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Job Vacancy: Junior Legal Professional

Civil Litigation, Regulatory Law & Criminal Law

Location: 4 Mount Ephraim Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN1 1EE
Hours: 09:00–17:15, full-time
Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

About the role

We are seeking a motivated junior legal professional to support our Litigation Department across civil, regulatory and criminal matters. Open to junior or newly qualified solicitors, paralegals, legal assistants and candidates at the very start of their career, the role offers practical experience in case preparation, research, client care and file management as well as law firm administration.

• Research legal and practical issues; review documents; and prepare summaries, hearing bundles and meeting notes.
• Draft and type correspondence and legal documents, including digital dictation and audio typing.
• Communicate professionally with clients, counsel, solicitors and third parties, and assist with onboarding procedures and day to day case work.
• Maintain accurate electronic and physical files and case-management records.
• Provide general departmental and office administration including answering incoming telephone calls, providing support with our billing and credit control and organising postal / courier services.

• Genuine interest in civil litigation, regulatory law and criminal law and enthusiasm for developing a legal career.
• Strong communication, organisation, time management and attention to detail.
• A professional, approachable and discreet manner, with a commitment to client care and confidentiality.
• Ability to manage priorities, work under pressure with a ‘can-do’ attitude and contribute independently and within a small but friendly team.
• Good IT skills, confidence with electronic documents and case-management systems, and a proactive approach to working life generally.

Qualifications and experience

Applications are welcome from junior or newly qualified solicitors, paralegals, legal assistants, other legal support professionals and university leavers. A law degree, relevant qualification or legal experience is advantageous but not essential. Civil litigation, criminal law, court preparation or case-management experience is beneficial, but attitude, organisational ability and commitment to personal progression are equally important.

• Varied civil litigation, regulatory law and criminal law work with practical experience in research, case preparation and client care.
• Support from experienced legal professionals in a collaborative team.
• Salary based on experience, qualifications and suitability.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant experience, interest in the role and salary expectations to Practice Manager Tracey Halpin-Peak at recruitment@knights-solicitors.co.uk.