The Firm

Anthony Gold Solicitors are a leading Law firm based in London. Our solicitors specialise in various areas of law and are experts in their fields of legal services. We are negotiators and litigators, committed to doing whatever is best for our clients.

This role is 12 month fixed term contract.

The Role

You will be employed principally on a caseload focused on contentious probate, but the firm also covers cases of professional negligence, civil fraud, property disputes and contractual claims.

• You will be working as part of a team with Partners, fee-earners, trainees and support staff as and when appropriate. It is important therefore to be capable of delegating tasks and supervising where appropriate. 
• As a Solicitor with the firm you will be provide legal services and give legal advice to a diverse group of clients. 
• Part of the role will be involved with business development and supporting marketing initiatives in line with our business plan.
• In addition, because of the developing nature of a solicitor’s business, we may require you to retain to undertake different or additional aspects of work at various times.

Person Specification

• The successful candidate will work on the full range of contentious probate claims, including trustee disputes, will challenges and family provision. We are looking for some experience in the sector and a willingness to learn. 
• For the right candidate, there is some flexibility to also undertake professional negligence, civil fraud and property disputes 
• The ability to manage work on complex cases with relevant support for the level you are working at.
• The ability to provide solutions for clients and communicate this in a way that they can understand, both in writing and on the telephone. 
• The willingness to grow the business through networking and social media communication.
• A detailed approach to the work.
• The ability to work to tight timescales as required by the cases.
• Good advocacy.
• The ability to think in a business focused way to balance fees, time and the expectations of the client.
• The ability to delegate work appropriately to support staff and paralegals

Qualifications

• Degree in Law or relevant CILEx level and previous experience of working in a Civil Litigation role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension
• Discretionary annual staff bonus
• Discounted gym membership 
• Discount vouchers through one of our suppliers
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee referral scheme
• Maternity coaching
• 25 days holiday plus additional 2 for Christmas and Bank Holidays which increases to 28 days after 2 years of employment