Are you a recent law graduate with a passion for the legal profession? Do you dream of starting your career in a prestigious Sheffield City law firm known for its excellence in legal services? This is your chance to join a dynamic team as a Trainee Paralegal and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a skilled legal professional. About Us: Our client is a well-established and highly reputable law firm based in the heart of Sheffield City. Our clients firm specialises in a wide range of legal areas, including corporate law, finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and more. Their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment sets them apart. Job Description: As a Trainee Paralegal, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and solicitors, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various legal matters. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting senior lawyers in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Participating in client meetings, taking notes, and providing updates on case progress. Supporting the legal team in drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Attending court proceedings and hearings to observe and learn from seasoned professionals. Managing administrative tasks, organising files, and maintaining accurate records. Requirements: Recent law graduate or relevant legal qualifications are essential. Strong academic background and a genuine passion for the legal field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Keen attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously with legal documents. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in a challenging legal environment. Benefits: Training and Mentorship: Receive comprehensive training and guidance from experienced legal professionals. Career Development: Access to a structured career development program to help you reach your full potential. Exposure: Gain exposure to high-profile cases and diverse legal matters. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network. Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual ready to kick-start your legal career with one of Sheffield City's leading law firms, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, and any other relevant documents.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Are you a recent law graduate with a passion for the legal profession? Do you dream of starting your career in a prestigious Sheffield City law firm known for its excellence in legal services? This is your chance to join a dynamic team as a Trainee Paralegal and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a skilled legal professional. About Us: Our client is a well-established and highly reputable law firm based in the heart of Sheffield City. Our clients firm specialises in a wide range of legal areas, including corporate law, finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and more. Their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment sets them apart. Job Description: As a Trainee Paralegal, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and solicitors, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various legal matters. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting senior lawyers in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Participating in client meetings, taking notes, and providing updates on case progress. Supporting the legal team in drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Attending court proceedings and hearings to observe and learn from seasoned professionals. Managing administrative tasks, organising files, and maintaining accurate records. Requirements: Recent law graduate or relevant legal qualifications are essential. Strong academic background and a genuine passion for the legal field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Keen attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously with legal documents. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in a challenging legal environment. Benefits: Training and Mentorship: Receive comprehensive training and guidance from experienced legal professionals. Career Development: Access to a structured career development program to help you reach your full potential. Exposure: Gain exposure to high-profile cases and diverse legal matters. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network. Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual ready to kick-start your legal career with one of Sheffield City's leading law firms, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, and any other relevant documents.
Are you a recent law graduate with a passion for the legal profession? Do you dream of starting your career in a prestigious London City law firm known for its excellence in legal services? This is your chance to join a dynamic team as a Trainee Paralegal and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a skilled legal professional. About Us: Our client is a well-established and highly reputable law firm based in the heart of London City. Our clients firm specialises in a wide range of legal areas, including corporate law, finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and more. Their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment sets them apart. Job Description: As a Trainee Paralegal, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and solicitors, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various legal matters. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting senior lawyers in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Participating in client meetings, taking notes, and providing updates on case progress. Supporting the legal team in drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Attending court proceedings and hearings to observe and learn from seasoned professionals. Managing administrative tasks, organising files, and maintaining accurate records. Requirements: Recent law graduate or relevant legal qualifications are essential. Strong academic background and a genuine passion for the legal field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Keen attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously with legal documents. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in a challenging legal environment. Benefits: Training and Mentorship: Receive comprehensive training and guidance from experienced legal professionals. Career Development: Access to a structured career development program to help you reach your full potential. Exposure: Gain exposure to high-profile cases and diverse legal matters. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network. Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual ready to kick-start your legal career with one of London City's leading law firms, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, and any other relevant documents.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Are you a recent law graduate with a passion for the legal profession? Do you dream of starting your career in a prestigious London City law firm known for its excellence in legal services? This is your chance to join a dynamic team as a Trainee Paralegal and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a skilled legal professional. About Us: Our client is a well-established and highly reputable law firm based in the heart of London City. Our clients firm specialises in a wide range of legal areas, including corporate law, finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and more. Their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment sets them apart. Job Description: As a Trainee Paralegal, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and solicitors, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various legal matters. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting senior lawyers in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Participating in client meetings, taking notes, and providing updates on case progress. Supporting the legal team in drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Attending court proceedings and hearings to observe and learn from seasoned professionals. Managing administrative tasks, organising files, and maintaining accurate records. Requirements: Recent law graduate or relevant legal qualifications are essential. Strong academic background and a genuine passion for the legal field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Keen attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously with legal documents. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in a challenging legal environment. Benefits: Training and Mentorship: Receive comprehensive training and guidance from experienced legal professionals. Career Development: Access to a structured career development program to help you reach your full potential. Exposure: Gain exposure to high-profile cases and diverse legal matters. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network. Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual ready to kick-start your legal career with one of London City's leading law firms, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, and any other relevant documents.
