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Closing Date: Sunday 23 February 2025Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.&nbsp;Our training programme puts you at the heart of the action, you’ll work on live projects and forge a career that rewards you.&nbsp; This is your opportunity to push boundaries, question convention, and solve complex problems. And as you build your skills, you can decide where your career takes you. You’ll be part of an open and collaborative team where you can approach anyone for a conversation and get involved in causes that you care about.Our 6 year Legal Solicitor Apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to grow your legal knowledge and business development experience whilst studying for your law degree. It puts you right at the heart of the action and is all about giving you real work, creating real results and getting recognition for your achievements.We work with clients from the Future Energy, Digital, Financial Services, Leisure, Food &amp; Drink, Public Sector, Real Estate and Retail &amp; Consumer Goods sectors.Your supervisor will work with you to boost your technical legal knowledge and sharpen your commercial instincts. Alongside your university studies, you will have the opportunity to attend development workshops which will help you develop the right mindset for success as well as the focus and resilience you need for a career in law.We’re successful because we challenge convention and don’t let tradition stand in our way. We’re proud to do things differently. Individual thinking matters to us. We trust you to deliver great work for great clients, whatever your role. We look for candidates that have a commercially-agile mindset and are academically bright.The six year Solicitor Apprenticeship will allow you to obtain a degree in law whilst working alongside legal professionals. During the first two years, you will complete the Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship before progressing onto Year 3 of the Solicitor Apprenticeship, thus allowing you to obtain a Certificate of Higher Education (Law and Legal Practice) whilst covering the same academic materials. During your final two years of the programme, you will join the Trainee Solicitor cohort and during this time undertake your SQE examinations.Our minimum requirements are:120 UCAS points (BBB A-level or equivalent)Right to Work in United KingdomTLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the Early Careers team on <a href="mailto:Train@tlt.com" target="_blank">Train@tlt.com</a>.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (non graduate) from September 2025 at TLT

Residential Property Paralegal£25,000 - £30,000Cardiff or Bristol/Hybrid Salary &amp; benefits: <ul><li>Salary at competitive rates and dependent on experience</li><li>22 working days' annual leave</li><li>Employer's Pension Scheme</li><li>Firm wide bonus scheme</li><li>'Work from home'</li><li>Financial contribution scheme</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Bonus Scheme</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Discounted Legal Services (own property)</li><li>Free eye test</li><li>Free Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Hybrid/~Flexible Working</li><li>Training &amp; development opportunities</li><li>Workplace pension</li><li>Family friendly approach</li><li>Gift work anniversary and birthday</li><li>Amazon voucher for team of the month</li></ul>Location: Bristol/Cardiff officeReports to: Head of Department / PartnersPurpose: To support the Head of Department/Partners in the provision of legal services by providing legal and administrative assistance to fee earners and clients.Key Responsibilities <ul><li>To assist fee earners in the management of their caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by the fee earner.</li><li>To assist fee earners in the management and progression of their caseload by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.</li><li>To assist fee earners in the processing of matters in a timely and cost effective manner.</li><li>To support fee earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.</li><li>To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee earner.</li><li>To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.</li><li>Assist in the opening of client files and updating their records onto the case management system.</li><li>Provide general administrative support in the following areas: photocopying, faxing, scanning, binding documents and deeds, filing and archiving.</li><li>Provide support with Land Registry searches and other searches as required.</li><li>To ensure that billing takes place promptly and that outstanding balances are collected as soon as feasible.</li><li>To use the correct Practice procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements.</li><li>To improve and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients.</li><li>To maximize the firm's potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities.</li><li>To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work under supervision.</li></ul>Personal Qualities Managing Yourself<ul><li>Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for organising your own activities to ensure that all targets and quality standards are met.</li><li>Copes effectively in demanding circumstances</li><li>Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.</li><li>Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.</li><li>Delivers work output to the required standard.</li><li>Pays attention to detail and quality of work.</li><li>Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.</li></ul>Working with People <ul><li>Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and act as a role model for the values of the Firm.</li><li>Operates effectively as part of a team encouraging others to contribute ideas and seek improvements.</li><li>Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.</li></ul>Problem Solving <ul><li>Demonstrates sound judgement and good decision making when dealing with problems.</li><li>Able to identify a problem arising and can develop a solution or take the correct course of action.</li><li>Knows when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action.</li><li>Checks that information is accurate and complete.</li><li>Looks for new solutions to problems as well as tried and tested methods.</li></ul>Communication Skills <ul><li>Able to express oneself both orally and in writing in a clear and constructive way.</li><li>Willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice.</li><li>Willing to contribute ideas and seek improvements.</li><li>Good client / introducer handling skills both by telephone and face to face.</li></ul>Experience Required Essential <ul><li>Practical experience of working in a legal office environment.</li><li>Practical experience of working in an office administration capacity.</li><li>Practical experience of handling client enquiries both face to face and by telephone.</li><li>Computer literate with good keyboard skills and used to word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word).</li><li>Practical experience of property transactional work</li></ul>For a confidential discussion please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices

Residential Property Paralegal

Commercial Property Paralegal Office or hybrid£27,000 - £30,000MonmouthshireThe firm are seeking a full-time, Monmouth office based or hybrid, legal assistant or paralegal to support the commercial property teams. See below for details.Overview The firm is a dynamic boutique law firm which has spent the time required to hand pick and nurture its team. This attention to detail has enabled the firm to build a unique set of values by which the entire firm operates. The service delivered is comparable in quality and sophistication to the top 200 firms, however it benefits from a more personal touch.We are now seeking an ambitious and commercially minded legal assistant or paralegal to enable the next phase of growth.The role You will be instrumental in assisting in the continued development and expansion of the firm. The role would be primarily to support either the corporate department or real estate department.Your duties will include client engagement, file opening, AML, EDD where required, due diligence reports, legal research, drafting and proofreading contracts and other PLC precedents, filing submissions to Companies House, invoicing and online portal management.You will need to be focused on building relationships with clients and introducers and be able to consistently deliver outstanding and professional support to both fee earners and clients.We are offering a competitive market salary, excellent holiday entitlement, and private medical cover which includes a range of additional benefits.How you will make a difference? You will assist with the existing case load and provide support to the department.What will be expected of you? You will be required to live the values of the firm with superior client service being paramount. You will be happy to work autonomously but within the framework of the firm. You will be an excellent communicator both with clients and your colleagues.Who you will be working with? As a boutique commercial firm (8 head count) you will have direct access to all members of the team. Primarily you will spend time with, and report to, your Head of Department.What is it like to work here? We're an energetic group who are closely connected. There is a flat management structure with the Managing Director actively involved in the development of the team. The work is serious and there is a high output required, but the environment is supportive, fun, and enjoyable.We operate four practice areas (Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial and Employment) and have acquired a specialist reputation. This however is not the end and the firm want to grow and develop each area of the business into new markets and geographies.What will you be like? <ul><li>You will have a minimum of 1 years' previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal either within Commercial Property or Corporate Law.</li><li>You will have a Law Degree.</li><li>You will be entrepreneurial and confident in your ability to help the department grow.</li><li>You will be professional, personable and approachable.</li><li>You will be highly articulate both verbally and in writing.</li><li>You will enjoy being part of a dynamic team but comfortable in working autonomously.</li><li>You will be comfortable with a varied case load.</li><li>You will be proficient in MS365.</li><li>You will want to work for an employer that has an appreciation for the level of commitment and work that you put in.</li><li>Our values will resonate and inspire you.</li></ul>Location, hours and salary: <ul><li>Full-time (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week) role - 9.00am till 5.30pm.</li><li>Location - this is an hybrid based role located in Monmouth. The team also meet on a bi-monthly basis on the outskirts of Bristol.</li><li>Salary: circa 30k.</li></ul>Next Steps For more information or a confidential conversation please get in touch with Daniel Mason at our head offices

