Intellectual Property & Patent Litigation Associate - 2-5 PQE Top 15 International firm London £110,000 - £125,000 The firm / team: Successful candidates can look forward to joining a leading intellectual property law department, based in central London, looking to strengthen their intellectual property disputes offering with the addition of a talented solicitor with at least two years' post qualified experience. They are considered to be amongst the leading firms in the UK for Intellectual Property law, specialising in contentious copyright, patents, trademarks, design right matters, as well as non-contentious intellectual property. You will be joining a specialised team, who handle a broad range of litigious intellectual property matters across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences. The IP Disputes team in London currently consists of over 250 staff, from trainee up to Partner, including patent, and trade mark attorneys, solicitors, and barristers. This is a hardworking firm, offering a market-leading salary with a reasonable chargeable hours contribution. The role: As an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department. The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients, across a variety of sectors. The work involved will include advising on contentious matters, relating to patents, designs, copyright, passing off, and trade mark infringement. You will also be dealing with cases which are ongoing in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and General Court (CJEU). About you: Applications are sought from talented intellectual property litigators with at least two years' qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction. You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of intellectual property law, ideally from a Top 20 background/Legal 500 background. Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the UK's most specialised law firms. Benefits: Salary package of £110,000 - £125,000. 25 days annual leave. Bonus scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Intellectual Property Litigation Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.
May 05, 2024
Full time
Intellectual Property & Patent Litigation Associate - 2-5 PQE Top 15 International firm London £110,000 - £125,000 The firm / team: Successful candidates can look forward to joining a leading intellectual property law department, based in central London, looking to strengthen their intellectual property disputes offering with the addition of a talented solicitor with at least two years' post qualified experience. They are considered to be amongst the leading firms in the UK for Intellectual Property law, specialising in contentious copyright, patents, trademarks, design right matters, as well as non-contentious intellectual property. You will be joining a specialised team, who handle a broad range of litigious intellectual property matters across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on technology and life sciences. The IP Disputes team in London currently consists of over 250 staff, from trainee up to Partner, including patent, and trade mark attorneys, solicitors, and barristers. This is a hardworking firm, offering a market-leading salary with a reasonable chargeable hours contribution. The role: As an Intellectual Property Litigation Associate within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department. The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients, across a variety of sectors. The work involved will include advising on contentious matters, relating to patents, designs, copyright, passing off, and trade mark infringement. You will also be dealing with cases which are ongoing in the High Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court and General Court (CJEU). About you: Applications are sought from talented intellectual property litigators with at least two years' qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction. You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of intellectual property law, ideally from a Top 20 background/Legal 500 background. Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the UK's most specialised law firms. Benefits: Salary package of £110,000 - £125,000. 25 days annual leave. Bonus scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Intellectual Property Litigation Associate, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.
Trainee Solicitor - London & Regional Do you want to qualify as a Solicitor? Do you want excellent training and mentoring? Do you want varied and interesting work opportunities? With over 10 years experience helping legal professionals to qualify as Solicitors, it is easy to understand why Accutrainee is one of the first choices on any aspiring solicitor's shortlist. Whatever your circumstances or stage of your career, we are here to help as your essential partner to qualification. Whether you are you looking to qualify through the traditional Training Contract route or through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination route, Accutrainee has got you covered. We have the flexibility to offer you opportunities at a wide range of in-house legal teams, large city law firms, boutiques, start-ups and everything in between. We DON'T stop there, joining Accutrainee means you will get access to a huge range of benefits: Personalised mentoring from a specially selected senior lawyer. Dedicated training and development through our Pathways platform. Varied and interesting work placements. A competitive salary. Our industry expertise in developing the very best lawyers of tomorrow. Your Pathway to Qualification Whichever path you choose to take, Accutrainee has the knowledge and expertise to ensure our trainees enter the profession with the necessary skills and competencies demanded of modern lawyers. Training Contract Pathway Our unique Training Contract is designed around you and we focus on tailoring your secondments around your preferences both in terms of practice areas and type of organisation. Accutrainee, as your training establishment, will continually monitor and assess both the work you are conducting, as well as your development throughout your training contract. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Qualifying law degree or GDL (please apply to us towards the end of your LLB/GDL) LPC (you can apply to us even if you haven't completed the LPC) QWE Pathway With the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, aspiring solicitors will need to complete two SQE assessments along with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) to qualify as solicitors. We can offer you interesting and challenging placements as part of your QWE that offers high quality legal work and excellent levels of responsibility. Not only that but during the time you are with us you will be offered mentoring and support from our expert team of mentors and graduate team. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Degree (or equivalent) SQE Part 1 (our clients will want you to have some level of legal training and so if you haven't completed an LLB degree or GDL, we are more likely to be able to place you once you have passed SQE Part 1) Duties and Responsibilities Depending on your personalised plan you may complete a mix of contentious and non-contentious placements with us. Candidates will have opportunities to develop different practice skills and gain the valuable experience needed to prepare them for qualification. What we do know is that each and every one of our trainees receives high levels of responsibility as they are placed only when there is a genuine need for their help in the team. Our trainees need to be ready to hit the ground running and adapt quickly to become valuable members of the teams they work in knowing they can rely on an enhanced support system as well as mentoring to guide them every step of the way. Who Should Apply? We are looking for candidates with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed. Any mitigating circumstances will be considered during the selection process. When to apply? We are continually recruiting and do not have deadlines. Our secondments can start at any time throughout the year.Most candidates apply either towards the end of their LLB degree or after completing the GDL, LPC or SQE Part 1. Note:Candidates may experience difficulties in applying when using Safari, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox instead
May 04, 2024
Full time