Are you a recent law graduate with a passion for the legal profession? Do you dream of starting your career in a prestigious Manchester City law firm known for its excellence in legal services? This is your chance to join a dynamic team as a Trainee Paralegal and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a skilled legal professional. About Us: Our client is a well-established and highly reputable law firm based in the heart of Manchester City. Our clients firm specialises in a wide range of legal areas, including corporate law, finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and more. Their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment sets them apart. Job Description: As a Trainee Paralegal, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and solicitors, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various legal matters. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting senior lawyers in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Participating in client meetings, taking notes, and providing updates on case progress. Supporting the legal team in drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Attending court proceedings and hearings to observe and learn from seasoned professionals. Managing administrative tasks, organising files, and maintaining accurate records. Requirements: Recent law graduate or relevant legal qualifications are essential. Strong academic background and a genuine passion for the legal field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Keen attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously with legal documents. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in a challenging legal environment. Benefits: Training and Mentorship: Receive comprehensive training and guidance from experienced legal professionals. Career Development: Access to a structured career development program to help you reach your full potential. Exposure: Gain exposure to high-profile cases and diverse legal matters. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network. Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual ready to kick-start your legal career with one of Manchester City's leading law firms, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, and any other relevant documents.
May 19, 2024
Full time
Are you a recent law graduate with a passion for the legal profession? Do you dream of starting your career in a prestigious Manchester City law firm known for its excellence in legal services? This is your chance to join a dynamic team as a Trainee Paralegal and embark on an exciting journey towards becoming a skilled legal professional. About Us: Our client is a well-established and highly reputable law firm based in the heart of Manchester City. Our clients firm specialises in a wide range of legal areas, including corporate law, finance, litigation, real estate, intellectual property, and more. Their commitment to delivering exceptional legal services and fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment sets them apart. Job Description: As a Trainee Paralegal, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and solicitors, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in various legal matters. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting senior lawyers in legal research, document preparation, and case management. Participating in client meetings, taking notes, and providing updates on case progress. Supporting the legal team in drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents. Attending court proceedings and hearings to observe and learn from seasoned professionals. Managing administrative tasks, organising files, and maintaining accurate records. Requirements: Recent law graduate or relevant legal qualifications are essential. Strong academic background and a genuine passion for the legal field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Keen attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously with legal documents. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a team. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Ambitious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow in a challenging legal environment. Benefits: Training and Mentorship: Receive comprehensive training and guidance from experienced legal professionals. Career Development: Access to a structured career development program to help you reach your full potential. Exposure: Gain exposure to high-profile cases and diverse legal matters. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and expand your professional network. Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience. How to Apply: If you are a motivated and ambitious individual ready to kick-start your legal career with one of Manchester City's leading law firms, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your updated CV, a cover letter outlining your interest in the position, and any other relevant documents.
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal - Newcastle Are you an experienced Paralegal with a passion for Residential Conveyancing? Our client, a leading legal firm in the industry, is seeking a skilled professional to join their team on a permanent basis. Overview of the position. As a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, you will be responsible for assisting the team with various tasks related to the conveyancing process. Your main duties will include conducting property searches, preparing legal documents, liaising with clients and external parties, and managing case files from start to finish. You will work closely with a team of experienced Conveyancers, providing support and contributing to the overall success of the department. What is the client looking for? To be successful in this role, you must have a solid understanding of Residential Conveyancing procedures and possess excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines is also essential. Salary Our client offers a competitive salary ranging from 23,000 to 25,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition, they provide a supportive work environment, ongoing training opportunities, and excellent career development prospects. If you are an enthusiastic Paralegal looking for an exciting new opportunity in the Legal industry, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply now and join our client's team of dedicated professionals in providing outstanding service to their clients. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Residential Conveyancing Paralegal - Newcastle Are you an experienced Paralegal with a passion for Residential Conveyancing? Our client, a leading legal firm in the industry, is seeking a skilled professional to join their team on a permanent basis. Overview of the position. As a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal, you will be responsible for assisting the team with various tasks related to the conveyancing process. Your main duties will include conducting property searches, preparing legal documents, liaising with clients and external parties, and managing case files from start to finish. You will work closely with a team of experienced Conveyancers, providing support and contributing to the overall success of the department. What is the client looking for? To be successful in this role, you must have a solid understanding of Residential Conveyancing procedures and possess excellent organisational and communication skills. The ability to work well under pressure and meet strict deadlines is also essential. Salary Our client offers a competitive salary ranging from 23,000 to 25,000 per year, depending on experience. In addition, they provide a supportive work environment, ongoing training opportunities, and excellent career development prospects. If you are an enthusiastic Paralegal looking for an exciting new opportunity in the Legal industry, this could be the perfect role for you. Apply now and join our client's team of dedicated professionals in providing outstanding service to their clients. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Clinical Negligence Paralegal - Newcastle Adecco are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our client's law firm. With a strong focus on client care and exceptional service, our client has an outstanding reputation in this area of law. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to contribute to their team and make a significant impact in the field of clinical negligence. Responsibilities: Conducting legal research and providing support in all stages of the litigation process. Assisting in the preparation of documentation, including drafting legal correspondence, court forms, and pleadings. Liaising with clients, medical experts, and witnesses to gather and analyse evidence. Organising and managing case files to ensure accurate record-keeping and prompt retrieval of information. Assisting solicitors in preparing for trial, including attending court hearings and taking notes. Assisting with the negotiation and settlement of claims, working towards achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Requirements: Previous experience as a clinical negligence paralegal or similar role within a legal environment. Solid understanding of civil litigation processes and legal procedures related to clinical negligence. Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and assess complex medical and legal information. Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities to manage multiple cases simultaneously. Effective verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, experts, and external parties. Proficiency in using legal databases and case management systems. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Our client offers a competitive salary package, including benefits, and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. They are committed to the growth and development of their team members, encouraging personal and professional advancement through ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. If you are a motivated and passionate individual with the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our client's team and contribute to their mission of providing outstanding legal services to clients in the field of clinical negligence. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. At our client's law firm and this position, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to their collective success. Please note that the pronouns used in this job advert reflect our client's organisation and not our own. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Clinical Negligence Paralegal - Newcastle Adecco are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Clinical Negligence Paralegal to join our client's law firm. With a strong focus on client care and exceptional service, our client has an outstanding reputation in this area of law. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to contribute to their team and make a significant impact in the field of clinical negligence. Responsibilities: Conducting legal research and providing support in all stages of the litigation process. Assisting in the preparation of documentation, including drafting legal correspondence, court forms, and pleadings. Liaising with clients, medical experts, and witnesses to gather and analyse evidence. Organising and managing case files to ensure accurate record-keeping and prompt retrieval of information. Assisting solicitors in preparing for trial, including attending court hearings and taking notes. Assisting with the negotiation and settlement of claims, working towards achieving the best possible outcomes for clients. Requirements: Previous experience as a clinical negligence paralegal or similar role within a legal environment. Solid understanding of civil litigation processes and legal procedures related to clinical negligence. Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather and assess complex medical and legal information. Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities to manage multiple cases simultaneously. Effective verbal and written communication skills to liaise with clients, experts, and external parties. Proficiency in using legal databases and case management systems. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Our client offers a competitive salary package, including benefits, and a supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance. They are committed to the growth and development of their team members, encouraging personal and professional advancement through ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. If you are a motivated and passionate individual with the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our client's team and contribute to their mission of providing outstanding legal services to clients in the field of clinical negligence. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We appreciate your understanding. At our client's law firm and this position, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. They are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to their collective success. Please note that the pronouns used in this job advert reflect our client's organisation and not our own. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Post Exchange and Post Completions Assistant Sidcup - Office Based GBP24,000 - GBP26,000 Our client, a well-established Law firm is looking for an experienced Post Exchange and Post Completions Assistant based in their Sidcup office. This is a permanent position working from 9am to 5.30pm. The right person for this role will be able to manage and prioritise a busy workload and support two Fee Earners. Duties include: Dealing with post-exchange correspondence Requesting mortgage funds Setting matters up for completion Obtaining priority searches and carrying out bankruptcy searches Preparation of completion and apportionment statements Dealing with all post-completion formalities including Registration, Land Registry Forms, AP1 and FR1 applications Responsible for SDLT returns and discharges Charge Registration applications to Companies House Service of all appropriate notices and obtaining certificates of compliance and dealing with share transfer for leasehold and managed property Promptly addressing Requisitions and keeping lenders updated on registration delays Liaising with clients, solicitors and estate agents by email and telephone Updating online lender platforms (LMS and Lender Exchange) The right Post Exchange and Post Completions Assistant will need at least 2 years of Conveyancing experience, either as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant and prior exposure to handling a caseload is also desirable. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team and be able to work to tight deadlines efficiently. If you have the relevant experience for this role, please apply today.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Post Exchange and Post Completions Assistant Sidcup - Office Based GBP24,000 - GBP26,000 Our client, a well-established Law firm is looking for an experienced Post Exchange and Post Completions Assistant based in their Sidcup office. This is a permanent position working from 9am to 5.30pm. The right person for this role will be able to manage and prioritise a busy workload and support two Fee Earners. Duties include: Dealing with post-exchange correspondence Requesting mortgage funds Setting matters up for completion Obtaining priority searches and carrying out bankruptcy searches Preparation of completion and apportionment statements Dealing with all post-completion formalities including Registration, Land Registry Forms, AP1 and FR1 applications Responsible for SDLT returns and discharges Charge Registration applications to Companies House Service of all appropriate notices and obtaining certificates of compliance and dealing with share transfer for leasehold and managed property Promptly addressing Requisitions and keeping lenders updated on registration delays Liaising with clients, solicitors and estate agents by email and telephone Updating online lender platforms (LMS and Lender Exchange) The right Post Exchange and Post Completions Assistant will need at least 2 years of Conveyancing experience, either as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant and prior exposure to handling a caseload is also desirable. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently, as well as part of a team and be able to work to tight deadlines efficiently. If you have the relevant experience for this role, please apply today.
