THE FIRM A successful and growing central London based law firm THE ROLE Several dispute resolution solicitors are now sought, to help further develop the firm's successful and friendly litigation team in London. The team advises creditors, company directors, employees, employers, government departments, lenders and shareholders, and SMEs. ABOUT YOU The candidates will be highly motivated and ambitious commercial litigation lawyers. Employment law experience is desirable but certainly not essential. You will ideally have gained experience in an established Central London or regional practice. You should be both technically excellent but, equally important, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development and a team player with a strong client focused approach. 2+ to senior level, you will be looking to join a thriving and very busy litigation team. Candidates looking for interim assignments at the senior level are welcome to apply. The ability to relate well to professional, experienced clients is also required. You will be given early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships and expand the department. You will be keen to join a well-resourced, cohesive and friendly collegiate team which offers remote or agile working. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
THE FIRM A successful and growing central London based law firm THE ROLE Several dispute resolution solicitors are now sought, to help further develop the firm's successful and friendly litigation team in London. The team advises creditors, company directors, employees, employers, government departments, lenders and shareholders, and SMEs. ABOUT YOU The candidates will be highly motivated and ambitious commercial litigation lawyers. Employment law experience is desirable but certainly not essential. You will ideally have gained experience in an established Central London or regional practice. You should be both technically excellent but, equally important, commercially aware and enthusiastic about business development and a team player with a strong client focused approach. 2+ to senior level, you will be looking to join a thriving and very busy litigation team. Candidates looking for interim assignments at the senior level are welcome to apply. The ability to relate well to professional, experienced clients is also required. You will be given early responsibility and opportunities to develop client relationships and expand the department. You will be keen to join a well-resourced, cohesive and friendly collegiate team which offers remote or agile working. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Position: Senior Family Lawyer Location: London Salary: Negotiable About Our Client Our client is a family law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services to their clients. The firm values innovation, professionalism, and a client-centric approach to law. Role Overview: They are seeking a talented Senior Family Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in strategy, negotiation, and providing top-tier legal services in family law matters. Responsibilities: - Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters, including matrimonial finance cases and private child law cases. - Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients. - Conduct negotiations and develop strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. - Maintain a friendly and welcoming demeanor when interacting with clients. - Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in addressing all legal concerns. - Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and colleagues at all levels. - Uphold professional responsibility and accountability in all aspects of legal practice. - Utilize strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and ability to work in a paperless environment. - Foster a positive work environment by demonstrating a great sense of humor and enjoying working in family law. - Prioritize tasks effectively and maintain organization in a fast-paced legal environment. - Uphold the firm's reputation by delivering a first-class service to clients. - Demonstrate empathy and understanding when dealing with sensitive legal matters. - Work efficiently and methodically, remaining composed, reassuring, and empowering under pressure. - Exhibit self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and a drive to achieve excellence in legal practice. Requirements: - 7 years plus PQE in family law. - Experience in private family law practice. - Strong litigation experience in matrimonial finance cases and/or private child law cases. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. - Ability to work in a paperless environment. - Well-organized with strong prioritization skills. - Resilient, committed, and self-motivated. Application: If you are a seasoned Family Lawyer with a passion for delivering exceptional legal services and seeking an exciting new opportunity, we invite you to apply for this position.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Position: Senior Family Lawyer Location: London Salary: Negotiable About Our Client Our client is a family law firm committed to providing exceptional legal services to their clients. The firm values innovation, professionalism, and a client-centric approach to law. Role Overview: They are seeking a talented Senior Family Lawyer to join their team. The ideal candidate will be highly skilled in strategy, negotiation, and providing top-tier legal services in family law matters. Responsibilities: - Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters, including matrimonial finance cases and private child law cases. - Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients. - Conduct negotiations and develop strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients. - Maintain a friendly and welcoming demeanor when interacting with clients. - Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in addressing all legal concerns. - Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and colleagues at all levels. - Uphold professional responsibility and accountability in all aspects of legal practice. - Utilize strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) and ability to work in a paperless environment. - Foster a positive work environment by demonstrating a great sense of humor and enjoying working in family law. - Prioritize tasks effectively and maintain organization in a fast-paced legal environment. - Uphold the firm's reputation by delivering a first-class service to clients. - Demonstrate empathy and understanding when dealing with sensitive legal matters. - Work efficiently and methodically, remaining composed, reassuring, and empowering under pressure. - Exhibit self-motivation, a strong work ethic, and a drive to achieve excellence in legal practice. Requirements: - 7 years plus PQE in family law. - Experience in private family law practice. - Strong litigation experience in matrimonial finance cases and/or private child law cases. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word. - Ability to work in a paperless environment. - Well-organized with strong prioritization skills. - Resilient, committed, and self-motivated. Application: If you are a seasoned Family Lawyer with a passion for delivering exceptional legal services and seeking an exciting new opportunity, we invite you to apply for this position.
