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| We require Secretaries to join a leading legal aid practice operating across South Wales.
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. |
| Please apply in writing and include your relevant skills, experience and C.V. by Friday 16 May 2008 to swalker@morgans-sols.co.uk.
Sue Walker, Morgans Solicitors, Elgin House 106-107 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DX. |
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| We are looking for a Trainee Solicitor within the last 3 months of their Training Contract to join our employment team. We are a small, friendly and dynamic niche employment law practice. No prior employment experience is required. |
| Please apply by email to Vital Ruwala indicating your salary expectations at Vruwala@elslaw.co.uk. |
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| Join the makers of LawCareers.Net and The Training Contract and Pupillage Handbook.
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. |
To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to employment@gbp.co.uk, with the subject "Editor". Closing date for applications is Friday 16 May 2008.
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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.
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(Two year fixed term contract)
c. £24,500 + benefits
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. |
| To apply, please call 0800 0155 072 and speak to a member of our Recruitment Team. Please quote Ref: TfL5799.
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. |
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| Salary at rate of up to £20,000 per annum
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. |
| To apply please email your CV together with a covering email/letter to Stephanie Woolford, HR Assistant at recruitment@rjw.co.uk. Please note that candidates should assume that their application has been unsuccessful if they have not been called for interview by the end of May.
Deadline for applications is noon 14th May 2008 |
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| Mobile Doctors one of the Uk's leading providers of medico-legal evidence has a number of vacancies for full-time Customer Service Advisers in their expanding customer service centre in east London. This could be an ideal post if you are looking to gain some experience working within the legal sector interacting with some of the largest law firms in the UK.
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. |
| The annual salary for this position is £15,000. To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to helen.furby@mobile-doctors.co.uk subject as CSA vacancies. |
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| Fox Rodney Search, the leading legal headhunting/recruitment business based in London, is seeking someone who can join its premier research team as a researcher. This is an opportunity to be at the heart of the legal world. Training will be provided.
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. |
| Apply by sending your cv and covering letter to Julie Thomson, Head of Research at jthomson@foxrodney.com. |
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| Working with a director of the company, the candidate will help run and establish our estate agency. We use Property Pro case management system. The job will involve loading property pictures and descriptions onto the system and producing sales particulars and window cards. Taking calls from clients and potential purchasers, logging all details on to the system. Following up as necessary. Mail shots and data base searches.
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. |
| Please apply to mdavies@fdlaw.co.uk. |
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| Paralegals for our Family, Housing and Mental Health departments
"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. |
| Please apply to Michelle Cook by CV with covering letter indicating area(s) of interest. Closing date Monday 12 May
(if you have not been contacted by 26 May for interview then you have not been successful).
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 |
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Immigration Caseworkers
We are one of the leading law firms in the UK specialising in immigration and refugee law. Each year we recruit high calibre graduates to join our team as caseworkers. You will be working alongside one of our ten solicitors who specialise in this field. You will get hands-on experience of immigration law including representing asylum seekers in their claims for protection. The work embraces both human rights law and refugee law. 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 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 |
| To apply please complete the application form which can be obtained by email from jobs@wilsons-solicitors.org.uk (subject line: Immigration/Family Caseworker) or from our website. Closing date 26 May 2008. |
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| BPE Homemove LLP has a highly successful and established Remortgage Department.
We are looking for friendly, motivated and enthusiastic people to assist with
the continued growth and further expansion of our team.
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. |
| Please contact the HR and Facilities Department, for an application form at:
BPE Homemove LLP, St. James's House, St James' Square, CHELTENHAM, GL50 3PR
or jb@bpehm.co.uk or sarah.burrows@bpehm.co.uk. |
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| Glenisters Solicitors specialises in mortgage repossession and possession sales
for major lender clients. We are currently looking to fill two positions: (a)
an opening in our sales unit to undertake volume conveyancing of repossessed properties
and (b) an opening in our repossessions unit to support the fee earner in preparing
court documents, liaising with the courts, reviewing and chasing up hearing dates
and evictions and dealing with redeemed accounts. Both positions require accuracy,
ability to work under pressure and commitment to a team approach. Key tasks will
include dealing directly with clients and other parties on the fee earner's behalf
and carrying out any administrative or other roles reasonably delegated. |
| Please apply with CV and cover letter to Robert Moseley at rdm@glensiters.com. |
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| Irwin Mitchell currently has a number of vacancies for full-time Legal Helpline
Advisors to work within their expanding Legal Advice Centre based in their Sheffield
office. A significant part of the role will involve delivering general preliminary
advice to clients over the telephone, recording information on dedicated case
management software, undertaking legal research, assisting in resolving issues
relating to insurance claims and initiating legal expenses claims on behalf
of callers.
