Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive - Taunton What is on offer? Join a reputed and respected Legal 500 firm Pick up a privately funded family caseload - with ancillary relief & private children matters Build out a family department in Taunton around yourself Very competitive salary & good overall benefits package (including a bonus based on performance) Advise on good quality, private family work What will you do? Handle a full and varied family law caseload Advise on: Divorce, finances, cohabitation/separation/pre-nuptial agreements Grandparents rights, non-molestation orders & child arrangements What will you need? To be a Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive At least 3 years' experience in family law To be able to attend the Taunton office at least 3 days/week Benefits include: Very competitive salary Excellent bonus scheme tailored for you 25 days holiday + Office closure at Christmas Death in Service Insurance The opportunity to carve out your own niche practice within family law What next? Click on apply now to send your CV over Or call Paul Norman today for a confidential conversation about this Family Solicitor vacancy and other available options
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive - Taunton What is on offer? Join a reputed and respected Legal 500 firm Pick up a privately funded family caseload - with ancillary relief & private children matters Build out a family department in Taunton around yourself Very competitive salary & good overall benefits package (including a bonus based on performance) Advise on good quality, private family work What will you do? Handle a full and varied family law caseload Advise on: Divorce, finances, cohabitation/separation/pre-nuptial agreements Grandparents rights, non-molestation orders & child arrangements What will you need? To be a Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive At least 3 years' experience in family law To be able to attend the Taunton office at least 3 days/week Benefits include: Very competitive salary Excellent bonus scheme tailored for you 25 days holiday + Office closure at Christmas Death in Service Insurance The opportunity to carve out your own niche practice within family law What next? Click on apply now to send your CV over Or call Paul Norman today for a confidential conversation about this Family Solicitor vacancy and other available options
Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive Work From Home in South Devon What is on offer? Work from home in South Devon (with occasional office attendance for "team get together days" Join a reputed and respected Legal 500 firm Pick up a privately funded family caseload - with ancillary relief & private children matters Very competitive salary & good overall benefits package (including a bonus based on performance) Advise on good quality, private family work What will you do? Handle a full and varied family law caseload Advise on: - Divorce, finances, cohabitation/separation/pre-nuptial agreements - Grandparents rights, non-molestation orders & child arrangements What will you need? To be a qualified solicitor or legal executive At least 3 years' experience in family law To be based in South Devon and capable of attending courts hearings there Ideally a client following or some local contacts/referrers to be getting on with Benefits include: Very competitive salary Excellent bonus scheme tailored for you 25 days holiday + Office closure at Christmas Death in Service Insurance The opportunity to carve out your own niche practice within family law What next? Click on apply now to send your CV over Or call Paul Norman today for a confidential conversation about this family solicitor vacancy and other available options
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive Work From Home in South Devon What is on offer? Work from home in South Devon (with occasional office attendance for "team get together days" Join a reputed and respected Legal 500 firm Pick up a privately funded family caseload - with ancillary relief & private children matters Very competitive salary & good overall benefits package (including a bonus based on performance) Advise on good quality, private family work What will you do? Handle a full and varied family law caseload Advise on: - Divorce, finances, cohabitation/separation/pre-nuptial agreements - Grandparents rights, non-molestation orders & child arrangements What will you need? To be a qualified solicitor or legal executive At least 3 years' experience in family law To be based in South Devon and capable of attending courts hearings there Ideally a client following or some local contacts/referrers to be getting on with Benefits include: Very competitive salary Excellent bonus scheme tailored for you 25 days holiday + Office closure at Christmas Death in Service Insurance The opportunity to carve out your own niche practice within family law What next? Click on apply now to send your CV over Or call Paul Norman today for a confidential conversation about this family solicitor vacancy and other available options
Paralegal - Children Law Department £26,000 - £35,000 DOE Watford, Hertfordshire (WD17) + Hybrid Our client, a leading Family and Legal Aid law firm, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paralegal to join their Children Law Department. You will support solicitors and counsel in delivering high-quality legal services to families and children, working on a diverse caseload of both private and Legal Aid-funded matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role involves managing case files, preparing court documents, attending client meetings, assisting with Legal Aid applications, contributing to case strategy, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in Legal Aid and Children Law matters , including Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, or Specific Issue Orders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence using legal IT systems, including CCMS, are essential. Completion of the LPC or commencement of the SQE is required. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable clients. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jemma Sutton for a confidential discussion. LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
Mar 03, 2026
Full time
Paralegal - Children Law Department £26,000 - £35,000 DOE Watford, Hertfordshire (WD17) + Hybrid Our client, a leading Family and Legal Aid law firm, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Paralegal to join their Children Law Department. You will support solicitors and counsel in delivering high-quality legal services to families and children, working on a diverse caseload of both private and Legal Aid-funded matters in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role involves managing case files, preparing court documents, attending client meetings, assisting with Legal Aid applications, contributing to case strategy, conducting legal research, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in Legal Aid and Children Law matters , including Child Arrangements Orders, Prohibited Steps Orders, or Specific Issue Orders. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and confidence using legal IT systems, including CCMS, are essential. Completion of the LPC or commencement of the SQE is required. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team while making a meaningful impact on vulnerable clients. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, contact Jemma Sutton for a confidential discussion. LR Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency with a reputation based on trust and integrity. We will always ask your permission before sending your CV to any of our clients. LR Legal Recruitment is operating as an Employment Agency in respect of this vacancy.