Bell Cornwall Recruitment
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Legal Personal Assistant Location: Nottingham Salary: (phone number removed) Bcr/OO/11078 Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to present the role for a Legal Personal Assistant. Our client is a prestigious and reputable law firm with continuous growth across the UK. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the litigation team. Key Duties include: Providing support for the fee earners Covering staff when needed Preparing legal documentation for solicitors Preparing court bundles Managing tasks across various departments Supporting financial processes such as billing Organising and updating files and documents Working with the administration team General admin duties such as diary management and answering and managing telephone calls Being a liaison between clients and colleagues The ideal candidate: Experience in a similar legal personal assistant role Experience in a professional service/ corporate environment Very organised and has meticulous attention to detail Has knowledge and experience in different legal sectors Adaptability to work in different departments and liaise with internal staff and clients Microsoft Office skills Has a positive "can do" attitude to undertake various tasks For the opportunity to succeed in this new role as a Legal Personal Assistant, please apply now. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Legal Personal Assistant Location: Nottingham Salary: (phone number removed) Bcr/OO/11078 Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to present the role for a Legal Personal Assistant. Our client is a prestigious and reputable law firm with continuous growth across the UK. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to join the litigation team. Key Duties include: Providing support for the fee earners Covering staff when needed Preparing legal documentation for solicitors Preparing court bundles Managing tasks across various departments Supporting financial processes such as billing Organising and updating files and documents Working with the administration team General admin duties such as diary management and answering and managing telephone calls Being a liaison between clients and colleagues The ideal candidate: Experience in a similar legal personal assistant role Experience in a professional service/ corporate environment Very organised and has meticulous attention to detail Has knowledge and experience in different legal sectors Adaptability to work in different departments and liaise with internal staff and clients Microsoft Office skills Has a positive "can do" attitude to undertake various tasks For the opportunity to succeed in this new role as a Legal Personal Assistant, please apply now. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
About the role We're looking for highly motivated and organised lawyers who will be an asset to the registration operations teams they are there to support. As a Lawyer assisting the work of the Registrar and Assistant Registrar, you'll be required to provide clear and robust legal advice to enable the NMC to fulfil its statutory role of protecting the public and maintaining public confidence in the nursing and midwifery professions. You'll play a key role in the NMC's Registration and Revalidation function, will have individual responsibility and will be held accountable for your decisions by both the NMC, and the wider regulatory system. You'll be required to provide legal and practical advice to the wider RIT team and the incorrect entry/fraudulent entry (IE/FE) team regarding case work, case progression matters, and to provide legal advice to the teams and the directorate regarding litigation. You'll have specific responsibility for case investigation review, preparation and case presentation. About You You'll have: have a current practising certificate (for either England and Wales or Scotland) as a solicitor or barrister have evidence of providing legal advice in a high pressured environment have excellent written, oral and presentations skills. have relevant casework experience a focused approach to delivering results by working to tight deadlines be self-motivated - we need someone with initiative who takes pride in the quality of their work and always strives to improve. have experience of collaborative working with other teams. experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and dealing with high profile sensitive issues. You'll be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding of our values of Fairness, Kindness, Ambition and Collaboration
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
About the role We're looking for highly motivated and organised lawyers who will be an asset to the registration operations teams they are there to support. As a Lawyer assisting the work of the Registrar and Assistant Registrar, you'll be required to provide clear and robust legal advice to enable the NMC to fulfil its statutory role of protecting the public and maintaining public confidence in the nursing and midwifery professions. You'll play a key role in the NMC's Registration and Revalidation function, will have individual responsibility and will be held accountable for your decisions by both the NMC, and the wider regulatory system. You'll be required to provide legal and practical advice to the wider RIT team and the incorrect entry/fraudulent entry (IE/FE) team regarding case work, case progression matters, and to provide legal advice to the teams and the directorate regarding litigation. You'll have specific responsibility for case investigation review, preparation and case presentation. About You You'll have: have a current practising certificate (for either England and Wales or Scotland) as a solicitor or barrister have evidence of providing legal advice in a high pressured environment have excellent written, oral and presentations skills. have relevant casework experience a focused approach to delivering results by working to tight deadlines be self-motivated - we need someone with initiative who takes pride in the quality of their work and always strives to improve. have experience of collaborative working with other teams. experience of working in a politically sensitive environment and dealing with high profile sensitive issues. You'll be able to demonstrate commitment and understanding of our values of Fairness, Kindness, Ambition and Collaboration
Adults Social Care Lawyer x 2 posts Career Graded PO3-PO5: Starting salary £44,862 per annum rising in annual increments to £54,135 per annum incl LW Optional 8% Recruitment and Retention allowance for experienced Lawyers on PO4/5, subject to terms & conditions. Hybrid working Anexciting opportunity has arisen in the Council'slegal department for an Adults Social Care Lawyerto join our team. This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. This role requires a highly competent, qualified lawyer, with experience of a breadth of adult community care and litigation work and some children's services work (not child protection) ideally within alocal authority setting. The successful candidate must beprofessional and have an organised approach to their work. You will be responsible for delivering advice and legal support to the Council in the areas of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation, and some aspects of the Children Act 1989, assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent relevant qualification, ideally within the public sector. You will be familiar with (including related topics): Court of Protection proceedings, Judicial Review, Ordinary residence, Leaving Care duties of Children's Services under section 17 Children Act 1989. You will be experienced in drafting legal documents andlegal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions,filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, solicitors, barristers and court personnel. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable with using their initiative to complete tasks assigned to them. As a career graded post, essential and desirable qualifications and experience for each grade is set out in the job descriptionand person specification. The successful candidatewill be flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a teamon their own initiative. Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job description & Person Specification How to Apply: If this sounds like your ideal next challenge,Click the 'Apply online' button and complete an online application form. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanna Takla, . Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 6th May 2024. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Employee Assistance Programme. Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. Discounts at local restaurants. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. Cycle to Work Scheme. Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, For a full list of our accreditations .
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Adults Social Care Lawyer x 2 posts Career Graded PO3-PO5: Starting salary £44,862 per annum rising in annual increments to £54,135 per annum incl LW Optional 8% Recruitment and Retention allowance for experienced Lawyers on PO4/5, subject to terms & conditions. Hybrid working Anexciting opportunity has arisen in the Council'slegal department for an Adults Social Care Lawyerto join our team. This is a varied role, and the successful candidate will be expected to juggle a busy and challenging caseload. This role requires a highly competent, qualified lawyer, with experience of a breadth of adult community care and litigation work and some children's services work (not child protection) ideally within alocal authority setting. The successful candidate must beprofessional and have an organised approach to their work. You will be responsible for delivering advice and legal support to the Council in the areas of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and associated legislation, and some aspects of the Children Act 1989, assisting the Senior Lawyer in ensuring that the Council receives cost-effective high-quality advice and representation. We are looking for a qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent relevant qualification, ideally within the public sector. You will be familiar with (including related topics): Court of Protection proceedings, Judicial Review, Ordinary residence, Leaving Care duties of Children's Services under section 17 Children Act 1989. You will be experienced in drafting legal documents andlegal correspondence, giving specialist legal advice, gathering and analysing information to support actions,filing documents at court and dealing with the administration associated with litigation. You will be competent at legal research and comfortable dealing directly with clients, solicitors, barristers and court personnel. The successful candidate will be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable with using their initiative to complete tasks assigned to them. As a career graded post, essential and desirable qualifications and experience for each grade is set out in the job descriptionand person specification. The successful candidatewill be flexible, able to work under pressure, manage competing deadlines and work as part of a teamon their own initiative. Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details. For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below: Job description & Person Specification How to Apply: If this sounds like your ideal next challenge,Click the 'Apply online' button and complete an online application form. In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV or personal statement. Contact Information: For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Joanna Takla, . Recruitment Timelines: Advert close date: 11:59pm on Monday 6th May 2024. Benefits: We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including: Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's. Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service. Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme. Hybrid Working. Employee Assistance Programme. Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service. Discounts at local restaurants. Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms. Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships. Cycle to Work Scheme. Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre. Trade Union Membership. At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, For a full list of our accreditations .
