We provide advice and assistance to vulnerable members of our community in each of the following categories:

• Debt
• Housing
• Employment
• Welfare Benefits
• Mental Health and Community Care
• Criminal Service
• Family

We also provide private legal advice in Family, Civil Litigation, Conveyancing and Social Housing.

Experience desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. The ideal candidates would be flexible to assist in any of these departments as and when the demand arises. This is an excellent opportunity for a secretary who would like to gain experience in different areas of law. Salary negotiable. Offices based in Cardiff centre, Ely Cardiff and Swansea. The role would be based in Elgin House but may require some travel to the other offices for emergency cover.

Sue Walker, Morgans Solicitors, Elgin House 106-107 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DX.

As well as publishing LCN and TCPH, Globe Business Publishing Ltd specialises in providing information to the UK and international legal market and supplying UK legal graduate recruitment tools. Due to continuing success, we are looking for an editor to help develop our flagship online publication. The successful applicant will be based at our offices by Borough Market.

The right candidate should have a flair for editing/rewriting complicated text, keen attention to detail, strong organisational ability and excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Salary £19-22k.

Job description: We are a small Dublin law firm. We provide a full range of legal services and operate out of busy Dublin offices. We seek an LPC or BVC graduate who will initially work as a legal secretary. The candidate will eventually undertake more complex tasks under the supervision of colleagues. On successful completion of all 8 FE1 exams, the candidate will be offered an Irish training contract.

Our ideal candidate will be ambitious and flexible. We offer a real opportunity to integrate and become part of our firm's future. Career progression will be facilitated from the outset.

CV and cover letter via email to careers@ohanrahan.com or alternatively, please send application to Mr Noel O'Hanrahan, O'Hanrahan & Co., Solicitors, 71 Ballybough Rd, Fairveiw, Dublin 3, Ireland.

London Underground represents a rare and exciting opportunity to qualify as a solicitor in an in-house environment. It's an exceptionally exciting time to join us, as we undertake some of the biggest investment programmes in our history, including preparations for the 2012 Olympics.

Underlying our business is a network of PPP and PFI contracts giving rise to complex legal issues and requiring high quality legal management. As one of our trainee solicitors you will have the opportunity to help us address these issues whilst undergoing comprehensive, on-going training. In particular, you will focus on contentious and non-contentious commercial and property law relating to our PPP and PFI contracts, other major projects and the National Rail Network. Interacting with leading City law firms, managing contract and legal queries and resolving contractual disputes, you will play a central part in safeguarding and advancing London Underground's interests.

You will have completed and passed your LPC and have strong academic ability including 2.1 degree classification. In addition you will have an analytical yet flexible approach to problem solving. In return, you can expect a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave, free travel for you and a nominee, private healthcare and a final salary pension scheme.

Closing date for this application is 26th May 2008.
First stage assessments will be held week commencing 23rd June 2008. 
With the second stage interviews being held week commencing 7th July 2008.

We want to be as diverse as the city we represent and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

An excellent opportunity to join our award winning Employment Department and work alongside partners and assistant solicitors on significant discrimination and whistleblowing cases, on which, in all cases, we are acting for employees.

Your duties will include all aspects of case preparation: drafting statements, taking notes, attending meetings and conferences, obtaining and collating useful documents, legal research, writing letters and filing.

The role will suit candidates with 12 months or more prior experience of working as a paralegal in a City or West End Firm, having had exposure to large cases.  Litigation experience will be highly beneficial.

The right candidate will be hard working and flexible, able to cope with pressure, work effectively in a team, and be able to deal with a high volume of work through being highly organised.  Confidence and good interpersonal skills are vital.  The candidate will be expected to have a typing speed of at least 50 words per minute, possess good IT and administrative skills.

This is a full-time position: 9.30 - 5.30 Monday to Friday. Some additional evening work and travel around London will be required.     

Deadline for applications is noon 14th May 2008

You will be responsible for administering the day-to-day customer service function; comprising but not exclusively of effective call management, processing, customer care and support. You are responsible for creating an excellent 'customer journey' at every interaction and providing a single point of contact for our customers.  

