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Role: Family Paralegal Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Family &amp; Children Department Background:Our clients Family &amp; Children department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Societys Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity.In addition, our clients Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.Main Duties and Responsibilities:<ul><li>Report directly to Department Director </li><li>Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients needs</li><li>Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family &amp; Children matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</li><li>Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency</li><li>Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence</li><li>Attending conferences and court</li><li>Maintaining accurate time costing procedures</li><li>Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly</li><li>Ensuring compliance with file management</li></ul>Key Skills Require: <ul><li>Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family &amp; Children Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Family &amp; Children Law</li><li>Business acumen and the ability to market the Company</li><li>Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people</li><li>Excellent analytical and organizational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance </li><li>Committed team player, self -motivated and professional</li><li>Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills</li></ul>This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.If this sounds of interest apply now for one of our agents to contact you.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&amp;C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at <a href="http://geminirecruitment.com" target="_blank">http://geminirecruitment.com</a>

Family Law Paralegal

Our client, a highly reputable law firm in Hampshire are seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join their Fareham office. This role is perfect for candidates looking for part time work.Duties will include:<ul><li>Assisting on a mixed caseload of freehold purchase and sale of commercial and business premises, site acquisitions, disposals and development, retail, leisure, factory office and residential, leases &amp; renewals, portfolio management and property investments, property finance and rent reviews.</li><li>Opening files and new matters on Case Management system.</li><li>Preparing client care letters and service plans.</li><li>Preparing and drafting correspondence and precedent documents for fee earners.</li><li>Submitting searches and preparing draft reports on results and title documents.</li><li>Preparing completion statements and invoices.</li><li>Drafting and submitting Land Registry applications and dealing with completions and post completions formalities.</li><li>Audio typing from digital dictation system.</li><li>Daily use of outlook for diaries, booking client and departmental meetings.</li></ul>Desired skills and experience:<ul><li>Legal Assistant / Secretarial experience within Commercial Property at 1 years +.</li><li>Strong and efficient secretarial/legal admin skills.</li><li>High level of attention to detail.</li><li>Audio typing ability using digital dictation systems.</li></ul>What they offer:<ul><li>Office based role but are looking for part time hours.</li><li>Salary depending on experience up to £24,000 - £26,000</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holiday.</li><li>Workplace pension.</li></ul>

Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Job Title: Senior Legal PA Salary: £48,000 Negotiable Location: Central LondonCommercial law firm in Holborn with an international clientele are seeking an ambitious PA to support the managing partner and wider firm. It is essential you have at least 18 months experience as a secretary or PA; experience in a law firm is not necessary but aprofessional services background preferably. Excellent organisation and communications skills are required.Expected duties include:<ul><li>Diary management.</li><li>Travel arrangements.</li><li>Arranging personal appointments.</li><li>Input on marketing and BD projects.</li><li>Client liaison.</li></ul>Our client is not overly fixated on experience but rather personal qualities such as positivity, flexibility and ambition. This opportunity would suit a secretary or PA who is looking to take on progressively more responsibilities and looking to build a career as an executive assistant. Excellent long-term prospects and potential opportunity to travel.McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Senior Legal PA

In-House Corporate (M&amp;A) Paralegal Renewable Energy firmLondon - Hybrid working£45K-£55KLooking to hire a corporate paralegal to support the senior lawyer in high level strategic corporate transactional and fund formation work. <li>Working directly with the senior lawyer responsible for delivery of: </li><li>Group and Group Shareholder major strategic investment, equity and debt financing programs;</li><li>IPP (independent power provider) structuring and funding</li> <li>In time, with a growing legal team, working directly with a group of experienced corporatetransactional and energy lawyers in: </li><li>IPP development and ready to build asset investment M&amp;A (UK, Europe, Globally);</li><li>continuing asset development and optimisation, providing skills development in multi-disciplinary functions;</li> <ul><li>IPP asset management, including fund value enhancing divestment M&amp;A;</li></ul>The requirements: <ul><li>The recruit will be a paralegal with a couple of years or so experience in a quality corporate legal team, whose ambition is to grow as a corporate lawyer.</li></ul>The recruit will:<ul><li>Have worked on high quality corporate transactions, preferably (but not essentially) including equity investment and bank debt work</li><li>Have experience in data room assembly and management</li><li>Have experience in supporting on warranty review and disclosure process</li><li>Have experience in conditions precedent management</li><li>Know way around ancillary documents such as board minutes, shareholder resolutions and the like</li><li>Be very familiar with Companies Registry filing requirements and similar</li><li>Have experience in routine documents such as NDAs, exclusivity commitments, non binding offers and the like.</li><li>Have a keen eye to responsibility for post completion actions and follow up</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-noticeSecurity alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

