Role: Legal Aid Billing / Costs Draftsperson Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd ) whom are seeking experienced Law Costs Draftsmen with extensive experience in drafting Legal Aid bills and Private Client matters. Cost Law Services (CLS) is offering an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion.The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business, and CLS has thereby adopted a hybrid working model. Costs Law Services Background: Cost Law Services Limited have grown exponentially nationwide to from a team of over 40 Costs Professionals with immense experience in all aspects of costs law. Cost Law Services represents various clients - one of whom is a leading legal aid practice - with all their billing. Their broad spectrum of billing across multiple areas of law is based on a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure their cash flow is maintained. Their work involves preparing bills and costs budgets in Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review, and Personal Injury matters. The company provides a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion. The Role: The ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge of the Legal Aid Costs and assessment rules; will have experience with the Legal aid agency (LAA) software CCMS, and all Legal Aid claims. You will be joining an established team of 30 Costs Lawyers/ Draftspersons with offices nationwide to assist and support billing process and recovery to the legal profession. The company is looking for experienced candidates who will hit the ground running. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to Supervisor/Manager; Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients needs; Drafting High Cost Case Plans (Hourly Rate - essential); CCFS billing; To complete and supervise Legal Aid Claims; (CCMS Claims; Claim 1s/Claim 1as/ Claim 2s); Supervising and checking Legal Aid bill preparation Claim1s, Claim1As; Experience in checking detailed 3 column and 6 column bills (Inter Partes); Experience in preparing and lodging bills at Court for assessment (Inter Partes); Assisting with payment of invoices; Processing of bills post assessment and preparing Final Costs Certificate; Processing bills payable by the third parties; Liaising with counsel and experts on bills and invoices; Training junior staff on case plans and bill preparation and advising on variety of legal costs matters Key Skills Required: Have previous experience in processing High Costs Case Plans and Legal Aid bills; Experience of dealing with Legal Aid bills from start to finish with the Legal Aid agency and third parties; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent numerical skills; Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines; Excellent communication skills; Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, CPR and Costs legislation; Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges; Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services; Excellent analytical and organisational skills; Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment; Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications; Costs Master; Ensuring compliance with Bill/Case management and document management skills. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftsman and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity & inclusion of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks inclusive of references & DBS checks will be conducted to establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for this role. By applying for this vacancy you give permission to Gemini Recruitment Services Limited to submit your CV to the hiring company and thereby accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Role: Legal Aid Billing / Costs Draftsperson Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd ) whom are seeking experienced Law Costs Draftsmen with extensive experience in drafting Legal Aid bills and Private Client matters. Cost Law Services (CLS) is offering an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion.The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business, and CLS has thereby adopted a hybrid working model. Costs Law Services Background: Cost Law Services Limited have grown exponentially nationwide to from a team of over 40 Costs Professionals with immense experience in all aspects of costs law. Cost Law Services represents various clients - one of whom is a leading legal aid practice - with all their billing. Their broad spectrum of billing across multiple areas of law is based on a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure their cash flow is maintained. Their work involves preparing bills and costs budgets in Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review, and Personal Injury matters. The company provides a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion. The Role: The ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge of the Legal Aid Costs and assessment rules; will have experience with the Legal aid agency (LAA) software CCMS, and all Legal Aid claims. You will be joining an established team of 30 Costs Lawyers/ Draftspersons with offices nationwide to assist and support billing process and recovery to the legal profession. The company is looking for experienced candidates who will hit the ground running. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to Supervisor/Manager; Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients needs; Drafting High Cost Case Plans (Hourly Rate - essential); CCFS billing; To complete and supervise Legal Aid Claims; (CCMS Claims; Claim 1s/Claim 1as/ Claim 2s); Supervising and checking Legal Aid bill preparation Claim1s, Claim1As; Experience in checking detailed 3 column and 6 column bills (Inter Partes); Experience in preparing and lodging bills at Court for assessment (Inter Partes); Assisting with payment of invoices; Processing of bills post assessment and preparing Final Costs Certificate; Processing bills payable by the third parties; Liaising with counsel and experts on bills and invoices; Training junior staff on case plans and bill preparation and advising on variety of legal costs matters Key Skills Required: Have previous experience in processing High Costs Case Plans and Legal Aid bills; Experience of dealing with Legal Aid bills from start to finish with the Legal Aid agency and third parties; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent numerical skills; Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines; Excellent communication skills; Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, CPR and Costs legislation; Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges; Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services; Excellent analytical and organisational skills; Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment; Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications; Costs Master; Ensuring compliance with Bill/Case management and document management skills. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftsman and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity & inclusion of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks inclusive of references & DBS checks will be conducted to establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for this role. By applying for this vacancy you give permission to Gemini Recruitment Services Limited to submit your CV to the hiring company and thereby accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers JBRP1_UKTJ
RTA Litigation Executive - Small Claims Litigation with progression to Fast Track Litigation Executive RTA - Greater Manchester Paralegal or Litigation Executive - This role is specifically designed to develop fee earners who are looking to build litigated RTA experience. Furthermore, it provides a structured route for career progression to more complex work. Overview Job title: Litigation Executive Location: Greater Manchester Work pattern: Hybrid Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 Reports to: Team Leader Previous Experience: Previous RTA experience would be useful. Perhaps you have MOJ / OIC experience and are looking for a step up into litigated work. The Partners are equally interested in speaking to candidates with file handling experience in other areas such as housing disrepair. Advising tier 1 insurers on a range of RTA work You will work in a dynamic RTA team advising a range of insurers as well as self-insured corporates. Responsibilities will include: Creating initial case strategy on liability and quantum based on evidence; Liaising with clients, third party insurers as well as third party solicitors with the aim of settling cases as efficiently as possible; Liaising with Counsel; Assessing evidence provided by witness statements; Drafting Court documents and making sure Court deadlines are complied with and met. Ideally, the Partners are looking for small claims experience or some kind of file handling experience. One of the key attractions of this role is the long-term career opportunity to develop with the team and progress to more complex areas of work. Interested in finding out more? Please don't hesitate to apply in confidence for more information or feel free to call for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Apr 30, 2024
Full time
RTA Litigation Executive - Small Claims Litigation with progression to Fast Track Litigation Executive RTA - Greater Manchester Paralegal or Litigation Executive - This role is specifically designed to develop fee earners who are looking to build litigated RTA experience. Furthermore, it provides a structured route for career progression to more complex work. Overview Job title: Litigation Executive Location: Greater Manchester Work pattern: Hybrid Salary: £22,000 - £24,000 Reports to: Team Leader Previous Experience: Previous RTA experience would be useful. Perhaps you have MOJ / OIC experience and are looking for a step up into litigated work. The Partners are equally interested in speaking to candidates with file handling experience in other areas such as housing disrepair. Advising tier 1 insurers on a range of RTA work You will work in a dynamic RTA team advising a range of insurers as well as self-insured corporates. Responsibilities will include: Creating initial case strategy on liability and quantum based on evidence; Liaising with clients, third party insurers as well as third party solicitors with the aim of settling cases as efficiently as possible; Liaising with Counsel; Assessing evidence provided by witness statements; Drafting Court documents and making sure Court deadlines are complied with and met. Ideally, the Partners are looking for small claims experience or some kind of file handling experience. One of the key attractions of this role is the long-term career opportunity to develop with the team and progress to more complex areas of work. Interested in finding out more? Please don't hesitate to apply in confidence for more information or feel free to call for more information. JBRP1_UKTJ
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country, has been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and is continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please click here to apply online with your details and CV. Housing Department Background: Our Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. We offer lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. The department also regularly represents clients in the courts and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants;Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerabilities client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer: Competitive salary In addition to the base salary, Housing Law supervisors will be offered a bolt on payment for each paralegal they supervise A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