Job title: Counsel Labor & Employment Specialist Contract: March 2025 Role Summary The Counsel Labor & Employment position will join our global Labor & Employment Law Team. The role will be based in our London offices and be expected to provide both UK and global labor and employment law guidance to business and functional leaders across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Partner with UK leaders, UK and global subject matter experts, regional legal teams, and business colleagues to create proactive strategies designed to avoid or minimize exposure to legal liability. Provide support on strategic initiatives and projects, including UK and global policy development, as well as day-to-day employee lifecycle issues for UK employees, including but not limited to hiring, performance management, conduct issues, leave, disability, wage payment, reorganization, and termination matters. Help business colleagues understand the risks and consequences of the given situation; effectively communicate the consequences and develop alternatives to manage identified risks. Develop and provide training on current employment law issues and legislation to managers and People & Culture to help develop awareness and capabilities. Efficiently gather and distill relevant information from appropriate sources; identify and analyze legal issues and know when to escalate them Stay current with legal developments, best practices and benchmarks in the UK and global labor and employment law and assist internal clients in implementing policies and procedures in response. Help maintain a professional culture emphasizing dignity, respect, and inclusion. Actively collaborate with other attorneys in the Labor & Employment Law team and across the Legal & Compliance Department, including the Regions and markets on day-to-day advice and key initiatives for the Company. Oversee outside counsel, including negotiation of fee agreements and ensuring billing complies with Department policy. Critical Skills Deliver expert legal counsel on labor and employment matters of the Company in a timely manner. Partner with People & Culture (HR), Inclusion & Diversity Workplace Experience, IT, Legal Privacy and others to help ensure compliance with current and developing local and country legislation. Leverage experience to identify and proactively manage employee and labor relations matters. Strategically manage and provide legal support as needed for employment pre-litigation and litigation matters. Assist and consult with various stakeholders in the development of the collective bargaining strategy and participate and/or advise in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Assist with the effective management of grievances and other employment conflicts and claims; oversee the arbitration process including case preparation, briefing and presentation. Act as a team player and role model for the legal function, encouraging collaboration and standards of excellence. Executing for Results Demonstrate the detail orientation and the technical, planning and project management skills to ensure flawless execution. Take initiative and operate with a sense of urgency, decisiveness, and responsiveness. Strong work ethic with ability to handle a fast-paced vigorous schedule. Able to solve problems and offer creative solutions. Anticipate and proactively address emerging issues. Make nuanced recommendations and business decisions based on facts and the culture of the constituents served. Marshall the appropriate level and mix of resources as required by circumstances. Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative to prioritize work and otherwise perform the job with minimal supervision. Hold oneself to the highest standards of accountability. Able to operate in a dynamic, high stress environment with a demonstrated ability to handle crisis. High energy and drive, a charismatic and positive management style with a passion for driving results, and unquestioned integrity. Knowledge and experience desired to undertake this role UK qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience gained in employment law in either a top international or national law firm and or well-respected (and preferably multi-national) organization. Experience with a demonstrated in-depth understanding of UK employment law and regulatory legal matters. Both in house and major law firm experience preferred. Previous experience with life sciences or technology industry preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and client expectations. Demonstrated understanding of how government officials develop and implement policy, with an ability to analyze government regulations/legislation. Experience of working successfully in a highly results-oriented and performance-driven environment with a focus on excellence. Robust interpersonal, networking, public speaking, and writing skills, with the confidence and credibility to act quickly, communicate effectively with diplomacy and civility, and command respect of both internal and external audiences. Proven ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment. Ability to oversee complex projects and lead them to successful completion in an organized, efficient, and effective manner. Ability to lead and work in a multi-disciplinary setting to achieve consensus. Extreme attention to detail. Ability to maintain an appropriate perspective regardless of the delicacy or pressure of a situation. Ability to travel as necessary. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and preserve the integrity of information and processes.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job title: Counsel Labor & Employment Specialist Contract: March 2025 Role Summary The Counsel Labor & Employment position will join our global Labor & Employment Law Team. The role will be based in our London offices and be expected to provide both UK and global labor and employment law guidance to business and functional leaders across the organization. Key Responsibilities: Partner with UK leaders, UK and global subject matter experts, regional legal teams, and business colleagues to create proactive strategies designed to avoid or minimize exposure to legal liability. Provide support on strategic initiatives and projects, including UK and global policy development, as well as day-to-day employee lifecycle issues for UK employees, including but not limited to hiring, performance management, conduct issues, leave, disability, wage payment, reorganization, and termination matters. Help business colleagues understand the risks and consequences of the given situation; effectively communicate the consequences and develop alternatives to manage identified risks. Develop and provide training on current employment law issues and legislation to managers and People & Culture to help develop awareness and capabilities. Efficiently gather and distill relevant information from appropriate sources; identify and analyze legal issues and know when to escalate them Stay current with legal developments, best practices and benchmarks in the UK and global labor and employment law and assist internal clients in implementing policies and procedures in response. Help maintain a professional culture emphasizing dignity, respect, and inclusion. Actively collaborate with other attorneys in the Labor & Employment Law team and across the Legal & Compliance Department, including the Regions and markets on day-to-day advice and key initiatives for the Company. Oversee outside counsel, including negotiation of fee agreements and ensuring billing complies with Department policy. Critical Skills Deliver expert legal counsel on labor and employment matters of the Company in a timely manner. Partner with People & Culture (HR), Inclusion & Diversity Workplace Experience, IT, Legal Privacy and others to help ensure compliance with current and developing local and country legislation. Leverage experience to identify and proactively manage employee and labor relations matters. Strategically manage and provide legal support as needed for employment pre-litigation and litigation matters. Assist and consult with various stakeholders in the development of the collective bargaining strategy and participate and/or advise in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements. Assist with the effective management of grievances and other employment conflicts and claims; oversee the arbitration process including case preparation, briefing and presentation. Act as a team player and role model for the legal function, encouraging collaboration and standards of excellence. Executing for Results Demonstrate the detail orientation and the technical, planning and project management skills to ensure flawless execution. Take initiative and operate with a sense of urgency, decisiveness, and responsiveness. Strong work ethic with ability to handle a fast-paced vigorous schedule. Able to solve problems and offer creative solutions. Anticipate and proactively address emerging issues. Make nuanced recommendations and business decisions based on facts and the culture of the constituents served. Marshall the appropriate level and mix of resources as required by circumstances. Demonstrate self-motivation and initiative to prioritize work and otherwise perform the job with minimal supervision. Hold oneself to the highest standards of accountability. Able to operate in a dynamic, high stress environment with a demonstrated ability to handle crisis. High energy and drive, a charismatic and positive management style with a passion for driving results, and unquestioned integrity. Knowledge and experience desired to undertake this role UK qualified solicitor or barrister with a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience gained in employment law in either a top international or national law firm and or well-respected (and preferably multi-national) organization. Experience with a demonstrated in-depth understanding of UK employment law and regulatory legal matters. Both in house and major law firm experience preferred. Previous experience with life sciences or technology industry preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple, conflicting priorities while managing a substantial workload and client expectations. Demonstrated understanding of how government officials develop and implement policy, with an ability to analyze government regulations/legislation. Experience of working successfully in a highly results-oriented and performance-driven environment with a focus on excellence. Robust interpersonal, networking, public speaking, and writing skills, with the confidence and credibility to act quickly, communicate effectively with diplomacy and civility, and command respect of both internal and external audiences. Proven ability to think strategically and exercise sound judgment. Ability to oversee complex projects and lead them to successful completion in an organized, efficient, and effective manner. Ability to lead and work in a multi-disciplinary setting to achieve consensus. Extreme attention to detail. Ability to maintain an appropriate perspective regardless of the delicacy or pressure of a situation. Ability to travel as necessary. Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and preserve the integrity of information and processes.
Our client is in need of an experienced legal secretary to provide secretarial support to a couple of fee earners dealing with litigation. A minimum of two years' experience working within another law firm is required. Expected duties will include will be working on, file management, invoicing, telephone and e-mail management, audiotyping, photocopying, scanning and dealing with post. Highly skilled in Microsoft office, AdobePro, DocuSign and experience in other Document Management Systems Familiarity with solicitors accounts and posting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a change into a vibrant and successful practice. Excellent benefits on offer. Please apply asap! Please note Candidates must have worked in a Law firm within Litigation Department as a Secretary to apply for the role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Our client is in need of an experienced legal secretary to provide secretarial support to a couple of fee earners dealing with litigation. A minimum of two years' experience working within another law firm is required. Expected duties will include will be working on, file management, invoicing, telephone and e-mail management, audiotyping, photocopying, scanning and dealing with post. Highly skilled in Microsoft office, AdobePro, DocuSign and experience in other Document Management Systems Familiarity with solicitors accounts and posting. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a change into a vibrant and successful practice. Excellent benefits on offer. Please apply asap! Please note Candidates must have worked in a Law firm within Litigation Department as a Secretary to apply for the role.
Lead Mortgage Arrears Specialist Team Mortgages, Operations Location Leicester Office County Leicestershire Ref # 21439 Closing Date 26-Apr-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing out the best in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • As the new Lead Mortgage Customer Assistance Specialist at Metro Bank, you will use your retail mortgage arrears experience to provide our mortgage customers in arrears and financial difficulty with forbearance solutions and support tailored to their individual circumstances and needs • Play a part in helping set up, train, and build out this new, inhouse, team at Metro Bank • As the Lead Specialist, you will also support the Mortgage Customer Assistance Manager in nurturing our team of Specialist, ensuring they have all the tools they need to get to the right outcome for customers with complex problems, as well as to promote a culture of exceptional customer service • Additionally, you will support the Mortgage Customer Assistance Manager with a mixture of short- and long-term planning, including daily workflow task prioritisation and escalations • Engage effectively and empathetically with our customers through channels including inbound and outbound calls, email and letter • Glean information about customer circumstances to accurately make decisions about forbearance to deliver the best outcomes for our customers • Ensure accurate, up to date, and relevant records are maintained of all customer contact • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues in other teams across the bank, solicitors and field agents • Apply Metro Bank's policies and standards to ensure you do the right thing, make decisions, and are empowered to be accountable for the decisions you make And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Proven experience in a customer facing end-to-end mortgage arrears role, ideally including litigation, repossessions and recoveries, and across a range of retail residential and buy to let. • Demonstrable experience and understanding of the UK mortgage market, gained through working in a primary, but ideally, special servicing role • Good working knowledge of the regulatory environment that applies to mortgage arrears, including MCOB, DISP, GDPR and Consumer Duty • Proven ability to tailor and adapt your approach and explain complex concepts in a way that's easy for both colleagues and customers to understand • Coaching and development skills, with the ability to manage, organise and prioritise tasks and workloads for yourself and the rest of the team • Strong listening, probing, negotiation and influencing skills with great attention to detail • Ideally CeMAP qualified or equivalent • To understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders Our promise to you • We believe in "one in, one up" at Metro Bank, growing our own and promoting from within. That is why we are looking for YOU! An AMAZEING colleague to move into this FANtastic new role! • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!) • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible - this team will be base from our Leicester office (in office 3 days per week, but full time during initial training) Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Lead Mortgage Arrears Specialist Team Mortgages, Operations Location Leicester Office County Leicestershire Ref # 21439 Closing Date 26-Apr-2024 We have been awarded the "Most Loved Workplace"! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing out the best in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities. What you will do: • As the new Lead Mortgage Customer Assistance Specialist at Metro Bank, you will use your retail mortgage arrears experience to provide our mortgage customers in arrears and financial difficulty with forbearance solutions and support tailored to their individual circumstances and needs • Play a part in helping set up, train, and build out this new, inhouse, team at Metro Bank • As the Lead Specialist, you will also support the Mortgage Customer Assistance Manager in nurturing our team of Specialist, ensuring they have all the tools they need to get to the right outcome for customers with complex problems, as well as to promote a culture of exceptional customer service • Additionally, you will support the Mortgage Customer Assistance Manager with a mixture of short- and long-term planning, including daily workflow task prioritisation and escalations • Engage effectively and empathetically with our customers through channels including inbound and outbound calls, email and letter • Glean information about customer circumstances to accurately make decisions about forbearance to deliver the best outcomes for our customers • Ensure accurate, up to date, and relevant records are maintained of all customer contact • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders including colleagues in other teams across the bank, solicitors and field agents • Apply Metro Bank's policies and standards to ensure you do the right thing, make decisions, and are empowered to be accountable for the decisions you make And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns. What you will need: • Proven experience in a customer facing end-to-end mortgage arrears role, ideally including litigation, repossessions and recoveries, and across a range of retail residential and buy to let. • Demonstrable experience and understanding of the UK mortgage market, gained through working in a primary, but ideally, special servicing role • Good working knowledge of the regulatory environment that applies to mortgage arrears, including MCOB, DISP, GDPR and Consumer Duty • Proven ability to tailor and adapt your approach and explain complex concepts in a way that's easy for both colleagues and customers to understand • Coaching and development skills, with the ability to manage, organise and prioritise tasks and workloads for yourself and the rest of the team • Strong listening, probing, negotiation and influencing skills with great attention to detail • Ideally CeMAP qualified or equivalent • To understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders Our promise to you • We believe in "one in, one up" at Metro Bank, growing our own and promoting from within. That is why we are looking for YOU! An AMAZEING colleague to move into this FANtastic new role! • We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts! • We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!) • We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible - this team will be base from our Leicester office (in office 3 days per week, but full time during initial training) Important Footnote Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!
Property damage; subrogated recoveries; insurance coverage; catastrophic injury; large loss Solicitor / Legal Executive - Commercial Insurance Litigation and Injury Work - London Join our clients highly regarded team specialising in a mix of property damage and complex subrogated recovery work as well as complex injury cases click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Property damage; subrogated recoveries; insurance coverage; catastrophic injury; large loss Solicitor / Legal Executive - Commercial Insurance Litigation and Injury Work - London Join our clients highly regarded team specialising in a mix of property damage and complex subrogated recovery work as well as complex injury cases click apply for full job details
Bell Cornwall Recruitment
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Legal Secretary Nottingham (predominantly office-based) 25,000 - 30,000 p/a Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with one of the largest law firms in the UK, who continue to grow. They are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their litigation team in the Nottingham office. They are ideally looking for someone who is vastly experienced working as a Legal Secretary in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role will include personal assistant styled responsibilities such as diary management and arranging travel for fee-earning solicitors, so someone who has acted in the capacity of a PA alongside secretarial duties would be advantageous. The successful candidate will possess fantastic organisation, exemplary written and verbal communication skills, and a sound legal background. If that is you, then this opportunity could represent an exciting next chapter in your career. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Legal Secretary Nottingham (predominantly office-based) 25,000 - 30,000 p/a Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with one of the largest law firms in the UK, who continue to grow. They are looking for a Legal Secretary to join their litigation team in the Nottingham office. They are ideally looking for someone who is vastly experienced working as a Legal Secretary in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role will include personal assistant styled responsibilities such as diary management and arranging travel for fee-earning solicitors, so someone who has acted in the capacity of a PA alongside secretarial duties would be advantageous. The successful candidate will possess fantastic organisation, exemplary written and verbal communication skills, and a sound legal background. If that is you, then this opportunity could represent an exciting next chapter in your career. Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales
Property Litigation Solicitor Full Time, Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Extensive Benefits Chester City Centre (Hybrid and flexible working arrangements) Our client boasts a heritage of 40+ years in the Cheshire region with a modern Chester City Centre office offering a range of bespoke legal services click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Property Litigation Solicitor Full Time, Permanent £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Extensive Benefits Chester City Centre (Hybrid and flexible working arrangements) Our client boasts a heritage of 40+ years in the Cheshire region with a modern Chester City Centre office offering a range of bespoke legal services 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 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.