Paralegal Bristol, UK - Salary up to 25k Yolk Legal Recruitment is thrilled to be supporting an industry-leading legal firm in Bristol in their search for a Paralegal. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring lawyer to join a Top 50 UK Law Firm with a global presence working with a premium international client base. You will be working alongside some of the industry's leading legal specialists with an opportunity to do the same level of work as offered in London. This is a firm that prides itself on growing their junior lawyer headcount organically with attainable career prospects that offer market leading salaries and benefits. This is what you'll be doing As a Paralegal, your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:- Provide comprehensive administrative support to fee-earners, including drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents. Conduct in-depth legal research on various points of law and factual issues, preparing comprehensive reports. Work on disclosure exercises, conducting document review using the firm's legal review platform. Compile and manage conditions precedent lists before closing. The experience you'll bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the role:- A Qualifying Law degree. Minimum 12 months' paralegal experience or relevant legal work experience (preferred). Proficiency in using legal research databases (preferred). Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and legal databases. This is what you'll get in return You will receive the following package and benefits:- Competitive salary and bonuses based on role/level. Private medical insurance and pension contributions. Access to a global skills academy for continuous learning opportunities. Hybrid working approach offering flexibility based on role, team, and client needs. Inclusive culture supporting diversity networks and social initiatives. Are you up to the challenge? Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive legal environment, driving impactful change and fostering your career growth. Apply now to be a part of a firm committed to excellence and innovation in the legal sector. You are encouraged to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Paralegal Bristol, UK - Salary up to 25k Yolk Legal Recruitment is thrilled to be supporting an industry-leading legal firm in Bristol in their search for a Paralegal. This is a fantastic opportunity for an aspiring lawyer to join a Top 50 UK Law Firm with a global presence working with a premium international client base. You will be working alongside some of the industry's leading legal specialists with an opportunity to do the same level of work as offered in London. This is a firm that prides itself on growing their junior lawyer headcount organically with attainable career prospects that offer market leading salaries and benefits. This is what you'll be doing As a Paralegal, your duties and responsibilities will be as follows:- Provide comprehensive administrative support to fee-earners, including drafting, reviewing, and proofreading legal documents. Conduct in-depth legal research on various points of law and factual issues, preparing comprehensive reports. Work on disclosure exercises, conducting document review using the firm's legal review platform. Compile and manage conditions precedent lists before closing. The experience you'll bring to the team You will bring the following experience to the role:- A Qualifying Law degree. Minimum 12 months' paralegal experience or relevant legal work experience (preferred). Proficiency in using legal research databases (preferred). Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and legal databases. This is what you'll get in return You will receive the following package and benefits:- Competitive salary and bonuses based on role/level. Private medical insurance and pension contributions. Access to a global skills academy for continuous learning opportunities. Hybrid working approach offering flexibility based on role, team, and client needs. Inclusive culture supporting diversity networks and social initiatives. Are you up to the challenge? Don't miss this opportunity to join a dynamic and inclusive legal environment, driving impactful change and fostering your career growth. Apply now to be a part of a firm committed to excellence and innovation in the legal sector. You are encouraged to apply by contacting Oliver Coodye. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.
Crone Corkill are currently recruiting on behalf a boutique niche law firm specialising in Employment Law . Associate Employment Solicitor, who will report directly to the firm's Managing Partner. A minimum of 2 years PQE experience required. An unique opportunity - The role is 100% flexible home or office based Full time would be preferred but the firm will consider four days per week (working Monday to Thursday). The role - As an Associate Employment Solicitor, you will act on contentious and non contentious matters representing both individuals and employers on the full range of employment law matters. An excellent communicator, you will readily build strong and lasting business/client relationships and show a genuine commitment to client care. You will have a background in purely employment law or an employment law/litigation or other mix. . The practice has a balanced mix of Claimant and Respondent work. The firm support you to reaching your full professional potential. The co will afford you every opportunity to develop yourself and your career in a highly regarded firm providing high quality and high value work. A friendly team of secretarial / paralegal working alongside the solicitors providing high quality administrative support
May 18, 2024
Full time
Crone Corkill are currently recruiting on behalf a boutique niche law firm specialising in Employment Law . Associate Employment Solicitor, who will report directly to the firm's Managing Partner. A minimum of 2 years PQE experience required. An unique opportunity - The role is 100% flexible home or office based Full time would be preferred but the firm will consider four days per week (working Monday to Thursday). The role - As an Associate Employment Solicitor, you will act on contentious and non contentious matters representing both individuals and employers on the full range of employment law matters. An excellent communicator, you will readily build strong and lasting business/client relationships and show a genuine commitment to client care. You will have a background in purely employment law or an employment law/litigation or other mix. . The practice has a balanced mix of Claimant and Respondent work. The firm support you to reaching your full professional potential. The co will afford you every opportunity to develop yourself and your career in a highly regarded firm providing high quality and high value work. A friendly team of secretarial / paralegal working alongside the solicitors providing high quality administrative support
A superb opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Conveyancing Paralegal with experience of dealing with a wide range of Commercial Property matters to join a supportive and established firm in Stafford. The aim of the role is to ensure that full compliance with policies and procedures laid by the firm and by regulatory bodies are in place. This role requires excellent organisation and time management skills and being adaptable to manage various tasks. To be considered for the Paralegal role, you ll require the following: Current or recent experience as a Commercial Property Paralegal Hold a Law Degree, LPC or completed/working towards CILEX qualification would be advantageous Demonstrate a strong positive, can do attitude Confidence in using a case management system along with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Strong communication skills, both written and verbal This role will report directly into the Head of Commercial Property and will have a lot of support provided as part of the firm s commitment to ongoing personal development. Within this Paralegal (Commercial Property) role, you ll also be: Assisting in the preparation of documents (contracts, leases, deeds, stamp duty) Handling pre completion requisitions Ensure that files are all up to date and added to the database Managing client enquiries and communications Producing replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries Handling inbound and outbound call General administration duties such as filing, scanning and photocopying Salary & Working Hours Salary is £22,000 dependent on experience. Working hours are Monday Friday, 9am 5pm with 1 hour lunch break Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre, and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available - (url removed)
