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The closing date for applications is 30th March 2025.We are now accepting applications for our vacation scheme in 2025.The vacation scheme takes place in our offices in Gerrards Cross over five days between June and September. It provides a great way to get to know the firm and experience working in a regional law firm. It is also a good opportunity for us to get to know you and we regularly invite vacation scheme candidates to join our paralegal or training contract assessment process.Our programme offers students the opportunity to rotate between our six practice groups. During your week you will benefit from:<ul><li>introductions to each team</li><li>multiple networking opportunities with partners, associates, trainees and other representatives from across the firm</li><li>work shadowing with junior lawyers in each practice group, and</li><li>undertaking a mix of administration and paralegal/trainee tasks.</li></ul>Applicants must be studying or have studied for a law degree. &nbsp;To apply applicants should complete the online application form which includes a CV and cover letter. The cover letter should tell us about their grades at school/college and university, their hobbies and interests outside of work, why they’ve chosen a career in law and why they want to do a work placement at BP Collins.Successful candidates will be invited to attend an online interview with a member of the HR team and to complete a number of assessments.

Vacation Scheme - 2025 - B P Collins

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleRamsdens are an award winning, Legal 500 recommended firm with offices across Yorkshire. We enjoy a reputation for the highest quality of staff, and Firm's record of achievement results from the efforts of excellent staff, both legal and support. Due to ongoing success and expansion we are currently recruiting for a full time Paralegal to work with our busy Real Estateteam based in Huddersfield.Previous experience would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be provided. Ramsdens are committed to the progression of our staff, and this is a fantastic opportunity to start a long term career with the firm so we welcome applications from graduates with an interest in Commercial Property and who want to develop their legal career within a busy, friendly, dynamic and highly experienced team.Tasks will likely include the following:<ul><li>Assisting fee earners with case progression and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.</li><li>Drafting documents&nbsp;</li><li>Dealing with new telephone enquiries.</li><li>Dealing with correspondence and liaising directly with clients and third parties.</li><li>Attend to clients, both in person and on the telephone, to provide support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.</li><li>Ensuring compliance with quality control procedures for all matters within your control.</li><li>Keeping abreast of changes in legislation and other regulatory aspects by attending training provided.</li><li>Legal research</li></ul>Personal Specification<ul><li>Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines.</li><li>Strong organisational and administrative skills.</li><li>Demonstrates an interest in Commercial Property</li><li>Ability to show empathy, be confident, patient and understanding</li><li>Good communication skills - both oral and written.</li><li>Some legal work experience is desirable</li></ul> The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work. Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.

Paralegal - Commercial Conveyancing - Ramsdens

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

Paralegal Commercial Property £27,000 - £32,000 p/a + benefits Full time, permanent role Office locations across Kent &amp; East Sussex Hybrid working available (2 or 3 days a week from home, depending on business needs) A law firm with offices across Kent &amp; East Sussex are looking to recruit a commercial property paralegal, with at least 1 years experience working in a similar role. Responsibilities <ul> <li> Manage a caseload of commercial property files, working alongside another solicitor or partner on a range of matters for landlords, developers and business owners </li> <li> You will be responsible for managing pre and post completions on property transactions </li> <li> Communicating with clients to provide timely updates, and obtaining information where needed </li> <li> Other duties to include: administration/keeping the systems updated, legal research, preparation of legal documents, reviewing titles &amp; searches, dealing with land registry &amp; SDLT, billing &amp; time recording. </li> </ul> About you <ul> <li> Minimum of 1 years of experience working as a paralegal within a property department </li> <li> Strong knowledge of legal procedures, terminology, and documentation related to real estate. </li> <li> Proficiency in legal research tools and software. </li> <li> Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. </li> <li> Ability to multitask, prioritise assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. </li> <li> Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work. </li> <li> Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information. </li> </ul> Benefits <ul> <li> Company wide annual bonus </li> <li> Pension scheme </li> <li> Healthcare cash back plan </li> <li> 25 days holiday + bank holidays </li> <li> Work from home flexibility </li> <li> Free onsite parking </li> <li> Ongoing learning &amp; development opportunities </li> </ul> For further information, please contact Lydia Walker on 07720945185 or I recruit for legal support roles across Kent, Sussex &amp; Surrey, so if this opportunity isnt quite right, please get in touch to discuss other options.