Responsiblities: To provide or arrange the provision of legal advice as well as be responsible for ensuring that the Bank follows statutory and regulatory procedures to mitigate risks of litigation. Assist the Company Secretary with company secretarial duties. Review and keep updated the standard documents of the Bank where necessary with input from external legal advisors. Review, amend, and agree on contractual and other documents of the Bank's suppliers and service providers. Review, negotiate, and agree on the legal documentation including secretary documentation for banking agreements between the Bank and its customers. Manage litigation through the Banks solicitors Provision of advice on employment law and regulations Assist will all aspects of corporate governance. Skills: Minimum 3- 5 years' experience in drafting legal documentation gained in a financial institution Excellent understanding of banking services and products Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines If interested, please apply. Alternatively, email In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Responsiblities: To provide or arrange the provision of legal advice as well as be responsible for ensuring that the Bank follows statutory and regulatory procedures to mitigate risks of litigation. Assist the Company Secretary with company secretarial duties. Review and keep updated the standard documents of the Bank where necessary with input from external legal advisors. Review, amend, and agree on contractual and other documents of the Bank's suppliers and service providers. Review, negotiate, and agree on the legal documentation including secretary documentation for banking agreements between the Bank and its customers. Manage litigation through the Banks solicitors Provision of advice on employment law and regulations Assist will all aspects of corporate governance. Skills: Minimum 3- 5 years' experience in drafting legal documentation gained in a financial institution Excellent understanding of banking services and products Excellent ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing Attention to detail Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines If interested, please apply. Alternatively, email In our company values we aim for equity at all stages of the recruitment process, please let us know if we can do anything to make the process more accessible to you.
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.
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. Department Background: Our litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: Bankruptcy and Insolvency Building Disputes Civil Fraud Consumer/ Commercial Disputes Contract Disputes Debt Interim Applications International Cross Border Disputes Contentious Probate Disputes Professional Negligence Residential Property Disputes Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests and offer the best representation for any court action. 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 Probate Litigation 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 Probate Litigation cases including: nheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims, Proprietary estoppel claims, Will disputes - challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery, Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate and Devastate claims 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: 2+ years Probate Litigation experience in private practice 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 is an advantage Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with 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 organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work 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
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. Department Background: Our litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: Bankruptcy and Insolvency Building Disputes Civil Fraud Consumer/ Commercial Disputes Contract Disputes Debt Interim Applications International Cross Border Disputes Contentious Probate Disputes Professional Negligence Residential Property Disputes Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests and offer the best representation for any court action. 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 Probate Litigation 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 Probate Litigation cases including: nheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims, Proprietary estoppel claims, Will disputes - challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery, Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate and Devastate claims 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: 2+ years Probate Litigation experience in private practice 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 is an advantage Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with 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 organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work 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.
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. 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. Department Background: Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including:Bankruptcy and InsolvencyBuilding DisputesCivil FraudConsumer/ Commercial DisputesContract DisputesDebtInterim ApplicationsInternational Cross Border DisputesContentious Probate DisputesProfessional NegligenceResidential Property DisputesOur lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests and offer the best representation for any court action. Main Responsibilities of the Role: You will be professional with a pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs. You will be responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members. You will be attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases. Dealing with correspondence and managing a challenging case-load of clients' matters from inception to completion. Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence and attending conferences and court. You will be maintaining accurate time costing procedures. You will be implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly. Key Skills Required: Experience in dealing with professional negligence claims; CPR Rules; pre action protocol; investigations; settlement discussions and mediation. Litigation experience in private practice Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapts well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business. Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases. Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills - Proficient 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
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. 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. Department Background: Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including:Bankruptcy and InsolvencyBuilding DisputesCivil FraudConsumer/ Commercial DisputesContract DisputesDebtInterim ApplicationsInternational Cross Border DisputesContentious Probate DisputesProfessional NegligenceResidential Property DisputesOur lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client's interests and offer the best representation for any court action. Main Responsibilities of the Role: You will be professional with a pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs. You will be responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members. You will be attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases. Dealing with correspondence and managing a challenging case-load of clients' matters from inception to completion. Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence and attending conferences and court. You will be maintaining accurate time costing procedures. You will be implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly. Key Skills Required: Experience in dealing with professional negligence claims; CPR Rules; pre action protocol; investigations; settlement discussions and mediation. Litigation experience in private practice Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Committed team player and adapts well to new challenges Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business. Excellent analytical and organizational skills Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases. Experience in own advocacy is an advantage Excellent IT Skills - Proficient 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.
