Legal Assistant - Property Management Litigation

At Brethertons, it is the people that matter the most. We have a really strong set of values that we all demonstrate, we have a collaborative and cohesive culture, with a results driven customer centric delivery of legal services that we are proud of.

We have created a streamlined organisation, we aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.

About the Role

We are looking for 2 Legal Assistants to join our growing Property Management Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate who is wishing to pursue a career in law, in particular looking to start or develop their career in Property Law within a team of nationally recognised experts. As a Legal Assistant in our specialist Property Management Litigation team, you will provide high-quality administrative and legal support to our solicitors, playing an important role in the successful delivery of client matters. This position offers valuable exposure to a fast-paced and evolving area of law and is ideal for someone looking to gain hands-on experience within a supportive and growing team. You will have the opportunity to build your knowledge and skills while making a meaningful contribution to the team's success.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing client files.
  
• Undertaking electronic verification and compliance checks.
  
• Liaising with clients and other third parties.
  
• Preparing court and tribunal bundles.
  
• Filing documents and managing case administration.
  
• Diary management, including monitoring key dates and deadlines.
  
• Providing general administrative support throughout the litigation process.
  
• Compliance and accounting responsibilities
  

About you

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual who is eager to build a successful career in the legal sector. The ideal candidate will be proactive, highly organised, hardworking, and a collaborative team player who takes pride in delivering work to a high standard. You will be enthusiastic about learning, comfortable asking questions, and keen to develop your knowledge and skills. A strong ability to follow established processes, procedures, and priorities is essential to ensure accuracy, compliance, and most importantly provide excellent client service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a law graduate looking to gain experience in a specialist area of law and develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team.

What’s in return?

At Brethertons, we value our people because without them we are nothing and we work hard to recognise and reward our teams. Please see below some of our benefits –

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays and an additional wellbeing day (time for you to relax and unwind)!
  
• Bonus Incentive Scheme
  
• Pension Scheme
  
• Work laptop and phone
  
• Life assurance and healthcare schemes
  
• Annual Staff Conference including Awards
  

Please see a full list of our benefits here!

We hold quarterly pulse surveys to gain valuable feedback from staff to help us shape our focus and decisions moving forwards to ensure that we are supporting and listening to the heart of our business, our ‘Brethertonians’.

What’s next?

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter directly through our website.

If you would like more information on the role or application process, please contact a member of the HR team on 01788 579579 who will be happy to have a confidential chat to discuss the role further.