Apr 27, 2024
Full time
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country, has been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and is continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please click here to apply online with your details and CV. Housing Department Background: Our Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. We offer lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. The department also regularly represents clients in the courts and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants;Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerabilities client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer: Competitive salary In addition to the base salary, Housing Law supervisors will be offered a bolt on payment for each paralegal they supervise A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
Public Interest Law Centre (London) - Solicitor (Covid 19 Public Inquiry) Solicitor (Covid 19 Public Inquiry) Full-time (35 hours per week) Starting salary of £38,961 per annum on a scale rising annually to £44,226. Are you passionate about using the law for change? Do you want to work with us tochallenge systemic injustice, holding the decision-makers to account with regard to governmental preparedness for, and the policy responses to, the Covid 19 pandemic? About us We work in collaboration with grassroots groups, campaigns and frontline organisations, advocating through legal action in three key priority areas: state accountability, housing & land and migrants' rights & racial justice.We do this through our public law challenges, actions against public authorities, and housing law that specialises indefending the rights of Gypsies, travellers and boat dwellers. In addition to litigation directly on behalf of clients, we take instructions from core participants in a number of ongoing inquiries including; thePublic Inquiry into Undercover Policing, the Covid-19 Public Inquiry and an inquiry set up by Unite the Union to investigate claims a number of its staff passed information on members to major construction companies involved in the 'blacklisting' of trade unionist activists from the early 1990s through to 2009. Our team is currently made up of 17 staff, hybrid-working from our modern offices in Cambridge Heath, E2. About you We seek a Solicitor with a strong interest in undertaking work in Public Inquiries. You may have a background in Public Law and,ideally will have knowledge and experience of publicly funded work. Regardless, you will be familiar with the main principles of public law and will become a key and valued member of the Inquiries team. The team's work will be overseen by a Supervising Solicitor and will be supported by a newly recruited Paralegal to assist in the gathering of disclosure. Apply We don't accept CVs.Please send your completedapplication form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form .If you have any questions or want to discuss any aspects of the role, please contact: . Application documents can be found here . Deadline 9am on Wednesday 1 st May 2024. Interviews We expect to interview in person on Tuesday 14 th May. We want to be more diverse and reflect our community We especially encourage applications from minoritised candidates and/or those with lived experience of the social-justice issues we work on.
Apr 24, 2024
Full time
Public Interest Law Centre (London) - Solicitor (Covid 19 Public Inquiry) Solicitor (Covid 19 Public Inquiry) Full-time (35 hours per week) Starting salary of £38,961 per annum on a scale rising annually to £44,226. Are you passionate about using the law for change? Do you want to work with us tochallenge systemic injustice, holding the decision-makers to account with regard to governmental preparedness for, and the policy responses to, the Covid 19 pandemic? About us We work in collaboration with grassroots groups, campaigns and frontline organisations, advocating through legal action in three key priority areas: state accountability, housing & land and migrants' rights & racial justice.We do this through our public law challenges, actions against public authorities, and housing law that specialises indefending the rights of Gypsies, travellers and boat dwellers. In addition to litigation directly on behalf of clients, we take instructions from core participants in a number of ongoing inquiries including; thePublic Inquiry into Undercover Policing, the Covid-19 Public Inquiry and an inquiry set up by Unite the Union to investigate claims a number of its staff passed information on members to major construction companies involved in the 'blacklisting' of trade unionist activists from the early 1990s through to 2009. Our team is currently made up of 17 staff, hybrid-working from our modern offices in Cambridge Heath, E2. About you We seek a Solicitor with a strong interest in undertaking work in Public Inquiries. You may have a background in Public Law and,ideally will have knowledge and experience of publicly funded work. Regardless, you will be familiar with the main principles of public law and will become a key and valued member of the Inquiries team. The team's work will be overseen by a Supervising Solicitor and will be supported by a newly recruited Paralegal to assist in the gathering of disclosure. Apply We don't accept CVs.Please send your completedapplication form and Equality and Diversity monitoring form .If you have any questions or want to discuss any aspects of the role, please contact: . Application documents can be found here . Deadline 9am on Wednesday 1 st May 2024. Interviews We expect to interview in person on Tuesday 14 th May. We want to be more diverse and reflect our community We especially encourage applications from minoritised candidates and/or those with lived experience of the social-justice issues we work on.
My client is a leading law firm in Bromley, on the South London/Kent border. Their Housing Management team has over 30 years' experience in delivering legal services to social housing providers and to private landlords. Their team is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides. They are seeking a robust housing litigator to join our fantastic team of solicitors and paralegals. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with excellent communication and client care skills. You will need strong attention to detail and someone who is able to work both independently and as part of a team. You are expected to have a flexible attitude to work and time. They would welcome applications from both 0-5 years PQE, and 5+. Experience: Strong experience in a housing management legal department in a solicitor's firm or in-house Dealing with a busy caseload of housing litigation matters to include defending disrepair claims, possession, civil injunctions, defending EPA claims, ASB and fraud. Experience of dealing with landlord and tenant matters, AST and/or leasehold matters to include forfeiture claims is desirable. Experience of delivering excellent client care preferably in private practice. Participation in marketing and networking activities whether on a firm-wide, or departmental basis. A consistent track record of meeting monthly time recording and billing targets. Familiarity and experience of working on a case management system. Managing any support services for which you are responsible, including supervision of secretarial and junior staff. This role offers a Hybrid working, with attendance at the office require 2-3 days a week depending on the needs of the business. They offer an attractive salary and package. They offer you a competitive salary and generous benefits package in a supportive environment, with plenty of scope for your career advancement and salary progression. If you feel your attributes, experience and skillset match their requirements, then we would be interested in hearing from you. Find our 3 branches on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to make sure you hear about all our new roles! Alternatively, check out our brand new website - By submitting your CV for consideration, you are consenting to its retention for the purpose of securing you work. Any information you provide in response to this advertisement will be subject to the protection of GDPR, our policy for which can be found at our company websit Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Ability to Commute: Bromley (preferred) Ability to Relocate: Bromley: Relocate before starting work (preferred) Work Location: In person
Oct 02, 2023
Full time
My client is a leading law firm in Bromley, on the South London/Kent border. Their Housing Management team has over 30 years' experience in delivering legal services to social housing providers and to private landlords. Their team is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners guides. They are seeking a robust housing litigator to join our fantastic team of solicitors and paralegals. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with excellent communication and client care skills. You will need strong attention to detail and someone who is able to work both independently and as part of a team. You are expected to have a flexible attitude to work and time. They would welcome applications from both 0-5 years PQE, and 5+. Experience: Strong experience in a housing management legal department in a solicitor's firm or in-house Dealing with a busy caseload of housing litigation matters to include defending disrepair claims, possession, civil injunctions, defending EPA claims, ASB and fraud. Experience of dealing with landlord and tenant matters, AST and/or leasehold matters to include forfeiture claims is desirable. Experience of delivering excellent client care preferably in private practice. Participation in marketing and networking activities whether on a firm-wide, or departmental basis. A consistent track record of meeting monthly time recording and billing targets. Familiarity and experience of working on a case management system. Managing any support services for which you are responsible, including supervision of secretarial and junior staff. This role offers a Hybrid working, with attendance at the office require 2-3 days a week depending on the needs of the business. They offer an attractive salary and package. They offer you a competitive salary and generous benefits package in a supportive environment, with plenty of scope for your career advancement and salary progression. If you feel your attributes, experience and skillset match their requirements, then we would be interested in hearing from you. Find our 3 branches on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to make sure you hear about all our new roles! Alternatively, check out our brand new website - By submitting your CV for consideration, you are consenting to its retention for the purpose of securing you work. Any information you provide in response to this advertisement will be subject to the protection of GDPR, our policy for which can be found at our company websit Job Types: Permanent, Full-time Salary: £40,000.00-£60,000.00 per year Benefits: Company pension Schedule: Monday to Friday Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme Ability to Commute: Bromley (preferred) Ability to Relocate: Bromley: Relocate before starting work (preferred) Work Location: In person
Our Property Litigation team acts for public and private sector landlords, tenants and real estate developers, and our client base includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, social landlords, blue chip retailers and owner managed businesses. We use bespoke case management systems to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, court procedures are followed and deadlines met. As a Paralegal you will assist the case handlers in property litigation on their own matters, in particular, assisting with housing disrepair work. It may also involve running a case load of property litigation including routine lease renewals, property disputes and housing matters under supervision. Main duties and responsibilities Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedures Assisting with and overseeing money laundering checks on all new matters (or where funds are received on existing files) subject to supervision Assisting case handlers on housing disrepair and other cases. Running own caseload on property litigation and housing matters in due course Interaction with clients and third parties, excellent communication skills are therefore required Preparation and copying of trial and hearing bundles Preparation and copying of enclosure for papers to counsel and court (or agents) Photocopying/electronic bundling (all copying for case handlers and volume for secretaries) File management duties, indexing and collating large case papers; ensuring maintenance of client details and information, both on physical file and on case management system Attending on minor applications at court (in chambers) Closing and archiving files Assisting with client reporting Assisting in establishing and maintaining precedent files for the team All other such administrative and fee earning duties as are appropriate Work in accordance with Weightmans' values and in line with relevant policies and procedures About You Ideally you will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:- Previous paralegal experience, preferably in property litigation work is preferred Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and concentration Excellent collaborative and team working skills Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Flexible approach If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including; 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment* Healthcare cover/ Medicash Pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary Interest free travel loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Discounted dental scheme Cycle to work scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme *there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Advisor can confirm. Please note Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants.