Trainee Solicitor - London & Regional Do you want to qualify as a Solicitor? Do you want excellent training and mentoring? Do you want varied and interesting work opportunities? With over 10 years experience helping legal professionals to qualify as Solicitors, it is easy to understand why Accutrainee is one of the first choices on any aspiring solicitor's shortlist. Whatever your circumstances or stage of your career, we are here to help as your essential partner to qualification. Whether you are you looking to qualify through the traditional Training Contract route or through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination route, Accutrainee has got you covered. We have the flexibility to offer you opportunities at a wide range of in-house legal teams, large city law firms, boutiques, start-ups and everything in between. We DON'T stop there, joining Accutrainee means you will get access to a huge range of benefits: Personalised mentoring from a specially selected senior lawyer. Dedicated training and development through our Pathways platform. Varied and interesting work placements. A competitive salary. Our industry expertise in developing the very best lawyers of tomorrow. Your Pathway to Qualification Whichever path you choose to take, Accutrainee has the knowledge and expertise to ensure our trainees enter the profession with the necessary skills and competencies demanded of modern lawyers. Training Contract Pathway Our unique Training Contract is designed around you and we focus on tailoring your secondments around your preferences both in terms of practice areas and type of organisation. Accutrainee, as your training establishment, will continually monitor and assess both the work you are conducting, as well as your development throughout your training contract. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Qualifying law degree or GDL (please apply to us towards the end of your LLB/GDL) LPC (you can apply to us even if you haven't completed the LPC) QWE Pathway With the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, aspiring solicitors will need to complete two SQE assessments along with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) to qualify as solicitors. We can offer you interesting and challenging placements as part of your QWE that offers high quality legal work and excellent levels of responsibility. Not only that but during the time you are with us you will be offered mentoring and support from our expert team of mentors and graduate team. Requirements A-Level (or equivalent) Degree (or equivalent) SQE Part 1 (our clients will want you to have some level of legal training and so if you haven't completed an LLB degree or GDL, we are more likely to be able to place you once you have passed SQE Part 1) Duties and Responsibilities Depending on your personalised plan you may complete a mix of contentious and non-contentious placements with us. Candidates will have opportunities to develop different practice skills and gain the valuable experience needed to prepare them for qualification. What we do know is that each and every one of our trainees receives high levels of responsibility as they are placed only when there is a genuine need for their help in the team. Our trainees need to be ready to hit the ground running and adapt quickly to become valuable members of the teams they work in knowing they can rely on an enhanced support system as well as mentoring to guide them every step of the way. Who Should Apply? We are looking for candidates with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed. Any mitigating circumstances will be considered during the selection process. When to apply? We are continually recruiting and do not have deadlines. Our secondments can start at any time throughout the year.Most candidates apply either towards the end of their LLB degree or after completing the GDL, LPC or SQE Part 1. Note:Candidates may experience difficulties in applying when using Safari, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox instead
Private Client Associate NQ - 5PQE Full service firm Farringdon Salary up to £65,000 The firm / team: Successful candidates can look forward to joining a leading regional law firm, specialising in Private Client law, looking to strengthen their Wills & Probate offering with the addition of a newly qualified/mid-level solicitor. They are considered to be a leading firm within the city, specialising in Private Client law. You will be joining an efficient and close-knit team, covering work for exclusively mid/high-net-worth individuals, based in both the UK and abroad. This is a hardworking firm, offering a market-leading salary with a reasonable chargeable hours contribution. The role: As a Private Client Solicitor within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department. The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients. The work involved will include advising on advisory private client matters, such as drafting wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, advising on trusts, and advising on inheritance tax. About you: Applications are sought from talented solicitors and trainees, from newly qualified, up to five years' post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction. You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of private client law, ideally from a similar background. Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's largest law firms. Benefits: Salary package of up to £65,000. 25 days annual leave. Bonus scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Private Client Solicitor, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Private Client Associate NQ - 5PQE Full service firm Farringdon Salary up to £65,000 The firm / team: Successful candidates can look forward to joining a leading regional law firm, specialising in Private Client law, looking to strengthen their Wills & Probate offering with the addition of a newly qualified/mid-level solicitor. They are considered to be a leading firm within the city, specialising in Private Client law. You will be joining an efficient and close-knit team, covering work for exclusively mid/high-net-worth individuals, based in both the UK and abroad. This is a hardworking firm, offering a market-leading salary with a reasonable chargeable hours contribution. The role: As a Private Client Solicitor within the team, you can expect to undertake a broad range of work with a supportive collegiate department. The firm are looking for someone capable of developing into a trusted advisor to their biggest clients. The work involved will include advising on advisory private client matters, such as drafting wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, advising on trusts, and advising on inheritance tax. About you: Applications are sought from talented solicitors and trainees, from newly qualified, up to five years' post qualification experience, gained in England & Wales or a similar, leading common law jurisdiction. You will possess strong academics, and a confident understanding of private client law, ideally from a similar background. Candidates should have strong organisation skills and a keen interest in joining one of the world's largest law firms. Benefits: Salary package of up to £65,000. 25 days annual leave. Bonus scheme. Enhanced maternity and paternity pay. Cycle to work scheme. To apply for the job of Private Client Solicitor, or for more information please feel free to reach out to Andre Kacperski at BCL Legal.
We asked Philippa Tizard to give some insight into her role as a Trainee Solicitor in our London office and to give an idea of what it's like working for a global law firm. For more insight into what a typical day in the life looks like working at Kennedys, visit ourlife at Kennedys page. Q&A What team are you a part of at Kennedys? I work as part of the Travel team in the London office, currently undertaking the SQE Programme at Kennedys. The SQE programme is a 30 month training programme where I will remain in the Travel team for the duration. It involves working at Kennedys four days a week and one day a week to study at BPP. How did you start your career? I began my career at Kennedys working in the Marketing team within Business Development (BD). In BD you are exposed to a variety of work, but I mainly worked on thought leadership. I worked on the fourth edition of the firm's coveted Claims Handling Guide, liaising with around 80 lawyers who had authored various chapters on their specialisms. Working with the content gave me a greater understanding of the plethora of work the firm covers and made me start reconsidering a legal career. Prior to Kennedys I had worked in retail, recruitment, media and au paired a few times. What do you like most about the SQE Programme? The SQE Programme makes becoming a solicitor far more financially viable and accessible. Kennedys was one of the first law firms to implement this programme as part of their training offerings. It was the first time post studying law at university I had seen a training programme that appealed to me. I like that I am studying at the same time as working and that I have a salary. It does present its own challenges too - good time management is essential! What are your biggest achievements so far? Being accepted onto the SQE programme was a big achievement in itself for me. The application process can be quite lengthy and a lot of personal time is invested, so it was incredibly rewarding to be successful. What is the environment like at Kennedys? You will often hear people say that it's the people that make Kennedys stand out, and it's true, colleagues look out for one another. My marketing colleagues were immensely supportive when I first informed them that I was looking to apply to the SQE Programme and very encouraging of me pursuing my goal. Within the travel team I am well-supported. My supervisors recognise when there are opportunities for me to attend remote trials and help on larger, more complex files, to continue to build on my understanding on the legal issues faced by the travel sector. It's encouraging to see team members progress through their careers at the firm and that there's a clear pathway. What advice would you give to someone looking to start the SQE Programme? The SQE programme at Kennedys provides a unique opportunity to become more specialised in a particular area, so I would recommend taking a look at the typical work you'll be exposed to on the Kennedys website. It's important to see value in whatever path has led you to this point, all experience can be relevant in different ways. You will be amazed and intrigued by the backgrounds of your trainee cohort and it definitely is never too late to go for it.
