Legal Research Assistant

LVW Law Limited is seeking a Legal Research Assistant to join our busy and friendly legal practice in Port Erin. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong interest in law who enjoys research, analysing information and producing clear, accurate written work. The successful candidate will provide research support to the firm and its lawyers across a range of legal matters.

Duties will include:

Conducting legal research across a variety of areas of law; Researching Isle of Man legislation, Rules of Court, case law and other legal authorities; Assisting with the preparation of legal arguments, opinions, correspondence and Court documents; Reviewing and summarising legislation, judgments and other legal materials; Identifying relevant authorities and presenting research findings clearly and concisely; Assisting with the preparation of case files, bundles and other legal documentation; Keeping up to date with developments in legislation, case law and legal procedure; Providing general support to the legal team as required. We are looking for someone who is:

Highly organised and able to manage competing priorities; An excellent researcher with strong attention to detail; Confident reading and interpreting legal material; Able to analyse information and identify the key issues; A strong written and verbal communicator; Comfortable working independently while also being part of a team; Discreet and professional when dealing with confidential information; IT literate and able to learn and use legal research and case management systems. A law degree, legal qualification or previous experience within a legal environment would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with relevant research, academic or professional experience will also be considered.

To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining your experience to [email protected]