Feb 23, 2022
Full time
Our Property Litigation team acts for public and private sector landlords, tenants and real estate developers, and our client base includes local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, social landlords, blue chip retailers and owner managed businesses. We use bespoke case management systems to ensure that all documents are accurate and consistent, court procedures are followed and deadlines met. As a Paralegal you will assist the case handlers in property litigation on their own matters, in particular, assisting with housing disrepair work. It may also involve running a case load of property litigation including routine lease renewals, property disputes and housing matters under supervision. Main duties and responsibilities Ensuring compliance with Lexcel and internal procedures Assisting with and overseeing money laundering checks on all new matters (or where funds are received on existing files) subject to supervision Assisting case handlers on housing disrepair and other cases. Running own caseload on property litigation and housing matters in due course Interaction with clients and third parties, excellent communication skills are therefore required Preparation and copying of trial and hearing bundles Preparation and copying of enclosure for papers to counsel and court (or agents) Photocopying/electronic bundling (all copying for case handlers and volume for secretaries) File management duties, indexing and collating large case papers; ensuring maintenance of client details and information, both on physical file and on case management system Attending on minor applications at court (in chambers) Closing and archiving files Assisting with client reporting Assisting in establishing and maintaining precedent files for the team All other such administrative and fee earning duties as are appropriate Work in accordance with Weightmans' values and in line with relevant policies and procedures About You Ideally you will have previous experience as a Paralegal and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. As the role is varied, we are looking for you to have a flexible approach to the work you do and be able to adapt to different tasks. We also require you to have:- Previous paralegal experience, preferably in property litigation work is preferred Excellent organisational and time management skills Excellent attention to detail and concentration Excellent collaborative and team working skills Excellent communication skills Excellent IT skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative Flexible approach If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application. Why work for us Weightmans is a Top 45 law firm with offices throughout the UK. Having been recognised as the leading legal employer at the annual Britain's Top Employers awards 2021 and achieved record rankings in Chambers UK. The independent research showed "Weightmans provides exceptional employee conditions, nurtures and develops talent throughout all levels of the organisation." We are truly committed to fostering a culture of equality and diversity, where everyone in the firm is respected and recognised on merit for the work that they do. We strongly encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations and disabilities. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustment at any stage of the application process. Please feel free to note your preferred pronouns in your application. Work for a firm where people matter - work for Weightmans. As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the culture we provide to our people we offer a wide range of benefits including; 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part time) Agile / working from home including provision of home office equipment* Healthcare cover/ Medicash Pension plan Life Insurance 4 x salary Interest free travel loan scheme Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, legal and consumer advice service Discounted gym membership Discounted dental scheme Cycle to work scheme Offers & discounts Great reward and recognition scheme *there are a small number of roles that cannot be performed from home, your Recruitment Advisor can confirm. Please note Any reference to experience or PQE in our adverts or job descriptions is to be used as a guideline only. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and with different levels of experience who can demonstrate that they fulfil the requirements of the role. The successful candidate appointed to this role will be subject to our standard background checking process, and any offer of employment made is conditional upon successful completion of those checks. Further details can be obtained from the Recruitment team. We are open to part time/job share applicants.