Experienced Solicitors
At the outset we were designed to do things differently. We know every firm claims to be different. We were created as a specialist firm of litigation solicitors to deliver results for every client, backing our own advice, in an environment specifically designed for litigators.
We are at the forefront of designing and implementing technology into every aspect of our business and the services we provide. Automated processes and software will at times create a sense of a technology company removed from a traditional firm of solicitors as we position ourselves, and you, as the lawyers of the future, today.
Results
At Helix you will deliver results. We believe so strongly in our, and your, ability to deliver results that often we only get paid if we’re right.
We will bring out the best in you, adopting technology and deploying equipment and processes that are constantly evolving to ensure best in class service for clients and efficiencies for team members.
You will have opportunity to work in disputes matching your skill set and will be pushed to foster existing relationships, develop new relationships, and to close opportunities for work from day 1.
Why Helix
You will be surrounded by big ideas and big talent. We’re in it together. We work for, and with, each other. We’re confident in our own abilities but leave our egos at the door. Partners at Helix Law have worked in other firms. We understand how important culture and environment are and how these can help or hinder progress. You will be expected to solve complex disputes, but the people you work with will have your back. No airs. No graces.
Growth
We are an ambitious business and firm. We have grown consistently, organically. We understand the power of compounding gains and look for small wins that compound to big moves over time. Because we’re a fast growing business you’ll enjoy the prospect of more frequent progression. Our focus on growth means you’ll have chance to flex your intellectual muscles, assist more junior colleagues, or spot opportunities for clients and Helix alike.
Difficult Times
Even in difficult times we have continued to grow. Not least because, for many of our clients, these are the times when our expertise matters the most. Our agility and innovative approaches (some visible, others less so), have enable us to respond quickly to dramatically changing situations. During the covid-19 pandemic we furloughed no staff, and recruited staff entirely virtually. As a business we continued to grow, and have continued that growth subsequently.
Tell us about you
We know you’re busy and want to ensure your time is well spent. Our process is for you to first tell us a bit about yourself and what your experience is. We can then consider with you whether there is an opportunity for us to work together, and what that might look like. In terms of information we ask for a CV or career summary to give us some details. At that stage we will invite you to complete our psychometric tests- these give us, and you, greater insight into what makes you tick.
We know how important any change is. You will usually meet at least 2 of the Partners fairly informally, often virtually or for a coffee, and we then take it from there.
Did you know…
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11 +years of positive growth, up 40% for 2022-2023.
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98 %Response rate to queries in under an hour
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100 %our staff would recommend us to their friends, family and contacts.
What You Can Expect
A business led by business people, without politics
Imagine what can be achieved if wasted energy is cut away. We have experienced partnership in other law firms and know the distractions and baggage that exist. We only care about the service you provide to clients and to colleagues, and that you are prepared to give your all to helping us all move forwards together. We’ll do all that we can to assist you.
During the Coronavirus pandemic we haven’t furloughed any staff. We have recruited during this period having interviewed remotely via video conferencing. We continue to need good candidates hungry to push on your own career, and the business.
No cap or fixed salary level
Regardless of level of experience if the service and quality of your work and your billing justify it (in that order), your income potential with Helix is not capped or fixed based on PQE. There is no mould to break out of and if you back yourself we won’t hold anyone back.
Market leading packages
We pay market leading salaries for good people.
In addition to market leading salaries team members;
- are paid for up to 5 days sick leave per year;
- have the option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year;
- receive a performance related bonus;
- participate in a pension scheme with equal employer contributions; and
- have access to continuing support for professional training including funding and time off for study leave and exams where applicable.
Medical benefits
All team members are automatically included within our corporate medical insurance policy. If you’re anything like us, family is everything. We therefore provide a high level of private medical insurance protection and access for you, and including for your family. Spouses and dependent children are included under our policy cover.
Team and family member benefits include;
- Discounted David Lloyd, Virgin Active, Nuffield and PureGym gym memberships
- Immediate access to private GP appointments;
- Access to countrywide private hospitals including in central London;
- Access to the best consultants in the country- your choice;
- Free Annual Health Check;
- Free Fitness Check; and
- Discounts from rewards partners including;
- Champneys spa breaks
- Fitness equipment
- Fitness trackers such as fitbit
- Mr & Mrs Smith luxury holidays
- Discounted Amazon Prime Membership
- Discounted Apple products such as Apple watches
Equipment and technology
All joiners receive a welcome pack including Airpod pro headphones and other ‘swag’.
All staff also receive ‘at least’* dual screens for home office use which have been shown to increase productivity by over 40% (and which we therefore adopted years ago).
*We are currently moving towards providing super wide (curved) monitor screens that have an effective screen size equating to 3x screens to improve working environment and productivity.
We provide enterprise level (best on the market) laptops and equipment, constantly reviewed and updated.
We have worked in the cloud, entirely remotely, for over 11 years. We are also paperless. From day 1 you will have access to processes, systems, equipment, technology and automations, all designed to make your life easier, more efficient in your work, and to improve the quality and consistency clients can expect from Helix.
Transparency
We are as transparent with everyone as we possibly can be on where we are; where we’re heading; and how we plan to get there, which is constantly evolving.
Flexible and remote working
We do have offices and from time to time or on/for specific projects working from an office can be necessary and useful. Equally we are deeply committed to flexible and remote working, and we don’t just say this with passing reference on a ‘one day a week if you’re lucky’ basis. We have hired remotely and multiple team members have and do work from abroad. They can do so seamlessly and remain fully connected; we embrace the global, and digital, economy.
Diverse matters and clientele
We act for a wide range of clients in a wide range of disputes. Our work is increasingly high-quality from an increasingly diverse range of clients based nationally and internationally. We aim to continue hunting for, and winning, local high quality and city level work and relationships.
A dynamic business with budding opportunities
We’re growing fast. There are opportunities for our team to grow with us quickly too. We intend to continue disrupting traditional workflows and winning bigger and more complex clients and disputes.
We have a litigation only culture. We understand what makes litigators tick and we have a culture that:
We help make this work so that you are seamlessly integrated and connected to the team in practical terms. Our practice management, case management and all functions are online and cloud based. Physical administration/secretarial are delivered from our offices in Brighton and Eastbourne;
Ready to get started?
You could be a City lawyer who wants to move out of London and work remotely, or you might be working in a high street firm wanting to learn and earn more within a specialist niche litigation only firm.
There could be any number of reasons to want to move to Helix – if you’re good enough we are flexible enough to create a package that improves your life and our team.