May 04, 2024
Full time
We asked Philippa Tizard to give some insight into her role as a Trainee Solicitor in our London office and to give an idea of what it's like working for a global law firm. For more insight into what a typical day in the life looks like working at Kennedys, visit ourlife at Kennedys page. Q&A What team are you a part of at Kennedys? I work as part of the Travel team in the London office, currently undertaking the SQE Programme at Kennedys. The SQE programme is a 30 month training programme where I will remain in the Travel team for the duration. It involves working at Kennedys four days a week and one day a week to study at BPP. How did you start your career? I began my career at Kennedys working in the Marketing team within Business Development (BD). In BD you are exposed to a variety of work, but I mainly worked on thought leadership. I worked on the fourth edition of the firm's coveted Claims Handling Guide, liaising with around 80 lawyers who had authored various chapters on their specialisms. Working with the content gave me a greater understanding of the plethora of work the firm covers and made me start reconsidering a legal career. Prior to Kennedys I had worked in retail, recruitment, media and au paired a few times. What do you like most about the SQE Programme? The SQE Programme makes becoming a solicitor far more financially viable and accessible. Kennedys was one of the first law firms to implement this programme as part of their training offerings. It was the first time post studying law at university I had seen a training programme that appealed to me. I like that I am studying at the same time as working and that I have a salary. It does present its own challenges too - good time management is essential! What are your biggest achievements so far? Being accepted onto the SQE programme was a big achievement in itself for me. The application process can be quite lengthy and a lot of personal time is invested, so it was incredibly rewarding to be successful. What is the environment like at Kennedys? You will often hear people say that it's the people that make Kennedys stand out, and it's true, colleagues look out for one another. My marketing colleagues were immensely supportive when I first informed them that I was looking to apply to the SQE Programme and very encouraging of me pursuing my goal. Within the travel team I am well-supported. My supervisors recognise when there are opportunities for me to attend remote trials and help on larger, more complex files, to continue to build on my understanding on the legal issues faced by the travel sector. It's encouraging to see team members progress through their careers at the firm and that there's a clear pathway. What advice would you give to someone looking to start the SQE Programme? The SQE programme at Kennedys provides a unique opportunity to become more specialised in a particular area, so I would recommend taking a look at the typical work you'll be exposed to on the Kennedys website. It's important to see value in whatever path has led you to this point, all experience can be relevant in different ways. You will be amazed and intrigued by the backgrounds of your trainee cohort and it definitely is never too late to go for it.
Role: Legal Aid Billing / Costs Draftsperson Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd ) whom are seeking experienced Law Costs Draftsmen with extensive experience in drafting Legal Aid bills and Private Client matters. Cost Law Services (CLS) is offering an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion.The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business, and CLS has thereby adopted a hybrid working model. Costs Law Services Background: Cost Law Services Limited have grown exponentially nationwide to from a team of over 40 Costs Professionals with immense experience in all aspects of costs law. Cost Law Services represents various clients - one of whom is a leading legal aid practice - with all their billing. Their broad spectrum of billing across multiple areas of law is based on a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure their cash flow is maintained. Their work involves preparing bills and costs budgets in Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review, and Personal Injury matters. The company provides a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion. The Role: The ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge of the Legal Aid Costs and assessment rules; will have experience with the Legal aid agency (LAA) software CCMS, and all Legal Aid claims. You will be joining an established team of 30 Costs Lawyers/ Draftspersons with offices nationwide to assist and support billing process and recovery to the legal profession. The company is looking for experienced candidates who will hit the ground running. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to Supervisor/Manager; Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients needs; Drafting High Cost Case Plans (Hourly Rate - essential); CCFS billing; To complete and supervise Legal Aid Claims; (CCMS Claims; Claim 1s/Claim 1as/ Claim 2s); Supervising and checking Legal Aid bill preparation Claim1s, Claim1As; Experience in checking detailed 3 column and 6 column bills (Inter Partes); Experience in preparing and lodging bills at Court for assessment (Inter Partes); Assisting with payment of invoices; Processing of bills post assessment and preparing Final Costs Certificate; Processing bills payable by the third parties; Liaising with counsel and experts on bills and invoices; Training junior staff on case plans and bill preparation and advising on variety of legal costs matters Key Skills Required: Have previous experience in processing High Costs Case Plans and Legal Aid bills; Experience of dealing with Legal Aid bills from start to finish with the Legal Aid agency and third parties; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent numerical skills; Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines; Excellent communication skills; Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, CPR and Costs legislation; Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges; Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services; Excellent analytical and organisational skills; Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment; Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications; Costs Master; Ensuring compliance with Bill/Case management and document management skills. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftsman and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity & inclusion of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks inclusive of references & DBS checks will be conducted to establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for this role. By applying for this vacancy you give permission to Gemini Recruitment Services Limited to submit your CV to the hiring company and thereby accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers JBRP1_UKTJ
May 04, 2024
Full time
Role: Legal Aid Billing / Costs Draftsperson Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with specialist Law Costs Draftsmen (Cost Law Services Ltd ) whom are seeking experienced Law Costs Draftsmen with extensive experience in drafting Legal Aid bills and Private Client matters. Cost Law Services (CLS) is offering an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion.The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. Accountability within a remote working culture is the norm within this business, and CLS has thereby adopted a hybrid working model. Costs Law Services Background: Cost Law Services Limited have grown exponentially nationwide to from a team of over 40 Costs Professionals with immense experience in all aspects of costs law. Cost Law Services represents various clients - one of whom is a leading legal aid practice - with all their billing. Their broad spectrum of billing across multiple areas of law is based on a sound knowledge of the costs system and the ability to manage client expectations to ensure their cash flow is maintained. Their work involves preparing bills and costs budgets in Court of Protection, Children Law, Clinical Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Family, Housing & Litigation, Immigration, Judicial Review, and Personal Injury matters. The company provides a supportive team environment and real prospects for success and promotion. The Role: The ideal candidate will have an in depth knowledge of the Legal Aid Costs and assessment rules; will have experience with the Legal aid agency (LAA) software CCMS, and all Legal Aid claims. You will be joining an established team of 30 Costs Lawyers/ Draftspersons with offices nationwide to assist and support billing process and recovery to the legal profession. The company is looking for experienced candidates who will hit the ground running. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Report directly to Supervisor/Manager; Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a proactive understanding of clients needs; Drafting High Cost Case Plans (Hourly Rate - essential); CCFS billing; To complete and supervise Legal Aid Claims; (CCMS Claims; Claim 1s/Claim 1as/ Claim 2s); Supervising and checking Legal Aid bill preparation Claim1s, Claim1As; Experience in checking detailed 3 column and 6 column bills (Inter Partes); Experience in preparing and lodging bills at Court for assessment (Inter Partes); Assisting with payment of invoices; Processing of bills post assessment and preparing Final Costs Certificate; Processing bills payable by the third parties; Liaising with counsel and experts on bills and invoices; Training junior staff on case plans and bill preparation and advising on variety of legal costs matters Key Skills Required: Have previous experience in processing High Costs Case Plans and Legal Aid bills; Experience of dealing with Legal Aid bills from start to finish with the Legal Aid agency and third parties; Excellent attention to detail; Excellent numerical skills; Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and to tight deadlines; Excellent communication skills; Up to date knowledge of LAA Costs Assessment Guidance, CPR and Costs legislation; Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges; Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with other professionals and court services; Excellent analytical and organisational skills; Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment; Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications; Costs Master; Ensuring compliance with Bill/Case management and document management skills. This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, Costs Lawyers, Costs Draftsman and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity & inclusion of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks inclusive of references & DBS checks will be conducted to establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for this role. By applying for this vacancy you give permission to Gemini Recruitment Services Limited to submit your CV to the hiring company and thereby accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers JBRP1_UKTJ
Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer - London - Up to £55 umbrella per hour (DOE) - Remote Working - 9 Months Maternity Cover Position: Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer Organisation : London Based Local Authority Duration: 9 months Maternity Cover Working Pattern: Full Time Working Arrangements: Remote Working with 1 day every 3 months in the Office Working 5 days per week Hourly Rate: Up to£55 umbrella per hour - Dependant Upon Experience Venn Group's specialist public sector legal team have partnered up with a prestigious London based Local Authority to assist in their search for a Senior Childcare Lawyer This is an exciting opportunity for a Childcare Lawyer to really become an essential part of the team owing to the long term 9 month contract on offer and the possibility of management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEx with at least 3 years PQE About the Role: Handling a caseload of up to 8 Childcare cases to do with the Court of Appeals, Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DoL), Secure Accommodation Orders, Public Law Outline (PLO), Emergency Protection Orders (EPO) and other Childcare Legal Matters The option to act as a line manager to Legal Assistants and Trainee Solicitors Childcare case working up until Counsel is instructed to conduct advocacy The role of Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer comes with a competitive hourly rate of up to £55 umbrella dependant upon experience and will encompass all aspects of Childcare Law. Local Government experience is desirable for this role but candidates with extensive non Local Government experience are welcome to apply for this role Please apply for this role online or contact Aidan Sallis or John Smith via phone or email for further information Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer - London - Up to £55 umbrella per hour (DOE) - Remote Working - 9 Months Maternity Cover
May 04, 2024
Full time
Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer - London - Up to £55 umbrella per hour (DOE) - Remote Working - 9 Months Maternity Cover Position: Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer Organisation : London Based Local Authority Duration: 9 months Maternity Cover Working Pattern: Full Time Working Arrangements: Remote Working with 1 day every 3 months in the Office Working 5 days per week Hourly Rate: Up to£55 umbrella per hour - Dependant Upon Experience Venn Group's specialist public sector legal team have partnered up with a prestigious London based Local Authority to assist in their search for a Senior Childcare Lawyer This is an exciting opportunity for a Childcare Lawyer to really become an essential part of the team owing to the long term 9 month contract on offer and the possibility of management responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be a Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FILEx with at least 3 years PQE About the Role: Handling a caseload of up to 8 Childcare cases to do with the Court of Appeals, Deprivation of Liberty Orders (DoL), Secure Accommodation Orders, Public Law Outline (PLO), Emergency Protection Orders (EPO) and other Childcare Legal Matters The option to act as a line manager to Legal Assistants and Trainee Solicitors Childcare case working up until Counsel is instructed to conduct advocacy The role of Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer comes with a competitive hourly rate of up to £55 umbrella dependant upon experience and will encompass all aspects of Childcare Law. Local Government experience is desirable for this role but candidates with extensive non Local Government experience are welcome to apply for this role Please apply for this role online or contact Aidan Sallis or John Smith via phone or email for further information Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates. All salaries and PQE ranges stated serve only as a guide and all applicants will be considered on their individual merits. Locum Senior Childcare Lawyer - London - Up to £55 umbrella per hour (DOE) - Remote Working - 9 Months Maternity Cover
Accuflex has a great opportunity for a Solicitor (NQ up to 5 years PQE) with experience in commercial contract drafting and remediation to join our client, a top financial services client in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic in-house legal team, contributing significantly to projects related to the new EBA guidelines and regulation. Key Responsibilities: Contract Review: Review a range of commercial contracts for compliance with EBA outsourcing guidelines,regulation and new legislation. Draft and Negotiate: Draft and negotiate new agreements based on client playbook to meet stakeholder requirements. Research and Review: Stay informed about regulatory changes to provide advice and support to business units. Risk Management: Identify, control, and report on significant legal and commercial risks. Project Involvement: Play a key role in internal projects, offering legal guidance to meet project goals. Required Experience: Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales. Experience in drafting commercial contracts, especially outsourcing and procurement agreements. Proven track record of identifying and managing contractual and legal risks. Understanding of commercial contract and procurement processes. Strong knowledge of EBA Guidelines and UK contract law. Location: London with hybrid working offered. Apply Now: We are looking for someone who is ready to take on new challenges andis hungry for responsibility. If you are a well-rounded lawyer eager to make an impact, apply today to become part of our client's prestigious team. At Accutrainee and Accuflexwe are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in equal opportunities for all and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ages, genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Accuflex has a great opportunity for a Solicitor (NQ up to 5 years PQE) with experience in commercial contract drafting and remediation to join our client, a top financial services client in London. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic in-house legal team, contributing significantly to projects related to the new EBA guidelines and regulation. Key Responsibilities: Contract Review: Review a range of commercial contracts for compliance with EBA outsourcing guidelines,regulation and new legislation. Draft and Negotiate: Draft and negotiate new agreements based on client playbook to meet stakeholder requirements. Research and Review: Stay informed about regulatory changes to provide advice and support to business units. Risk Management: Identify, control, and report on significant legal and commercial risks. Project Involvement: Play a key role in internal projects, offering legal guidance to meet project goals. Required Experience: Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales. Experience in drafting commercial contracts, especially outsourcing and procurement agreements. Proven track record of identifying and managing contractual and legal risks. Understanding of commercial contract and procurement processes. Strong knowledge of EBA Guidelines and UK contract law. Location: London with hybrid working offered. Apply Now: We are looking for someone who is ready to take on new challenges andis hungry for responsibility. If you are a well-rounded lawyer eager to make an impact, apply today to become part of our client's prestigious team. At Accutrainee and Accuflexwe are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in equal opportunities for all and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ages, genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
Role: Immigration Solicitor Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV. Immigration Department Background: We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. Specialists in the full spectrum of immigration law; including asylum, human rights, nationality and business immigration - our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. We offer a wide range of services to all foreign national individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in asylum (international protection) claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client's circumstance. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 (IAAS) & Supervisor, NOT necessary but desirable Committed and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publically funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Role: Immigration Solicitor Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV. Immigration Department Background: We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. Specialists in the full spectrum of immigration law; including asylum, human rights, nationality and business immigration - our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. We offer a wide range of services to all foreign national individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. Our immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in asylum (international protection) claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client's circumstance. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 (IAAS) & Supervisor, NOT necessary but desirable Committed and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publically funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Family Department Background: The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has "superbly reliable", "professional, personable, and very efficient". The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Responsible for all aspects of Family Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family work including divorce; financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Committed and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in family law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family Law work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family Law related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills We Offer: Law Society Children/Family Accreditation/Resolution : The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately £1700. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. Training and diversity are at the heart of Duncan Lewis, and we remain proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Family Department Background: The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has "superbly reliable", "professional, personable, and very efficient". The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Responsible for all aspects of Family Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family work including divorce; financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Committed and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in family law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family Law work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family Law related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills We Offer: Law Society Children/Family Accreditation/Resolution : The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately £1700. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.