The key focus of the role is to respond to customer requests, interpret and articulate their requirements to ensure an effective solution is provided either directly or escalated for further action.

As a competent Customer Service Adviser it is important that you maintain and continually improve the customer experience. Your main objective as a Customer Service Adviser is to create, build and maintain relationships with customers which exemplify the brand values, enabling the delivery of excellent customer service that satisfies the business objectives.

We are looking for someone who has computer literacy, good telephone manner and attention to detail. Prior knowledge about various legal practice areas (whether through previous work experience or other) is considered an advantage. We are looking for someone who has completed the BVC/LPC (preferably), and who has a law degree (LLB/BA or PgDL is essential).

The successful applicant will be paid hourly, at a rate of £8 an hour. We will consider applicants looking for both part-time and full-time positions.

In addition the candidate will assist the director in running our overseas conveyancing department. Correspondence and telephone calls with our overseas associates and with clients and property selling agents here in the UK and overseas. The ability to produce spreadsheets is essential as is a thorough understanding of Microsoft Word and Outlook. The candidate will also need to assist our conveyancing department by giving quotes for new work and updating solicitors and estate agents when enquiry is made. We operate a separate case management system for conveyancing and the candidate will therefore need to make themselves familiar with the case management system. The candidate will not be involved in any UK conveyancing work, other that that described.

Hours of work are 9-5 Monday to Friday. Holiday entitlement is 21 days. Salary subject to experience but in the region of 15,000 pounds per annum.

"The firm provides a service to the locals of Tyneside and beyond which is second to none" Chambers Legal Directory 2007.

Our family department is friendly, large, excellent, busy. We are a key provider of housing and mental health advice in Newcastle with a reputation for high quality work.

We are looking for bright, practical people to join us. Appropriate elective choices and previous office experience will be welcome - but are not essential. We will accept applications from part-time LPC students. We will give you training and great experience. You will agree to give us a minimum of 12 months’ work in return. Some of our paralegals have gone on to training contracts but this is not guaranteed.

Old County Court, 56 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5XU.
T 0191 232 9547
F 0191 230 4149
E michelle.cook@davidgray.co.uk

We are looking for people who can commit to working at Wilson and Co for at least 12 months. We are looking for people who can take up the position between July and September 2008. You should have a very good academic record and be able to show a commitment to this area of law either through your academic studies or previous work experience, including voluntary or campaigning work. You should have a commitment to working in the legal aid sector. This position is suitable for both those looking for a career as a caseworker and those planning to study for the LPC or BVC in the future. We will also consider applications from those studying for their LPC or BVC part-time.

Family Caseworkers
We are a leading law firm specialising in family and childcare law. Each year we recruit high calibre graduates to join our team as caseworkers. You will be working alongside one of our solicitors who specialise in this field. You will get hands-on experience of family law including advising clients on social services care and child protection, contact and residence, domestic violence and divorce and finances. Previous holders of this position have gone on to become trainee solicitors in the firm and then on to successful careers as solicitors or barristers.

We are looking for people who can commit to working at Wilson and Co for at least 12 months. We are looking for people who can start in July 2008. You should have a very good academic record and be able to show a commitment to this area of law either through your academic studies or previous work experience, including voluntary or campaigning work. You should have a commitment to working in the legal aid sector. This position is suitable for both those looking for a career as a caseworker and those planning to study for the LPC or BVC in the future. We will also consider applications from those studying for their LPC or BVC part-time.

Starting salary: c £17,000

Remortgage Assistants
You will have a legal, property, finance or customer service background. Ideally you will have a minimum of two years office or administration experience. However, we will also consider paralegals or graduates who are able to demonstrate the relevant skills.

To the successful applicants we offer competitive salaries, full and continuous training and the opportunity for you to grow in a forward thinking, fast paced and modern environment.