May 18, 2024
Full time
A superb opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Conveyancing Paralegal with experience of dealing with a wide range of Commercial Property matters to join a supportive and established firm in Stafford. The aim of the role is to ensure that full compliance with policies and procedures laid by the firm and by regulatory bodies are in place. This role requires excellent organisation and time management skills and being adaptable to manage various tasks. To be considered for the Paralegal role, you ll require the following: Current or recent experience as a Commercial Property Paralegal Hold a Law Degree, LPC or completed/working towards CILEX qualification would be advantageous Demonstrate a strong positive, can do attitude Confidence in using a case management system along with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Strong communication skills, both written and verbal This role will report directly into the Head of Commercial Property and will have a lot of support provided as part of the firm s commitment to ongoing personal development. Within this Paralegal (Commercial Property) role, you ll also be: Assisting in the preparation of documents (contracts, leases, deeds, stamp duty) Handling pre completion requisitions Ensure that files are all up to date and added to the database Managing client enquiries and communications Producing replies to Commercial Property Standard Enquiries Handling inbound and outbound call General administration duties such as filing, scanning and photocopying Salary & Working Hours Salary is £22,000 dependent on experience. Working hours are Monday Friday, 9am 5pm with 1 hour lunch break Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre, and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available - (url removed)
Job Title: Graduate Scheme - Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: 24,750 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Ready to step into the legal world? Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. What we offer you: With 80 current Trainee Solicitors, our Personal Injury Paralegal Graduate Scheme is the ultimate first step to becoming qualified! As a Paralegal you can progress to your Training Contract in just 6-18 months Qualify via LPC or SQE degree apprenticeship 14 weeks of advanced and tailored training to ensure you're a successful Paralegal Three appraisals per year and weekly sessions with your supervisor to guide you The best part? You get to work in Personal Injury Law to see if it is the right fit for you. Who are we looking for? Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent) Full-time availability is required from 1st July 2024 and no holidays are booked for the first 12 weeks. No legal work experience necessary Salary, Hours & Benefits Salary - 24,750 per annum. Hours - 8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday Hybrid Working - 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation Holidays - 23 days of holiday a year, rising to 26 days + a day off for your birthday after two years of service Benefits - Lots of benefits like holiday buyback, death in service, free fruit, Employee Assistant Programme, paid social events Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Closing date: Monday 24th June 2024 We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Person Injury will also be considered for this role.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Graduate Scheme - Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: 24,750 per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Ready to step into the legal world? Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. What we offer you: With 80 current Trainee Solicitors, our Personal Injury Paralegal Graduate Scheme is the ultimate first step to becoming qualified! As a Paralegal you can progress to your Training Contract in just 6-18 months Qualify via LPC or SQE degree apprenticeship 14 weeks of advanced and tailored training to ensure you're a successful Paralegal Three appraisals per year and weekly sessions with your supervisor to guide you The best part? You get to work in Personal Injury Law to see if it is the right fit for you. Who are we looking for? Aspiring Personal Injury Paralegals with strong legal academic achievements (LLB, GDL, LLM, LPC or equivalent) Full-time availability is required from 1st July 2024 and no holidays are booked for the first 12 weeks. No legal work experience necessary Salary, Hours & Benefits Salary - 24,750 per annum. Hours - 8:30 am-5:30 pm Monday-Thursday with a 5 pm finish on Friday Hybrid Working - 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation Holidays - 23 days of holiday a year, rising to 26 days + a day off for your birthday after two years of service Benefits - Lots of benefits like holiday buyback, death in service, free fruit, Employee Assistant Programme, paid social events Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Closing date: Monday 24th June 2024 We rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. By applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Legal Graduate, Law Graduate, Graduate, Legal Assistant, Legal Executive, Legal Support Assistant, Person Injury will also be considered for this role.
An exciting opportunity has come up for a Paralegal to join top legal client in their Private Client team. The position will be permanent, based full time in their Leamington Spa office. Key duties to include: Drafting Wills Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney documentation. Managing Trusts and Estates casework. Preparing Probate paperwork. Undertaking general supportive duties for Private Client fee earners. The successful candidate will have: Previous Private Client paralegal/legal assistant experience. Strong spelling and grammar. Strong working understanding of Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel. Attentive to detail. A team player willing to learn and develop! If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM601".
May 18, 2024
Full time
An exciting opportunity has come up for a Paralegal to join top legal client in their Private Client team. The position will be permanent, based full time in their Leamington Spa office. Key duties to include: Drafting Wills Preparing and registering Lasting Powers of Attorney documentation. Managing Trusts and Estates casework. Preparing Probate paperwork. Undertaking general supportive duties for Private Client fee earners. The successful candidate will have: Previous Private Client paralegal/legal assistant experience. Strong spelling and grammar. Strong working understanding of Microsoft packages such as Word and Excel. Attentive to detail. A team player willing to learn and develop! If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM601".
We are proud to be representing our top client in their search for a Private Client Paralegal to join their Chester team. This position will be a permanent opportunity, based full time in the office. Key duties to include: Registering and preparing Powers of Attorney documentation. Will drafting. Preparing Probate documentation. Managing Estates and trusts casework. Supporting the Private Client fee earners as required. The successful candidate will have: Private Client paralegal/legal assistant experience. Bachelors Educated in Law. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. IT literate. Eager for a fresh opportunity. If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM602".
May 18, 2024
Full time
We are proud to be representing our top client in their search for a Private Client Paralegal to join their Chester team. This position will be a permanent opportunity, based full time in the office. Key duties to include: Registering and preparing Powers of Attorney documentation. Will drafting. Preparing Probate documentation. Managing Estates and trusts casework. Supporting the Private Client fee earners as required. The successful candidate will have: Private Client paralegal/legal assistant experience. Bachelors Educated in Law. Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. IT literate. Eager for a fresh opportunity. If this looks like your next challenge, contact Jade ASAP quoting reference "JM602".