Commercial Property Paralegal

Application deadline: 15 February 2025Our solicitor apprenticeship programme runs in London and Bristol. We are recruiting for solicitor apprentices to join our London and Bristol offices in September 2025.&nbsp;Applications open from 1 December 2024 – 15 February 2025.Want to step beyond the doors of our international firm? Our open days are a good place to start. During the day you’ll meet our team, hear more about the solicitor apprenticeship and receive tips for applying.We will be hosting solicitor apprenticeship open days on 15 January 2025 in London and on 22 January 2025 in Bristol.What we’re looking forWe want to hear from ambitious future lawyers, who are ready to leave their mark. Throughout the assessment process we will look for:Analytical minds: Clients rely on us to solve their most complex legal problems. We’ll be checking if you pay attention to details. And if you can use logical reasoning skills to find solutions.Adaptive collaborators: We look for evidence that you can communicate well and develop trusting relationships with colleagues and clients, no matter their background. Can you adapt your approach to new situations?Resilient achievers: Project management is a critical skill for Simmons’ lawyers. We want to see that you’re committed to delivering what needs to be done and that you can overcome setbacks.Business thinkers: We’re on the lookout for people who are interested in how businesses operate and the challenges they face. Show us that you’re able to think independently and can come up with creative ideas for improvements and solutions.School/College leavers require GCSE grades 4 or above with at least a 6 in Maths and English, plus A-Level grades at ABB (or equivalent).BenefitsYou’ll receive a starting salary of £26,000 per annum in Bristol or £28,000 per annum in London which will be reviewed annually throughout the programme. You will also be given a £1,500 starting bonus to support you as you get set up.We will cover all of your tuition and exam fees.Work experienceYou’ll spend time across multiple practice groups discovering the innovation we’re known for. Your journey will start with three months in Business Services, getting to know the firm and our clients. With close support and guidance, you’ll go on to spend 15 months each in three different groups (two legal practice groups plus our Solutions team). In year’s five and six of the programme, you’ll rotate around four legal practice groups for six months each, alongside our trainee solicitors, gaining a broad perspective of the firms work and where your career might lead.StudyIn years one to four, you’ll complete your LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice. Each term you’ll study toward a different law module and focus on a new legal skill. In years five and six you’ll study towards the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). On successful completion of the SQE, you will qualify as a solicitor at the end of the programme.A culture of inclusionWhat makes a law firm a great place to work? We think it’s about the quality of work, and the impact and outcomes we can make on the future of our people, our clients, society and the planet.  Simmons &amp; Simmons is a firm full of ambition. Of thinking diﬀerently. Of taking action, and delivering smarter solutions.Where dynamic minds come together, working with premium clients, to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges.An international melting pot of ambitious and talented individuals, with different perspectives and experiences, united in helping to shape a better future for our people, clients, society and the planet.We’re a firm where you can be free to be you. Where inherent curiosity leads to positive enquiry, challenge and question; where a commitment to continuous learning enables you to deliver quality work for our clients and make an impact on the world.We champion innovation and excellence, driving professional challenge and personal growth. We power success through trust, respect, integrity and an unwavering commitment to quality.In a complex, demanding world, Simmons is where dynamic minds come together to create a better future.Diversity will always be a huge part of who we are. So, every day, we embrace different mindsets, experiences and backgrounds, and keep building a law firm where everyone can thrive. We want everyone to feel welcomed, valued and heard. We know that by embracing people with different mindsets, experiences and backgrounds, we’ll build a law firm where everyone can thrive. All kinds of interests come together here – cricket fans and avid readers, netball players and football fans – and our social groups and sports teams are always looking for like-minded people. You’ll find that in our eight networks too, including the LGBTQ+ network, TNOC (our gender network), and EMerge (our race and ethnicity network). It’s a vibrant team, wherever you are, all ready to share in each other’s interests and explore new ones.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Simmons & Simmons

Deadline 28 February 2025Our trainee programme provides the necessary environment, education and support to give you the very best start in your legal career.Training contracts start in September and last for a period of two years, which is broken down into four six month seats.&nbsp;Our training contract includes the following:<ul><li>Hands on and extensive practical experience in our key fields of expertise including:<ul><li>Professional Liability</li><li>Construction, Engineering and Infrastructure</li><li>Insurance</li><li>International</li><li>Corporate and Commercial</li></ul></li><li>Working for and sitting with a partner being involved in a wide range of matters and working as a team with fee earners at all levels.</li><li>A comprehensive in-house training programme: regular internal practice-specific seminars and external speakers.</li><li>Involvement in marketing and business development initiatives and know-how.</li><li>Active participation in CSR initiatives, which is a key aspect of the firm.</li><li>Secondment opportunities to Dubai and our clients across the world.</li></ul>

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