Legal Marketing Assistant

GerrardWhite; Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing law firm in Haywards Heath is looking for a Legal Marketing Assistant to focus on content creation and marketing. The role offers progression to a paralegal position, providing valuable hands-on experience. Ideal for law graduates preparing for the SQE, this part-time role allows for flexible hours around academic commitments and offers a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Supportive firm culture

Flexibility around SQE studies

Opportunity for progression

Qualifications

• Holds a law degree with a minimum of 2:1 classification.
• Currently preparing for or planning to undertake the SQE.
• Must be organised, proactive, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Draft and edit legal content for marketing purposes.
• Assist with legal research and case preparation.
• Support with client communication and marketing materials.

Skills

Strong written communication skills

Interest in legal content and marketing

Organised and proactive

Education

Law degree (2:1 or above)

Job description

Legal Marketing Assistant with Progression to Paralegal

We are working with a small, well-established and growing law firm based in Haywards Heath, who are looking to welcome a law graduate to join them on a part-time basis initially, focusing on marketing and legal content creation.

This role has been designed with future progression in mind. There will be scope to increase hours over time and, subject to workload and training capacity, transition into a paralegal position.

This opportunity would suit someone who has completed a law degree and is working towards the next step in their legal career (e.g. SQE preparation), offering valuable hands‑on experience within a supportive legal environment whilst working around study commitments.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Legal Content (Initial Focus)

• Drafting and editing legal content for the firm’s website, blogs, and newsletters
• Assisting with marketing materials, including brochures, client updates, and social media posts
• Helping maintain and update the firm’s website contentli>
• Supporting the firm’s brand and online presence
• Conducting basic legal research to support content accuracy
• Ensuring all content is compliant, clear, and client‑friendly

Paralegal Duties (Future Progression)

• Assisting fee earners with legal research and case preparation
• Drafting basic legal documents and correspondence
• Supporting with file management and case administration
• Liaising with clients and third parties where appropriate
• Attending internal meetings and assisting with matter progression
• Gaining exposure to the firm’s core practice areas

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a law degree (2:1 or above)
• Currently preparing for, or planning to undertake, the SQE
• Strong written communication skills
• An interest in legal content, marketing, and client communication
• Organised, proactive, and keen to learn
• Looking for a flexible role that fits around academic commitments
• Ambitious and interested in long‑term progression within a law firm

Working Pattern & Salary

• Part‑time (initially)
• 2 days in the office (Haywards Heath) and ½ day working from home
• Full‑time equivalent salary: £25,000 - (£12,500 based on the current part‑time arrangement)

Why Apply?

• A genuinely supportive and friendly firm culture
• Flexibility to balance SQE studies and practical experience
• Clear scope to increase hours and progress into a paralegal role
• Exposure to real legal work from day one
• A great step toward a future legal career