Pensions Professional Support Lawyer

Location
England, London
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
19 Dec 2014
Closes
16 Jan 2015
Ref
58354a
Contact
Shelley Carr
Job Title
Solicitor
Practice Area
Pensions
PQE Level
2-4, 5-7
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

THE FIRM

One of the leading pensions teams in the City. A multi award winning practice with a strong collegiate approach.

THE ROLE

The role will encompass:

Pensions Know How -

  • Assisting generally in the organisation and maintenance of electronic know-how on relevant subjects and in the expansion and development of information banks for specialist teams
  • Reviewing the suitability for know-how of materials submitted by lawyers
  • Creating new categories and sub-categories of know-how, as required

Drafting -

  • Reviewing existing precedents and crib sheets regularly and generally keeping the precedent system up to date
  • Preparing new precedents and crib sheets and, where appropriate, enlisting others' help to review
  • Assisting in the preparation of such other know-how materials as may be required eg flow-charts, house views and standard client advice papers

Business Development -

  • Assisting in the preparation of client alerts, briefings etc.
  • Writing summaries of legal developments/ issues for the firm's Website and editing submissions from others
  • Providing support and assistance in respect of the Firm's "Added Value" programme for clients and in maintaining the Firm's website

THE PERSON

* 3PQE as a fee earner with a well regarded pensions practice required

* Calm under pressure

* Well presented

* Excellent academic record

ABOUT THE PSL TEAM

For the past 14 years LLJ’s specialist PSL team, the UK’s first, has been supplying the UK leading law firms and in-house departments with PSL professionals. Our depth of expertise and professionalism ensures each candidate a personal and committed approach.

We aim to respond to all applications within two working days. If we have not contacted you within this time frame your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

Please note our advertisements use PQE levels purely as a guide to the minimum level of experience required. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill this kind of work.