8.30
I am currently doing a seat in the Litigation department. I get into the office and check my emails while having my cup of tea. I look at my list of tasks which I need to complete and prioritise the matters which need to be dealt with first.9.00
We have a team meeting at the start of each week to catch up on current workloads and make sure everyone is informed of each other’s commitments during the week. It’s important to know both what you have on and when your supervisor is going to be in the office to ensure your work can be approved in time for deadlines.9.30
I draft a letter to a client explaining the next steps to progress their application for a lease renewal. Sometimes you will be heavily involved in a client matter so will have a good understanding of what has happened. Other times, you may be just asked to do a one-off task for a client, so it is important to review the documents and correspondence on the file so you know what stage the matter is at.10.30
I call the County Court to check they have received an application we posted. In litigation, there can be strict consequences for failing to file and serve documents so it is important to ensure the court has received urgent documents.10.30
I carry out a research task for my supervisor. Sometimes tasks can be quite straightforward and involve finding the relevant CPR provision or law but other times tasks can be more abstract!"Sometimes tasks can be quite straightforward and involve finding the relevant CPR provision or law but other times tasks can be more abstract!"
13.00
The trainees try and meet up at lunchtime for a catch up, although this depends on how busy everyone is. The town centre is only a short walk from the Northampton office so we walk down and buy lunch.
14.00
I have received confirmation from a client that they would like me to draft a claim form to regain possession of their property as a tenant has not moved out when they requested. I make sure I have the information I need and prepare the application.
15.30
My supervisor has reviewed my letter to a client so I incorporate her suggested amendments and print it ready to be posted. I always make sure any important letters are approved and signed around this time as post is collected at 16.30. Sometimes there can be a bit of a rush if you have several letters to go out.
16.30
Once the post is gone, I finish drafting an article for the firm’s website. The firm regularly posts articles and case analyses on recent judgments affecting areas of law we practice in.
17.30
After completing a few smaller tasks, I check with my supervisor and the other fee earners in the department that they do not require any further assistance with anything. I compile a list of the tasks I still need to complete so that I am prepared for the next day.
18.00
I normally go to a gym class on the way home or pop to the supermarket. Although sometimes you need to stay late to finish any urgent work, your supervisor will assist you in managing your workload. My next seat is in Cambridge so I spend the evening looking at things I will be able to get involved with in the local area.
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