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Deadline: 21 November 2024As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.&nbsp; The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.&nbsp; All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview schemeTo further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.&nbsp; This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.&nbsp; Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for;&nbsp;Job overviewResponsible for managing a caseload of inquests and personal injury claims, comprised of Employer’s Liability and Public Liability claims and CNST (clinical negligence) claims.To assist the Director of Legal Services, Deputy Head of Legal Services, Senior Solicitor and Senior Legal Advisor in the day to day administration, conduct and investigations of legal claims and inquests and other legal matters as required.Main duties of the jobThis is an exciting opportunity to work in the legal team at University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust. You will be responsible for managing a substantial caseload of Coroner’s inquests and clinical negligence claims against the Trust.You will hold a degree in Law and a relevant postgraduate qualification (LPC or BPTC). Previous experience working as a Paralegal is a significant advantage, particularly experience in the management of clinical negligence/personal injury claims and/or inquests. Experience of working in the NHS or with NHS clients would be an advantage. The role requires an individual who has the confidence and experience to communicate effectively with a wide range of health and legal professionals.The Trust is a recognised SRA training provider and training contracts have been offered to previous Paralegals who have demonstrated exceptional skill and commitment to the role.Closing date of applications:&nbsp; 21 November 2024Interview date:&nbsp; 5 December 2024Salary£29,970 - £36,483 paWorking for our organisationAs a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care TogetherOur fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.In return we will offer:<ul><li>Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development</li><li>On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.</li><li>Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes</li></ul>Key Facts:<ul><li>We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.</li><li>We are the 4th busiest Trauma &amp; Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.</li><li>An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&amp;Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.</li><li>Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.</li><li>Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.</li><li>We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.</li><li>We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.</li><li>UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff</li></ul>Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post as we may be unable to provide sponsorship&nbsp;<a href="https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nhsemployers.org%2Farticles%2Fimpacts-changes-uk-immigration-policy%3Futm_campaign%3D1665981_04.%2520Danny%2520mail%253A%2520UK%2520immigration%2520policy%2520changes%252C%2520GMB%2520letters%252C%2520pay%2520education%2520hub%26utm_medium%3Demail%26utm_source%3DNHS%2520Confederation%26dm_i%3D6OI9%2CZPH9%2C2EA270%2C4GOXK%2C1&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cjulie.bradley2%40nhs.net%7Cdf8accaabcbf4b573e9e08dc5554d114%7C37c354b285b047f5b22207b48d774ee3%7C0%7C0%7C638479069966253242%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Dt8mntGewMmhIrzL%2Fc2R9InHluSSUEM6eQyl5%2FwT6o8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers</a>Person specificationCommunication SkillsEssential criteria<ul><li>Evidence of confidence in verbal communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Evidence of excellent written communication and drafting skills</li><li>No spelling or punctuation issues in the application</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience in taking witness statements</li></ul>Knowledge and ExperienceEssential criteria<ul><li>CILEX member, Law Degree or equivalent qualification/Experience</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Experience managing a legal caseload</li><li>Experience in communication with client's under pressure</li></ul>Analytical SkillsEssential criteria<ul><li>Ability to distil legal issues and produce comprehensive and accurate written and verbal legal analysis</li></ul>Planning and OrganisationalEssential criteria<ul><li>Strong examples to demonstrate proven organisational skills, including working under pressure and to deadline</li></ul>Desirable criteria<ul><li>Proven track record managing a large caseload and juggling competing demands under pressure</li></ul>Our Trust aims to provide the highest quality care to patients within Derbyshire and South East Staffordshire and we want the very best people to work with us.Follow us on Twitter @UHDBTrust or find us on Facebook &amp; LinkedIn - UHDBTrustIMPORTANT INFORMATIONIf we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.At UHDB , we offer different ways to work flexibly to each and every one of our colleagues,&nbsp; many of whom already work flexibly at all sites of the Trust.For our roles we are open to discussing the possibility of part-time/ reduced hours/ compressed hours/ flexible start and finish times/ fixed/flexible shifts/annualised hours/ term time hours/ hybrid working – working partly in the trust/partly at home.Why don’t you talk to us at interview about the flexibility you would like to explore and what it means to you, and we will discuss what’s possible for the job and team, and the opportunities we might be able to create together.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise to work with you to look at all the available options.Most of our posts are subject to a DBS check, however having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from obtaining a position. Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.All correspondence relating to your application will be sent to you via our trac.system account. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails; this includes junk/spam, as your security settings may not recognise the sender.Anyone from outside of the UK (excluding from the Republic of Ireland) will need permission from UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) to work in the UK and may also need entry clearance before travelling here.UKVI is responsible for managing migration. To obtain a visa or entry clearance, you will need to meet certain requirements and demonstrate you have the right the work in the UK via:<ul><li>the points-based immigration system</li><li>the EU settlement scheme</li><li>eVisa&nbsp;</li></ul>During the course of its employment activities, University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust collects, stores and processes personal information about prospective, current and former staff.Our Privacy Notice includes applicants, employees (and former employees), workers (including agency, casual, honorary and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience – please refer to our Privacy Notice available on our Trust website: <a href="https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/information-governance" target="_blank">https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/information-governance</a>

Paralegal/Legal Executive - in-house PI/CN - NHS

Application deadline: 26.11.2024Public Law Department Background:Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a “dynamic team”, who are “exceptional in ability and reach”. Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. The firm’s flagship judicial review claimant practice sees it represent clients including the vulnerable and marginalized, and its immigration offering is strengthened by collaboration with its expanding international presence challenging UK government practices abroad.As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. We also collaborate with other firms on funding and case management issues, and have a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<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 Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)</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>Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)</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 Required:<ul><li>Immigration Accreditation preferred</li><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Public 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 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>What we offer<ul><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.Equal Opportunities: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. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.About usRegulated 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.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Paralegal - Public Law - Duncan Lewis Solicitors

Deadline 26 November 2024 Regulated 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.Housing Department Background:Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers &amp; Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court.Main Responsibilities of the Role:<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 housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems 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>Key Skills Required:<ul><li>Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law</li><li>A strong academic background with a Law degree</li><li>Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor</li><li>Clear understanding and application of Housing 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>What we offer<ul><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.Equal Opportunities: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 workforceWe 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

Paralegal - Housing - Duncan Lewis

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleAbout Porter DodsonPorter Dodson is an award-winning Top 200 UK Law Firm, providing commercial and private legal services to individuals and businesses across Somerset, Devon and Dorset.We're proud of a regional presence that gives clients the local connections and friendly in-person service they love. Being embedded in our local communities and market sectors gives our clients a superb service grounded in the real world.What makes Porter Dodson a great place to work is our people and our culture. Our team are the lifeblood of the firm, and we are fully committed to ensuring our team are motivated, well cared for, and fulfilling their potential at work. Our people are our priority, which is why we have such excellent staff retention rates and how we have sustained a gold accreditation from Investors in People since 2016.Solicitor Training Contract 2025/2026We are now accepting applications for our training contract intake for September 2025/2026. If you want to train at a Top 200 award winning regional law firm, keep reading to find out what training at Porter Dodson looks like and how to apply.We provide four seat rotations during the training contract, which are designed to provide a wide breadth of experience, and opportunities ranging from Corporate Commercial, Residential and Commercial Property, Dispute Resolution, Family, and Private Client across our 7 offices.During the two-year training contract, you will be exposed to all aspects of work within each training area, working with lawyers who are experts in their field and a supervising Partner who will support your learning and development. We endeavour to assign seats according to candidate preference whilst balancing this against business needs. We will ensure that allocated seats are complementary to ensure you gain the maximum benefit for your longer-term career.You can read more about the trainee recruitment process and tops tips for your application on our <a href="https://www.porterdodson.co.uk/trainees-and-apprentices" target="_blank">Trainee and Apprentices page here.&nbsp;</a>Training Contract EligibilityWe continue to run a parallel intake of LPC and SQE candidates and invite applications from candidates pursuing both routes to qualification. All future trainees will be required to have completed either the LPC or the SQE1 and SQE2 exams prior to joining the firm to undertake your 2 years’ qualifying work experience (QWE). To apply for a training contract, you will need to either be in your final year of study of a law degree or non-law degree, or have already graduated.&nbsp; We typically encourage applications from those with a 2:1 Degree and connections to the South-West. We consider all applications on their individual merits and will consider any mitigating circumstances, please reach out to our Recruitment and Early Careers team with any queries in relation to this on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@porterdodson.co.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@porterdodson.co.uk</a>&nbsp;

Training Contract - 2025/6 - Porter Dodson

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWe will consider Training Contract applications for positions commencing Summer 2025.We have an excellent reputation for training and development and all our trainees have gone on to achieve great success, whether at our firm or other highly regarded businesses. In 2015, we won the Inspiring Hertfordshire Award for People Development. Former trainee solicitors Mischa McKevitt, Katie Lane and Georgina Christou have all won the Hertfordshire Law Society Junior Lawyer of the Year Award.In a normal year, we would seek to offer three training contracts.Occasionally, we may also recruit law students in part-time administrative positions.Our ideal candidate is a high-achiever, who has a proven track-record of excellent results in their degree, GDL, LPC or equivalent SQE. They must show a real dedication to law and developing their technical knowledge as a solicitor, as well as a keen interest in supporting community events.Please ensure your CV includes:<ul><li>Details of academic qualifications including GCSEs, A Levels or equivalent;</li><li>Your degree classification, LPC results or SQE equivalent, including modules and grades achieved;</li><li>If your degree classification is pending, your predicted degree classification as well as evidence of previous results and recent grades;</li><li>If your LPC result is pending, your predicted grade as well as any exam results already received throughout the course.</li></ul>Please email your CV and cover letter to our Office Manager, Eleanor Brick – <a href="mailto:e.brick@crane-staples.co.uk" target="_blank">e.brick@crane-staples.co.uk</a>.

