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DMH Stallard provides a comprehensive range of commercial, dispute resolution, litigation, employment, cyber security and cyber-crime, corporate, intellectual property, real estate, 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 are proud to have grown to around 380 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, 90% feel they have a strong work‑life balance, and 93.9% express 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: 40% of our partners are 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. Work‑life balance is essential to long‑term success and wellbeing, so we promote hybrid working arrangements. We’re also proud to have achieved gold accreditation from Investors in People.

Job Purpose

• Associate Solicitor (2‑5 years PQE) to join the Regional Dispute Resolution Group, based in Brighton.
• Develop good working relationships with clients and other team members.
• Undertake a variety of contentious trusts and probate work, including inheritance act claims, Executor/Trustee disputes, breach of trust claims, validity of Will challenges, claims relating to breach of Executor duties and other private wealth disputes.
• Be responsible under supervision for own caseload and own fee targets and assist with other members of the Group.
• Achieve the targets defined by the Head of Department, including billing, matter‑related time recording and fees.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Promote the vision and culture of the Firm.
• Continuously develop personal technical expertise.
• Lead a project or initiative when appropriate.
• Coach junior team members and lead by example to ensure a consistent and uniform approach to client care and the management of client expectations.
• Supervise team members assisting on projects or matters.
• Share knowledge and experience with other members of the group, informally and through formal training if required.
• Be responsible, subject to supervision, for dealing with client matters on a day‑to‑day basis, ensuring that client matters are progressed effectively, time limits are met, files are kept in good order and the firm’s systems and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Provide support to all members of the team and the wider Department in fee‑earning, business development and administration.
• Ensure achievement of own key financial targets, including fees, contribution and payment of debts and disbursements.
• Monitor own performance in relation to number of live files, file closures, billings, and take action to meet targets.
• Maintain accurate information on Case Manager and the Intranet.
• Scope all matters appropriately, including use of budget templates, delivering work on time and on budget.
• Have a desire to be involved in business development activities operated by the Group, and an interest in understanding the market in which dispute resolution lawyers operate.
• Attend seminars and other events as required for business development purposes, presenting when appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of the legal market relating to dispute resolution.
• Have a detailed understanding of the strategic and commercial issues that affect the Team and Group’s performance.
• Contribute to Business Development initiatives by gathering marketing information on clients and prospects, supporting seminars, writing articles, and helping gather information for pitches.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

• Prior experience dealing with contentious trusts and probate matters.
• Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules.
• A commercial, pragmatic and not overly academic approach.
• Previous experience of working closely with clients and acting as their legal advisor.
• Experience of managing and developing client relationships.
• Willingness to contribute to business development.
• Understanding the importance of client care and ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives.
• Able to manage time to achieve client and internal deadlines.
• Able to work within a team and delegate tasks as appropriate and support Partners.
• Confident Excel skills for reviewing relevant matters.
• Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and Aderant/iManage.
• Ability to draft documentation with attention to detail.
• Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.

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.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type

• Full‑time.

Job function

• Legal.

Industries

• Legal Services.