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
Are you a capable and experience Legal Secretary? Do you have experience of Commercial property or a related area and want to work with a highly respected and professional team? Would you like to work where you feel valued and who can offer a salary and benefits to match? Great - please apply today This multi-office law firm are looking for a senior Legal Secretary to work with one of the largest teams in the business - Commercial property. This role is a cross between Legal Secretary and Paralegal and therefore I am looking for a highly capable person for this team. You will be supporting the fee earners on a broad range of transactions by drafting documentation, audio-typing and preparing financial paperwork, This team help clients with a wide range transactions from commercial development and investments to renewable energy and environmental energy cases. You will have a strong skillset including helping to produce documents such as Wills and LPA's, document production and management including typing of notes and letter. Benefits Excellent benefits package Bonus potential Parking available Hybrid opportunity after training What are the day-to-day responsibilities of the Legal Secretary: Liaising with clients over the phone, email and in person Opening and closing case files Typing Dictation Diary management and other administrative tasks such as arranging of appointments Required Skills and Qualifications: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant (preferably gained within Commercial Property) Strong technical skills including CRM's, Word, Excel etc Excellent communication skills and time management skills If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality. Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Are you a capable and experience Legal Secretary? Do you have experience of Commercial property or a related area and want to work with a highly respected and professional team? Would you like to work where you feel valued and who can offer a salary and benefits to match? Great - please apply today This multi-office law firm are looking for a senior Legal Secretary to work with one of the largest teams in the business - Commercial property. This role is a cross between Legal Secretary and Paralegal and therefore I am looking for a highly capable person for this team. You will be supporting the fee earners on a broad range of transactions by drafting documentation, audio-typing and preparing financial paperwork, This team help clients with a wide range transactions from commercial development and investments to renewable energy and environmental energy cases. You will have a strong skillset including helping to produce documents such as Wills and LPA's, document production and management including typing of notes and letter. Benefits Excellent benefits package Bonus potential Parking available Hybrid opportunity after training What are the day-to-day responsibilities of the Legal Secretary: Liaising with clients over the phone, email and in person Opening and closing case files Typing Dictation Diary management and other administrative tasks such as arranging of appointments Required Skills and Qualifications: Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant (preferably gained within Commercial Property) Strong technical skills including CRM's, Word, Excel etc Excellent communication skills and time management skills If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Hooray commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality. Hooray is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. Hooray is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Please follow link through to advert. Role closes to apply 11:55 pm on Thursday 30th May 2024 About the Team Large Business (LB) is responsible for around 2,000 of the largest businesses that pay a significant proportion of the total business taxes and duties that HMRC collects. The Litigation Team within LB is responsible for transitioning tax and duty investigations into litigation where disputes cannot be settled by agreement. Our work currently includes transfer pricing, diverted profits, and other international direct tax risks, but we are in the process of growing our scope to cover litigation of other taxes and duties. The team is a mix of tax professionals and litigation support officers who are generally recent law graduates. We work closely with the investigation teams, technical/policy specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally, to prepare cases for the First-tier Tribunal (Tax) and beyond. About the Role HMRC is offering an exciting opportunity to join the Litigation Team as a Litigation Support Officer based in either Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds or Manchester. Joining one of the largest Civil Service departments and work in a fast multifaceted environment where they will support HMRC s tax professionals and lawyers in providing high quality services. The post offers excellent professional and personal development opportunities. HMRC normally seeks to settle tax disputes by reaching agreement thought negotiation. However, where this is not possible resolution may be via litigation. The LB Litigation Team becomes involved in a case as a decision is taken to litigate, and at this point, a sub team is formed which will include yourself and experienced tax professionals from the LB Litigation team who will direct and support your work. Collaborating with the existing investigation team, head office policy/technical specialists and lawyers both within our Solicitors Office and Legal Services directorate and externally. Using your legal and litigation experience to help the team prepare those cases for hearings before the First-tier Tribunal (Tax). Crafting and preparing evidential material and to ensure that this is identified, organised and in a format suitable for submission to the Tribunal, sometimes at very short notice. This is a challenging, but ultimately highly rewarding role, requiring you to: Work flexibly and as part of a team, working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Have determination to ensure the completion of tasks and take ownership for your own area of work. Have good interpersonal skills and dedication to ensuring deadlines are met. Developing on your good level of knowledge, skills and understanding and work as part of multidisciplinary teams formed from across HMRC. Both the LB Litigation Team, and the wider HMRC teams with which you will work, are geographically disperse. Most meetings are via online conferencing but there will be occasions when travel is required. Person Specification Specific duties vary but will include some of the following: Review and collate documentation acquired during investigations. Prepare fact papers, chronologies and assisting with the preparation of witness statements. Identify relevant documents and produce bundles for submission to the Tribunal, providing support with the drafting of statements of case and other key documents for submission to the Tribunal. Attend meetings with external legal advisors (Counsel) and prepare notes of discussions whilst engaging with external expert advisors/witnesses. Gaining quick understanding of our specialist processes that are key to the delivery of work in the area to which you are appointed. Essential Criteria Demonstrating qualifications to degree level in law or who have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law, have achieved CILEx level 6 or completed a pre-PEAT training contract OR recent and meaningful experience as a paralegal in a litigation environment. Flexibility while working, as part of a team whilst working with and maintaining good relationships with colleagues and customers. Using phenomenal communication and listening skills to meet deadlines and manage your own workload responsibly. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Delivering at Pace Making Effective Decisions Working Together Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: You will be asked to give a presentation to demonstrate your ability to distinguish fact from assertion or speculation through reviewing a short written statement. Further details will be provided to you prior to the interview.