Job Title: Clinical Negligence Fee-earner, 0-8 years PQE Location : Leeds Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, permanent We have a number of fee earner positions available within our Clinical Negligence teams based at offices across the Yorkshire region, which includes Barnsley, York, Leeds, Sheffield and Huddersfield. Who Are Switalskis? We're an award-winning law firm who have been helping our clients get the specialist legal advice they deserve for over 30 years. Established by Stephen Switalski in 1993, we began with a focus on Child Care Law and Criminal Law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we have expanded to 12 locations, employing 380+ staff who now provide a wide array of specialist Legal Services. A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We're a firm that's going places. We're dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year, we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index. What is expected of you? To work closely in a mini team led by a Senior Associate /Director, assisting on complex and high value clinical negligence claims, while also maintaining a caseload of lower complexity and value, across all types of clinical negligence work. What Will the role involve? We have a number of fee earner positions available within our Clinical Negligence teams based at offices across the Yorkshire region, which includes Barnsley, York, Leeds, Sheffield and Huddersfield. All positions are ideally full-time, but part-time applications will be considered. The roles will involve working in a mini team led by a Senior Associate / Director, assisting on complex and high value clinical negligence claims, while also maintaining a caseload of lower complexity and value (depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience), across all types of clinical negligence work. On their own cases, the successful candidates would of course be closely supervised, supported, and trained by more experienced colleagues. Experience We will consider applicants who are qualified solicitors, trainee solicitors, legal executives, or paralegals with experience of running their own files. We will also consider those with experience of either Claimant work or Defendant work. What you will bring You should have experience of conducting clinical negligence claims, or a demonstrable enthusiasm for the work. In addition, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following: An ability to learn quickly, to absorb, process, and understand large volumes of highly technical material, and then explain that information in a simple way to others. The ability to understand and apply complex and novel legal concepts and be able to explain those in a straightforward manner, particularly to clients. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. A successful candidate will be a team player, well organised, and able to manage competing priorities and time pressures. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Particularly Outlook, Word and Excel), case management software, and experience of time recording. Perks and Benefits We believe in fairly rewarding our teams, so our competitive salaries are complemented by a range of benefits including: Company Pension Scheme Flexible working options 5 Weeks Annual Leave + Bank Holidays & Company Days (Pro-Rata) Additional Half Day Annual Leave for Christmas and New Years Eve Option to Buy and Sell Annual Leave Enhanced Parental Leave Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover & Income Protection Scheme Bupa Membership plan including membership for up to 4 children PerkBox Subscription giving you discounts to Retailers, Restaurants, Gadgets & More If this is you please click Apply and attach your CV and we will be in touch Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Fee Earner, Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury Caseworker, PI Caseworker, Personal Injury Fee Earner, PI Fee Earner, RTA Caseworker, RTA Fee Earner will all be considered.
May 04, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Clinical Negligence Fee-earner, 0-8 years PQE Location : Leeds Salary: Competitive Job Type: Full-time, permanent We have a number of fee earner positions available within our Clinical Negligence teams based at offices across the Yorkshire region, which includes Barnsley, York, Leeds, Sheffield and Huddersfield. Who Are Switalskis? We're an award-winning law firm who have been helping our clients get the specialist legal advice they deserve for over 30 years. Established by Stephen Switalski in 1993, we began with a focus on Child Care Law and Criminal Law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then, we have expanded to 12 locations, employing 380+ staff who now provide a wide array of specialist Legal Services. A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We're a firm that's going places. We're dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year, we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index. What is expected of you? To work closely in a mini team led by a Senior Associate /Director, assisting on complex and high value clinical negligence claims, while also maintaining a caseload of lower complexity and value, across all types of clinical negligence work. What Will the role involve? We have a number of fee earner positions available within our Clinical Negligence teams based at offices across the Yorkshire region, which includes Barnsley, York, Leeds, Sheffield and Huddersfield. All positions are ideally full-time, but part-time applications will be considered. The roles will involve working in a mini team led by a Senior Associate / Director, assisting on complex and high value clinical negligence claims, while also maintaining a caseload of lower complexity and value (depending on the successful candidate's skills and experience), across all types of clinical negligence work. On their own cases, the successful candidates would of course be closely supervised, supported, and trained by more experienced colleagues. Experience We will consider applicants who are qualified solicitors, trainee solicitors, legal executives, or paralegals with experience of running their own files. We will also consider those with experience of either Claimant work or Defendant work. What you will bring You should have experience of conducting clinical negligence claims, or a demonstrable enthusiasm for the work. In addition, we are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following: An ability to learn quickly, to absorb, process, and understand large volumes of highly technical material, and then explain that information in a simple way to others. The ability to understand and apply complex and novel legal concepts and be able to explain those in a straightforward manner, particularly to clients. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. A successful candidate will be a team player, well organised, and able to manage competing priorities and time pressures. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Particularly Outlook, Word and Excel), case management software, and experience of time recording. Perks and Benefits We believe in fairly rewarding our teams, so our competitive salaries are complemented by a range of benefits including: Company Pension Scheme Flexible working options 5 Weeks Annual Leave + Bank Holidays & Company Days (Pro-Rata) Additional Half Day Annual Leave for Christmas and New Years Eve Option to Buy and Sell Annual Leave Enhanced Parental Leave Group Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover & Income Protection Scheme Bupa Membership plan including membership for up to 4 children PerkBox Subscription giving you discounts to Retailers, Restaurants, Gadgets & More If this is you please click Apply and attach your CV and we will be in touch Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Fee Earner, Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Personal Injury Caseworker, PI Caseworker, Personal Injury Fee Earner, PI Fee Earner, RTA Caseworker, RTA Fee Earner will all be considered.
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. Public Law Department Background: Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a "dynamic team", who are "exceptional in ability and reach". Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm's flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalised, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad. As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Attending conferences and court Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required 3 years PQE Law Society Immigration Accreditation & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable Membership is desirable andcommitted and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. Public Law Department Background: Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a "dynamic team", who are "exceptional in ability and reach". Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm's flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalised, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad. As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Attending conferences and court Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required 3 years PQE Law Society Immigration Accreditation & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable Membership is desirable andcommitted and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
Job Title: Personal Injury Newly Qualified Solicitor Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Newly qualified rate is 33,000 per annum rising to 36,000 after 6 months. We can be flexible on salary for candidates with pre-qualification experience Job type: Full time, Permanent Personal Injury New Qualified Solicitor 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 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About the Role: We are currently looking for a newly qualified solicitors to join RTA, EL and OL/PL departments. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Personal Specification: At least six months experience within the Personal Injury sector Exceptional client care and quality control skills Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork) Previous exposure to providing client advice The ability to handle a caseload with supervision Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary & Working Hours: Newly qualified rate is 33,000 rising to 36,000 after 6 months. We can be flexible on salary for candidates with pre-qualification experience. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation. 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Next steps: If this sounds exciting to you, then we would love to hear from you! Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Trainee Solicitor, NQ Solicitor, Lawyer, Graduate Lawyer, Legal Support, Legal Executive, Law Graduate, Litigation Solicitor, Person Injury Solicitor, Personal Injury Claims Assistant, Person Injury, may also be considered for this role.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Personal Injury Newly Qualified Solicitor Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Newly qualified rate is 33,000 per annum rising to 36,000 after 6 months. We can be flexible on salary for candidates with pre-qualification experience Job type: Full time, Permanent Personal Injury New Qualified Solicitor 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 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About the Role: We are currently looking for a newly qualified solicitors to join RTA, EL and OL/PL departments. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Personal Specification: At least six months experience within the Personal Injury sector Exceptional client care and quality control skills Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork) Previous exposure to providing client advice The ability to handle a caseload with supervision Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary & Working Hours: Newly qualified rate is 33,000 rising to 36,000 after 6 months. We can be flexible on salary for candidates with pre-qualification experience. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. Benefits: 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation. 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion. Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Next steps: If this sounds exciting to you, then we would love to hear from you! Please click on the APPLY button to submit your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Trainee Solicitor, NQ Solicitor, Lawyer, Graduate Lawyer, Legal Support, Legal Executive, Law Graduate, Litigation Solicitor, Person Injury Solicitor, Personal Injury Claims Assistant, Person Injury, may also be considered for this role.
