The main role and responsibilities will include helping a partner and solicitors in aspects of their casework including (although, this is not an exhaustive list):
- General case management;
- Assisting fee earners;
- Working to a chargeable hours target;
- Drafting general correspondence and documents;
- Preparing and drafting reports to the client;
- Proof reading documents;
- Undertaking research;
- Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;
Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.
Skills and experience
Candidates should have:
- A 2:1 undergraduate degree;
- Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)
- Strong IT skills;
- Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;
- Good written skills;
- Good administration skills; and
- Good communication skills;
Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:
- Are well organised;
- Have good attention to detail;
- Are able to work well under pressure;
- Are proactive; and
- Are self-motivated
Interview process
- The first stage will either be a 20 minute telephone interview or we will ask you to complete an online video screening which will involve recording your answers to some role related questions.
- The second stage will be an online team’s interview, which can last up to 1 hour. After your interview, you will be asked to complete a role related test. This can last up to 45 minutes. Please ensure that you have enough time to complete the test when booking in for an interview.
- We will aim to deliver outcomes within 2 weeks following the completion of your interview.
Capsticks is an inclusive employer
At Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.
We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.