Commercial 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

Deadline 28 February 2025Trainee Solicitors at Trethowans get the best of both worlds: a firm with big clients and major ambitions, but also a tight-knit, supportive team who value each new staff member from day one.&nbsp;Every year, we look for bright, talented individuals to join our&nbsp;award-winningfirm as Trainee Solicitors. On average, we recruit 3 to 5 Trainees per year, and we warmly invite applications from those who have studied law, as well as those who have a non-law background. Our process means we generally recruit Trainees two years before they start with us, which means candidates have the comfort of knowing they have secured a training contract before they commit to further post-graduate studies.What are we looking for?We are not just looking for academic achievement when we recruit Trainees. Identifying candidates who have potential, who have the characteristics and drive we are looking for, and who are able to demonstrate the qualities we seek is of equal importance to us. Our culture is something we are very proud of as a Firm, and so we are looking for people who share similar values and aspirations as us. Our aim is to recruit Trainees who, upon qualification, wish to continue their career with Trethowans.Training contracts at TrethowansOur two-year training programme is usually divided into four six-month ‘seats’ with different teams. These will ideally take place in at least two of our five offices in Bournemouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton and Winchester. The seats available will depend on our growth objectives and business requirements, but we will always talk to you and try to accommodate your preferences wherever possible. &nbsp;Throughout the programme, you will work closely with your allocated supervisor to make sure you are getting the most from your training.We aim to give every Trainee a stimulating and challenging experience with plenty of direct client contact. From day one, you will play an active and important role in your team. We will expect hard work, enthusiasm and commitment – and, in return, we will offer lots of support and encouragement.When you join us, we strive to develop and advance your career from the outset. In fact, many of our Partners, Team Leaders and Solicitors were once Trainees at the firm. Our aim is to ensure that Trainees learn to apply the knowledge they have already gained academically on a practical basis.You will be challenged and given responsibility, but also have plenty of opportunities to have fun too. We hold various social events and activities throughout the year and our trainees often meet up as a group – with their own budget allocated to be able to socialise together.As a trainee, you will also receive a comprehensive benefits package, including 25 days of holiday, a bonus scheme, pension, income protection, and many other benefits.Trainees should expect to work from at least two of our five offices during the training programme.&nbsp;Ranked in The Legal 500 Future Lawyers student guide to the legal professionTrethowans is top ranked in four categories in The Legal 500 Future Lawyers&nbsp;student guide, out of 110 top UK law firms:<ul><li>Top 5 UK law firm for ‘Confidence of being kept on’</li><li>Top 10 UK law firm for ‘Overall job satisfaction’</li><li>Top 10 UK las firm for ‘Job Satisfaction’</li><li>Top 20 UK law firm for ‘Sustainability’</li></ul>Application ProcessThis year we are recruiting two intakes of Trainees, to start in September 2026 and September 2027.To apply, please complete an application form and submit it by the closing date of February 28th 2025.Applications will then be shortlisted and successful applicants will be invited to attend a short online interview in March/April. If you are successful following your online interview, you will be invited to attend our Assessment Day which will be held at the end of June/early July 2025.

Training Contract - Sept 2026 & 2027 - Trethowans

Deadline 28.02.2025Our annual trainee intake is deliberately small, so we can really focus on turning you into Peters &amp; Peters specialists. That makes a difference. Over half of our partners were once trainees here too.<blockquote>I really enjoy the combination of a social working environment with high quality, interesting work. Everyone knows everyone and people get on well with each other, so the atmosphere is always really friendly and pleasant. The culture is balanced with compelling cases that rival that of magic circle firms. It’s the best of both worlds.</blockquote>Stefan Ansah, AssociateAs a Peters &amp; Peter’s trainee you will have the unique opportunity to carry out two dedicated litigation seats and a third distinct area of your choice through an external secondment.All trainees share an office with a partner or senior lawyer for maximum on-the-job learning. Each trainee is also allocated a mentor for support and advice, a supervisor for feedback and guidance, and a buddy to show you the ropes.Plus of course we offer comprehensive training, ongoing feedback and regular performance reviews.What we look forYou’ll need to be tenacious, driven and committed to a steep learning curve.In return you will benefit from early responsibility, plenty of support and high quality and stimulating work.As ours is very much a people business, candidates must demonstrate strong presentation and communication skills, as well as the ability to work well in teams.Applicants should be commercially aware and demonstrate a keen interest in our work. They will also be proactive, enthusiastic and have a sense of humour.We are looking for trainees with strong academic ability, who will be able to cope with complex legal issues and technical drafting. We recruit from a wide range of universities, taking both law and non-law graduates who have achieved a degree at 2.1 level or above.How to applyWe are now accepting applications for our Training Contract commencing in Autumn 2026 and 2027. The deadline for applications is Friday 28 February 2025.Peters &amp; Peters champions diversity and inclusiveness. If you need any adjustments to help you during the recruitment process please let us know.

