GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a forward-thinking law firm with over 150 years of history in the Gloucester area. We are supporting their recruitment for a Secretary to join their Family Department on a part-time, permanent contract. This position is working 3 days a week and you will receive a highly competitive salary, based on experience, with a bonus scheme. Part Time Legal Secretary main duties: Liaising with clients, clerks, colleagues and other individuals by telephone, email and letter for work related matters. Ensuring that a professional and efficient manner is adopted at all times is essential. Excellent copy and digital audio typing skills are essential with a good understanding of the need to prioritise when working with both clients and colleagues. Other duties include filing, collating information for documents such as bundles, diary management and contact with clients. During busy periods the candidate will be required to help other secretaries with urgent work within the Family Department. The candidate will have a strong background within a private Family Department and have experience of dealing with sensitive client matters. Due to the nature of this work the candidate will be good at developing trusting relationships with clients and handling what can be difficult and disturbing cases. The ability to meet clients face to face and take detailed notes is essential as clients can be extremely emotional at times. Part Time Legal Secretary required skills and experience: Experience of working as a Legal Secretary in a Solicitor s practice. Familiar with Bighand, CCMS and the Court Portal. Fast and accurate typing. Ability to draft non legal correspondence. Ability to manage and organise large volumes of documents. Confident in use of email and other systems in daily work. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Bundle Docs and Drop Box advantageous. This is a great opportunity to join a vastly successful legal firm who pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients. If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply or contact GMP Recruitment directly. GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
GMP Recruitment are proud to be partnered with a forward-thinking law firm with over 150 years of history in the Gloucester area. We are supporting their recruitment for a Secretary to join their Family Department on a part-time, permanent contract. This position is working 3 days a week and you will receive a highly competitive salary, based on experience, with a bonus scheme. Part Time Legal Secretary main duties: Liaising with clients, clerks, colleagues and other individuals by telephone, email and letter for work related matters. Ensuring that a professional and efficient manner is adopted at all times is essential. Excellent copy and digital audio typing skills are essential with a good understanding of the need to prioritise when working with both clients and colleagues. Other duties include filing, collating information for documents such as bundles, diary management and contact with clients. During busy periods the candidate will be required to help other secretaries with urgent work within the Family Department. The candidate will have a strong background within a private Family Department and have experience of dealing with sensitive client matters. Due to the nature of this work the candidate will be good at developing trusting relationships with clients and handling what can be difficult and disturbing cases. The ability to meet clients face to face and take detailed notes is essential as clients can be extremely emotional at times. Part Time Legal Secretary required skills and experience: Experience of working as a Legal Secretary in a Solicitor s practice. Familiar with Bighand, CCMS and the Court Portal. Fast and accurate typing. Ability to draft non legal correspondence. Ability to manage and organise large volumes of documents. Confident in use of email and other systems in daily work. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Bundle Docs and Drop Box advantageous. This is a great opportunity to join a vastly successful legal firm who pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to their clients. If the above role sounds perfect for you, or you require more information, please click apply or contact GMP Recruitment directly. GMP Recruitment are recruiting for this role on behalf of their client and are acting as an Employment Agency
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are looking for a Professional Indemnity Lawyer to join our in-house team in either our London or Manchester office. You will be joining a market leading Claims team specialising in Professional and Financial Lines claims. You will manage a case load of interesting and challenging claims, working with our customers, internal partners and external vendors to deliver great customer experiences and optimal outcomes. You will have responsibility for investigating claims, developing claim strategy and setting reserves. This is an ideal role for someone who is qualified and has some post qualification experience. If you are looking for an intellectually challenging next step within a kind and supportive team which is dedicated to growing talented individuals, please apply! Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a new hire referral bonus of £1500. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. What Will You Do? Manages claims on a day-to-day basis, which includes carrying out early, appropriate investigations in respect of policy coverage, liability and quantum and setting reserves. Provides legal assistance to our insureds, working with them to develop appropriate strategy for an optimal outcome. Builds relationships with our clients communicating position on cover and strategy. Negotiates settlement of claims. Ensures our vendors provide a market leading, cost effective service to our customers and the company. Works as part of a supportive, collaborative and high performing team, providing such support as required by other members of the team and fully participates in individual and shared project work. Builds relationships with stakeholders across the organisation including underwriters, risk management, and actuarial to facilitate the collaborative approach to creating solutions and optimal outcomes. Partners with Client Relationship team and Underwriting to develop and strengthen relationships with our customers. Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What is a Must Have? Must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive. Experience in Professional/Financial Lines/Insurance Litigation. Some prior insurance claim related activity experience (e.g. Solicitor, paralegal, insurance operations, insurance broker). What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Must have excellent communication skills. Must have ability to build collaborative relationships. Some experience and sound judgment handling litigation claims in England & Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are looking for a Professional Indemnity Lawyer to join our in-house team in either our London or Manchester office. You will be joining a market leading Claims team specialising in Professional and Financial Lines claims. You will manage a case load of interesting and challenging claims, working with our customers, internal partners and external vendors to deliver great customer experiences and optimal outcomes. You will have responsibility for investigating claims, developing claim strategy and setting reserves. This is an ideal role for someone who is qualified and has some post qualification experience. If you are looking for an intellectually challenging next step within a kind and supportive team which is dedicated to growing talented individuals, please apply! Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a new hire referral bonus of £1500. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. What Will You Do? Manages claims on a day-to-day basis, which includes carrying out early, appropriate investigations in respect of policy coverage, liability and quantum and setting reserves. Provides legal assistance to our insureds, working with them to develop appropriate strategy for an optimal outcome. Builds relationships with our clients communicating position on cover and strategy. Negotiates settlement of claims. Ensures our vendors provide a market leading, cost effective service to our customers and the company. Works as part of a supportive, collaborative and high performing team, providing such support as required by other members of the team and fully participates in individual and shared project work. Builds relationships with stakeholders across the organisation including underwriters, risk management, and actuarial to facilitate the collaborative approach to creating solutions and optimal outcomes. Partners with Client Relationship team and Underwriting to develop and strengthen relationships with our customers. Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What is a Must Have? Must be a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive. Experience in Professional/Financial Lines/Insurance Litigation. Some prior insurance claim related activity experience (e.g. Solicitor, paralegal, insurance operations, insurance broker). What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Must have excellent communication skills. Must have ability to build collaborative relationships. Some experience and sound judgment handling litigation claims in England & Wales. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
