Careers with Burt Brill & Cardens

We are looking for qualified litigation fee earner with 2 years PQE experience to join our expanding litigation team, and deal with a diverse range of cases with efficiency and professionalism. You will receive training from our Head of Contentious Probate and Estates, and assist on their matters (predominantly contentious probate and TOLATA matters), as well as look to grown and expand your own case load in areas the firm do not currently act, ideally in property litigation, contract or negligence (to be discussed based on your experience and specialism).

We are looking for someone who is confident and equipped in:

• Providing advice to clients;
• Dealing with matters in accordance with the pre-action protocol, including drafting Letters of Claim, Letters of Responses, and general correspondence;
• Experience in dealing with alternative dispute resolution, including drafting and advising on settlement proposals, drafting Settlement Agreements and Deeds, and preparing and attending mediations;
• Issuing and conducting court proceedings on a varied case load; and
• Instructing counsel and experts when required.

Whilst we have clients across the country and even abroad, our young, bright, well-trained and enthusiastic team primarily serve the people of Brighton, Sussex and the South-East. We believe that we provide the highest quality of legal service to our clients, as our Google reviews reflect, and we want to build our team and the work we carry out.

Founded in Brighton in 1893 we are well known locally both for our integrity and for the quality of our work. Our founder, Sir Herbert Carden, was instrumental in buying surrounding farmlands around Brighton to protect the environment and benefit the people of Brighton. Join the firm and help us build on our proud legacy.

Standards at the firm are high and this will suit prospective employees who hold themselves to a high standard and those who have drive and confidence. We have very reasonable billing targets and promote a healthy work/life balance but expect our staff to give their all when working.

You will be a CILEX legal executive or solicitor qualified in England and Wales with solid litigation experience, and ideally minimum 2 years PQE.

• Managing a variety of litigation cases, including contentious probate disputes, TOLATA matters, and new areas in which we are looking to expand.
• Seeing matters through from inception to resolution, whether that be via settlement, mediation, or court proceedings.
• Maintaining strong client relationships through top quality service.
• Involving yourself in business development meetings and events.
• Organising and developing your support staff and junior members of the team.
• Enjoying the opportunity of being directly involved in varied and high-quality work.

• You have a broad and strong technical knowledge of litigation matters with experience in contentious probate and TOLATA, and an active interest in keeping abreast of developments in the field.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• You pay attention to detail but are amiable and easy to work with.
• You have a positive approach to work and its challenges.
• You enjoy a collaborative approach working within a team.
• You count honesty and integrity as two of your core, personal values.
• You are naturally polite and courteous.
• You are not afraid to share ideas to improve processes or implementation.

• Flexible working – We believe that teams and professionals grow and improve optimally when working in physical proximity. That said, we also understand the substantial benefit that flexible working can offer, and we permit homeworking subject to conditions.
• Excellent working conditions – We are a happy and committed firm and believe that a positive atmosphere and working culture is a genuine selling point for us.
• Salary – To reflect our high standards and the training investment we make in our staff, we pay good salaries. For this full-time role, the firm is expecting to pay £45,000 to £55,000 per annum subject to experience and credentials.
• Career Prospects – We value good people and prefer to promote internally where possible.
• Other Benefits – Enhanced maternity pay increasing on years of service and above average annual leave.

• If you are selected for interview the first step is a call of up to half an hour.

• If successful, the next step is an in-person interview with one or more of our directors to discuss your application and your suitability for the role. The interview usually lasts about an hour with our Head of Contentious Probate and Estates Daisy Tester and one or more of our directors