The post-holder will be working in a team-based environment and will need to demonstrate that they take a calm, polite, professional and positive approach to all calls. Post-holders need to ensure they work to agreed protocols to assess a caller's situation and successfully manage client expectations. A structured training programme is provided to develop these skills although applicants will be expected to show they currently possess initiative, excellent telephone skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, are used to working under pressure in a busy office environment and have good organisational, IT and administration skills. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Over time candidates can expect to develop one or more speciality subject areas of legal expertise and be involved in preparing and maintaining library, advice and training materials. In addition, there may also be opportunities to act as a mentor to new team members and to participate in the induction and training for the legal advice team. Previous legal experience and a good standard of education are essential. Candidates who have completed the LPC, but are not necessarily looking for a training contract would be considered as would candidates with a law degree or post graduate legal qualification. Consideration would also be given to candidates who have completed at least Part1 of the ILEX qualification and have some case handling experience.

The Legal Advice Centre handles calls for clients addressing issues on any matters of English, Scottish or Northern Irish Law therefore candidates transferring from Scottish or Northern Irish to English Law are of particular interest. Applications from candidates who are transferring to Law from Accountancy backgrounds would also be of interest as the helpline provides tax advice. This is a full time position, although you will be working on a 10 week rolling rota whereby you will be expected to cover some evenings/weekends.

Irwin Mitchell are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Applicants must have recent experience of advice in the relevant legal area, be computer literate, have excellent communication, interpersonal and team work skills, and be able to manage their own caseload in line with LSC standards.

The areas of law and their focus are:

Debt
(Vacancies: Senior Debt Caseworker - £24,671, Debt Caseworker - up to £22,962, Casework Assistant - £17,242)
This category covers help in relation to money owed. The applicant should have experience in some or all of the following: the consumer credit act, contract law, civil litigation and insolvency and bankruptcy law.

For example, a client may need advice because they are insolvent, or are threatened with bankruptcy, and want to know what legal options are open to them to resolve their position. Others want advice on other complex court matters for example time orders and charging orders. They may need help with bailiffs powers and charges, or to know their legal position if behind with mortgage, tax, or council tax payments.

Housing
(Vacancies: Senior Debt Caseworker - £24,671, Debt Caseworker - up to £22,962)
This category covers help on legal problems to do with a person’s home.

For example, providing advice on homelessness, antisocial behaviour (by a client or a neighbour), rent or mortgage arrears, problems with deposits, opportunities for improvements or repairs, or how to address threatened eviction. This work can include the rights of leaseholders.

Welfare Benefits
(Vacancies: Welfare Benefits Caseworker - up to £22,962)

This category covers help with entitlements to all kinds of welfare benefits. The applicant should have knowledge of benefits and tax credits.

For example, a client may need advice on the benefits available for them in their circumstances to increase their low income. They may want to understand the specific criteria for certain benefits and why they have been refused them. They may need assistance to appeal a refusal or to negotiate with the relevant authorities to achieve their rights.

Future Vacancies
We also have a team which provides Employment advice. We also require Casework Assistants across the areas of law.

There are no vacancies in these areas at present however we have a rolling recruitment programme. If you would like to be notified when any vacancies do arise, please email recruitment@sstac.co.uk quoting reference 'jobmail'.

Hours
Full and part-time posts available (when applying please specify how many hours you are able to work).

Excellent trainee solicitor/paralegal executive position newly available.

Minimum 2.1 LLB degree and 3 Bs at A level or equivalent. Passed the LPC would be an advantage and will consider part-time LPC student.

Good organisational and computer skills are essential and preferably some expertise in litigation and dispute resolution.

Providing support to a partner you will need to have excellent administration skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to prioritise a busy work schedule. Your key attributes will also include excellent customer care and time management skills.

Salary is totally negotiable.

The successful candidate will have good academics and be an LPC graduate or ILEX member/student.

The firm is looking for people who are academic, have drive and initiative, good communication skills, are hardworking and ambitious, are able to work to deadlines and who have the ability to work independently, or as part of a team. Any language skills will be an added advantage e.g. Urdu, Punjabi or Gujarati.

Closing Date: 31st May 2008

A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be offered.

Closing Date: 31st May 2008

Candidates should have a strong academic background (a minimum of 24 UCAS points and 2.1 degree is required), be able to show initiative and drive, willingness to take responsibility from an early stage and a good sense of humour.

The deadline for applications is the 31 May 2008.