In-House Corporate (M&A) Paralegal - Renewable Energy firm

Application deadline is 31st October 2024APPLY FOR A WORK EXPERIENCE PLACEMENT WITH DAVIS BLANK FURNISSDavis Blank Furniss recognises that work experience is a great way for those at the start of their career to gain a better understanding of the opportunities that a legal career can offer. It is also an excellent opportunity for us to spot talented individuals who have great future potential.We welcome enquiries from those who are interested in undertaking work experience with us and applications for 2025 placements are now being accepted. These would usually be one-week placements in our Manchester Office, with each day being spent in a different department to include Business, Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Professional or Clinical Negligence, or Residential Conveyancing.Applications Applications for 2025 placements in our Manchester office are now being accepted the deadline is 31st October 2024. Please send your CV and a covering letter confirming your availability during 2025 by email to <a href="mailto:carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk" target="_blank">carole.burleigh@dbf-law.co.uk</a>.Or by post to:Carole Burleigh Head of Operations Davis Blank Furniss Units 13-15 Brewery Yard Deva City Office Park Trinity Way Manchester M3 7BB

Work experience (unpaid) - 1 week - Davis Blank Furniss

About UsJohn and Will Osmond founded the practice in April 2002 and the firm has enjoyed substantial growth in that time. We are an energetic, open and dynamic practice, which is committed to providing first class service to all of our clients no matter what their background or size. Osmond &amp; Osmond carefully considers and understands its clients and their needs. This is reflected in the excellent reputation that the firm enjoys. We are proud of the firm that we have become but we are dedicated to investing in our future so that we can continue to evolve and grow with the needs of our clients and the ever-changing legal and business world. Most importantly Osmond &amp; Osmond recognises the need to provide an open, honest and approachable environment for all its clients and employees alike.&nbsp;We&nbsp;offer legal advice on a wide range of matters including Residential and Commercial Property, Wills and Probate, Litigation, Personal injury&nbsp;and other areas.Work Experience OpportunitiesWe offer unpaid work experience throughout the year to those who are interested in gaining an insight into <a href="https://osmondandosmond.co.uk/areas-of-practice/" target="_blank">the work that we do</a> at Osmond &amp; Osmond. We accept applications year round and placements are granted on a first come first served basis. &nbsp;To apply for a placement please send a CV and covering letter either by post or by email to <a href="mailto:enquiries@osmondandosmond.co.uk" target="_blank">enquiries@osmondandosmond.co.uk</a>, explaining why you are interested in gaining experience at Osmond &amp; Osmond.

