Sweet & Maxwell are one of the UK's leading law publishers, part of the global Thomson Reuters group, encompassing traditional print media with the latest advances in online delivery. We develop and sell information products to professionals in law firms, tax and accounting firms and corporations.

We are currently seeking to recruit two permanent full-time editors to join our London-based judicial & articles content team. The role involves selecting key cases according to defined criteria, writing digests of those judgments, ensuring that the ratio and obiter are concise and clear, and checking and proofing digests written by others. Attending the Royal Courts of Justice to check hearings and taking down notes of extempore judgments and producing a digest from those notes for publication for the next day are also key components of the role.

A strong academic background and Law degree or CPE are essential. BVC or LPC is preferred and practice experience would be an advantage.

You should be able to demonstrate excellent powers of concentration and an eye for detail, with the ability to cope with pressure of tight deadlines. You should have good analytical writing style, excellent grammar, spelling and general editorial skills. You should be able to clearly and concisely analyse and interpret key issues and legal concepts and present them in a logical fashion. You should be IT literate and a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package.

To apply, email your CV and covering letter by Friday 10 September 2010 to abul.kasim@thomsonreuters.com. To view a full job description, please visit here.

Assistant Editor - Criminal Law Week
Salary £Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Sweet and Maxwell are one of the UK's leading law publishers, part of the global Thomson Reuters group, encompassing traditional print media with the latest advances in online delivery. We develop and sell information products to professionals in law firms, tax and accounting firms and corporations.

Criminal Law Week has been the leading weekly criminal law publication and online resource for fourteen years, relied on by over 12,000 practitioners and judges. In 2008 Criminal Law Week was acquired by Sweet & Maxwell. Criminal Law Week was conceived, and continues to be edited by James Richardson, Q.C., who practised at the criminal bar from 1975 to 1997.  He is also the editor of Archbold: Criminal Pleading, Evidence and Practice published by Sweet & Maxwell.

We are now looking for an Assistant Editor for Criminal Law Week. The position will be predominantly based in the Guildford area, 35 minutes from London Waterloo, with some regular working days in the London office (Swiss Cottage). Responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation of the weekly issues, including researching, reviewing and digesting legal sources, and annotating the online statutes service. Working with the publishing and technology teams you will also help plan enhancements to the online service (please visit www.criminal-law.co.uk for more information).

A strong academic background and BVC or LPC are essential. Experience in professional practice an advantage. You will have excellent legal, analytical, writing, research and IT skills. You will be able to build strong working relationships and prioritise your own workload. You will need to have an enthusiastic and organised approach to your work.

In return, you can expect an attractive salary and benefits package, including pension, life insurance, private healthcare, dental scheme, and holiday purchase scheme.

To view a full job description and apply online, please click here or for more information on the company, please visit www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk. Alternatively, please send a CV, full covering letter, current salary and expectations to katherine.brewer@thomsonreuters.com.

Closing date: 20 September 2010.

Faith King Solicitors is a young but growing, niche personal injury litigation firm based in Bolton. We have an enviable reputation for delivering excellent legal services to our clients.

The work is demanding and busy but the successful candidate can expect a friendly and supportive environment as well as involvement in delivering top quality standards of work and lots of client contact. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to gain some real hands on experience in dealing with personal injury claims using a progressive case management system.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, excellent IT and typing skills, a common sense approach, good attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure, a willingness to learn and accept responsibility, be enthusiastic, committed and a team player. The successful candidate will provide assistance with caseloads consisting of mainly RTA personal injury litigation matters. The candidate will work under supervision but will be given increased responsibility over time as appropriate. Previous relevant legal experience is essential.

If you are interested in applying for this position then please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you are suited to this position addressed to the Managing Director, Faith King Solicitors, Estate House, 4 Myrtle Street, Bolton BL1 3AH or via email to recruitment@faithking.co.uk

We regret it may not be possible to reply to those applicants not selected for interview, depending on the number of applications received.

West Yorkshire high street practice seeking a personal injury assistant. The successful candidate will have a minimum of six months experience in any field of litigation.

The position will be unpaid for the first three months probationary period with excellent career prospects thereafter and with a view to offer the successful candidate a training contract. Locally based applicants preferred. Closing date Monday 13 September 2010.

Please apply by sending a CV and a covering letter to:

Practice Manager
Kingswell Watts Solicitors
Church Street Dewsbury
West Yorkshire
WF13 1JX

or email to: abida.abubaker@kingswellwatts.co.uk

We are currently seeking to recruit a Translator - Italian to be based in our Milan Office (1 year placement starting October).

Placement overview
To assist the lawyers with their day to day duties involving translating legal documents and correspondence from Italian to English; assisting with drafting of legal documents and liaising with other offices within Norton Rose Group as well as clients and other external bodies.

Requirements
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and Italian, be articulate and professional. A demonstrable interest in pursuing a career in a legal environment is essential.

If you are interested in this role please send covering letter and CV to Sara Coleman (International HR Manager) at sara.coleman@nortonrose.com.

If you know someone who may be interested, or require additional information, please contact Sara.

Gorrara Haden Solicitors provide legal advice to housing associations on a national basis. We are a Legal 500 firm committed to providing a quality legal service. We have a number of opportunities to join our team.

We need either a full time or 2 part time paralegals to be responsible for administering the day-to-day office function; comprising but not exclusively reception, processing, customer care, research, deliveries, post and the preparation of legal documents for issue and trial. You will be responsible for creating an excellent 'customer experience' at every interaction and providing a single point of contact for our clients.

The key focus of the role is to assist the more senior staff with organisation management and administration of both the office and their caseloads.

You will need excellent typing and IT skills as you will produce your own and more senior staff’s documents, be able to organise and prioritise your work and happy to do whatever is needed. Clear and effective communication skills are also very important.
We can offer you excellent experience, genuine supervision and a place where you will make a real difference to what is achieved.

The salary for the 3 month probationary period is £14,000 per annum pro rata.We will consider offering a training contract for the right person after 6 months.  To apply, please email your CV and covering letter to ghs@housinglaw.uk.com.

Mobile Doctors Group Plc was established in 1989 to provide medical evidence and healthcare services on a national basis. Today, we are proud to be the market leader in the provision of independent medical evidence within the UK, providing experts in all fields of medicine to a customer base including all major insurance companies and over 700 of the UK's personal injury law firms. Due to continued expansion we have a number of opportunities for you to join our team:

Full-time Customer Service Advisers 
In the 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 maria.gibbins@mobile-doctors.co.uk subject as CSA vacancies. 

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