 months mark we are
assessing performance and attitude with a view to offering a second
6-month contract. At the 9-month stage we make a decision on whether
to offer funding for the Solicitor Qualifying Examinations.
If you wish to apply, please complete our application form via Apply4Law: Freeths - AllHires
*Please note, candidates should submit their applications to our Legal Assistant Programme no more than a few months prior to their availability to start work with us.
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Key Responsibilities
To provide a combination of administrative and legal
support to Trainees, Lawyers, and Partner, which means that you get a
true picture of what a career in law could offer you in the long term.
To carry out any other such reasonable tasks that may be
required from time to time.
Your skills and
qualifications
To have excellent academics and first-class organisation skills.
To be able to build lasting relationships and have a flexible, can-do attitude to contribute and succeed with Freeths.
To have excellent communication skills and be a real team player with a flexible and professional approach to work.
Good IT skills, experience, and confidence with using Microsoft packages.
To be able to consistently demonstrate and embody the firm’s values.
Become part of the team at Freeths.
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Do we sound like a match? If you’re someone who cares deeply, communicates openly and collaborates effectively, then we’d love to have you join our diverse, inclusive team.