Job Listing

We require an individual who has confidence, drive and a sense of responsibility to provide full time permanent legal assistant to our Family Law Team in our Havant office.

We are a busy multi-disciplinary law practice who carry out a mixture of Legal Aid and private work between the hours of 9am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.

The role requires an individual who can:

• Provide support to our Lawyers to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency

The duties of the role will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of correspondence and documents through various media
• Ensuring that files and document folders are maintained in an orderly manner and in line with department protocols
• Assisting our Lawyers in relation to appointments, meetings and ensuring timely diary entries are made and kept up to date.
• Attend clients, Counsel, and other third parties both in person and on the telephone.

The successful candidate will have: 

• A minimum of a standard pass in at least English and Maths
• The ability to deal with clients, representatives of other firms etc. in a friendly but confident manner, whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Competency in the use of Microsoft applications
• Strong organisational abilities
• Basic understanding of the legal profession
• The ability to be able to act under pressure

Whilst not essential, desirable attributes would be:

• Law Degree
• Some Office experience
• Valid Driving Licence with own transport
• Fast learner with a willingness to learn new skills

What we can offer:

• Supportive and forward thinking team environment
• Work-life balance friendly
• Offices located near good commuter links and town centre
• Salaries which reflect skills and experience obtained
• Birthday leave in addition to annual leave
• Recognition where new skills are obtained
• Opportunities to progress within the firm

Enthusiastic Medical Negligence Lawyer/Legal Executive required for our office in Havant.

Swain & Co Solicitors is a successful and well established legal practice based, primarily on the South Coast. We have been practising Medical Negligence Law for many years and have a large client base across the country.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced fee earner to provide advice and representation in all aspects of Medical Negligence Law.

The successful candidate would ideally be a current member of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation panel or be willing to undertake accreditation.

Person Specification:

• 2 years PQE or relevant pre-qualification experience
• Law Society Accreditation or eligibility to join a scheme desirable
• Experience in advocacy work and caseload in Clinical Negligence cases
• Demonstrable commitment to teamwork and leadership potential
• Track record of developing a caseload and client care skills
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude
• The willingness to help others and go that extra mile

What we can offer:

In return, we offer a competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and a supportive work environment.

• Salaries which reflects skills and experience obtained
• Opportunity to work within forwarding thinking team environments
• Work-life balance friendly
• Office located near good commuter links and town centres
• Recognition and reward on achievements and milestones

Whilst the successful candidate will be based at our Havant office the firm has an infrastructure in place which will allow some flexibility in working remotely etc.

JOIN US & MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a panel accredited fee earner to work in our Mental Health team.

Swain & Co Solicitors is a successful and well established legal practice based, primarily, on the South Coast.  We have been practicing mental health law for many years and have a large client base across the country.

We are looking to expand so that we can continue to assist those most in need and provide advice and representation in all aspects of Mental Health Law.

The mental health department at Swain & Co prides itself on excellence and is dynamic and driven with the emphasis on empowering people to make positive change.

We are looking for someone to join our team from July 2018.

The successful candidate must be a current member of the Law Society’s Mental Health Accreditation Scheme and will be required to undertake advocacy and all types of work in Mental Health Tribunals.

In return, we offer competitive salary commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and a supportive work environment.

Person Specification

• Law Society’s Panel Membership
• The necessary qualifications and experience to meet LAA requirements for Mental Health Supervisor;
• Experience in advocacy work and caseload in mental health cases
• Demonstrable commitment to teamwork and leadership potential
• Commercial awareness
• Track record of developing a case load and client care skills.

The successful candidate will be based at our Havant office and consideration will be given to the possibility of working remotely.