Professional Support Lawyer
We are recruiting for a Professional Support Lawyer for an established Manchester based law firm.
Duties
- Draft regular internal updates drawing attention to key procedural, case law, legislative and other industry relevant developments
- Work with training representative to identify team training needs and ensure these are met
- Review and edit externally focussed materials (eg. e-shots, newsletters, technical guides, articles) drafted by the teams
- Liaise with external consultants (public relations / public affairs) to identify thought leadership opportunities and facilitate production of relevant material in line with deadlines
- Work closely with partners and members of the business development and marketing team to produce high quality seminars and other events, including production of necessary collateral
- Work closely with partners and members of the business development and marketing team to develop and maintain effective external communications strategy
- Work closely with partners and other fee-earners to produce external materials (eg. e-shots, newsletters, technical guides, articles)
- Work closely with partners and members of the business development and marketing team on bids and tenders
- Non-chargeable legal research
- Other ad hoc duties within the department
Candidate Requirements:
- Advanced technical ability and knowledge of legal practice
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Flexible attitude to work
- Writing and research skills
- Ability to work on own initiative; proactive approach to work
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and to meet deadlines
- Confident in own abilities
- Motivated
- Ability to work as part of a team and individually
- Ability to learn quickly and willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges