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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

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!

Vacation scheme/Training Contract - 2025/2027 - Gordons LLP

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.We are recruiting for a full time Paralegal within our Public Family Law team, based at our Derby office. Experience within a Care role is preferred.The ideal candidate will:<ul><li>Have high energy</li><li>Be a self motivated individual with a positive, entrepreneurial spirit</li><li>Demonstrate tenacity and a creative approach to achieving goals</li><li>Be well-presented and professional</li><li>Have excellent attention to detail and client care skills</li></ul>About TimmsTimms Solicitors have been established since 1892 and have over 130 years of providing advice and guidance for clients.We put our clients at the heart of what we do and are committed to providing a comprehensive, professional legal service. Our reputation is built upon understanding our clients needs and helping them to achieve the best result for their circumstances.

Paralegal - Family law - Timms Solicitors

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.Role profile"They have some very good lawyers. They are very smart, very business-focused and very aware"- Chambers &amp; PartnersWe have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join our highly regarded Property Disputes team in Bristol, rated by Chambers &amp; Partners as a national leader outside London.This is a great opportunity to join a team who are seeing significant growth in work and a chance to build relationships with some fantastic clients whilst working in a collaborative team environment. You will be joining a successful firm with a collegiate and supportive culture, which makes it a rewarding place to work.The practiceOur specialist Property Disputes lawyers excel in helping clients resolve all kinds of disputes ranging from all aspects of landlord and tenant to complex, highly technical development and cutting edge land rights disputes for telecom operators and energy clients. The team handles cases at all levels of the Court system, as well as before Tribunals and arbitration panels, in order to represent the interests of clients. The practice also provides advice on risk mitigation and management in the context of potential disputes and property related regulation.We have a premier client base and support these clients on a range of market leading cases. Clients include Barratt Homes, Greystar, Western Power Distribution, Cornerstone, Telefonica and Vodafone.This role will be primarily to support the team with work for one particular large Telecoms client on various projects, but will also involve working with other clients of the team.Find more <a href="https://www.osborneclarke.com/services/real-estate/property-litigation/" target="_blank">about our practice</a>The teamLed by Leona Briggs who is rated in both Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, the team spans the Bristol and London offices; in Bristol we are currently comprised of 2 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 6 Associate Directors, 6 Senior Associates, 4 Associates, 2 Trainee Solicitors, 1 Legal Executive, 7 Paralegals and 2 Solicitor Apprentices. We work across office with our London colleagues and the team there comprises 2 Partners, 1 Legal Director, 3 Associate Directors, 2 Senior Associates, 2 Associates, 1 Trainee Solicitor, 2 Paralegals and 1 Solicitor Apprentice.This role will primarily be supporting Emily Van Schalkwyk and Leona Briggs, the Partners in the team.Technical skills and experienceDue to the technical nature of the practice, evidence of having worked within a recognised and respected Property Litigation team in a similar role would be an advantage. Most importantly though you will have an interest in building your knowledge in this area and a willingness to learn.We are looking for somebody who enjoys variety, has a client-oriented approach and has a flair for solving problems. Good oral and written communication skills is essential.As a guide, due to the nature of the work and the structure of the team, we are looking to appoint a Paralegal in this area, although we will consider candidates with more or less experience.Your career developmentLike all our lawyers, you will benefit from our multi-award winning career development programme. At each stage of your career this provides you with:•clear expectations of your role and what it takes to progress; •high quality clients and work, with early responsibility and client exposure;&nbsp; •thorough assessment and individual feedback from a range of experienced colleagues;&nbsp; •robust technical training with early skills based development, increasingly tailored to you; and&nbsp; •reward for your contribution, progression and potential, rather than PQE or tenure.Our recruitment processWe welcome direct applications for our opportunities - if you would like any further information about this role or the firm, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please contact, in complete confidence, Rachael Nye/Angharad Jenkins on <a href="mailto:rachael.nye@osborneclarke.com" target="_blank">rachael.nye@osborneclarke.com</a> / <a href="mailto:angharad.jenkins@osborneclarke.com" target="_blank">angharad.jenkins@osborneclarke.com</a>.To apply, click Apply.Please note we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making.We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence.About UsOsborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations*. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success.At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this.*Services in India are provided by a relationship firm