JOB TITLE: Legal PA - Catastrophic Injury Department HOURS: Full Time Location: Manchester / Hybrid Salary: up to 28,500 DOE Please note, that this is not an entry-level position. This is for an experienced Legal PA's / Secretaries. YOUR NEW COMPANY: A Top Tier modern Leading Legal 100 law firm is looking for a Personal Assistant to join the head of Personal Injury, assisting on their day to day and general running of files. This firms workforce has grown by more than 500 while still retaining the nurtured culture. This firm is Vibrant and full of opportunities. YOUR DAY TO DAY: Directly assisting Head of Personal Injury / Catastrophic Injury. Working one to one. General Admin Secretarial support on the caseload and to senior solicitors/partners Diary Management and booking arrangements. Phone management. Inbound and outbound Prepare bundles ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience as a 'Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant - ESSENTIAL Experience working as a Secretary within Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Catastrophic Injury / Serious injury departments. Excellent client care Paralegal experience preferred. Experience with, Digital dictation, Managing client files, claiming expenses, creating electronic bundles, Efiling and client care/contact. Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holiday + birthday off + corporate social days Hybrid working Free on site gym Death in service x2 annual salary Professional fees paid Pension scheme If you feel you could be a suitable candidate for this position please apply now, for further information please contact removed) and reference CWS171
May 18, 2024
Full time
JOB TITLE: Legal PA - Catastrophic Injury Department HOURS: Full Time Location: Manchester / Hybrid Salary: up to 28,500 DOE Please note, that this is not an entry-level position. This is for an experienced Legal PA's / Secretaries. YOUR NEW COMPANY: A Top Tier modern Leading Legal 100 law firm is looking for a Personal Assistant to join the head of Personal Injury, assisting on their day to day and general running of files. This firms workforce has grown by more than 500 while still retaining the nurtured culture. This firm is Vibrant and full of opportunities. YOUR DAY TO DAY: Directly assisting Head of Personal Injury / Catastrophic Injury. Working one to one. General Admin Secretarial support on the caseload and to senior solicitors/partners Diary Management and booking arrangements. Phone management. Inbound and outbound Prepare bundles ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Experience as a 'Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant - ESSENTIAL Experience working as a Secretary within Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Catastrophic Injury / Serious injury departments. Excellent client care Paralegal experience preferred. Experience with, Digital dictation, Managing client files, claiming expenses, creating electronic bundles, Efiling and client care/contact. Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holiday + birthday off + corporate social days Hybrid working Free on site gym Death in service x2 annual salary Professional fees paid Pension scheme If you feel you could be a suitable candidate for this position please apply now, for further information please contact removed) and reference CWS171
International Law Firm Trusts, Estate and Inheritance Disputes Associate (NQ-3PQE) London This ranked, international law firm, founded over 100 years ago, has 170+ partners worldwide across. They are one of the few international law firms focused on successful individuals and private wealth, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. They advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. The firm's Trust, Estate and Inheritance Disputes team rank Tier 1 in the legal directories. The team undertakes work including but not limited to advising on all types of trust and probate disputes, removal of executors and trustees, contentious trust and estate administrations, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, variations of trust by court application, stress testing wills and trust structures, Inheritance Act Claims, professional negligence, charities, and Court of Protection matters both financial and health and welfare. A significant part of the team's work has an international element and can involve litigation elsewhere, in particular in the courts in the usual offshore trust jurisdictions. The team comprises 4 partners, a senior counsel, 4 senior associates, 4 junior associates, two part-time knowledge lawyers / PSLs, two trainee solicitors and a paralegal. The team are now seeking a junior-mid level associate (NQ-3PQE) to join the Trust, Estates and Inheritance Disputes team in London. Areas of focus and responsibilities: Responsibility will be offered at an early stage on all aspects of trust and probate disputes work, including initial case review and strategy, liaising with the client and counsel and other team members, drafting correspondence, preparing for and attending hearings and mediations. The client base will consist of a mix of individual clients, trustees and other professionals, some of whom will be based outside the UK, and a wide range of household name charities for whom the team acts on legacy disputes. The role will cover the full range of trust and probate disputes involving proceedings in the English court, the Court of Protection, and international trust or probate disputes involving cases in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Bermuda etc. and as well as hostile litigation can include administrative court proceedings, for example trustee directions/blessings or Variation of Trusts Act applications. A number of cases will involve cross-jurisdictional working with other offices in the US/Europe/Asia. The role will also involve contributing to the team's profile and undertaking business development activities for example writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries including offshore and peer firms and counsel. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Construction law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
May 18, 2024
Full time