This well-established firm in Kent are currently seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their busy and profitable team. The successful candidate will have around 1 Years PQE + experience. Dealing with all Private Client matters. Areas of focus will include: Wills drafting Probate administration Court of Protection / LPA Tax planning and advice Trust set up and administration Limited contentious proba click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
This well-established firm in Kent are currently seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join their busy and profitable team. The successful candidate will have around 1 Years PQE + experience. Dealing with all Private Client matters. Areas of focus will include: Wills drafting Probate administration Court of Protection / LPA Tax planning and advice Trust set up and administration Limited contentious proba click apply for full job details
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Legal is our in-house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Travelers Legal handles actions against Travelers' policyholders, representing and protecting their interests every step of the way. Established over 5 years ago through extensive and close collaboration across all parts of Travelers, it plays an integral part in the provision of an efficient and effective end to end legal service. Having exceeded expectations, Travelers Legal has recently expanded into the area of Casualty work. You will be an ambitious and personable junior insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive), looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases and to help build on Travelers Legal's numerous successes thus far. Reporting to the Senior Counsel heading up the Casualty arm, you will handle a case load of wide variety including motor, EL, PL, property damage and product liability. You will deliver high quality and cost-effective legal representation, demonstrate excellent litigation knowledge and provide excellent client service. You will also assist with the development of the ABS generally. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £1500 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. On a day to day basis you will: Deal with both pre-action and litigated claims to a conclusion, demonstrating an effective use of your legal and commercial skills Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy/ADR Supervise various tasks/projects delegated to others within the team Build relationships and liaise closely with a variety of Claims Professionals, Brokers and Insureds Independently handle a moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity Work under the guidance and supervision of Senior Counsel in dealing with more complex and high exposure claims In addition, you will work with Senior Counsel and the Head of Legal Practice to set and deliver on goals/objectives for the ABS, including involvement in planning the further expansion of the practice. Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Experience in insurance litigation is essential, with experience in handling casualty claims Experience in handling abuse/local authority claims is desirable Advanced interpersonal skills Persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position Advanced presentation skills Ability to handle and analyse legal issues independently and with minimal supervision Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity Demonstrates superior legal acumen Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development Continued development of technical skills with the goal of handling the higher complexity cases Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency Intermediate research skills Intermediate negotiation skills Ability to prioritise and organise workload Decision making and problem solving abilities Sense of urgency/responsiveness What Is A Must Have? Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister in England and Wales Some Post Qualification Experience (PQE) What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a basic contribution of 9% of pensionable salary to your Group Personal Pension Plan ("GPPP"). If you decide to contribute an additional amount from your salary, you will receive an increased company contribution up to a maximum of 3%. This would bring the total company contribution to 12%. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Employee Assistance programme provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through the EAP, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? Travelers Legal is our in-house law firm, fully authorised and regulated as an ABS by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Travelers Legal handles actions against Travelers' policyholders, representing and protecting their interests every step of the way. Established over 5 years ago through extensive and close collaboration across all parts of Travelers, it plays an integral part in the provision of an efficient and effective end to end legal service. Having exceeded expectations, Travelers Legal has recently expanded into the area of Casualty work. You will be an ambitious and personable junior insurance litigator (Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive), looking for an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of interesting and challenging cases and to help build on Travelers Legal's numerous successes thus far. Reporting to the Senior Counsel heading up the Casualty arm, you will handle a case load of wide variety including motor, EL, PL, property damage and product liability. You will deliver high quality and cost-effective legal representation, demonstrate excellent litigation knowledge and provide excellent client service. You will also assist with the development of the ABS generally. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £1500 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. On a day to day basis you will: Deal with both pre-action and litigated claims to a conclusion, demonstrating an effective use of your legal and commercial skills Provide case analysis and recommendations on strategy/ADR Supervise various tasks/projects delegated to others within the team Build relationships and liaise closely with a variety of Claims Professionals, Brokers and Insureds Independently handle a moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity Work under the guidance and supervision of Senior Counsel in dealing with more complex and high exposure claims In addition, you will work with Senior Counsel and the Head of Legal Practice to set and deliver on goals/objectives for the ABS, including involvement in planning the further expansion of the practice. Be Committed, Be Connected, Be Creative and Be Energised - these are the values we are passionate about. Understanding and embracing our values will shape your success and contribute to making Travelers Europe a great place to work. To be successful, you will need to consistently deliver a great experience in every customer contact; connect with the right partners internally to find creative solutions to problems; be a role model; and consistently deliver on your commitments. What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have? Experience in insurance litigation is essential, with experience in handling casualty claims Experience in handling abuse/local authority claims is desirable Advanced interpersonal skills Persuasive legal writing skills and oral advocacy skills Ability to clearly and succinctly articulate position Advanced presentation skills Ability to handle and analyse legal issues independently and with minimal supervision Ability to work collaboratively with team members and others Demonstrates desire to acquire effective trial skills with increased litigation complexity Demonstrates superior legal acumen Demonstrates personal commitment to professional development Continued development of technical skills with the goal of handling the higher complexity cases Personal integrity and adherence to a high degree of professionalism and ethical competency Intermediate research skills Intermediate negotiation skills Ability to prioritise and organise workload Decision making and problem solving abilities Sense of urgency/responsiveness What Is A Must Have? Fully qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Barrister in England and Wales Some Post Qualification Experience (PQE) What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a basic contribution of 9% of pensionable salary to your Group Personal Pension Plan ("GPPP"). If you decide to contribute an additional amount from your salary, you will receive an increased company contribution up to a maximum of 3%. This would bring the total company contribution to 12%. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals. In addition, our Employee Assistance programme provides access to professional counseling services and other resources to support your daily life needs. Through the EAP, you're eligible for five free counseling sessions with a licensed therapist. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are looking for a Development Underwriter in Professional Indemnity team to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave. Travelers is one of the top names in professional indemnity insurance because of our industry-specific knowledge and market-leading approach to coverage. That's why lawyers, accountants and professionals in many other fields have purchased cover from Travelers. You will ideally have prior experience in underwriting Professional Indemnity risks .You will interact and collaborate with a team of regional or product colleagues and other internal/external business associates associates to attract new business, retain existing customers, and explore new areas of business. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £1,500 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Underwrite and assess risk for products and accounts from assigned brokers. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent, and complete recommendations to regional or product underwriting leadership. Consistent with Travelers Insurance Company Limited (TICL) underwriting principles, underwrite accounts and risks and consider different approaches toward risks to maximise profitability (e.g., pricing, retention, endorsements, limits, indemnity, and security). Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority and based appropriate underwriting information. Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with regional or product underwriting requirements and standards within submission timeframe. Understand and execute product segment strategies to produce budgeted results. Continuously manage book of business (maintain quality of business required by regional or product underwriting strategy). Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation and information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards. Embrace required working practices with allocated Underwriting Account Management resource in order to deliver appropriate and timely underwriting service on your accounts at all times. Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise. Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach (e.g. planning and follow-up for broker and prospective customer visits/meetings) in support of business objectives. Effectively develop and execute sales plans for assigned brokers in conjunction with the regional sales leadership as appropriate. Create and achieve sales plans that identify and capture new business opportunities and effectively cross sell TICL products. Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development. Actively participate in regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings. Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products). Assist others to help achieve underwriting, sales and production goals and understand and work towards strategic objectives. Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of TICL goals and objectives. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience of underwriting in solicitors professional indemnity required. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge Degree education preferred. Working knowledge of industry business operations and work methods, critical business issues and financial drivers that affect the Line of Business. Working knowledge of the local insurance marketplace and effectively uses that knowledge to the Company's advantage; continuously seeks out local market insight. Licensing or Certificates ACII qualification preferred. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies Intermediate: Relationship Management: Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships or alliances to meet goals and achieve objectives Basic: Business Perspective: Uses knowledge of internal and external factors that impact assigned product portfolio to make decisions Basic: Analytical Thinking/Financial Acumen: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships, and explores alternatives to support sound decision making. Utilizes understanding of finance and accounting principles to identify the impact of responsible underwriting decisions on the overall profitability of the business. Intermediate: Product/Technical: Demonstrates technical proficiency and application of knowledge commensurate to his/her underwriting authority. Makes sound quoting and pricing decisions that are in the Company's best interests. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit 0
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. Target Openings 1 What Is the Opportunity? We are looking for a Development Underwriter in Professional Indemnity team to join us on a 12 month fixed term contract covering a maternity leave. Travelers is one of the top names in professional indemnity insurance because of our industry-specific knowledge and market-leading approach to coverage. That's why lawyers, accountants and professionals in many other fields have purchased cover from Travelers. You will ideally have prior experience in underwriting Professional Indemnity risks .You will interact and collaborate with a team of regional or product colleagues and other internal/external business associates associates to attract new business, retain existing customers, and explore new areas of business. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company's discretion. This role is eligible for a £1,500 new joiner bonus. If you are successfully referred by an employee at Travelers Europe, both you and the person who referred you could be eligible for this bonus. Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities Underwrite and assess risk for products and accounts from assigned brokers. Make appropriate decisions within own underwriting authority in addition to considered, intelligent, and complete recommendations to regional or product underwriting leadership. Consistent with Travelers Insurance Company Limited (TICL) underwriting principles, underwrite accounts and risks and consider different approaches toward risks to maximise profitability (e.g., pricing, retention, endorsements, limits, indemnity, and security). Make prompt, sound decisions within underwriting authority and based appropriate underwriting information. Negotiate terms and conditions consistent with regional or product underwriting requirements and standards within submission timeframe. Understand and execute product segment strategies to produce budgeted results. Continuously manage book of business (maintain quality of business required by regional or product underwriting strategy). Accountable for accurate underwriting documentation and information in account management systems and adherence to documentation standards. Embrace required working practices with allocated Underwriting Account Management resource in order to deliver appropriate and timely underwriting service on your accounts at all times. Actively engage and seek out training opportunities to further develop underwriting expertise. Develop and leverage broker/client relationships through a high level of visibility and using a disciplined sales management approach (e.g. planning and follow-up for broker and prospective customer visits/meetings) in support of business objectives. Effectively develop and execute sales plans for assigned brokers in conjunction with the regional sales leadership as appropriate. Create and achieve sales plans that identify and capture new business opportunities and effectively cross sell TICL products. Seek out and maintain collaborative relationships with colleagues in other business units and regions to foster business development. Actively participate in regularly scheduled regional and product underwriting and/or sales meetings. Demonstrate superior customer service standards (consistency, quick response, knowledge of products). Assist others to help achieve underwriting, sales and production goals and understand and work towards strategic objectives. Work tactically with brokers to ensure they have an appropriate level of understanding of TICL goals and objectives. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Previous experience of underwriting in solicitors professional indemnity required. Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge Degree education preferred. Working knowledge of industry business operations and work methods, critical business issues and financial drivers that affect the Line of Business. Working knowledge of the local insurance marketplace and effectively uses that knowledge to the Company's advantage; continuously seeks out local market insight. Licensing or Certificates ACII qualification preferred. Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies Intermediate: Relationship Management: Seeks out, builds, fosters and maintains productive relationships or alliances to meet goals and achieve objectives Basic: Business Perspective: Uses knowledge of internal and external factors that impact assigned product portfolio to make decisions Basic: Analytical Thinking/Financial Acumen: Identifies current or future problems or opportunities, analyzes, synthesizes and compares information to understand issues, identifies cause/effect relationships, and explores alternatives to support sound decision making. Utilizes understanding of finance and accounting principles to identify the impact of responsible underwriting decisions on the overall profitability of the business. Intermediate: Product/Technical: Demonstrates technical proficiency and application of knowledge commensurate to his/her underwriting authority. Makes sound quoting and pricing decisions that are in the Company's best interests. What Is in It for You? Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction. Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution. Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year. Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs. Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Employment Practices Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. 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Private Client Team Assistant JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Private Client Team Assistant for their Brentwood office. As a Private Client Team Assistant you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role Providing typing and administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing (BigHand) Opening and closing files Diary management, preparing lawyers for external meetings Carry out money laundering and ID checks Completing form - Oyez Typing of legal documents, Wills, LPA's, Estate Accounts Witnessing wills Liaise with Clients, Solicitors , Barristers Chambers Attend client meetings Assist with preparation of invoices Taking credit card payments Booking events, training etc Assist with the marketing of the department The Candidate Ideally you will possess recent Private Client Experience, although those candidates with experience in other area's of law will also be considered Experience with all Microsoft Office packages , excellent Audio Typing skills The ability to work to tight deadlines Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Strong organisational skills Excellent communications skills and a team player Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now. If you feel this is the right opportunity for you please contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2264 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Private Client Team Assistant JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Private Client Team Assistant for their Brentwood office. As a Private Client Team Assistant you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role Providing typing and administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing (BigHand) Opening and closing files Diary management, preparing lawyers for external meetings Carry out money laundering and ID checks Completing form - Oyez Typing of legal documents, Wills, LPA's, Estate Accounts Witnessing wills Liaise with Clients, Solicitors , Barristers Chambers Attend client meetings Assist with preparation of invoices Taking credit card payments Booking events, training etc Assist with the marketing of the department The Candidate Ideally you will possess recent Private Client Experience, although those candidates with experience in other area's of law will also be considered Experience with all Microsoft Office packages , excellent Audio Typing skills The ability to work to tight deadlines Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure Strong organisational skills Excellent communications skills and a team player Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now. If you feel this is the right opportunity for you please contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2264 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Commercial Property Lawyer to join a renowned Commercial Law Firm based out of their Marylebone office. The Commercial Property Lawyer The firm has continued to go from strength to strength and has expanded from a team of 30 to what is now 70 strong. As a result of this continued growth, and a bustling pipeline of projects, the company is now looking to add a strong Commercial Property Lawyer to the team. This firm have a truly enviable company culture which includes bi-monthly socials, all expenses paid trips, a flexible working policy generally in the office 2-3 days per week - all of which contribute to their impressively low staff turnover. The incoming Commercial Property Lawyer will benefit from exceptional progression opportunities both short & long term. The current Equity Partner joined the firm as a trainee and a number of other people in the team have seen impressive internal progression. There really is no ceiling for an ambitious professional. The successful Commercial Property Lawyer will handle sales and acquisitions between landlords and tenants, provide property support on corporate transaction, develop & foster effective relationships with the team and clients. If you are a self-starter with a hunger and enthusiasm to develop own practice and generate business development ideas this role is for you! The Commercial Property Lawyer Experience working within a reputable firm 3+ years PQE Experience in this role An ambitious individual who wants to progress in their career Experience working on commercial property transactions In Return? 60,000 - 70,000 Flexible working policy - generally in 2/3 days per week. Core working hours 9.30am - 5.30pm. Fantastic progression opportunities. 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 25 after 5 years' service). Private medical insurance. Regular pay reviews. Standard pension (3% from firm, 5% from employee) All expenses paid work trips. A friendly and supportive work environment. Bi-monthly social days. If you are a Commercial Property Lawyer currently considering your career options, please contact Gemma Hughes at Brandon James. (phone number removed) REF- GH18379 Commercial Property Lawyer / Lawyer / Commercial / Brandon James / Commercial Law / Law Firm / Solicitor
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a dynamic Commercial Property Lawyer to join a renowned Commercial Law Firm based out of their Marylebone office. The Commercial Property Lawyer The firm has continued to go from strength to strength and has expanded from a team of 30 to what is now 70 strong. As a result of this continued growth, and a bustling pipeline of projects, the company is now looking to add a strong Commercial Property Lawyer to the team. This firm have a truly enviable company culture which includes bi-monthly socials, all expenses paid trips, a flexible working policy generally in the office 2-3 days per week - all of which contribute to their impressively low staff turnover. The incoming Commercial Property Lawyer will benefit from exceptional progression opportunities both short & long term. The current Equity Partner joined the firm as a trainee and a number of other people in the team have seen impressive internal progression. There really is no ceiling for an ambitious professional. The successful Commercial Property Lawyer will handle sales and acquisitions between landlords and tenants, provide property support on corporate transaction, develop & foster effective relationships with the team and clients. If you are a self-starter with a hunger and enthusiasm to develop own practice and generate business development ideas this role is for you! The Commercial Property Lawyer Experience working within a reputable firm 3+ years PQE Experience in this role An ambitious individual who wants to progress in their career Experience working on commercial property transactions In Return? 60,000 - 70,000 Flexible working policy - generally in 2/3 days per week. Core working hours 9.30am - 5.30pm. Fantastic progression opportunities. 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing to 25 after 5 years' service). Private medical insurance. Regular pay reviews. Standard pension (3% from firm, 5% from employee) All expenses paid work trips. A friendly and supportive work environment. Bi-monthly social days. If you are a Commercial Property Lawyer currently considering your career options, please contact Gemma Hughes at Brandon James. (phone number removed) REF- GH18379 Commercial Property Lawyer / Lawyer / Commercial / Brandon James / Commercial Law / Law Firm / Solicitor