Are you a 1-year PQE Court of Protection Solicitor looking for a fresh challenge within a leading Legal 500 and Chambers accredited Firm? Our client is seeking a Solicitor with a passion for access justice with experience across a range of Community Care and Court of Protection work on publicly funded, along with private matters. The Firm obtain good referral sources from local charities ad NGOs, working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for clients. They are unable to meet the current demands for these services, prompting a search for an individual to expand and enhance this line of work. You will be working with vulnerable clients across a variety of needs, some facing eviction or a lack of community care services. The Firm: The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts. Type of work: Challenging assessments and care plans Ensuring that local authorities comply with their safeguarding duties Identifying judicial review challenges and potential Court of Protection cases Acting for "P" via a litigation friend or family members in Court of Protection proceedings in relation to P's welfare What will be expected from you? Carrying out casework, promptly and efficiently Analysing legal matters and advising clients of appropriate course of action. Communicating clearly and regularly with clients and complying with 'client care' requirements Dealing with all routine correspondence, negotiations and advocacy Ensuring that time spent on all casework is promptly recorded and on conclusion of cases that they are billed and payment is recorded To ensure, where any part of the work within the department is funded by the Legal Aid Agency that requirements are met. Keeping up-to-date with general legal developments Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks in accordance with the Office Manual Providing supervision where appropriate and/or reporting to supervisors Experience of working to targets Excellent IT Skills Experience of Legal Aid funding and using CCMS Experience of privately-funded work What is on offer in return? Flexible and hybrid working Bonus scheme Health Cashback Plan Wellbeing initiatives Career development programme Length of service awards Staff forums and committees For further details of this vacancy, please contact Mia Henderson on quoting reference 36482. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with
Mar 01, 2026
Full time
Are you a 1-year PQE Court of Protection Solicitor looking for a fresh challenge within a leading Legal 500 and Chambers accredited Firm? Our client is seeking a Solicitor with a passion for access justice with experience across a range of Community Care and Court of Protection work on publicly funded, along with private matters. The Firm obtain good referral sources from local charities ad NGOs, working collaboratively to achieve the best outcomes for clients. They are unable to meet the current demands for these services, prompting a search for an individual to expand and enhance this line of work. You will be working with vulnerable clients across a variety of needs, some facing eviction or a lack of community care services. The Firm: The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts. Type of work: Challenging assessments and care plans Ensuring that local authorities comply with their safeguarding duties Identifying judicial review challenges and potential Court of Protection cases Acting for "P" via a litigation friend or family members in Court of Protection proceedings in relation to P's welfare What will be expected from you? Carrying out casework, promptly and efficiently Analysing legal matters and advising clients of appropriate course of action. Communicating clearly and regularly with clients and complying with 'client care' requirements Dealing with all routine correspondence, negotiations and advocacy Ensuring that time spent on all casework is promptly recorded and on conclusion of cases that they are billed and payment is recorded To ensure, where any part of the work within the department is funded by the Legal Aid Agency that requirements are met. Keeping up-to-date with general legal developments Undertaking appropriate administrative tasks in accordance with the Office Manual Providing supervision where appropriate and/or reporting to supervisors Experience of working to targets Excellent IT Skills Experience of Legal Aid funding and using CCMS Experience of privately-funded work What is on offer in return? Flexible and hybrid working Bonus scheme Health Cashback Plan Wellbeing initiatives Career development programme Length of service awards Staff forums and committees For further details of this vacancy, please contact Mia Henderson on quoting reference 36482. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with
Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS". ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton Hours: 35 per week, permanent Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm Salary: £40,804 - £51,370 per year South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to recruit three Solicitors to be part of a busy Legal Services Team which aims to provide the highest quality legal service and advice to the Council. We are seeking to recruit talented and adaptable individuals with enthusiasm and a desire to work in a local authority environment which is supportive and will allow you to gain experience of local government whilst undertaking varied and interesting work. The Council's Legal Team is a high performing team that was short listed in the Innovation Award category at the 2025 Herald Law Awards. One role will involve delivering a legal service to clients across the Council with a focus on commercial work. A knowledge of procurement law and contracts is desirable. A second role will involve delivering a legal service to clients across the Council with a focus on property and planning work. This role will involve providing representation and advice to the Council in areas including child protection; permanence; adults with incapacity; adult support and protection; education matters including ASN tribunals; employment, debt recovery and housing matters including ASBOs and recovery of heritable property. You will require to undertake a range of litigation work for client services across the council and will be responsible for managing your own case load which will encompass a variety of matters. There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, and/or develop new skills, in the above areas. Applications are invited from enrolled solicitors with a current and unrestricted Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate. For further information or an informal chat please contact Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager on . Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents Describe a time when you identified a problem and took the initiative to correct it yourself. Describe a time when your team or organisation was undergoing some change and how you dealt with that. Describe a time when you had to manage client expectations while still delivering excellent customer service, and a situation when you faced conflict while working in a team and how you dealt with that. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. The successful candidate will be subject to Level 2 disclosure checks provided by Disclosure Scotland. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded. About Us South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathavenand Carluke, the urban burghsof Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: People - skills, learning and employability Place - physical infrastructure and place Business - business development and growth Job Info Job Identification 3810 Posting Date 02/10/2026, 10:24 AM Apply Before 03/01/2026, 11:55 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 11TH FLOOR, HAMILTON, ML3 0AA, GB