Training Contract - 2026 & 2027 - Peters & Peters

Private Client Paralegal £35,000 - £45,000 / St Albans Hybrid / Permanent My client, a top law firm in the Hertfordshire area, are currently on the hunt to hire a Private Client Paralegal/Secretary to join their rapidly growing team and business. The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar support role and will have experience progressing client files and providing secretarial and admin support to the wider department. Key Responsibilities <ul><li>Progressing client files under team leaderships instruction and support with the drafting of Wills</li><li>Answer telephone queries on behalf of the team and greet any walk-in clients</li><li>Undergo audio-typing duties on behalf of fee earners within the team</li><li>Maintaining allocated cases to a certain standard, making sure everything is kept up to date</li><li>General administration for the team</li></ul>Essential Skills <ul><li>Previous secretarial/assistant/paralegal experience is a must</li><li>Experience progressing client files</li><li>Private client experience is essential</li><li>Highly organised</li><li>Excellent communications skills, written and verbal</li><li>High kevel of professionalism</li></ul>Package <ul><li>£35,000 - £45,000</li><li>St Albans, Hertfordshire</li><li>Hybrid working after probation</li><li>Monday Friday, 9am 5:15pm</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holiday</li></ul> Private Client Paralegal £35,000 - £45,000 / St Albans, Hybrid / Permanent

Private Client Paralegal

Deadline: LBMW is a long-established law firm with modern values and skills.We represent clients across the world in a wide range of sectors including education, real estate, leisure, corporate, not for profit and faith. We advise institutions, state bodies, multinationals, SMEs, charities, family estates and private individuals.Deadline 28 February 2025.Our application process for the 2025 vacation scheme is now open and we are looking to recruit<ul><li>up to two trainees to commence their training contract in September 2025;</li><li>up to two trainees to commence their training contract in September 2026; and</li><li>up to three candidates to commence their training contract in September 2027.</li></ul>The deadline for applications is 28 February 2025.Our teams combine a wealth of experience from leading lawyers in their chosen field, with energy, enthusiasm and a personal commitment to help our clients achieve their goals. Our trainees have immediate exposure to a diverse range of work under supervision of an experienced lawyer in each department.What we offerThe recruitment of trainee solicitors and their retention post qualification play an important role in the growth of our firm.&nbsp; We will therefore continue to offer a two year long ‘training contract’ providing the opportunity for trainees to experience up to four seats from the following departments.<ul><li>Commercial real estate</li><li>Private client</li><li>Corporate</li><li>Commercial &amp; dispute resolution (including employment &amp; IP &amp; family)</li><li>Charities</li><li>Education &amp; ecclesiastical</li><li>Residential property</li></ul>Due to the nature of our programme we do anticipate that all candidates will complete a full two years with us. We therefore regret that we do not normally consider requests for time to count or QWE earned elsewhere for the purposes of our training contract.From the outset our trainees are given responsibility for their own files and immediate client contact. Working alongside a senior lawyer or Partner, trainees receive mentoring and support throughout their training contract.Our trainees play a pivotal role in small teams where expectations are high; because the teams are small, trainees are able to make a meaningful contribution both in each department seat and also within the firm as a whole.Our trainees participate in the marketing and business development of the firm and are encouraged to consider marketing initiatives for the department they work in and the firm as a whole.There are also plenty of opportunities to socialise with your colleagues in and outside of the office and we have an active social, sports and charity events calendar throughout the year.In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package we&nbsp;offer £10,000 towards course fees with further assistance discussed on a case by case basis.&nbsp;What we are looking for<ul><li>Degree standard: minimum 2:1.</li><li>Articulate individuals with excellent oral and written communication skills.</li><li>A real understanding and enthusiasm for what we do, how we do it and why we are different from our competitors.</li></ul>We welcome applications from law and non-law students. Where your undergraduate degree is a non-law degree we will generally expect you to have undertaken a year-long law conversion course or equivalent.To be eligible to apply for a place on our Vacation Scheme you must be a final year non-law student, or a&nbsp;penultimate or final year law student or have completed your studies.Successful completion of the LPC or the SQE 1 &amp; 2, will be a condition of beginning your training contract with us.Recruitment processShould you be interested in undertaking a training contract with us you have the opportunity to first apply for one of our Vacation Schemes giving you first-hand experience of what it is like to work at LBMW. Our Vacation Schemes form an integral part of our trainee recruitment process and in almost all cases our trainee solicitors will have undertaken a Vacation Scheme with us.We intend to run the 2025 Vacation Scheme from 23 to 25 June 2025 (inclusive).The Vacation Scheme programme gives candidates a real insight into the firm and the role of a trainee. &nbsp;You will spend three days with us undertaking&nbsp;a variety of work experience assignments within our&nbsp;departments. The programme also includes group presentations, a mock trial exercise and after work social events. You will be paid £200 for the three&nbsp;days that you are with us.&nbsp;Our application process for the 2025 vacation scheme is now open and we are looking to recruit<ul><li>up to two trainees to commence their training contract in September 2025;</li><li>up to two trainees to commence their training contract in September 2026; and</li><li>up to three candidates to commence their training contract in September 2027.</li></ul>The deadline for applications is 28 February 2025.Then what?We keep in touch with our future trainees who have been offered a training contract – prior to joining, future trainees are invited to various social events allowing us to get to know them better, and vice versa, in a relaxed and informal setting.We invest heavily in our trainees and aim to retain them on qualification where possible. A good number of our partners were once trainees with the firm.Final tipA training contract lasting 2 years will be demanding, professionally rewarding but we also hope it will be fun. It is important that we find the right fit for the firm, and&nbsp; just as importantly, you find the right firm for you: so tell us about you, we want to know who you are, what interests you and why you are interested in us – think beyond "what do they want me to say/how can I impress them?".&nbsp; We have a great many applications; you need to consider why yours should be the one we choose.Good luck