Leading Regional firm South London 3+ PQE Private Client Solicitor Broad range of Work Our client is a leading regional practice looking for a Private Client Solicitor with 3 years PQE+ to join their team. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient in all aspects of private client work and have the ability to explain complex matters. You will also have the ability to work independently and within a team. You will be joining a firm that is highly regarded and has a well-established reputation along with broad knowledge across the entire sector. The role will see you deliver a full range of private client services to the firm's clients including will drafting, probate and estate administration, inheritance tax planning and trusts, and lasting powers of attorney. The firm are known for the support given to their team and training will be provided in more complex matters where needed. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience of a range of private client work and is likely to have broad experience in estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates. It is also essential for the candidate to be able to demonstrate an eagerness to learn and a willingness to develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and other professionals. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Jamie Parsons at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working on a variety of other opportunities with ranked teams in London so would be interested in talking to any Private Client Solicitor Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Leading Regional firm South London 3+ PQE Private Client Solicitor Broad range of Work Our client is a leading regional practice looking for a Private Client Solicitor with 3 years PQE+ to join their team. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient in all aspects of private client work and have the ability to explain complex matters. You will also have the ability to work independently and within a team. You will be joining a firm that is highly regarded and has a well-established reputation along with broad knowledge across the entire sector. The role will see you deliver a full range of private client services to the firm's clients including will drafting, probate and estate administration, inheritance tax planning and trusts, and lasting powers of attorney. The firm are known for the support given to their team and training will be provided in more complex matters where needed. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience of a range of private client work and is likely to have broad experience in estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates. It is also essential for the candidate to be able to demonstrate an eagerness to learn and a willingness to develop and maintain excellent relationships with clients and other professionals. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Jamie Parsons at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working on a variety of other opportunities with ranked teams in London so would be interested in talking to any Private Client Solicitor Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Role: Private Client Solicitor Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 Location: Thame (Oxfordshire) PQE: 2 5 years PQE Times: Monday Friday (Hybrid working available 2 days WFH) Our Client are a licensed practice, focusing on wealth management and estate planning. Having established themselves over the past few years they are keen to appoint a driven and professional Private Client Solicitor that is keen to make click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Role: Private Client Solicitor Salary: £40,000 - £65,000 Location: Thame (Oxfordshire) PQE: 2 5 years PQE Times: Monday Friday (Hybrid working available 2 days WFH) Our Client are a licensed practice, focusing on wealth management and estate planning. Having established themselves over the past few years they are keen to appoint a driven and professional Private Client Solicitor that is keen to make click apply for full job details
Commercial property Solicitor 4-5 years' PQE, London, Outstanding hybrid opportunity with excellent salary, benefits, and chance for career development. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma on or email with your CV and quote Job Ref: 5469 THE ROLE: This central London law firm is looking for a lawyer to join their busy property team, confident and proactive in their approach to risk management and business development. The role will involve a focus on commercial property aligned with some residential matters, you will use excellent technical knowledge to support and work directly with one of their Partners to provide top quality service to clients. THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will have 4-5 years' PQE and demonstrate a strong attention to detail, as well as ability to hit the ground running due to their previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, handling all aspects of commercial property. It is essential that you are confident acting for borrowers in refinancing, granting, and acquiring leases for Landlords and Tenants, acting for lenders, and have experience of bridging work. THE FIRM: A well-regarded firm that offers a variety of legal services to their commercial and private clients. This is a wonderful opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, with a dedicated team that prioritises delivering exceptional client care. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Gemma Jones on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Commercial property Solicitor 4-5 years' PQE, London, Outstanding hybrid opportunity with excellent salary, benefits, and chance for career development. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma on or email with your CV and quote Job Ref: 5469 THE ROLE: This central London law firm is looking for a lawyer to join their busy property team, confident and proactive in their approach to risk management and business development. The role will involve a focus on commercial property aligned with some residential matters, you will use excellent technical knowledge to support and work directly with one of their Partners to provide top quality service to clients. THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will have 4-5 years' PQE and demonstrate a strong attention to detail, as well as ability to hit the ground running due to their previous experience working in a fast-paced environment, handling all aspects of commercial property. It is essential that you are confident acting for borrowers in refinancing, granting, and acquiring leases for Landlords and Tenants, acting for lenders, and have experience of bridging work. THE FIRM: A well-regarded firm that offers a variety of legal services to their commercial and private clients. This is a wonderful opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, with a dedicated team that prioritises delivering exceptional client care. HOW TO APPLY: Contact Gemma Jones on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Are you a meticulous multitasker with a passion for the legal field? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, my client would love to hear from you as a Legal Secretary at our prestigious solicitor's firm! As a Legal Secretary, you'll be at the heart of operations, providing essential administrative support to the team of talented solicitors. From drafting legal documents to managing client communications, your organisational skills and attention to detail will be the driving force behind our success. Other duties: - Answers phone calls and sets up meetings with clients and others - Assists partner/fee earner generally and as required- Takes and accurately records messages as necessary- Types accurately letters, e-mails, notes and memoranda- Familiarises with and uses the firm's dictation and software systems- Mails or sends all information to clients as required- Assists with all accounting and bookkeeping matters- Keeps a careful record of all bookkeeping transactions- Takes care of orders of office supplies and other materials- Demonstrates knowledge of legal services as required - Adheres to company policies and procedure; makes sure that other staff do as well- Coordinates the flow of information between departments or from clients- Schedules meetings and events as require- Makes copies of pertinent information and documents- Greets clients as they arrive at the business when necessary- Makes sure that clients' needs are fulfilled - Takes care of incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail - Conducts research as needed by any partner or relevant fee earner- Distributes information as required by management - Updates any client information as it changes- Acts upon any complaints by a client by notifying the relevant fee earner - Supervises any other clerical staff as required- Completes any paperwork on behalf of the company - Maintains a knowledge of new office equipment- Maintains social media as required- Manages any projects that need clerical work- Organises and assists with presentations or seminars if required - Archives and fillets files and documents- Keeps client files in good order- Preserves confidentiality as to clients- Preserves confidentiality as to the firm- Ensures that the work station provided is maintained in a good and tidy state What the client is looking for:- - Proven experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role within the legal field- Looking for someone preferably with private client experience- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to firm-specific practices.- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external contacts. Please note:As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Are you a meticulous multitasker with a passion for the legal field? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, my client would love to hear from you as a Legal Secretary at our prestigious solicitor's firm! As a Legal Secretary, you'll be at the heart of operations, providing essential administrative support to the team of talented solicitors. From drafting legal documents to managing client communications, your organisational skills and attention to detail will be the driving force behind our success. Other duties: - Answers phone calls and sets up meetings with clients and others - Assists partner/fee earner generally and as required- Takes and accurately records messages as necessary- Types accurately letters, e-mails, notes and memoranda- Familiarises with and uses the firm's dictation and software systems- Mails or sends all information to clients as required- Assists with all accounting and bookkeeping matters- Keeps a careful record of all bookkeeping transactions- Takes care of orders of office supplies and other materials- Demonstrates knowledge of legal services as required - Adheres to company policies and procedure; makes sure that other staff do as well- Coordinates the flow of information between departments or from clients- Schedules meetings and events as require- Makes copies of pertinent information and documents- Greets clients as they arrive at the business when necessary- Makes sure that clients' needs are fulfilled - Takes care of incoming and outgoing mail and e-mail - Conducts research as needed by any partner or relevant fee earner- Distributes information as required by management - Updates any client information as it changes- Acts upon any complaints by a client by notifying the relevant fee earner - Supervises any other clerical staff as required- Completes any paperwork on behalf of the company - Maintains a knowledge of new office equipment- Maintains social media as required- Manages any projects that need clerical work- Organises and assists with presentations or seminars if required - Archives and fillets files and documents- Keeps client files in good order- Preserves confidentiality as to clients- Preserves confidentiality as to the firm- Ensures that the work station provided is maintained in a good and tidy state What the client is looking for:- - Proven experience as a legal secretary or in a similar administrative role within the legal field- Looking for someone preferably with private client experience- Strong knowledge of legal terminology and procedures, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to firm-specific practices.- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a deadline-driven environment- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, colleagues, and external contacts. Please note:As you can appreciate we are currently overwhelmed with applications of individuals looking for both short term and permanent work and we can therefore only contact those applications that have relevant skills for positions that we currently have available. Should you not hear from us within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.In line with GDPR regulations, we are making you aware that to proceed with your application we will need to contact you via email, telephone and/or text message. To receive future job alerts from us, you will be required to provide consent within our marketing preference options. The link will be provided in an email to you. Source4 are an equal opportunities employer and complies with all relevant UK legislation. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to attend a full registration with one of our Consultants which will involve you providing a current passport, any relevant visas, a proof of address and completing relevant tests and a full competency based interview.
Your new company This is a client within the private sector with offices based in the City Centre of Edinburgh. Your new role You will be expected to provide business support to the Partners and Solicitors on a day-to-day basis.You will be the first point of contact for visiting clients, calls and emails received. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the office. What you'll need to succeed Previous office/administration experienceIT and Computer literate Excellent organisational skillsAbility to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlinesProfessional mannerAbility to work as part of a team What you'll get in return Competitive salary Excellent company benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Your new company This is a client within the private sector with offices based in the City Centre of Edinburgh. Your new role You will be expected to provide business support to the Partners and Solicitors on a day-to-day basis.You will be the first point of contact for visiting clients, calls and emails received. Responsible for the day-to-day management of the office. What you'll need to succeed Previous office/administration experienceIT and Computer literate Excellent organisational skillsAbility to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlinesProfessional mannerAbility to work as part of a team What you'll get in return Competitive salary Excellent company benefits What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) - London - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Senior Associate to join a leading firm in London. Call Rebecca for more information and a confidential discussion on and quote Job Ref: 4666 JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) PQE REQUIRED: 5+ years' LOCATION: London SALARY: Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits Package A Private Client Senior Associate/Partner is required to join this highly-regarded Legal 500 law firm. The role requires an experienced Private Client Senior Associate/Partner to handle a range of matters including probate, will and trust drafting, elderly client work and some complex tax and estates matters. Working on behalf of a range of clients including a high number of wealthy individuals, this role requires a technically competent Senior Associate with a passion for this area of law. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE gained from another leading firm. You will have excellent client care skills, the ability to work constructively under pressure and to meet deadlines. Business development and marketing skills would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm and take on and expand an existing caseload. You must be professional, motivated and enthusiastic and have excellent communication and IT skills. You will be an interactive team member as well as being involved in business development and the marketing of the team including delivering seminars and writing blogs and articles. STEP membership is desirable but not essential. Boasting a highly regarded private client team, the newly appointed Private Client Senior Associate/Partner will be gaining exposure to a diverse workload on behalf of a wide range of clients. The firm's longevity is a tribute to its steadiness and deep commitment to working both for its clients' best interests and the good of the local community. Offering a full range of legal services to a broad spectrum of clients, the partners are well placed to offer high quality advice and a genuine understanding of client needs, the firm's ethos is to pass this on to more junior members of the team in order to deliver a consistently exceptional service. Job Details Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) - London - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Senior Associate to join a leading firm in London. Call Rebecca for more information and a confidential discussion on and quote Job Ref: 4666 JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) PQE REQUIRED: 5+ years' LOCATION: London SALARY: Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits Package A Private Client Senior Associate/Partner is required to join this highly-regarded Legal 500 law firm. The role requires an experienced Private Client Senior Associate/Partner to handle a range of matters including probate, will and trust drafting, elderly client work and some complex tax and estates matters. Working on behalf of a range of clients including a high number of wealthy individuals, this role requires a technically competent Senior Associate with a passion for this area of law. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE gained from another leading firm. You will have excellent client care skills, the ability to work constructively under pressure and to meet deadlines. Business development and marketing skills would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm and take on and expand an existing caseload. You must be professional, motivated and enthusiastic and have excellent communication and IT skills. You will be an interactive team member as well as being involved in business development and the marketing of the team including delivering seminars and writing blogs and articles. STEP membership is desirable but not essential. Boasting a highly regarded private client team, the newly appointed Private Client Senior Associate/Partner will be gaining exposure to a diverse workload on behalf of a wide range of clients. The firm's longevity is a tribute to its steadiness and deep commitment to working both for its clients' best interests and the good of the local community. Offering a full range of legal services to a broad spectrum of clients, the partners are well placed to offer high quality advice and a genuine understanding of client needs, the firm's ethos is to pass this on to more junior members of the team in order to deliver a consistently exceptional service. HOW TO APPLY: We will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. If it's a fit, Rebecca will talk you through all the details of the role, the company, team culture, career opportunities and package. If you feel it ticks the right boxes, only then we will share your CV with our client. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days, if you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. eNL has a number of permanent, locum and consultant vacancies for private practice law firms, the public sector and FTSE in-house organisations, throughout England & Wales. If you are legally qualified or in a legal business support role and considering a career move, do get in touch, or go to to register your interest.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) - London - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Senior Associate to join a leading firm in London. Call Rebecca for more information and a confidential discussion on and quote Job Ref: 4666 JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) PQE REQUIRED: 5+ years' LOCATION: London SALARY: Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits Package A Private Client Senior Associate/Partner is required to join this highly-regarded Legal 500 law firm. The role requires an experienced Private Client Senior Associate/Partner to handle a range of matters including probate, will and trust drafting, elderly client work and some complex tax and estates matters. Working on behalf of a range of clients including a high number of wealthy individuals, this role requires a technically competent Senior Associate with a passion for this area of law. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE gained from another leading firm. You will have excellent client care skills, the ability to work constructively under pressure and to meet deadlines. Business development and marketing skills would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm and take on and expand an existing caseload. You must be professional, motivated and enthusiastic and have excellent communication and IT skills. You will be an interactive team member as well as being involved in business development and the marketing of the team including delivering seminars and writing blogs and articles. STEP membership is desirable but not essential. Boasting a highly regarded private client team, the newly appointed Private Client Senior Associate/Partner will be gaining exposure to a diverse workload on behalf of a wide range of clients. The firm's longevity is a tribute to its steadiness and deep commitment to working both for its clients' best interests and the good of the local community. Offering a full range of legal services to a broad spectrum of clients, the partners are well placed to offer high quality advice and a genuine understanding of client needs, the firm's ethos is to pass this on to more junior members of the team in order to deliver a consistently exceptional service. Job Details Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) - London - An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Senior Associate to join a leading firm in London. Call Rebecca for more information and a confidential discussion on and quote Job Ref: 4666 JOB TITLE: Private Client Solicitor (Senior Associate/Partner) PQE REQUIRED: 5+ years' LOCATION: London SALARY: Highly Competitive Salary and Benefits Package A Private Client Senior Associate/Partner is required to join this highly-regarded Legal 500 law firm. The role requires an experienced Private Client Senior Associate/Partner to handle a range of matters including probate, will and trust drafting, elderly client work and some complex tax and estates matters. Working on behalf of a range of clients including a high number of wealthy individuals, this role requires a technically competent Senior Associate with a passion for this area of law. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' PQE gained from another leading firm. You will have excellent client care skills, the ability to work constructively under pressure and to meet deadlines. Business development and marketing skills would be advantageous. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing firm and take on and expand an existing caseload. You must be professional, motivated and enthusiastic and have excellent communication and IT skills. You will be an interactive team member as well as being involved in business development and the marketing of the team including delivering seminars and writing blogs and articles. STEP membership is desirable but not essential. Boasting a highly regarded private client team, the newly appointed Private Client Senior Associate/Partner will be gaining exposure to a diverse workload on behalf of a wide range of clients. The firm's longevity is a tribute to its steadiness and deep commitment to working both for its clients' best interests and the good of the local community. Offering a full range of legal services to a broad spectrum of clients, the partners are well placed to offer high quality advice and a genuine understanding of client needs, the firm's ethos is to pass this on to more junior members of the team in order to deliver a consistently exceptional service. HOW TO APPLY: We will review your application and get back to you as soon as possible. If it's a fit, Rebecca will talk you through all the details of the role, the company, team culture, career opportunities and package. If you feel it ticks the right boxes, only then we will share your CV with our client. eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days, if you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. eNL has a number of permanent, locum and consultant vacancies for private practice law firms, the public sector and FTSE in-house organisations, throughout England & Wales. If you are legally qualified or in a legal business support role and considering a career move, do get in touch, or go to to register your interest.
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. 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. About the role: The candidate will undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices. The department has been expanding within the firm steadily for a number of years and attracts high profile and interesting work. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of client needs Responsible for mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre and post-issue claimant litigation. Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and supervision of a small team. Making CCMS applications to the LAA. Attending clients, taking instructions and briefing and liaising with counsel, negotiating with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals. Dealing with correspondence. Identifying the funding options and advising on the most appropriate one. To run the caseload of varied, challenging and interesting work. Ability to help in marketing the department and the firm through social media. Assisting in expansion of the department. Key Skills Required: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE in Civil Liberties work Experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certificated Work) and working with CCMS Ability to demonstrate experience in all areas of Claimant litigation Strong theoretical knowledge and demonstrable practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes 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, you can also visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
Apr 18, 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. 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. About the role: The candidate will undertake a mixed caseload of complaints and civil claims against the police and other public authorities, judicial reviews, inquests and injustices. The department has been expanding within the firm steadily for a number of years and attracts high profile and interesting work. Main Responsibilities of the Role Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of client needs Responsible for mixed caseload of inquest work, complaints against public authorities and pre and post-issue claimant litigation. Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and supervision of a small team. Making CCMS applications to the LAA. Attending clients, taking instructions and briefing and liaising with counsel, negotiating with defendants, the IOPC and other legal professionals. Dealing with correspondence. Identifying the funding options and advising on the most appropriate one. To run the caseload of varied, challenging and interesting work. Ability to help in marketing the department and the firm through social media. Assisting in expansion of the department. Key Skills Required: Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years PQE in Civil Liberties work Experience working on publicly funded cases (CW1/Legal Help and Licensed/Certificated Work) and working with CCMS Ability to demonstrate experience in all areas of Claimant litigation Strong theoretical knowledge and demonstrable practical experience of the Civil Procedure Rules Strong research, analytical and critical thinking skills Knowledge and practical experience of applications for judicial review Effective organisational ability, able to work to tight deadlines under pressure Must meet LAA supervisor criteria for Legal Aid contract purposes 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, you can also visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.