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. |
| To apply for the position please send your CV with a covering letter to Rachel
Nellist, quoting the reference S01107/LHA to recruitment@irwinmitchell.com.
Irwin Mitchell are an Equal Opportunities Employer. |
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| Cambridgeshire Law Centres (a project of Advice for Life) wish to recruit a trainee
solicitor for immediate start. We are a flexible, expanding organization, committed
to delivering high-quality legal services and campaigning for social justice. |
| For a recruitment pack email clcoffice@afl.org.uk, or telephone 01223 714257.
Closing date for applications is 5pm on 12 May. |
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| Trainee solicitor required for busy criminal department in Winsford firm with
Lexcel, IIP and LSC franchise. Must be eager to take part in out-of-hours work.
Police station accreditation would be an advantage, but not essential. Ideal candidate
should display flexibility, commitment and have a can-do attitude. Not for the
faint-hearted! |
| Please forward covering letter and CV to Sharron Spruce at mosshaselhurst, 2 Castle
Street, Northwich, Cheshire CW8 1AB, or email sharron.spruce@mosshaselhurst.co.uk. |
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| Paralegal required for maternity cover (on a temporary contract) for Sunderland Football Club to assist with in-house legal matters. Start 2 June 2008. |
| Please email CVs to jo.graham@safc.com. |
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The Stevenage Specialist Telephone Advice Centre, a charity linked to Stevenage
Citizens Advice Bureau, provides specialist telephone advice on behalf of the
Legal Services Commission in debt, employment, housing and benefits. We are recruiting
people to be part of our rapidly growing telephone advice team providing top quality
advice and subsequent casework.
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). |
To apply
Please send an email to recruitment@sstac.co.uk to request an application pack.
Please clearly state which area of advice and job role you are interested in. |
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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. |
| CV and letters to victorhasui@yahoo.co.uk. |
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| MRH Solicitors LLP has two vacancies for full-time paralegals to start immediately.
The firm specialises in PI, industrial disease, RTA, EL, PL and general litigation
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. |
| Please apply in writing enclosing your CV with covering letter to Hasan Qamruddin
at ahqamruddin@mrhsolicitors.co.uk or by post to: Commercial Union House, 42
Mawdsley Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1LF.
Closing Date: 31st May 2008 |
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| A junior industrial disease fee earner is required and the successful candidate
will have proven experience of industrial disease work and be able to handle own
caseload of industrial deafness and vibration white finger claims with minimal
supervision.
A competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience will be
offered. |
| Please apply in writing enclosing your CV with covering letter to Hasan Qamruddin
at ahqamruddin@mrhsolicitors.co.uk or by post to: Commercial Union House, 42
Mawdsley Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL1 1LF.
Closing Date: 31st May 2008 |
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| Experienced and professional candidate with excellent communucation skills
providing secretarial support to fee earners, applying for searches, redemption
statements, general administration and dealing with post completion matters. |
| Interested candidates should send applications in writing with CV to the Practice
Manager, Trinity Solicitors, 61a West Ham Lane, Stratford, London, E15 4PH or
by email to abi@trinitysolicitors.com. |
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| We are looking for a trainee to join the firm in September 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. |
| If you wish to apply please send an up to date CV, with breakdown of Degree results and LPC results to date with a handwritten covering letter to Miss Sarah Hastie of 62-67 Temple Chambers, Temple Avenue, London, EC4Y OHP. Applications will not be accepted by email.
The deadline for applications is the 31 May 2008. |
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