Licensing Assistant

Shoosmiths - UK Law Firm of the Year Winner at the Legal Week British Legal Awards 2015.

A leading UK law firm with a network of offices from the South Coast to Scotland, working together as one national team. An innovative practice and the first top 100 law firm to achieve “Gold Standard” Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm. The lack of barriers between departments, a real lack of hierarchy, zero tolerance for arrogance and pomposity makes Shoosmiths a fantastic place to work.

The Licensing Assistant will be expected to support other team members and manage a Licensing caseload.

• Preparing licensing applications;
• Preparing briefs to counsel;
• Preparing billing guides;
• Ensuring accurate time recording;
• Corresponding with clients and responsible authorities;
• Maintaining accurate records of caseloads;
• Researching relevant areas of the law as needed;
• Attending meetings regarding licensing applications with clients, responsible authorities or other involved parties;
• Offering assistance to the team leader;

Required Attributes

• Excellent communication skills;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Team player;
• Enthusiastic;
• Organisational skills;
• Attention to details;
• Time management skills.

Desirable experience

• Previous licensing experience

Shoosmiths is a committed Equal Opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity. This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.

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