Solicitor 3 Years PQE Job Type : Full Time, Permanent Location: Peterborough Salary: Competitive The Role Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm specialising in legal advisory, litigation and dispute resolution services click apply for full job details
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Solicitor 3 Years PQE Job Type : Full Time, Permanent Location: Peterborough Salary: Competitive The Role Our client is a dynamic and forward-thinking firm specialising in legal advisory, litigation and dispute resolution services click apply for full job details
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Cosmetic Claims Lawyer - Occupiers and Public Liability Location: Sharston, M22 4HH Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum basic salary, depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full time, Permanent About Us: Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business. Express Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the best law firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 5,500 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. No doubt at Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. About The Role: We are currently looking for a 1 to 5 Year PQE lawyer/ Cilex or alternatively qualified by experience to join our OL/PL department. You will be handling a diverse caseload to include some pre and post litigation cosmetic claims from cradle to grave. Tenacity, ability, and enthusiasm are more important than qualification. We have high quality non-CMC sources for all our work, ensuring that our lawyers only deal with genuine cases. For candidates we offer strong supervision channels, excellent training including away days, chance to join a highly ambitious and growing firm. We offer a generous commission structure, where all our lawyer, get a percentage of every case they win. With no hurdles, and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. Person Specification: Experience with complex cosmetic negligence cases including breast surgery, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty, labiaplasty, liposuction, and laser treatments is desirable Previous exposure to providing client advice, instructing experts, analysing reports and valuations advantageous Experience with initial client inception (including risk assessments, setting up the file and relevant paperwork is required Ideally you will have drafted particulars for service, prepared quantum evidence, schedules of loss, instructed counsel, drafted witness statement and replies Proven billing track record of handling a litigated caseload A focus on advancing cases to and through litigation to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Knowledge of the civil procedure rules, precedent, trends in litigation, and an ability and willingness to utilise the same to achieve the best possible outcome for our clients Demonstrable experience of dealing with litigated files from inception, through applications and challenges, to trial / disposal hearing Knowledge of Proclaim case management system Salary, Hours & Benefits: A basic salary up to £50,000 depending on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30am Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probation 23 days holiday a year, rising to 26 days 3 holiday buy backs per year after one year of service Extra day's holiday for your birthday after two years' service Private medical insurance available after two years' service Death in Service Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget Active training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion Netball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and more Enhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenure Other benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab Recruitment Process: Please send a CV and covering letter by clicking APPLY. Our employees are our most important asset and it's our employees who have made Express Solicitors the success it is today. Our recruitment process consolidates that success. At Express Solicitors, we rate skill and ability above all else and therefore our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Legal Caseworker, Qualified Solicitor, Lawyer, PI Solicitor, Personal Injury Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive, Cosmetic Lawyer, Cosmetic, Cosmetic Law, Medical Law, Cosmetic Negligence, PQE Lawyer, PQE may also be considered for this role.
OUR CLIENT An international law firm THE ROLE We have an exciting new vacancy for a top level commercial litigator with 4-5 year PQE to join the London office of this specialist law firm This an exceptional opportunity for a Solicitor with a general commercial disputes background with some competition law exposure or a pure competition litigation experience to join a highly regarded team THE CANDIDATE To be considered for this role, applicants must have an exceptional track record and an excellent academic background. You will have strong project management skills ready to take on a considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility. You should have experience of, and be comfortable with, working in a client-facing role. European language skills would be of particular interest and international work is a readily available. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
OUR CLIENT An international law firm THE ROLE We have an exciting new vacancy for a top level commercial litigator with 4-5 year PQE to join the London office of this specialist law firm This an exceptional opportunity for a Solicitor with a general commercial disputes background with some competition law exposure or a pure competition litigation experience to join a highly regarded team THE CANDIDATE To be considered for this role, applicants must have an exceptional track record and an excellent academic background. You will have strong project management skills ready to take on a considerable degree of autonomy and responsibility. You should have experience of, and be comfortable with, working in a client-facing role. European language skills would be of particular interest and international work is a readily available. Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.