Job Description

Main information

Closing date

30/01/2026

PQE

2-5

Term type

Permanent

Working hours

9.15 - 5.15

Department

Dispute Resolution TMT

Location

Brighton

The firm

DMH Stallard provides a comprehensive range of commercial, dispute resolution and litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber-crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate and technology, media and telecoms advice to both businesses and individuals. Our clients, our people and our professional networks are the keys to our success.. With offices in London and across the region, including Brighton, Gatwick, Guildford, Horsham, and Hassocks - we're proud to have grown to around 400 people.


Culture really matters to us. In our most recent staff survey, 99.6% of our people said DMH is a great place to work, with 90% feeling they have a strong work-life balance, and 93.9% expressing confidence in the leadership team.


We're committed to building a genuinely inclusive and supportive workplace. Our Women in Law group meets quarterly, and we're actively working toward gender balance at all levels. We already exceed the industry average, with 40% of our partners being women compared to the sector average at 29%.


We actively invest in learning and development at all career stages. Our mentoring programme is available to all partners, and we are preparing to launch an internal mentoring programme to support progression right up to partnership. We also recognise that work-life balance is essential to long-term success and wellbeing, and we promote hybrid working arrangements to help our people perform at their best inside and outside of work.


We're also especially proud to achieve gold accreditation from Investors in People, which reflects our strong commitment to people development and leadership.

The department

To support the partner and associate in their work and responsibilities. To be responsible, under supervision, for your own caseload of work and revenue targets. The role will also include working as an effective member of the fee-earner team on larger matters. To deliver a first-class client experience at all times. To assist in the Group's business development activity in a manner to suit your proven strengths. To delegate to and supervise work done by the Group paralegal / trainee solicitor resource as appropriate.

Responsibilities and duties

To participate and contribute to the group to ensure an effective working environment, supporting Associates, Partners and other fee-earners on more complex matters as appropriate Attend the firm's training programmes and other relevant technical training to ensure that skills and knowledge remain up-to-date To attend and contribute to group meetings Maintain awareness of the legal market specifically relating to dispute resolution and IP, IT and Telecommunications Annually participate in a meeting to discuss and agree your personal objectives To maintain a culture where individuals are encouraged to identify problems or mistakes and are encouraged to "speak up" to ensure issues are resolved You will be required to attend the London Office or Court in London (or elsewhere), as required, to attend client meetings and court hearings (with counsel). Undertaking and reporting of research on specific issues as and when required To advise clients on relevant areas of law and to (lawfully) manage their risk and solve their problems To participate and contribute to the Group's Business Development Plan, including drafting articles and blogs, attending seminars and networking events, and assisting in the organisation of such events. Attendance at such events will also be required on occasion, possibly in London. To be responsible for ensuring achievement of own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements Maintaining accurate time recording data and matter case notes including detailed and accurate attendance records To monitor own performance in relation to the number of live files, file closures, file openings, billing, time recording and to take appropriate action to ensure targets are met. Scope all matters appropriately, including use of budget templates, delivering work on time and on budget

Other information

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

You will have a proven experience of Commercial Dispute Resolution work. IP experience preferable A working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules is essential. Able to effectively manage your time to achieve client and internal deadlines. You will be expected to deliver first-class client care and have the ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives Able to work within a team and provide support to other fee-earners as appropriate Competent IT skills Ability to draft documentation, with attention to detail Communicate effectively with colleagues and clients both in writing and verbally Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way.

Benefits

25 days holiday (of which 3.5 are taken during the Christmas period), plus Birthday holiday, plus Bank Holidays. Holiday Buying Scheme Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay Life Assurance Private Healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Sodexo Discounts Pension Scheme Interest free season ticket loans Cycle to work scheme * Discounts on Legal work