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country, has been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and is continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV. Wills and Probate Department Background: We understand that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, our specialist team will make sure that the future of our clients' families are secure and their wishes are carried out. We offer a comprehensive and personal service to clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will. Our team has considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation. Our probate experts offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work Supervising a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client work Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts; Advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matter; Contesting a will; Settling any tax liabilities and affairs Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required 5 Years+ PQE Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills STEP qualification preferable but not essential The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country, has been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and is continuously applauded nationally for the work that it does. Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. We look to recruit dedicated and talented employees in both legal and non-legal capacities, and we are always interested to receive applications from quality candidates. If you can demonstrate a strong commitment to the areas of law provided by the firm, and you are keen to build a career with us, please apply online with your details and CV. Wills and Probate Department Background: We understand that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, our specialist team will make sure that the future of our clients' families are secure and their wishes are carried out. We offer a comprehensive and personal service to clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will. Our team has considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation. Our probate experts offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work Supervising a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client work Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts; Advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matter; Contesting a will; Settling any tax liabilities and affairs Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases Dealing with correspondence Maintaining accurate time costing procedures Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly Ensuring compliance with file management Key Skills Required 5 Years+ PQE Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills STEP qualification preferable but not essential The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. Department Background: Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team', our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law.Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable and committed and highly driven Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills We Offer: Law Society Children/Family Accreditation/Resolution The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. We will cover the cost of: Attending the mandatory training course £1100 (Children Law Accreditation) Application fees (approx. £294) Annual membership fee (approx. £324) Children Law Reaccreditation every 3 years (approx. £618) Family Law Reaccreditation every 5 years (approx. £556) The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately £1700. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): Regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an 'outstanding firm' for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited. Department Background: Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team', our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law.Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying Registered with the Law Society and Children Panel Membership is desirable and committed and highly driven Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the publicly funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Child Care work related work and some expertise on adoption matters Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills We Offer: Law Society Children/Family Accreditation/Resolution The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children, Family or Family Advanced Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. We will cover the cost of: Attending the mandatory training course £1100 (Children Law Accreditation) Application fees (approx. £294) Annual membership fee (approx. £324) Children Law Reaccreditation every 3 years (approx. £618) Family Law Reaccreditation every 5 years (approx. £556) The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately £1700. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. Equal Opportunities: Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
Delivering sessions for student open days, insight sessions, skills workshops and placement schemes and participating in law fairs. Leading on our media and communications to students Supporting on the recruitment of all our graduate and school/college leaver talent opportunities including trainee solicitors, solicitor apprentices, scholars, placement schemes and open days. Managing a range of the firm's future talent social impact programmes, including Bright Sparks work experience. Working with diversity partner organisations to attract and support diverse talent (partners include Aspiring Solicitors, Rare Recruitment, City Century Apprentices). First stage application screening, first stage interviews and participating as an assessor in assessment centres. Coaching sessions for students, and providing feedback to candidates Co-coordinating international training contract recruitment. On-boarding including co-ordination of financial assistance, facilitating events prior to commencement of employment, building relationships and liaising with our future talent. Managing new joiner processes, certificate of sponsorship applications and inductions. plus more. Also a great benefits package for the right person. It's essential that the successful EC or FT Adviser works/has worked in the legal sector
May 03, 2024
Full time
Delivering sessions for student open days, insight sessions, skills workshops and placement schemes and participating in law fairs. Leading on our media and communications to students Supporting on the recruitment of all our graduate and school/college leaver talent opportunities including trainee solicitors, solicitor apprentices, scholars, placement schemes and open days. Managing a range of the firm's future talent social impact programmes, including Bright Sparks work experience. Working with diversity partner organisations to attract and support diverse talent (partners include Aspiring Solicitors, Rare Recruitment, City Century Apprentices). First stage application screening, first stage interviews and participating as an assessor in assessment centres. Coaching sessions for students, and providing feedback to candidates Co-coordinating international training contract recruitment. On-boarding including co-ordination of financial assistance, facilitating events prior to commencement of employment, building relationships and liaising with our future talent. Managing new joiner processes, certificate of sponsorship applications and inductions. plus more. Also a great benefits package for the right person. It's essential that the successful EC or FT Adviser works/has worked in the legal sector
Role: Public Law Solicitor (3+ years PQE) A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Public Law Department Background Our clients Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. Our client's Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers chambers with relevant expertise in public law. Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. The Role Main Duties and Responsibilities Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Attending conferences and court Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required Law Society Immigration Accreditation desirable Qualified Solicitor, Committed and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you. 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May 03, 2024
Full time
Role: Public Law Solicitor (3+ years PQE) A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Public Law Department Background Our clients Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. Our client's Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers chambers with relevant expertise in public law. Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. The Role Main Duties and Responsibilities Report directly to Department Director Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency, Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence Attending conferences and court Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations) Attending conferences and court You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required Law Society Immigration Accreditation desirable Qualified Solicitor, Committed and highly driven Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you. 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Accuflex is seeking a qualified solicitor specialising in Estates and Procurement to join our client's in-houselegal team as a Legal Counsel on a permanent basis. This role is an exceptional opportunity to go in-house andcontribute to meaningful projects within the charity sector while leveraging your expertise in estates and procurement law. Role Overview: As a key member of the legal team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and support on all aspects of estates and procurement. This role demands a proactive approach to managing a diverse range of legal matters, including but not limited to contract negotiations, property management, and procurement processes. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements related to estates and procurement. Provide strategic legal advice on property management, including acquisitions, disposals, and leases. Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations pertaining to estates and procurement activities. Collaborate with various departments to implement effective legal and procurement strategies. Manage external legal advisors as required to ensure timely and cost-effective advice. Support the charity's governance structures, offering advice on charitable law and governance matters as needed. Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 1+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in managing estates and/or commercial procurement experience. Strong understanding of the legal framework surrounding estates management and procurement processes. Experience working within the charity sector or with governance-related matters is highly desirable. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving approach to challenges. Demonstrated commitment to professional ethical standards and integrity. Location: The position is based in London, with the possibility of flexible working arrangements. Apply Now: We are looking for someone who is ready to take on new challenges and is keen to take the next step in their career. If you are a well-rounded lawyer eager to make an impact, apply today to become part of our client's prestigious team. At Accutrainee we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in equal opportunities for all and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ages, genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Accuflex is seeking a qualified solicitor specialising in Estates and Procurement to join our client's in-houselegal team as a Legal Counsel on a permanent basis. This role is an exceptional opportunity to go in-house andcontribute to meaningful projects within the charity sector while leveraging your expertise in estates and procurement law. Role Overview: As a key member of the legal team, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal advice and support on all aspects of estates and procurement. This role demands a proactive approach to managing a diverse range of legal matters, including but not limited to contract negotiations, property management, and procurement processes. Key Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements related to estates and procurement. Provide strategic legal advice on property management, including acquisitions, disposals, and leases. Ensure compliance with UK laws and regulations pertaining to estates and procurement activities. Collaborate with various departments to implement effective legal and procurement strategies. Manage external legal advisors as required to ensure timely and cost-effective advice. Support the charity's governance structures, offering advice on charitable law and governance matters as needed. Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a minimum of 1+ years post-qualification experience (PQE) in managing estates and/or commercial procurement experience. Strong understanding of the legal framework surrounding estates management and procurement processes. Experience working within the charity sector or with governance-related matters is highly desirable. Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and problem-solving approach to challenges. Demonstrated commitment to professional ethical standards and integrity. Location: The position is based in London, with the possibility of flexible working arrangements. Apply Now: We are looking for someone who is ready to take on new challenges and is keen to take the next step in their career. If you are a well-rounded lawyer eager to make an impact, apply today to become part of our client's prestigious team. At Accutrainee we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly believe in equal opportunities for all and actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, ages, genders, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, and abilities. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair, transparent, and free from discrimination. We are dedicated to ensuring that all candidates are evaluated based on their skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
Reference: P8JOB5624 Specialist area: Solicitor Sector: Legal Established in 2008, this boutique Solicitors are a friendly small professional law firm, who are passionate about supporting their local community. Their experienced team of solicitors and caseworkers guide each client through the legal framework touching on each client's matter, always working diligently to achieve the best outcome for their clients at a reasonable cost. They have vast experience in public funded work and have been franchised since inception, by the Legal Aid Agency. They are proud of their heritage and continue to uphold the principles behind their success. Family and Child Law is a fundamental aspect of the firm and due to this, they are seeking an Accredited Childrens Law Solicitor. SOLICITOR ROLE / RESPONSIBILITIES You will act as our Supervisor. In respect of this, you will: Fulfil our contract requirements in family department You will oversee the work of caseworkers, paralegals and trainees in the family department ensuring various LAA criteria are adhered to, conduct file reviews on our family law files once a month and complete the necessary paperwork in relation to these; Manage all client work in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the practice's office manual. Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs. Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times. Ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the practice and clients. Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording. Meet LAA requirements with regards to costs limitations on cases and make extension application where appropriate. Ensure fees paid by private clients are used appropriately and in the best interest of the client. In conjunction with the practice, comply with the relevant training requirements of the SRA/LAA and assist with in-house training as may be required. In liaison with the Principal Solicitor, to be active in promoting the services of the practice and its image and ethos. SPECIFICS Undertake casework and keep records in accordance with funding targets and requirements under the LAA contract and the Law Society's requirements. Undertake both private and public funded cases Hold and take full responsibility for a varied caseload including High Court cases and achieve the fee earning target of 3.5 Instruct and brief counsel as appropriate, including attendance at hearings and conferences with counsel. You will amend our standard letters for the various stages of Family Law casework and standard file forms, including Initial Family law questionnaire in line with changes in law and guidance Undertake legal research. Review and keep up to date with legal developments, judgments and practice. Review and respond to current and proposed legislation and policy. Liaise and develop referral systems with current and potential client groups and organisations. Identify significant issues and problem areas for change in policy, practice or legislation. Ensure that family law and community care law casework is conducted to the highest professional standard. Carry out such administrative tasks as are necessary to run a caseload efficiently. This includes the legal aid billing, opening, closing and billing of files, lodging of court documents, inputting date on the case management system, note taking at case and team meetings. Record chargeable time and bill at levels determined by the firm To maintain library and information resources. To keep records of all meetings, training courses and policy related work undertaken by the legal team.
May 03, 2024
Full time
Reference: P8JOB5624 Specialist area: Solicitor Sector: Legal Established in 2008, this boutique Solicitors are a friendly small professional law firm, who are passionate about supporting their local community. Their experienced team of solicitors and caseworkers guide each client through the legal framework touching on each client's matter, always working diligently to achieve the best outcome for their clients at a reasonable cost. They have vast experience in public funded work and have been franchised since inception, by the Legal Aid Agency. They are proud of their heritage and continue to uphold the principles behind their success. Family and Child Law is a fundamental aspect of the firm and due to this, they are seeking an Accredited Childrens Law Solicitor. SOLICITOR ROLE / RESPONSIBILITIES You will act as our Supervisor. In respect of this, you will: Fulfil our contract requirements in family department You will oversee the work of caseworkers, paralegals and trainees in the family department ensuring various LAA criteria are adhered to, conduct file reviews on our family law files once a month and complete the necessary paperwork in relation to these; Manage all client work in accordance with detailed procedures and quality standards contained in the practice's office manual. Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and that the client is kept regularly informed on progress and on costs. Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner at all times. Ensure the confidentiality and security of all documentation and information of the practice and clients. Achieve agreed levels of billing and time recording. Meet LAA requirements with regards to costs limitations on cases and make extension application where appropriate. Ensure fees paid by private clients are used appropriately and in the best interest of the client. In conjunction with the practice, comply with the relevant training requirements of the SRA/LAA and assist with in-house training as may be required. In liaison with the Principal Solicitor, to be active in promoting the services of the practice and its image and ethos. SPECIFICS Undertake casework and keep records in accordance with funding targets and requirements under the LAA contract and the Law Society's requirements. Undertake both private and public funded cases Hold and take full responsibility for a varied caseload including High Court cases and achieve the fee earning target of 3.5 Instruct and brief counsel as appropriate, including attendance at hearings and conferences with counsel. You will amend our standard letters for the various stages of Family Law casework and standard file forms, including Initial Family law questionnaire in line with changes in law and guidance Undertake legal research. Review and keep up to date with legal developments, judgments and practice. Review and respond to current and proposed legislation and policy. Liaise and develop referral systems with current and potential client groups and organisations. Identify significant issues and problem areas for change in policy, practice or legislation. Ensure that family law and community care law casework is conducted to the highest professional standard. Carry out such administrative tasks as are necessary to run a caseload efficiently. This includes the legal aid billing, opening, closing and billing of files, lodging of court documents, inputting date on the case management system, note taking at case and team meetings. Record chargeable time and bill at levels determined by the firm To maintain library and information resources. To keep records of all meetings, training courses and policy related work undertaken by the legal team.