We do things a bit differently at Hedges We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & suppressive legal firm, like so many. No chance. And for this reason we're not for everyone If you're happy to soldier on in the corner with little to no 'voice' and are happy for your career progress and earning potential to be stuck in a holding pat click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We do things a bit differently at Hedges We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & suppressive legal firm, like so many. No chance. And for this reason we're not for everyone If you're happy to soldier on in the corner with little to no 'voice' and are happy for your career progress and earning potential to be stuck in a holding pat click apply for full job details
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. 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 click here to apply online with your details and CV. Housing Department Background: Our Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. We offer lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. The department also regularly represents clients in the courts and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants;Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy 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: 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 vulnerabilities client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer: Competitive salary In addition to the base salary, Housing Law supervisors will be offered a bolt on payment for each paralegal they supervise A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition 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.
Apr 18, 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. 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 click here to apply online with your details and CV. Housing Department Background: Our Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. We offer lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. The department also regularly represents clients in the courts and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to Department Director Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants;Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy 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: 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 vulnerabilities client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Excellent analytical and organisational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Housing related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills What we offer: Competitive salary In addition to the base salary, Housing Law supervisors will be offered a bolt on payment for each paralegal they supervise A fantastic supportive team Excellent progression opportunities Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition 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.
We do things a bit differently at Hedges We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & suppressive legal firm, like so many. No chance. And for this reason we're not for everyone If you're happy to soldier on in the corner with little to no 'voice' and are happy for your career progress and earning potential to be stuck in a holding pat click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We do things a bit differently at Hedges We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & suppressive legal firm, like so many. No chance. And for this reason we're not for everyone If you're happy to soldier on in the corner with little to no 'voice' and are happy for your career progress and earning potential to be stuck in a holding pat click apply for full job details
My client, an award winning law firm based in Birmingham is a seeking a Paralegal, paying up to 24,375 plus benefits, to join one of their biggest and most successful teams in the business. The role will be hybrid working, 3 days in the office 2 days from home after, this will be introduced after the training period. The role will sit within the Housing Management and Property Litigation team and will be supporting senior lawyers as well as building your own caseloads. The position will involve providing advice and assistance to Registered Providers of Social Housing and private landlords in a broad range of matters including possession proceedings based on rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers, injunction proceedings, disrepair claims and claims against leaseholders including forfeiture. Duties will include the following: Assist solicitors and other fee earners in the day to day running of files Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings and witness statements for the County Court Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time Prepare trial bundles Liaise with Court prior to trials to ensure necessary paperwork is sent and received Attending Court to assist Barristers and other fee-earners Conduct advocacy in the County Court on routine matters Assist with enquiries made by clients, Barristers and other fee earners, chasing paperwork The ideal candidate will be LPC qualified and have a specific interest within the Housing sector. Ideally you will have housing management, leasehold management or property litigation experience, but this is not essential. If you do not come from a housing background then litigation would be great too. A real can do attitude, with the view to getting stuck into the role - potentially using this as a springboard for a training contract further down the line in a year or so. Over 80 percent of trainees are accepted internally within the firm, working in paralegal roles. If you are looking for your next paralegal role in a company that offers growth and development, then please do apply! Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
My client, an award winning law firm based in Birmingham is a seeking a Paralegal, paying up to 24,375 plus benefits, to join one of their biggest and most successful teams in the business. The role will be hybrid working, 3 days in the office 2 days from home after, this will be introduced after the training period. The role will sit within the Housing Management and Property Litigation team and will be supporting senior lawyers as well as building your own caseloads. The position will involve providing advice and assistance to Registered Providers of Social Housing and private landlords in a broad range of matters including possession proceedings based on rent arrears, breach of tenancy, anti-social behaviour and unauthorised occupiers, injunction proceedings, disrepair claims and claims against leaseholders including forfeiture. Duties will include the following: Assist solicitors and other fee earners in the day to day running of files Draft and prepare claim forms, pleadings and witness statements for the County Court Efficiently manage a large number of deadlines relating to a variety of cases at any one time Prepare trial bundles Liaise with Court prior to trials to ensure necessary paperwork is sent and received Attending Court to assist Barristers and other fee-earners Conduct advocacy in the County Court on routine matters Assist with enquiries made by clients, Barristers and other fee earners, chasing paperwork The ideal candidate will be LPC qualified and have a specific interest within the Housing sector. Ideally you will have housing management, leasehold management or property litigation experience, but this is not essential. If you do not come from a housing background then litigation would be great too. A real can do attitude, with the view to getting stuck into the role - potentially using this as a springboard for a training contract further down the line in a year or so. Over 80 percent of trainees are accepted internally within the firm, working in paralegal roles. If you are looking for your next paralegal role in a company that offers growth and development, then please do apply! Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment. Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
We do things a bit differently at Hedges We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & suppressive legal firm, like so many. No chance. And for this reason we're not for everyone If you're happy to soldier on in the corner with little to no 'voice' and are happy for your career progress and earning potential to be stuck in a holding pat click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
We do things a bit differently at Hedges We may have a 235-year heritage as a Private Client Law Practice, but that doesn't mean we're a stale, dull & suppressive legal firm, like so many. No chance. And for this reason we're not for everyone If you're happy to soldier on in the corner with little to no 'voice' and are happy for your career progress and earning potential to be stuck in a holding pat click apply for full job details
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.
Apr 18, 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.