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Herbert Smith Freehills

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need 5+ years PQE, strong academics, litigation experience, attention to detail, excellent drafting and communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. PSL experience is a plus.
  • You will manage training programs, update materials, supervise staff, monitor legal developments, draft client publications, prepare client training, and address technical litigation queries.

Requirements

  • At least 5 years PQE
  • Strong academic history
  • Litigation experience gained from within a leading private practice firm
  • Bright self-starter with the desire and ability to continuously acquire, build upon, and share knowledge
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent drafting and communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels and particularly to win the respect of clients as well as the partner, fee-earner and PSL community
  • Collaborative team player with the ability, and desire, to develop and work in a fast pace busy team
  • Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential

Responsibilities

  • Internal training: Managing the Disputes Division's training programme, including inductions for trainees, newly qualified and mid-level lawyers and a series of regular and ad-hoc lectures and workshops for the Division as a whole. This includes:
  • Reviewing and updating the programme and materials (including e-learning materials) for the various levels of induction and creating new materials as needed
  • Presenting various sessions for each induction and the internal lecture programme as needed
  • Supervising the disputes training coordinator and PSL paralegal to coordinate internal and external speakers for the inductions and internal lecture programme and deal with all logistics
  • Setting and marking research task for Disputes Division trainees
  • Monitoring developments: Anticipating and monitoring developments in relevant law and procedure, and assisting the practice to prepare itself and its clients to deal with these developments
  • Client-facing publications: Drafting posts for our Litigation Notes blog, and other ad hoc articles or briefings, which provide high quality analysis and insights into new legal developments and help maintain the profile of our market-leading litigation practice
  • Client training: Preparing, co-ordinating and/or presenting client training on developments in law and practice and/or appropriate skills training
  • Technical queries: Dealing with technical litigation-related queries from fee earners at all levels both within the Disputes Division and from across the firm

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title for this position is Professional Support Lawyer (PSL).

What are the main responsibilities of the Professional Support Lawyer?

The main responsibilities include managing the Disputes Division's training program, monitoring legal developments, drafting client-facing publications, preparing and presenting client training, and handling technical litigation-related queries.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates should have at least 5 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE), strong academic history, and litigation experience from a leading private practice firm.

Is previous professional support experience necessary for this role?

Previous professional support or knowledge experience is desirable but not essential.

What skills are important for a Professional Support Lawyer at Herbert Smith Freehills?

Important skills include strong legal skills, excellent drafting and communication abilities, attention to detail, and the capability to manage workload priorities effectively.

Is this role available on a full-time or part-time basis?

This role could be full time or part time (at least four days a week) for the right candidate.

Where is this position located?

This position is located in London.

What type of contract is offered for this position?

The offered contract type is a permanent contract.

Does Herbert Smith Freehills promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

Yes, Herbert Smith Freehills strives to create a diverse, inclusive culture where employees feel valued and can perform at their best by being their authentic selves.

Will I be required to present to clients as part of this role?

Yes, candidates should be able to present confidently both to clients and to internal audiences.

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Herbert Smith Freehills

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Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2012
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Operating from 24 offices across Asia Pacific, EMEA and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. The firm provides many of the world’s most important organisations with access to market-leading dispute resolution, projects and transactional legal advice, combined with expertise in a number of global industry sectors, including Technology, Banks, Consumer Products, Energy, Financial Buyers, Infrastructure & Transport, Mining, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Real Estate, and Manufacturing & Industrials. We support our people and teams to do their best work, whether that’s through our agile-working policy or access to first-rate learning and development programmes. Together, our highly skilled, driven colleagues, work as a team to understand our clients’ needs, objectives and the environment they’re operating in.