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via "Me" tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled "REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS". ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by 1 March 2026 at 11:59pm Location: Council Headquarters, Hamilton Hours: 35 per week, permanent Work Pattern: Monday - Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm, Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm Salary: £40,804 - £51,370 per year South Lanarkshire Council are seeking to recruit three Solicitors to be part of a busy Legal Services Team which aims to provide the highest quality legal service and advice to the Council. We are seeking to recruit talented and adaptable individuals with enthusiasm and a desire to work in a local authority environment which is supportive and will allow you to gain experience of local government whilst undertaking varied and interesting work. The Council's Legal Team is a high performing team that was short listed in the Innovation Award category at the 2025 Herald Law Awards. One role will involve delivering a legal service to clients across the Council with a focus on commercial work. A knowledge of procurement law and contracts is desirable. A second role will involve delivering a legal service to clients across the Council with a focus on property and planning work. This role will involve providing representation and advice to the Council in areas including child protection; permanence; adults with incapacity; adult support and protection; education matters including ASN tribunals; employment, debt recovery and housing matters including ASBOs and recovery of heritable property. You will require to undertake a range of litigation work for client services across the council and will be responsible for managing your own case load which will encompass a variety of matters. There will be opportunities and support to apply any existing knowledge or experience, and/or develop new skills, in the above areas. Applications are invited from enrolled solicitors with a current and unrestricted Law Society of Scotland Practising Certificate. For further information or an informal chat please contact Margaret Mary Wilson, Legal Services Manager on . Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents Describe a time when you identified a problem and took the initiative to correct it yourself. Describe a time when your team or organisation was undergoing some change and how you dealt with that. Describe a time when you had to manage client expectations while still delivering excellent customer service, and a situation when you faced conflict while working in a team and how you dealt with that. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. The successful candidate will be subject to Level 2 disclosure checks provided by Disclosure Scotland. An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. Up to 33 days annual leave Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. Employee Discounts - including discounts at the cinema. Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded. About Us South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathavenand Carluke, the urban burghsof Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: People - skills, learning and employability Place - physical infrastructure and place Business - business development and growth Job Info Job Identification 3810 Posting Date 02/10/2026, 10:24 AM Apply Before 03/01/2026, 11:55 PM Job Schedule Full time Locations 11TH FLOOR, HAMILTON, ML3 0AA, GB
Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus a10% market supplement payment (terms and conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 15th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC We have a permanent full-time vacancy for an experienced child care lawyer with full advocacy and conduct of litigation practice rights. Working for Leicestershire County Council as a child care lawyer - very positive working relationships with client department, the local Courts, CAFCASS and private practice professional culture of proactive advice, planned applications and collaboration. each lawyer having a nominated paralegal to give lawyers time and space for quality advice/drafting and preparation for court high quality supervision and support from management team (two team leaders and an Assistant Head of Law all very experienced in this area of law) proper work life/ balance flexible hybrid ways of working policies and IT systems supporting effective remote/home workingü job satisfaction - mentoring paralegals and training social workers interesting range of legal work including the law relating to Deprivation of Liberty and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Also Attractive benefits packageincluding leave entitlement of up to 32 days depending on grade and length of service plus public holidays and leave buy back scheme, free on-site parking, restaurant and food outlet, employee benefits and discount scheme. Payment of required professional fees. Employee-friendlypoliciesincluding carer support and comprehensive wellbeing support services. The council is a 'Mindful Employer' and committed to the well- being of its staff and workplace equality initiatives. Career development support:the council recognises the value of mentoring, training and development. All managers in legal services are experienced and highly regarded legal practitioners both within the council and externally. What's not to like?! We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any queries about these roles please ring Clare Bianchina (team leader) on or Kate Reeves (team leader) on . All applications must be made on the EMSS jobsite via the submission of a CV and a supporting statement. About the Role As a Solicitor in the Child Care Team, you will provide an efficient and effective legal advisory service to the Children and Family Services Department and other departments when required. To support you to undertake your role, you will have: An effective IT system to enable flexible and efficient working away from the office. An experienced and highly motivated paralegal to provide dedicated case work support. The opportunity to focus on quality written and verbal advice work. Space and time to undertake advocacy where appropriate (we encourage advocacy but are not an in-house advocacy team). High quality supervision and support from an experienced management team (two Team Leaders and an Assistant Head of Law, all very experienced in this area of law). In addition to the above, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience in niche areas, such as Deprivation of Liberty, the law relating to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Public Law and to contribute to the training of social workers and other professionals. Team working is very important to us, and we encourage our solicitors to work with colleagues in a positive and supportive way that promotes learning and development. In addition to supervising paralegals and support staff, you will therefore be expected to provide mentoring, advice, and informal supervision to colleagues to enhance learning, where appropriate. About You To apply for this post, you must: Be qualified as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Have knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption & Children Act 2002, the Public Law Outline and the Family Procedure Rules 2010. Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and internal and external stakeholders to persuade and influence appropriate outcomes. Be able to assimilate information rapidly and present effective solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner. Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, IT skills, and written communication skills to enable the drafting of legal documents. Be able to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision. Be a team player. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Kathryn Reeves or Clare Bianchina Telephone: or To contact Kathryn via email, please click here or Clare here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: . This is LCC's Job of the Week (LCCJOTW). About Us About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Locations Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, LE3 8RA, GB