Paralegal - Property Disputes - Osborne Clarke

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleUndergraduate work experience placementAre you looking for some experience of working in a law firm?We have 15 one week placements available per year for undergraduate students, which are split across our Grimsby, Lincoln and Beverley offices. Placements take place during the Easter and Summer breaks.&nbsp;Placements are structured to allow you the opportunity to spend time in a number of practice areas and therefore experience the different types of work that we do. You will be assigned a supervisor in each of the departments you spend time in, who will be available to assist you during your placement.Throughout your placement, you will experience first-hand what it’s like to be part of the Wilkin Chapman family, by working on real client matters alongside our trainees, solicitors and partners. You are likely to be involved in drafting documents, conducting research and meeting clients. In addition, there will be presentations on training contracts, with lots of opportunities to ask questions and find out more about us.The companyWith a full-service offering and a client base ranging from loyal, local communities to national and overseas businesses, Wilkin Chapman continues to grow, while our emphasis remains firmly on quality and innovation.We know that happy, motivated employees are good for business, and a strong, forward-looking culture benefits everyone. Providing the tools and support to enable our people provides the foundation for success.Our roots go back more than 120 years and we are now the largest law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, with four regional offices and listed in the Lawyer UK 200. With well-established, niche expertise in specialist sectors, many of our solicitors and departments are ranked highly in the Legal 500 and Chambers UK.We help and guide you on your career path, providing a great package of benefits and a superb sociable working environment. We’re a community of like-minded people ready to welcome your contribution.At Wilkin Chapman, we prioritise the attraction and retention of individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our commitment to diversity is integral to fostering a values-led culture, facilitating the firm’s growth, and providing our colleagues with opportunities to build and advance their careers. We are dedicated to creating a fully inclusive environment where every individual feels seen, heard, supported, and valued. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people regardless of visible or invisible differences and as a Disability Confident Committed and Armed Forces friendly employer, we are accessible to the widest possible pool of talent.

Vacation scheme - Easter & Summer 2025 - Wilkin Chapman

Applications close for this scheme on Sunday 5 January 2025.Vacation Scheme 2025From health to housing, regulators to emergency services, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of a team that makes a difference to people’s lives.There are now two routes available for becoming a trainee solicitor with us.&nbsp;These are:<ol><li>Applying to join us as a paralegal.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://careers.capsticks.com/paralegals-at-capsticks" target="_blank">here</a> for more details of what life as a paralegal is like at Capsticks.&nbsp;Our internal training contract recruitment process takes place every six months.&nbsp;Around 80% of our training contracts are available via this route.</li><li>Applying for our summer vacation scheme. The scheme will run in the summer of 2025 with 15 places available. Each of our vacation students will have a paid two-week placement in one of our Birmingham, Leeds or London offices. All students will have the opportunity to be considered for a training contract during the placement, available from September 2026 and beyond.</li></ol>We are offering 15 places on our summer vacation scheme across our Birmingham, London and Leeds offices, taking place between 23 June and 4 July 2025. We’ll give you the opportunity to undertake real work as well as learning more about the legal departments and the firm with our people. Throughout the scheme, we’ll be assessing you for a place on one of our Training Contracts for 2026 and beyond.Your placement will be in one/two of our legal teams where you’ll work on a range of tasks. Throughout your time with us, we’ll support you with a supervisor, and you’ll get constructive feedback on what you’re doing well and how you could be even better.Should I apply?We are committed to recruiting the best people to maintain our market leading position. We welcome applications from candidates in their penultimate year of a qualifying law degree or the final year of a non-law degree onwards. Candidates will also need to be on course for or have achieved at least a 2.1 (or equivalent) in their undergraduate degree. We also expect candidates to be able to demonstrate their commitment to a career in our specialist sectors and to be highly driven, but well-rounded team players, with good problem solving and communication skills.As part of the assessment process there will be an application form, a video screening and an in person assessment centre day.Candidates can only be considered for the vacation scheme in one location per application cycle so please choose your preferred location.Our training offeringTo ensure our Trainees have up to date training for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), we partnered with the College of Legal Practice. This allows for the best and most flexible learning programme whilst you undertake your training. College of Legal Practice offers a modular learning programme, which will provide you with the core skills needed to be successful in your career. This is delivered online to give as much flexibility as possible and each of our Trainees is given a dedicated tutor/mentor to guide them throughout the course.

Vacation scheme / Training Contract - 2025/6 - Capsticks

Deadline 31 December 2024Recruitment of Trainee Solicitors.Lanyon Bowdler takes on four to six trainees each year, so with training contracts usually being for two years we generally have at least eight trainees with us at any one time, and usually around ten.Trainees usually spend six months in each “seat”, so they gain experience in four areas of work.Listen to our podcast Training to be a Solicitor at Lanyon Bowdler <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/training-to-be-a-solicitor-at-lanyon-bowdler-brian/id1582449235?i=1000538154533" target="_blank">via the link</a> – this will give you an idea as to our recruitment process and what you may expect during any interview are you are invited to as well as, if you are successful, information prior to commencing your training contract with us.Training Contracts Commencing September 2026/Contractau Hyfforddi yn Dechrau ym mis Medi 2026We are currently accepting applications for 2026. Please ensure your application is submitted by the end of December 2024.Mae ceisiadau 2025 bellach wedi cau.Ar hyn o bryd rydym yn derbyn ceisiadau ar gyfer 2026. Sicrhewch fod eich cais yn cael ei gyflwyno erbyn diwedd Rhagfyr 2024.Applying for a Training Contract/Gwneud cais am Gontract HyfforddiIf you would like to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to <a href="mailto:LBTrainingContracts@lblaw.co.uk" target="_blank">LBTrainingContracts@lblaw.co.uk</a> or post to:Os hoffech wneud cais, anfonwch eich CV a llythyr eglurhaol at <a href="mailto:LBTrainingContracts@lblaw.co.uk" target="_blank">LBTrainingContracts@lblaw.co.uk</a> neu gallwch eu postio at:Brian Evans Lanyon Bowdler Chapter House North Abbey Lawn Abbey Foregate Shrewsbury SY2 5DEWe’d particularly like you to explain why you are applying to Lanyon Bowdler and why you consider you may be a good fit for our firm.Hoffem yn arbennig pe baech yn esbonio pam yr ydych yn gwneud cais i Lanyon Bowdler a pham yr ydych yn ystyried y gallech fod yn ffit dda i’n cwmni.Current TraineesWe currently have eleven trainee solicitors. Not only do we offer our trainees support, guidance and valuable experience in the technical aspects of their work, we encourage them to be part of the firm as a whole. They have opportunities to attend careers fairs, where they can talk to students about how to work towards a future in the law, there are also chances to attend events and seminars, where they can develop their business development skills.

Training Contract - September 2026 - Lanyon Bowdler

Deadline: 9 February 2025We offer up to 16 places on our Summer Vacation Scheme which takes place throughout June - July and have 3 training contract vacancies for 2026.At present, we recruit all our trainees from participants in our Summer Vacation Scheme.Kick start your legal career at Marriott Harrison, where you will be provided with the space to thrive, connect and succeed. You will become part of the team from day one and learn from the very best in the business.Given the firm’s size and structure, it’s important that you are a team player who likes being a part of and collaborating, in a team. Our people are key to our business and while we have different specialities across the firm, we all work towards a common goal - making positive contributions to our clients’ and the firm’s business and culture.We want you to grow and develop. Because you will start on real-life work from day one, we understand you will make mistakes, but you won’t be working alone and we see mistakes as opportunities for you to learn and develop. We will provide you with the tools, skills and experiences you need to become an excellent lawyer. In exchange, we look to our people to help our clients realise their ambitions to grow successful businesses.We actively seek and have built a team that brings a diversity of perspective. With wide and varied interests, they all share some key characteristics, which we also seek in you:<ul><li>Driven with a strong academic background (2:1 degree or above)</li><li>Self-motivated, and responsibility for outcomes</li><li>Focused on client service and delivery</li><li>Collaborative and active team player</li><li>Curious and always wanting to learn more</li><li>An international outlook</li></ul>We will support you to complete your Professional Skills Course during your training contract and encourage you through ample opportunity to attend seminars, presentations and client relationship-building events all of which will widen and deepen your personal and professional development.You will have the full support of colleagues all across the firm, both formally and informally, to encourage and develop you in a wide variety of legal, social and client development.ApplyingBefore hitting that all important ‘submit’ button, we have outlined a few tips and tricks below to help set you up for success in your application:<ul><li>Double-check your application for errors and that you have completed each section fully.</li><li>Research the firm and know why you want to be a part of our team and how it aligns with what you are looking for.</li><li>Using AI is useful to get some tips for how you might answer each question, but do not copy and paste, it is easy to tell and will likely result in an unsuccessful application.</li><li>Think about ways in which you can distinguish yourself from other applicants. We see hundreds of applications so think about how you and your experience can set you apart.</li></ul>Our process for reviewing applications and offering a Summer Vacation Scheme is fairly easy. Once the deadline hits, CVs are reviewed blindly (to assist with removing any unconscious bias) by our core recruitment group. Once applications have closed, we prepare a shortlist. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited to our Assessment Centre which will take place on 19 - 20 March 2025. Following on from the Assessment Centre, candidates will be informed of the outcome towards the end of March.A few final points that are worth noting:We want to set you up for success throughout the recruitment process. If you have particular special circumstances that you would like us to take into consideration, please let us know on your application form, we are more than happy to accommodate your needs.Candidates participating in the Scheme will be paid £450 for the week. Travel costs will not be covered.Marriott Harrison has historically paid the LPC and SQE fees of successful applicants who are yet to start the LPC or SQE at the time they accept their offer.We only accept applications from candidates who will be in a position to commence a training contract in 2026.The trainee salary in 2026 will be £40,000 for the first year and £42,000 for the second year.If you are unsuccessful in your application and are not invited to the Assessment Centre, we unfortunately are unable to provide feedback or references due to the volume of applications we receive

Vacation scheme/Training Contract - 2025/6 - Marriott Harrison

Deadline: 26.12.24Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Choosing a career with Duncan Lewis is choosing a law firm that is the largest provider of publicly funded (legal aid) legal services in the country and has a growing private client practice. We have been Investors in People Gold Standard accredited for over 15 years and are continuously applauded nationally for the work that we do.Having demonstrated unparalleled legal expertise and a commitment to justice, we were awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards. We are named as one of the Times 200 Best Law Firms. In 2021 we were celebrated by the Chambers Europe Award as an ‘outstanding firm’ for diversity and inclusion. In previous years we have been awarded a number of awards, including the Law Society Excellence Award for Large Law Firm of the Year in 2020, Access to Justice at the UK Legal Diversity Awards in 2019 and the Family Law Firm of the Year at the 2015 Family Law Awards, to name just a few. Duncan Lewis is Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 Information Management accredited.We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. If you are passionate about our areas of law and eager to advance your career with us, please submit your CV and application online.<h5>Child Care Department Background:</h5>Applauded by The Legal 500 has ‘an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team’, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers &amp; Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law.Our Child Care Law department approaches each case with a level of understanding only achievable through specializing in Child Care law. The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy.Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor’s International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements.<h5>Main Responsibilities of the Role:</h5><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 public and private children cases including child abduction; child protection issues; special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy</li><li>Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases</li><li>Dealing with correspondence</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><h5>Key Skills Required:</h5><ul><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Child Care Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as a Child Care Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Children Laws</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 organisational 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><h5>What we offer</h5><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>A fantastic supportive team</li><li>Excellent progression opportunities</li><li>Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition</li></ul>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.<h5>Equal Opportunities:</h5>Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

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