Work experience (unpaid) - Osmond and Osmond

Accutrainee Training Contracts selection process has no deadline and is open all year round. You can apply to us at any time.Our selection process is no walk in the park – but that’s because we’re looking for the best and we’re willing to put time, energy and care into finding exceptional candidates. Our clients demand the best and that’s what we deliver to them. We recognise that excellent candidates sometimes slip through the net because of personal circumstances or any number of reasons. We are not put off by this – we’ll assess your skills, competencies, attitude and aptitude. If we think you have the potential to become an outstanding solicitor, we want to help you become just that.If successful, we will start matching you with placements available from our clients, based on your previous experiences, your set of skills but also your preferences. If you are shortlisted and selected for a placement, that’s when your training contract/QWE starts.&nbsp;You will be employed by Accutrainee and seconded to the law firm or in-house team for a fixed term period of typically 6 months or more. In this way we will take you through the 2 year training contract or QWE, mentoring you and supporting you every step of the way.With over 10 years experience helping legal professionals to qualify as Solicitors, it is easy to understand why Accutrainee is one of the first choices on any aspiring solicitor’s shortlist. Whatever your circumstances or stage of your career, we are here to help as your essential partner to qualification.Whether you are you looking to qualify through the traditional Training Contract route or through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination route, Accutrainee has got you covered.We have the flexibility to offer you opportunities at a wide range of in-house legal teams, large city law firms, boutiques, start-ups and everything in between. We DON’T stop there, joining Accutrainee means you will get access to a huge range of benefits:<ul><li>Personalised mentoring from a specially selected senior lawyer.</li><li>Dedicated training and development through our Pathways platform.</li><li>Varied and interesting work placements.</li><li>A competitive salary.</li><li>Our industry expertise in developing the very best lawyers of tomorrow.</li></ul>Your Pathway to QualificationWhichever path you choose to take, Accutrainee has the knowledge and expertise to ensure our trainees enter the profession with the necessary skills and competencies demanded of modern lawyers.<ul><li>Training Contract Pathway</li></ul>Our unique Training Contract is designed around you and we focus on tailoring your secondments around your preferences both in terms of practice areas and type of organisation.Accutrainee, as your training establishment, will continually monitor and assess both the work you are conducting, as well as your development throughout your training contract.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Requirements<ul><li>A-Level (or equivalent)</li><li>Qualifying law degree or GDL (please apply to us towards the end of your LLB/GDL)</li><li>LPC (you can apply to us even if you haven’t completed the LPC)</li></ul>OR<ul><li>QWE Pathway</li></ul>With the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, aspiring solicitors will need to complete two SQE assessments along with two years of Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) to qualify as solicitors.We can offer you interesting and challenging placements as part of your QWE that offers high quality legal work and excellent levels of responsibility. Not only that but during the time you are with us you will be offered mentoring and support from our expert team of mentors and graduate team.Requirements<ul><li>A-Level (or equivalent)</li><li>Degree (or equivalent)</li><li>SQE Part 1 (our clients will want you to have some level of legal training and so if you haven’t completed an LLB degree or GDL, we are more likely to be able to place you once you have passed SQE Part 1)</li></ul>Duties and ResponsibilitiesDepending on your personalised plan you may complete a mix of contentious and non-contentious placements with us. Candidates will have opportunities to develop different practice skills and gain the valuable experience needed to prepare them for qualification.What we do know is that each and every one of our trainees receives high levels of responsibility as they are placed only when there is a genuine need for their help in the team. Our trainees need to be ready to hit the ground running and adapt quickly to become valuable members of the teams they work in knowing they can rely on an enhanced support system as well as mentoring to guide them every step of the way.Who Should Apply?We are looking for candidates with strong intellectual, analytical and problem-solving skills, good communication and organisational skills with the ability to demonstrate resilience, commercial awareness, teamwork, a passion for law and dedication to succeed.&nbsp;Any mitigating circumstances will be considered during the selection process.When to apply?We are continually recruiting and do not have deadlines. Our secondments can start at any time throughout the year.&nbsp;Most candidates apply either towards the end of their LLB degree or after completing the GDL, LPC or SQE Part 1.Further questions?Go to our website <a href="https://accutrainee.com/trainee-solicitors/" target="_blank">https://accutrainee.com/trainee-solicitors/</a>&nbsp;

Training Contract - various

For those keen to explore the range of different areas of law and types of firms, virtual job simulations available through Forage provide you with a free access to simulated legal tasks to help you develop skills in areas of law and firms that you may not be able to gain real-life experience of.Suitable for students, recent graduates and career changers.Over 90 simulated work experience programmes are available through Forage, searchable by company, so take a look and see what is the right fit for you.

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