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, Leicester, LE3 8RA Salary: £39,939 - £53,826 per annum (pro rata for part-time) plus a10% market supplement payment (terms and conditions apply) Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 15th March 2026 Interview Date(s): TBC We have a permanent full-time vacancy for an experienced child care lawyer with full advocacy and conduct of litigation practice rights. Working for Leicestershire County Council as a child care lawyer - very positive working relationships with client department, the local Courts, CAFCASS and private practice professional culture of proactive advice, planned applications and collaboration. each lawyer having a nominated paralegal to give lawyers time and space for quality advice/drafting and preparation for court high quality supervision and support from management team (two team leaders and an Assistant Head of Law all very experienced in this area of law) proper work life/ balance flexible hybrid ways of working policies and IT systems supporting effective remote/home workingü job satisfaction - mentoring paralegals and training social workers interesting range of legal work including the law relating to Deprivation of Liberty and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children Also Attractive benefits packageincluding leave entitlement of up to 32 days depending on grade and length of service plus public holidays and leave buy back scheme, free on-site parking, restaurant and food outlet, employee benefits and discount scheme. Payment of required professional fees. Employee-friendlypoliciesincluding carer support and comprehensive wellbeing support services. The council is a 'Mindful Employer' and committed to the well- being of its staff and workplace equality initiatives. Career development support:the council recognises the value of mentoring, training and development. All managers in legal services are experienced and highly regarded legal practitioners both within the council and externally. What's not to like?! We look forward to receiving your application. If you have any queries about these roles please ring Clare Bianchina (team leader) on or Kate Reeves (team leader) on . All applications must be made on the EMSS jobsite via the submission of a CV and a supporting statement. About the Role As a Solicitor in the Child Care Team, you will provide an efficient and effective legal advisory service to the Children and Family Services Department and other departments when required. To support you to undertake your role, you will have: An effective IT system to enable flexible and efficient working away from the office. An experienced and highly motivated paralegal to provide dedicated case work support. The opportunity to focus on quality written and verbal advice work. Space and time to undertake advocacy where appropriate (we encourage advocacy but are not an in-house advocacy team). High quality supervision and support from an experienced management team (two Team Leaders and an Assistant Head of Law, all very experienced in this area of law). In addition to the above, you will also have the opportunity to gain experience in niche areas, such as Deprivation of Liberty, the law relating to Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children and Public Law and to contribute to the training of social workers and other professionals. Team working is very important to us, and we encourage our solicitors to work with colleagues in a positive and supportive way that promotes learning and development. In addition to supervising paralegals and support staff, you will therefore be expected to provide mentoring, advice, and informal supervision to colleagues to enhance learning, where appropriate. About You To apply for this post, you must: Be qualified as an admitted Solicitor, Barrister or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives. Have knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Adoption & Children Act 2002, the Public Law Outline and the Family Procedure Rules 2010. Be able to communicate effectively with colleagues, customers, and internal and external stakeholders to persuade and influence appropriate outcomes. Be able to assimilate information rapidly and present effective solutions and appropriate advice and guidance in a timely manner. Have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills, IT skills, and written communication skills to enable the drafting of legal documents. Be able to work accurately under pressure with minimum supervision. Be a team player. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Kathryn Reeves or Clare Bianchina Telephone: or To contact Kathryn via email, please click here or Clare here How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what's on your CV. That's why we've designed a recruitment process that's fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we'd love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the 'About You' section above. Without this information, we won't be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: . This is LCC's Job of the Week (LCCJOTW). About Us About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it's like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Locations Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, LE3 8RA, GB
Conveyancing Solicitor Chatham, Kent Salary: Competitive (DOE £45K - £70K) + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working Available Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be working with an extremely reputable law firm in Kent and we are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor to join their successful team in Tonbridge. The role will entail dealing with a full and varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters and commercial matters when required. This will include: Freehold and leasehold sales / purchases Transfers of equity Remortgages Stamp duty procedures Title checking Search reports Enquiries Freehold sales/purchases Leasehold sales/purchases including the grant of leases The regulation of landlord and tenant relationships Lease renewals Deeds of surrender Refinancing Acquisitions and sales of businesses Utilities agreements Active involvement in business development Dealing with all matters from beginning through to completion Successful candidates must be highly organised, disciplined, and able to work well with volume work and in a very busy environment. Applicants will join a friendly team and have extensive residential conveyancing experience and commercial conveyancing experiences, knowledge within a similar environment and be able to manage their own caseload of files with minimal supervision. This is a demanding role therefore individuals must be able to prioritise work, use initiative and work proactively, coupled with a good client manner, smart appearance, and technical competence. would be advantageous but not essential. Secretarial support is provided to this position. Our client offers a very attractive remuneration, according to experience, along with super benefits, including: Staff Benefits: 25 days holiday plus statutory and bank holidays Private healthcare through AXA after six months (optional) Workplace pension via Scottish Widows 30% discount on all legal services for staff 25% discount on legal services for immediate family (parents, siblings, children) Referral bonuses for staff introductions (T&Cs apply) £100 no sick bonus paid in December for full attendance throughout the year Annual black-tie Christmas party and firm-wide summer BBQ/party Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this vacancy.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
Conveyancing Solicitor Chatham, Kent Salary: Competitive (DOE £45K - £70K) + Excellent Benefits Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, Hybrid Working Available Diamond Search Recruitment are delighted to be working with an extremely reputable law firm in Kent and we are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor to join their successful team in Tonbridge. The role will entail dealing with a full and varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters and commercial matters when required. This will include: Freehold and leasehold sales / purchases Transfers of equity Remortgages Stamp duty procedures Title checking Search reports Enquiries Freehold sales/purchases Leasehold sales/purchases including the grant of leases The regulation of landlord and tenant relationships Lease renewals Deeds of surrender Refinancing Acquisitions and sales of businesses Utilities agreements Active involvement in business development Dealing with all matters from beginning through to completion Successful candidates must be highly organised, disciplined, and able to work well with volume work and in a very busy environment. Applicants will join a friendly team and have extensive residential conveyancing experience and commercial conveyancing experiences, knowledge within a similar environment and be able to manage their own caseload of files with minimal supervision. This is a demanding role therefore individuals must be able to prioritise work, use initiative and work proactively, coupled with a good client manner, smart appearance, and technical competence. would be advantageous but not essential. Secretarial support is provided to this position. Our client offers a very attractive remuneration, according to experience, along with super benefits, including: Staff Benefits: 25 days holiday plus statutory and bank holidays Private healthcare through AXA after six months (optional) Workplace pension via Scottish Widows 30% discount on all legal services for staff 25% discount on legal services for immediate family (parents, siblings, children) Referral bonuses for staff introductions (T&Cs apply) £100 no sick bonus paid in December for full attendance throughout the year Annual black-tie Christmas party and firm-wide summer BBQ/party Diamond Search Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in regard to this vacancy.
Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their firm as a Team Assistant in their Family Law team. If you have previous experience working as a Team Assistant or Legal Secretary and are looking to strengthen your knowledge and experience further, this role could be exactly what you re looking for! They pride themselves on a friendly, approachable attitude towards staff and clients. They offer competitive salaries, flexible working and genuine progression opportunities, supporting you to achieve your goals, whilst maintaining a great work/life balance. The role: Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. Transcribing dictation. Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. Management of outgoing paper-based post. Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly within SOS Management of document release requests. Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. Extensive diary and inbox management for lawyers. Assist with office management duties when needed which will include stationery ordering, printing, copying and reception cover during absences. Taking reception overflow calls. Working as one firm, covering for other TA s when absent. Requirements: Experience working within a Legal environment It is advantageous to have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills Great time management skills Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive Calm under pressure Benefits: Pay. They value their employees, their salaries reflect this. Bonus. They recognise and reward for all of your hard work. Holidays. 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Flexibility. What does work/life balance look like to you? They are open to your suggestions. Birthday Off & Voucher. No one wants to work on their birthday. Take the day off and go shopping! Pension. To help out your future self. Life insurance. Support for your loved ones, just in case. Income protection. If you get sick, they guarantee a % of your salary for up to 2 years. Vitality health insurance. They support you to be your happy and healthy self! (Free coffees, cinema tickets or even an Apple Watch are also a nice touch). Medicash healthcare cash plan. We all hate the dentist, at least you don t have to pay for it. That amongst many other everyday healthcare needs, all covered. Wellbeing support. They re passionate about wellbeing, including Calm premium, 24/7 employee helpline and general lifestyle assistance. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Feb 24, 2026
Full time
Our client has a permanent, full-time vacancy for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join their firm as a Team Assistant in their Family Law team. If you have previous experience working as a Team Assistant or Legal Secretary and are looking to strengthen your knowledge and experience further, this role could be exactly what you re looking for! They pride themselves on a friendly, approachable attitude towards staff and clients. They offer competitive salaries, flexible working and genuine progression opportunities, supporting you to achieve your goals, whilst maintaining a great work/life balance. The role: Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. Transcribing dictation. Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. Management of outgoing paper-based post. Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly within SOS Management of document release requests. Keeping lawyers up to date on the progress of a task(s), communicating always to manage expectations and meet all deadlines. Extensive diary and inbox management for lawyers. Assist with office management duties when needed which will include stationery ordering, printing, copying and reception cover during absences. Taking reception overflow calls. Working as one firm, covering for other TA s when absent. Requirements: Experience working within a Legal environment It is advantageous to have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules Advanced IT skills including Microsoft Office Excellent attention to detail, organisational and communication skills Great time management skills Self-motivated, outgoing and proactive Calm under pressure Benefits: Pay. They value their employees, their salaries reflect this. Bonus. They recognise and reward for all of your hard work. Holidays. 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays) Flexibility. What does work/life balance look like to you? They are open to your suggestions. Birthday Off & Voucher. No one wants to work on their birthday. Take the day off and go shopping! Pension. To help out your future self. Life insurance. Support for your loved ones, just in case. Income protection. If you get sick, they guarantee a % of your salary for up to 2 years. Vitality health insurance. They support you to be your happy and healthy self! (Free coffees, cinema tickets or even an Apple Watch are also a nice touch). Medicash healthcare cash plan. We all hate the dentist, at least you don t have to pay for it. That amongst many other everyday healthcare needs, all covered. Wellbeing support. They re passionate about wellbeing, including Calm premium, 24/7 employee helpline and general lifestyle assistance. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
The Progeny Group Limited
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
About the role As part of the Private Law team, you will advise on a wide range of complex matters, including wills and succession, inheritance tax, trusts, and probate. You will also work closely with our Wealth Management team to support mutual clients. You will manage a varied caseload, meeting with clients to understand their needs, progressing matters efficiently, drafting tailored documentation, and liaising with other stakeholders. You will ensure accurate case management and full compliance with SRA and Firm standards, while building strong client relationships and contributing to the team's professional growth. This role is ideal for a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. This role is on a hybrid basis and can be based out of our Leeds, Nottingham, or Worthing office. Key responsibilities Arrange and conduct meetings with new and existing clients to establish the necessary advice and services, based on the client's needs. Arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation. Take and act upon client instructions. Instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes. Correspond with clients and opposing solicitors where necessary. Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their cases. Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs. Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice. Deliver agreed billing and other targets in accordance with departmental and personal financial controls/budgets. Support the development and reputation of the Firm through external involvement in professional organisations and internal contribution at departmental and practice levels. Keep up to date on legislative, regulatory, and client-related developments, changes, and trends. Adhere to the standards as set by the SRA and to all the Firm's Policies and Procedures. Support the training and development of Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals. What success looks like The consistent delivery of high-quality, value-adding and compliant legal advice. Effective relationships with clients that are built on trust and clear communication, in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Effective and timely management of multiple cases, ensuring accuracy in records and billing, with deadlines consistently met. Our ideal person Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. Considerable PQE experience (minimum 1-3 years PQE). Consistently deliver high-quality legal services through appropriate monitoring and management of own personal training and development. Ability to build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships within all aspects of the business. Ability to always exercise discretion and professionalism. Work diligently and in good faith within the general working practices required of a qualified solicitor. Ability to work as part of a team, whilst being able to work efficiently on own initiative. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Benefits 30 days holiday plus public holidays Wellbeing day Birthday holiday Volunteering day Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice Employee assistance programme providing support for your mental and physical health Group pension scheme Life assurance scheme Eye care vouchers Family leave Referral scheme About Progeny We create, enhance, and preserve wealth. We are the first and only firm in the UK to bring together independent financial planning, asset management, tax, HR, and private and corporate legal services. We are forward-thinking and tech-driven, using technology to eliminate paperwork, improve communications, and enrich the relationship between client and adviser. At Progeny, we believe that we all have the power to make good things happen. We want to use our success as a catalyst for making real change. We created the Progeny Foundation to support local charities, including Zarach, and we have recently achieved the globally recognised B Corp certification. We are the proud winners of the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2024 Best Employer award for the third year running.
Feb 19, 2026
Full time
About the role As part of the Private Law team, you will advise on a wide range of complex matters, including wills and succession, inheritance tax, trusts, and probate. You will also work closely with our Wealth Management team to support mutual clients. You will manage a varied caseload, meeting with clients to understand their needs, progressing matters efficiently, drafting tailored documentation, and liaising with other stakeholders. You will ensure accurate case management and full compliance with SRA and Firm standards, while building strong client relationships and contributing to the team's professional growth. This role is ideal for a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. This role is on a hybrid basis and can be based out of our Leeds, Nottingham, or Worthing office. Key responsibilities Arrange and conduct meetings with new and existing clients to establish the necessary advice and services, based on the client's needs. Arrange and attend further client meetings where necessary to progress with the case and finalise documentation. Take and act upon client instructions. Instruct barristers or specialist advocates to appear in court for the client in complex disputes. Correspond with clients and opposing solicitors where necessary. Advise clients on the law and legal issues relating to their cases. Draft documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client's individual needs. Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice. Deliver agreed billing and other targets in accordance with departmental and personal financial controls/budgets. Support the development and reputation of the Firm through external involvement in professional organisations and internal contribution at departmental and practice levels. Keep up to date on legislative, regulatory, and client-related developments, changes, and trends. Adhere to the standards as set by the SRA and to all the Firm's Policies and Procedures. Support the training and development of Trainee Solicitors and Paralegals. What success looks like The consistent delivery of high-quality, value-adding and compliant legal advice. Effective relationships with clients that are built on trust and clear communication, in collaboration with internal stakeholders. Effective and timely management of multiple cases, ensuring accuracy in records and billing, with deadlines consistently met. Our ideal person Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive. Considerable PQE experience (minimum 1-3 years PQE). Consistently deliver high-quality legal services through appropriate monitoring and management of own personal training and development. Ability to build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships within all aspects of the business. Ability to always exercise discretion and professionalism. Work diligently and in good faith within the general working practices required of a qualified solicitor. Ability to work as part of a team, whilst being able to work efficiently on own initiative. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Benefits 30 days holiday plus public holidays Wellbeing day Birthday holiday Volunteering day Private medical insurance, 24/7 digital GP and health advice Employee assistance programme providing support for your mental and physical health Group pension scheme Life assurance scheme Eye care vouchers Family leave Referral scheme About Progeny We create, enhance, and preserve wealth. We are the first and only firm in the UK to bring together independent financial planning, asset management, tax, HR, and private and corporate legal services. We are forward-thinking and tech-driven, using technology to eliminate paperwork, improve communications, and enrich the relationship between client and adviser. At Progeny, we believe that we all have the power to make good things happen. We want to use our success as a catalyst for making real change. We created the Progeny Foundation to support local charities, including Zarach, and we have recently achieved the globally recognised B Corp certification. We are the proud winners of the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2024 Best Employer award for the third year running.
