An opportunity has arisen for a trainee solicitor to commence this summer. We are a niche practice based in Southwest Hertfordshire specialising in civil litigation. For further information about us, please visit our website at www.collinslaw.co.uk.

The ideal candidate will have achieved a 2.1 or above at degree level, not necessarily in law, and also will have obtained a commendation or above at LPC level.

To apply, please forward your CV together with covering letter by post to Paul McGinley, Collins Solicitors, 20 Station Road, Watford WD17 1AR. Please do not apply by email. The closing date for applications for this position is 28 July 2009.

We also have vacancies for a trainee to commence in the Spring of 2010 and thereafter, in January 2011. Interviews in respect of the earlier of these positions are likely to take place in October 2009.

When applying, please specify which position you are applying for.

NCI are looking to enhance their extensive team of advocates to represent our clients at hearings in the County Courts.

Hearings include mortgage possession, small claims, charging orders, return of goods, landlord & tenant. Etc.

Suitable candidates will have a law degree and have successfully completed their LPC or BVC. Alternatively be members or fellows of the Institute of Legal Executives. 

Please forward a CV and a covering Letter to recruitment@nciuk.com.

David Rubie Mitchell & Co is searching for a legal assistant to work in their successful criminal department in Sutton, Surrey. The successful candidate may be offered a training contract after nine months if their performance is outstanding and they exhibit real potential.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the criminal team and after a brief period of supervision must be able to manage their own caseload. 

The successful candidate's tasks will include:

• General administrative work including direct client contact. Excellent phone manner and client empathy are essential.
• Time costing and billing files
• Casework on Magistrates Court cases and low level Crown Court files.
• Researching legal procedure 
• Attendance at police station (police station accreditation is compulsory)

Personal Specification

Essential

• Good academics - minimum of LPC commendation, crime based electives.
• IT literate
• Live (or able to move) to South London or Surrey
• Driving licence and use of vehicle
• Excellent written English
• Excellent interpersonal and team skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible in approach

Desirable

• Experience within a legal firm or similar
• Police Station Accreditation

The successful candidate will work alongside the existing specialists. Salary competitive and variable subject to experience.

Applicant must express their interest by email only, attaching a covering letter, contact details and CV to Mr Warren Mitchell at wm@davidarubie.com. The closing date for applications is 10 July 2009.

Irwin Mitchell is a leading national law firm with a national reputation as leaders within the Personal Injury field. We currently have a vacancy for a paralegal to work within the Personal Injury division in our Newcastle office. The post holder will be working in the fast track team and will be dealing with a range of claimant personal injury matters, including road traffic accidents, public liability and occupiers liability claims.

Candidates should have a keen interest in Personal Injury law, cope well under pressure, possess excellent communication skills and be used to paying attention to detail. Experience in a comparable position is desirable as is experience of running your own case load.

You should hold excellent IT skills and have practical experience of Microsoft Office applications within the working environment. The position is suited to a practical and well motivated individual, who is able to demonstrate the ability to work in a team and on their own initiative.

To apply please forward a CV and covering letter quoting the reference number N24069/PARA and stating salary expectations to Alicia Hague, Recruitment Assistant at recruitment@irwinmitchell.com.  

Irwin Mitchell is an equal opportunities employer.

IM are not accepting agency CV’s for this vacancy.

We are a high street firm who specialise in personal injury, conveyancing and immigration.

Due to continuing expansion we are looking to recruit two/three legal advisors to join our pre and post litigation personal injury departments. 

The successful candidate will be provided with the appropriate training before moving onto dealing with their own case load in the relevant department. 

The ideal candidate will be either a LPC/BVC graduate who is able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills. Relevant previous experience and living would be a distinct advantage. 

These positions are available with immediate effect.

Salary is negotiable dependant on previous experience.

Application is by way of covering letter and CV e-mailed to smira@lpsolicitors.co.uk.

We are a busy high street practice, situated in the City of London seeking students who have either completed their GDL / LLB / LPC or those on a part-time LPC course to start work on a work experience basis.

Remuneration will be given

Please send your CV with a covering letter by post to Azam & Co. Solicitors, First Floor, 6 Minories, London EC3N 1BJ or by email to azamsolicitors@btconnect.com.

We are looking to recruit a small number of high calibre graduates to join our team as caseworkers. You will be working alongside one of our twelve 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 in the firm. Others have followed a casework career with the firm.

Full training will be given and we will help you to become accredited so that you will have the SRA Level 1 qualification (and move on to the Level 2 qualification).

You should have a very good academic record (2.1 minimum) and ideally be able to show a commitment to this area of law 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 GDL, LPC or BVC in the future. We also welcome applications from those studying for their GDL, LPC or BVC part-time.

We are looking for people who can take up the position at the beginning of September 2009 or soon after.

Starting salary: £17,000

To apply please complete the application form which can be found on the Working with Us page at www.wilsons-solicitors.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: 6 July 2009.

Wilson & Co. welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Coldham Shield & Mace are a medium-sized high street firm based in Chingford, London. Our private client department currently consists of two full-time solicitors and one part-time wills Manager. At present we have one full-time department secretary and we are seeking to recruit a further experienced private client secretary to work four days a week.

The department deals with a wide range of private client work to include administration of estates, will drafting, lasting power of attorneys, court of protection work and trust matters.

The department is a friendly, hard-working team and we are looking for a candidate who will be a team player.

The ideal candidate should be able to provide a comprehensive administrative support to the team. The candidate should have a high level of accuracy and have excellent organisation skills. The candidate must also have the ability to prioritise their workload and be pro active within the department when dealing with the daily workload.

Please note that this position will not lead to a training contract and we are therefore seeking a candidate who is an experienced support person looking to join a small but busy team.

Salary will be based on experience.

To apply, please can all candidates email their covering letter and CV to the head of department, Susan Stride on sstride@csmlaw.co.uk in the first instance and to copy in the assistant solicitor, Yasmin Bhorey on ybhorey@csmlaw.co.uk.