Vacation scheme / Training Contract - 2025-2027 - LBMW

Deadline: vacation scheme 31 December 2024/training contract 30 April 2025Applications are now open for our summer vacation scheme taking place in June 2025 and training contracts commencing September 2027.Key dates for the forthcoming years application process are:<ul><li>Summer vacation scheme application deadline: 31 December 2024 Summer vacation scheme interviews: w/c 17 February 2025 Summer vacation scheme: 16 – 20 June 2025 &nbsp;</li><li>Training contract only application deadline: 30 April 2025 Training contract only, first stage interviews: w/c 30 June 2025 Training contract only, second stage assessment day: w/c 7 July 2025</li></ul>People are the key to our success. With our graduate trainee solicitor recruitment scheme we are looking for our partners of the future.Gordons takes on up to four graduate trainee solicitors each year. Successful candidates benefit from close supervision working alongside experienced lawyers.We expect our trainees to get involved in client work straight away and to make valuable contributions to the firm and our success. We also often have opportunities for future trainees to join us as paralegals before their training so that they can really hit the ground running. Gordons trainees can expect training and support from across the firm throughout.There is always fierce competition for our graduate trainee solicitor places. Although we do look for academic achievement, we also place strong emphasis on character and are looking for people with a great attitude who can forge their career with us.The training contract lasts two years, during which you will complete four six-month spells learning different specialisms including:<ul><li>Commercial Property</li><li>Corporate / Commercial</li><li>Dispute Resolution</li><li>Employment</li><li>Private Client</li><li>Property Disputes</li></ul>As well as a competitive salary, our trainees are entitled to:<ul><li>25 days holiday per year, plus statutory holidays</li><li>A group personal pension</li><li>Life assurance of 3 x salary death in service benefit</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme providing information and advice on health and well being topics, as well as 24 hour access to a counselling service</li><li>Interest free season ticket loan for travel</li><li>Colleague hub hosting staff benefits, a wellbeing centre, reward and recognition as well as a SmartSpending discounts app with exclusive member offers.</li><li>Membership to the local Junior Lawyer Division, a social and educational network connecting junior lawyers in the region</li><li>Sponsorship towards future SQE studies</li></ul>Apply now!

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