Solicitor-Medical Negligence-Sheffield (5316) We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing We are looking to add a talented Solicitor, ideally at the 3-5 PQE level, to our Group Actions Team, which is part of our Medical Negligence team, to be based in Sheffield. Our Team As the UK's leading clinical and medical negligence law firm, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. Our experienced solicitors provide compassionate, expert legal support to individuals and families affected by medical negligence, helping them secure the answers, justice, and compensation they deserve. Our team has deep expertise in claims arising from obstetric, neonatal, anaesthetic, neurosurgical, cardiac, and psychiatric care. We also lead the way in complex group actions and product liability litigation involving defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals. You can read about our client storieshere . Your Role You'll join Partner Tim Annett's Group Actions Team, which is part of the Medical Negligence Department based in Sheffield. The team's focus is on group actions especially cases arising from medical negligence, and they also deal with product liability claims relating to drugs, medical devices, and consumer goods. "We have the resources to manage even the largest cases, but we remain focused on our clients and their individual needs." - Tim Annett You'll play a key role in managing your own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on high profile, high value litigation. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of medical negligence and product liability law, contributing to landmark cases that deliver life changing outcomes for clients. You'll be part of a team that handles some of the most complex and sensitive litigation in the UK. Recent case examples include: Claims involving paediatric and spinal surgery at major NHS hospitals across the UK Group actions relating to defective medical devices, including knee replacements, pelvic mesh, and cochlear implants Claims involving contaminated blood and human growth hormone Representing family core participants at the Thirlwall Inquiry, arising from criminal conduct by Lucy Letby You'll also: Provide clear, empathetic legal advice to clients from the outset Manage your own caseload of individual medical negligence and group action claims Assist on large scale, high profile litigation alongside experienced partners Seek interim payments to support client rehabilitation and care needs Collaborate with experts, counsel, and other stakeholders to build strong cases Contribute to the team's strategic development and knowledge sharing About You 3-5yrs PQE with a Medical Negligence background Some experience of group actions and/or product liability would be an advantage but is not a pre requisite Highly organised Ability to work collaboratively and independently Ability to work in a pressurised environment If this sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application. Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them Create an alert subscription based on this vacancy
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Solicitor-Medical Negligence-Sheffield (5316) We're a national law firm with a local reach. Our legal experts are here for you. Whether it's personal or business, we understand that everyone's situation is different. But we're more than just a law firm - we're a team of people working together to help individuals and businesses navigate life's ups and downs. Working here you'll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We'll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities. We're always looking to support our colleagues to work in a way that works best for them and everyone else, including our clients, the business and the regulators. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information. Your Role and What You'll Be Doing We are looking to add a talented Solicitor, ideally at the 3-5 PQE level, to our Group Actions Team, which is part of our Medical Negligence team, to be based in Sheffield. Our Team As the UK's leading clinical and medical negligence law firm, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients. Our experienced solicitors provide compassionate, expert legal support to individuals and families affected by medical negligence, helping them secure the answers, justice, and compensation they deserve. Our team has deep expertise in claims arising from obstetric, neonatal, anaesthetic, neurosurgical, cardiac, and psychiatric care. We also lead the way in complex group actions and product liability litigation involving defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals. You can read about our client storieshere . Your Role You'll join Partner Tim Annett's Group Actions Team, which is part of the Medical Negligence Department based in Sheffield. The team's focus is on group actions especially cases arising from medical negligence, and they also deal with product liability claims relating to drugs, medical devices, and consumer goods. "We have the resources to manage even the largest cases, but we remain focused on our clients and their individual needs." - Tim Annett You'll play a key role in managing your own caseload while supporting senior colleagues on high profile, high value litigation. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of medical negligence and product liability law, contributing to landmark cases that deliver life changing outcomes for clients. You'll be part of a team that handles some of the most complex and sensitive litigation in the UK. Recent case examples include: Claims involving paediatric and spinal surgery at major NHS hospitals across the UK Group actions relating to defective medical devices, including knee replacements, pelvic mesh, and cochlear implants Claims involving contaminated blood and human growth hormone Representing family core participants at the Thirlwall Inquiry, arising from criminal conduct by Lucy Letby You'll also: Provide clear, empathetic legal advice to clients from the outset Manage your own caseload of individual medical negligence and group action claims Assist on large scale, high profile litigation alongside experienced partners Seek interim payments to support client rehabilitation and care needs Collaborate with experts, counsel, and other stakeholders to build strong cases Contribute to the team's strategic development and knowledge sharing About You 3-5yrs PQE with a Medical Negligence background Some experience of group actions and/or product liability would be an advantage but is not a pre requisite Highly organised Ability to work collaboratively and independently Ability to work in a pressurised environment If this sounds like you, we'd love to receive your application. Our Benefits - What We Can Offer You 25 days holidays as standard plus bank holidays - You can 'buy' up to 35hrs of extra holiday too. Generous and flexible pension schemes. Volunteering days - Two days of volunteering every year for a cause of your choice (fully paid) Westfield Health membership, offering refunds on medical services alongside our Aviva Digital GP services. We also offer a wide range of well being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you're fully supported. This includes our Flexible by Choice programme which gives our colleagues more choice over a hybrid way of working subject to role, team and client requirements. We have been ranked in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing for Large Organisations for 2024! Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim. Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It's made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono. Additional Information As part of the Irwin Mitchell Group's on boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group's employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, colleagues, clients, partners and other stakeholders. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, criminal record and financial checks with our trusted 3rd parties. The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws. Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud of our values, and we're looking for people who share them Create an alert subscription based on this vacancy
OUR CLIENT Private Client focussed international law firm THE ROLE We have a new opportunity for a mid-level Associate Solicitor to join a top ranked charity law practice The role will focus on charity law, trusts, tax and commercial advice for charities, in addition to regulatory work dealing with the Charity Commission, and philanthropy advice for businesses and individuals wishing to establish or work with charities The team has a leading reputation, providing legal services to charities and not-for-profit organisations with a focus on charities operating in the of education, healthcare and the arts sectors in addition to family foundations. THE CANDIDATE To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, you will have an excellent academic record with 3 - 5 PQE The successful candidate will ideally have received a broad training in a well-regarded charities team or strong commercial and/or trust law skills and a demonstrable interest in the charity sector Candidates looking to make a career move to handle chariteis work are also welcome to apply Hybrid working is available Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
OUR CLIENT Private Client focussed international law firm THE ROLE We have a new opportunity for a mid-level Associate Solicitor to join a top ranked charity law practice The role will focus on charity law, trusts, tax and commercial advice for charities, in addition to regulatory work dealing with the Charity Commission, and philanthropy advice for businesses and individuals wishing to establish or work with charities The team has a leading reputation, providing legal services to charities and not-for-profit organisations with a focus on charities operating in the of education, healthcare and the arts sectors in addition to family foundations. THE CANDIDATE To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, you will have an excellent academic record with 3 - 5 PQE The successful candidate will ideally have received a broad training in a well-regarded charities team or strong commercial and/or trust law skills and a demonstrable interest in the charity sector Candidates looking to make a career move to handle chariteis work are also welcome to apply Hybrid working is available Lipson Lloyd Jones Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Family Legal Assistant/ Paralegal to join a respected and supportive Family Law department based in Macclesfield. This position is perfect for a well-organised individual with a genuine interest in family law who is keen to support experienced solicitors across a varied and often sensitive caseload. The Role: You will be providing essential support to family law solicitors dealing with a broad spectrum of matters including divorce, matrimonial finances, nuptial agreements, children and injunction matters, surrogacy, cohabitee disputes and pre and post nuptial agreements for medium to HNW clients. The role requires a high level of discretion, empathy, and efficiency, and offers valuable exposure to complex and rewarding legal work. Duties: Assisting the HOD and other Fee Earners in the effective running of the department Carrying out the allocated duties in a professional and efficient manner Meeting our clients needs, whilst contributing to the overall success of the department Working individually assigned jobs/ trial bundle prep and client liaison Dealing with initial enquiries by phone and in person Collating and indexing documents into Court approved order Uploading/downloading documents from Court Portal Checking Court Portal for updates Contacting the Court for information Taking notes and attend Court alongside Barristers Dealing with department administration Providing secretarial cover, as and when required Qualifications and Experience Experience as a Family Paralegal or assistant Proclaim skills desirable Self-motivated Experience of providing high quality advice to clients Ability to self-motivate Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience Fully office based Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available - (url removed) (phone number removed)
Feb 12, 2026
Full time
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a skilled and motivated Family Legal Assistant/ Paralegal to join a respected and supportive Family Law department based in Macclesfield. This position is perfect for a well-organised individual with a genuine interest in family law who is keen to support experienced solicitors across a varied and often sensitive caseload. The Role: You will be providing essential support to family law solicitors dealing with a broad spectrum of matters including divorce, matrimonial finances, nuptial agreements, children and injunction matters, surrogacy, cohabitee disputes and pre and post nuptial agreements for medium to HNW clients. The role requires a high level of discretion, empathy, and efficiency, and offers valuable exposure to complex and rewarding legal work. Duties: Assisting the HOD and other Fee Earners in the effective running of the department Carrying out the allocated duties in a professional and efficient manner Meeting our clients needs, whilst contributing to the overall success of the department Working individually assigned jobs/ trial bundle prep and client liaison Dealing with initial enquiries by phone and in person Collating and indexing documents into Court approved order Uploading/downloading documents from Court Portal Checking Court Portal for updates Contacting the Court for information Taking notes and attend Court alongside Barristers Dealing with department administration Providing secretarial cover, as and when required Qualifications and Experience Experience as a Family Paralegal or assistant Proclaim skills desirable Self-motivated Experience of providing high quality advice to clients Ability to self-motivate Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience Fully office based Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available - (url removed) (phone number removed)
FAMILY SOLICITOR 5+ PQE - EPPING, ESSEX - £50,000 - £70,000 QED Legal has an interesting position of a Family Solicitor to join our client's regional firm in Epping, Essex. Our accredited firm is looking to take on a Family Solicitor 5+ years PQE to join their small but mighty Family team - you will have a dedicated support staff too. Experience in key areas of public and private family law including: Divorce Financial proceeding Private children work Pre-nuptial agreements Cohabitation work Public Family Law You must have excellent organisational skills and an adaptable approach in order to offer high quality legal advice to your clients. A sympathetic attitude is essential together with being an open and clear communicator. If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts. Email: Mobile: LinkedIn: Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: family solicitor, senior family solicitor, family associate, senior family associate, junior family solicitor, matrimonial solicitor, divorce solicitor, etc.
Feb 04, 2026
Full time
FAMILY SOLICITOR 5+ PQE - EPPING, ESSEX - £50,000 - £70,000 QED Legal has an interesting position of a Family Solicitor to join our client's regional firm in Epping, Essex. Our accredited firm is looking to take on a Family Solicitor 5+ years PQE to join their small but mighty Family team - you will have a dedicated support staff too. Experience in key areas of public and private family law including: Divorce Financial proceeding Private children work Pre-nuptial agreements Cohabitation work Public Family Law You must have excellent organisational skills and an adaptable approach in order to offer high quality legal advice to your clients. A sympathetic attitude is essential together with being an open and clear communicator. If you believe you match the requirements to this role, or know someone who does, then get in touch with our Senior Legal Consultant Leah Roberts. Email: Mobile: LinkedIn: Or by applying to this vacancy. Synonym titles: family solicitor, senior family solicitor, family associate, senior family associate, junior family solicitor, matrimonial solicitor, divorce solicitor, etc.
