Job Description

Legal Assistant

About the Role

At Britton and Time Solicitors, we're a vibrant and dependable team of self-motivated and driven people who are looking to change how the local community accesses legal services.

We are excited to welcome a Legal Assistant to join our dedicated and passionate team in the heart of Hove, East Sussex. This role operates within a collaborative and supportive environment, under the guidance of our Legal Directors and Solicitors. Seated amongst the legal teams, this role would suit someone outgoing, who is looking to either take the first step in their legal career, or find an administration role where they can get stuck in and make a difference.

Your responsibilities will include speaking with clients by email, over the phone or in person, taking new enquiries, delivering fantastic customer service, booking appointments with solicitors, administration tasks to support the legal and management teams, liaising with multiple departments, physical and digital document management, maintaining accurate client records, providing cover for colleagues and all other aspects of office administration.

You will have access to a wide variety of enquiries, with the opportunity to learn from a dynamic environment that will expose you to clients and matters from a diverse range of backgrounds and needs.

Please note: all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

About You

Right from the start, you'll have an important role in how our legal team runs. From day one you will see the client journey from first contact to closing their case, showing you the outstanding client service we deliver throughout.

This role is suitable for those who:

Want to take the first step into a legal career Enjoy administration and have a flair for customer service Have a keen eye for detail Are able to organise and prioritise work as required Feel comfortable liaising with clients and third parties Can work to tight deadlines and thrive in a high-pressure environment Are able to work both independently and as part of a wider team Have great verbal and written communication skills Show pride in what they do, always putting clients first

Role Requirements

We require applicants for this role to have at least 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, or Ato C (or equivalent), including Maths and English. You will also need to have at least 3 A Levels (or equivalent) excluding General Studies.
Please note that a law degree is not essential for this role. Should you have a law degree, this role is a fantastic first step to becoming a paralegal and offers great insights into the inner workings of the firm.

What We Can Offer You

We understand that people perform at their best when they are taken care of, enjoy their work, and feel supported. At Britton and Time Solicitors, we are continuously enhancing our reward packages to ensure our staff feel appreciated and valued. As we expand, our benefits, rewards, and perks are becoming even more enticing. Here's a glimpse of what you'll have access to:

Fantastic development opportunities within the company as we expand Access to our extensive online learning and development resources Invitations to attend exclusive networking and industry events Participation in our exciting quarterly team-building and social events Access to a virtual GP, discounts on gym memberships and mental health services, through our Medicash healthcare plan Birthday day off and additional annual leave depending on length of service Vibrant and modern offices in Hove and Mayfair which are centrally located amongst cafes and restaurants. Our Hove office is within a 5-minute walk of Hove Beach! Contributary workplace pension scheme Well-integrated public transportation network including buses, trains, and Beryl BTN rental bicycles Numerous staff engagement activities and initiatives throughout the year Exclusive discounts at local businesses in the Hove area

Please note that while we try to respond to all applications, some roles experience extremely high numbers of applications, and we apologise in advance if we are unable to reply to you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 23,795.00-27,460.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Employee discount Life insurance Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hove BN3 2BE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/07/2025
Reference ID: PCPFEB25