International Law Firm Trusts, Estate and Inheritance Disputes Associate (NQ-3PQE) London This ranked, international law firm, founded over 100 years ago, has 170+ partners worldwide across. They are one of the few international law firms focused on successful individuals and private wealth, working closely with founders, investors and family offices. They advise governments, charities, global brands and start-ups of all shapes and sizes. The firm's Trust, Estate and Inheritance Disputes team rank Tier 1 in the legal directories. The team undertakes work including but not limited to advising on all types of trust and probate disputes, removal of executors and trustees, contentious trust and estate administrations, construction and rectification of wills and trusts, variations of trust by court application, stress testing wills and trust structures, Inheritance Act Claims, professional negligence, charities, and Court of Protection matters both financial and health and welfare. A significant part of the team's work has an international element and can involve litigation elsewhere, in particular in the courts in the usual offshore trust jurisdictions. The team comprises 4 partners, a senior counsel, 4 senior associates, 4 junior associates, two part-time knowledge lawyers / PSLs, two trainee solicitors and a paralegal. The team are now seeking a junior-mid level associate (NQ-3PQE) to join the Trust, Estates and Inheritance Disputes team in London. Areas of focus and responsibilities: Responsibility will be offered at an early stage on all aspects of trust and probate disputes work, including initial case review and strategy, liaising with the client and counsel and other team members, drafting correspondence, preparing for and attending hearings and mediations. The client base will consist of a mix of individual clients, trustees and other professionals, some of whom will be based outside the UK, and a wide range of household name charities for whom the team acts on legacy disputes. The role will cover the full range of trust and probate disputes involving proceedings in the English court, the Court of Protection, and international trust or probate disputes involving cases in the Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Bermuda etc. and as well as hostile litigation can include administrative court proceedings, for example trustee directions/blessings or Variation of Trusts Act applications. A number of cases will involve cross-jurisdictional working with other offices in the US/Europe/Asia. The role will also involve contributing to the team's profile and undertaking business development activities for example writing articles/posts, attending events/conferences and building networks with private wealth contacts/intermediaries including offshore and peer firms and counsel. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other Construction law opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any Construction lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Paralegal - Conveyancing Location: Derby Hours: Full time - office based Salary: 24,000 - 28,000 DOE Summary of position The prime role of the Paralegal is to provide a mix of fee earning and administrative support to the senior conveyancer/solicitor to enable the team to operate at an optimum level. This will include, but will not be limited to, the main responsibilities given below. A Paralegal is expected to work well within a small team and the wider business whilst using a high degree of self-management and initiative. Duties and Responsibilities As a Paralegal you will carry your own files from quotation through to post-completion after a period of induction. You would be part of the Academy, progress towards full time fee earning would be discussed and agreed quarterly. We pride ourselves on providing a personal service, we pick up the phone when communicating with clients and encourage clients into the office. To be able open files and accompanying procedures, to include production of confirmation of instruction letters, AML, Source of Wealth and Funds, updating central records and the entering of entities and capacities on each new client/matter file. To apply for searches on purchase transactions To be able to prepare Contract documentation for the clients to sign Reporting to your clients on all aspects which affect their matter To co-ordinate the exchange of contracts Preparing the accounts packages and co-ordinating completions Dealing with the post-completion work Deal with incoming calls from clients, estate agents and solicitors To use initiative to progress files alongside the Senior Conveyancer To understand and comply with the requirements of the SRA Accounts Rules To provide guidance to colleagues and other Academy members when required As part of Academy undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development. Ensure you always act in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures of the company in respect of client confidentiality & data protection, money laundering and health & safety issues Essential Skills and Qualifications Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Conveyancing process. A minimum of 24 months experience in a law firm or within a similar environment. Excellent IT Skills with working knowledge of all MS applications, especially Word. Have excellent organisational and communication skills. Be client and introducer centric Ideally a Law based qualification. Have an in depth understanding of the legalities and administration process within the profession. Have a desire to progress towards a formal Conveyancing qualification or SQE Have a desire to progress a career in Conveyancing
May 18, 2024
Full time
Paralegal - Conveyancing Location: Derby Hours: Full time - office based Salary: 24,000 - 28,000 DOE Summary of position The prime role of the Paralegal is to provide a mix of fee earning and administrative support to the senior conveyancer/solicitor to enable the team to operate at an optimum level. This will include, but will not be limited to, the main responsibilities given below. A Paralegal is expected to work well within a small team and the wider business whilst using a high degree of self-management and initiative. Duties and Responsibilities As a Paralegal you will carry your own files from quotation through to post-completion after a period of induction. You would be part of the Academy, progress towards full time fee earning would be discussed and agreed quarterly. We pride ourselves on providing a personal service, we pick up the phone when communicating with clients and encourage clients into the office. To be able open files and accompanying procedures, to include production of confirmation of instruction letters, AML, Source of Wealth and Funds, updating central records and the entering of entities and capacities on each new client/matter file. To apply for searches on purchase transactions To be able to prepare Contract documentation for the clients to sign Reporting to your clients on all aspects which affect their matter To co-ordinate the exchange of contracts Preparing the accounts packages and co-ordinating completions Dealing with the post-completion work Deal with incoming calls from clients, estate agents and solicitors To use initiative to progress files alongside the Senior Conveyancer To understand and comply with the requirements of the SRA Accounts Rules To provide guidance to colleagues and other Academy members when required As part of Academy undertake any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development. Ensure you always act in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures of the company in respect of client confidentiality & data protection, money laundering and health & safety issues Essential Skills and Qualifications Have an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Conveyancing process. A minimum of 24 months experience in a law firm or within a similar environment. Excellent IT Skills with working knowledge of all MS applications, especially Word. Have excellent organisational and communication skills. Be client and introducer centric Ideally a Law based qualification. Have an in depth understanding of the legalities and administration process within the profession. Have a desire to progress towards a formal Conveyancing qualification or SQE Have a desire to progress a career in Conveyancing