Hours: Full time Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week) Salary : In line above Law Society recommendations. Contract: Fixed Term Contract Location: Bristol / Gloucester Davies and Partners Solicitors has a national reputation for providing a range of highly specialist legal services. The Firm is renowned for its excellence in property law and related work such as planning, property litigation and construction. It has also developed high levels of expertise in clinical negligence and personal injury, employment law, matrimonial and family law, wills, trusts and probate, corporate law and commercial work, compliance and fraud, asset recovery and dispute resolution. Our dedicated teams of expert solicitors are committed to providing their clients with professional, efficient, and high-quality legal services from across our five offices in Bristol, Gloucester, Birmingham, Devon, and London's West End. Opportunity We are currently seeking to recruit 4x full time Trainee Solicitors to start in September 2025 to be based at our Gloucester and Bristol offices on either: a Fixed Term basis for two years, for those who will have completed their LPC or SQE by September 2025; or a Fixed Term basis for 30 months for those undertaking the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship & SQE. There are two routes to apply depending on your qualifications: For candidates who have a Law Degree or PGDL but have not completed their either their LPC or SQE, there is the option to complete their studies via the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship and SQE route through a recognised education provider, with employment at Davies and Partners Solicitors. This route will follow the internal structure of the Training Contract programme with four seat rotations coupled with studying for the SQE. For candidates who have a Law Degree or PGDL and have completed or will have completed their LPC or SQE by September 2025, there is the option to complete their qualification through the work-based Training Contract/Qualifying Work Experience with four seat rotations. Key Skills Required: A good academic background with a minimum 2:1 Law Degree or equivalent self-motivated. able to work independently and within a team environment. possess excellent professionalism and interpersonal skills. remain positive when working under pressure; and have a methodical approach to solving problems and routine tasks. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31st May 2024 INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 30th & 31st July 2024 You may have experience in the following: Legal Trainee, Junior Solicitor, Legal Apprentice, Legal Assistant, or Legal Graduate, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
May 02, 2024
Contractor
Hours: Full time Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm (37.5 hours per week) Salary : In line above Law Society recommendations. Contract: Fixed Term Contract Location: Bristol / Gloucester Davies and Partners Solicitors has a national reputation for providing a range of highly specialist legal services. The Firm is renowned for its excellence in property law and related work such as planning, property litigation and construction. It has also developed high levels of expertise in clinical negligence and personal injury, employment law, matrimonial and family law, wills, trusts and probate, corporate law and commercial work, compliance and fraud, asset recovery and dispute resolution. Our dedicated teams of expert solicitors are committed to providing their clients with professional, efficient, and high-quality legal services from across our five offices in Bristol, Gloucester, Birmingham, Devon, and London's West End. Opportunity We are currently seeking to recruit 4x full time Trainee Solicitors to start in September 2025 to be based at our Gloucester and Bristol offices on either: a Fixed Term basis for two years, for those who will have completed their LPC or SQE by September 2025; or a Fixed Term basis for 30 months for those undertaking the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship & SQE. There are two routes to apply depending on your qualifications: For candidates who have a Law Degree or PGDL but have not completed their either their LPC or SQE, there is the option to complete their studies via the Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship and SQE route through a recognised education provider, with employment at Davies and Partners Solicitors. This route will follow the internal structure of the Training Contract programme with four seat rotations coupled with studying for the SQE. For candidates who have a Law Degree or PGDL and have completed or will have completed their LPC or SQE by September 2025, there is the option to complete their qualification through the work-based Training Contract/Qualifying Work Experience with four seat rotations. Key Skills Required: A good academic background with a minimum 2:1 Law Degree or equivalent self-motivated. able to work independently and within a team environment. possess excellent professionalism and interpersonal skills. remain positive when working under pressure; and have a methodical approach to solving problems and routine tasks. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31st May 2024 INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD: 30th & 31st July 2024 You may have experience in the following: Legal Trainee, Junior Solicitor, Legal Apprentice, Legal Assistant, or Legal Graduate, etc. REF-(Apply online only)
Avocet Legal Careers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team at a renowned law firm in Bournemouth. This role presents an ideal chance for a skilled professional to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the firm's Private Client Lawyers, contributing to the efficient progression of a diverse caseload. Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Audio typing and word processing via digital dictation methods. Efficient management of databases, records, filing systems, and opening/closing of files. Sorting, scanning, and allocating post to matters, cross-referencing important details. Communicating with clients via telephone and email, answering queries, and providing information. Liaising with relevant third parties, such as providers, agents, and other solicitors. Fee Earner and Partner's diary management. Handling financial matters, such as completing posting slips, transferring monies, and adding disbursements to the ledger. Assisting in the training of staff, including new starters and trainees. Undertaking associated administrative tasks as required. Legal Secretary Requirements Legal secretarial experience within Private Client law, with a typing speed of approximately 60 WPM or above or a recent Law Graduate with relevant experience and transferable skills (may be considered). Previous experience in drafting documents, compliance administration, and document management. Experience with digital dictation systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office and appropriate computer skills. Working knowledge of Case Management and paperless Systems and processes. Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and work to deadlines. Effective organisational and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary from £24,000+ (pro-rated for part-time) based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break (35 hours per week). Part-time hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with a 1-hour lunch break). 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) and half a day for your birthday. Contributory pension scheme. Life Assurance. Health cash plan. Buy and Sell holiday scheme. Flexi-time scheme (after probation). If you are a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary seeking a rewarding role in a prestigious Bournemouth-based law firm, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers to discuss this exciting opportunity further.
May 02, 2024
Full time
Avocet Legal Careers has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join the Private Client team at a renowned law firm in Bournemouth. This role presents an ideal chance for a skilled professional to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the firm's Private Client Lawyers, contributing to the efficient progression of a diverse caseload. Legal Secretary Responsibilities: Audio typing and word processing via digital dictation methods. Efficient management of databases, records, filing systems, and opening/closing of files. Sorting, scanning, and allocating post to matters, cross-referencing important details. Communicating with clients via telephone and email, answering queries, and providing information. Liaising with relevant third parties, such as providers, agents, and other solicitors. Fee Earner and Partner's diary management. Handling financial matters, such as completing posting slips, transferring monies, and adding disbursements to the ledger. Assisting in the training of staff, including new starters and trainees. Undertaking associated administrative tasks as required. Legal Secretary Requirements Legal secretarial experience within Private Client law, with a typing speed of approximately 60 WPM or above or a recent Law Graduate with relevant experience and transferable skills (may be considered). Previous experience in drafting documents, compliance administration, and document management. Experience with digital dictation systems. Proficient in Microsoft Office and appropriate computer skills. Working knowledge of Case Management and paperless Systems and processes. Ability to juggle conflicting priorities and work to deadlines. Effective organisational and communication skills. Benefits: Competitive salary from £24,000+ (pro-rated for part-time) based on skills, qualifications, and experience. Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break (35 hours per week). Part-time hours: 21 hours per week over 3 days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM with a 1-hour lunch break). 25 days plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time) and half a day for your birthday. Contributory pension scheme. Life Assurance. Health cash plan. Buy and Sell holiday scheme. Flexi-time scheme (after probation). If you are a dedicated and experienced Legal Secretary seeking a rewarding role in a prestigious Bournemouth-based law firm, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers to discuss this exciting opportunity further.