Training Contract - 2025 - Crane & Staples Solicitors

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleSolicitor Graduate ApprenticeshipOur graduate solicitor apprenticeship programme will support you through the new pathway to qualification as a solicitor by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). Your study costs will be entirely funded by Mullis &amp; Peake LLP.In order to apply for this apprenticeship, you will need to have completed or be in the final year of your law degree (LLB), or alternatively have a non-law degree and have completed the graduate diploma in law (GDL).The apprenticeship is a 24-month programme, where you will work four days per week in our firm and have one day per week for study with Damar Training. This programme allows graduates to qualify into the profession whilst gaining experience, earning a salary and without having to incur such considerable debt.The Application ProcessThe course commences each September with Damar Training, we are therefore currently recruiting for a September 2025 starter. The initial stage of the application process is to complete the application form, following review of the application forms we will invite the potential candidates to interview in the later part of 2024.A minimum entry requirement for the course offered by BPP is a 2:1 honours degree in law or a 2:1 honours degree in a non-law subject and a minimum of a pass in the GDL.Please send completed application forms to <a href="mailto:hollyminney@mplaw.co.uk" target="_blank">hollyminney@mplaw.co.uk</a>. These will be reviewed in due course and those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.We seek candidates with not only good academics but with personality, charisma and strong interpersonal skills.We offer several benefits to our trainees and apprentices, including:<ul><li>Holiday, a minimum of 20 days plus bank holidays</li><li>Additional bonus holiday for birthday, at least three days over the Christmas period and for long service</li><li>Enhanced Maternity/Shared Parental Leave Pay</li><li>Up to 6 weeks Occupational Sick Pay</li><li>Private Health Care Scheme</li><li>Contributory Workplace Pension Scheme with enhanced Employer contributions for Associates and above</li><li>A quarterly paid bonus for all members of staff subject to firm wide performance</li><li>Subsidised membership of a local gym</li><li>Discounted legal services</li><li>Free local parking for fee earners and senior support staff</li></ul>Download the application form for the apprenticeship on our site to apply.

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - Sept 2025 - Mullis & Peake Solicitors

Deadline: 29 November 2024Graduate solicitor apprenticeship - SQE Training Programme 2025 - various areas of lawOur programme will prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE), the new route to qualification that is coming into effect from Autumn 2021. The SQE training programme will take the form of a Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship and allows you to start working and earning at Kennedys immediately after university, while gaining qualifying legal work experience in one of our teams before sitting the SQE1 and SQE2 exams to qualify as a solicitor. You will also be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate from BPP.The two year six-month training programme will involve working at Kennedys four days a week and having one day off a week to study at BPP. In addition to a dedicated supervisor at Kennedys, you will have a tutor and skills coach at BPP, to ensure that you have all the support you need at work and with your studies.Kennedys is a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,750 people worldwide across 47 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and America we have some of the most respected legal minds in their field.Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist legal services, for many industry sectors but we have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.We're a fresh-thinking firm, and we're not afraid to bring challenging new perspectives to the table way beyond the traditional realm of legal services. We empower our clients with a diverse range of ideas, tools and technology to make their lives easier, as well as delivering exceptional results, every time.What do we have to offer?We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive. Our values are at the core of who we are and what make us a great firm to work with and for.The Firm recognises the value of investing in our people's development and believes our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and of our client relationships. With a culture of on-the-job and experiential learning, peer to peer learning, mentoring, resources and tools that enable you to drive your career, we can support your development in your current and future roles.&nbsp; A variety of other opportunities are available including secondments to clients and our global offices.We strive to celebrate diversity, empower our people and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.&nbsp; We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work and trust, where diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&amp;I) is a key priority.&nbsp; We recognise that many of our people want to work for an employer that is aligned to their values, which is why we are building an inclusive culture, decarbonising our operations and supporting our people to thrive at work.&nbsp; Our people are the key to driving this change and helping us to make a difference to our clients, our people and the communities in which we live and work.Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with all relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those relating to Information Security, Data Protection and Quality Management, refer any breach promptly to Risk &amp; Compliance and to complete all mandatory training when requested.

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeships - 2025 - Kennedys

Deadline: midday 30 January 2025Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the GDL.What is a graduate solicitor apprenticeship?Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship is for those who have completed their law degree, or those who have completed a non-law degree and the PGDL (or equivalent). You can apply from the penultimate year of your law degree, or final year of your non-law degree.&nbsp;Our graduate solicitor apprenticeship will support you through to qualification as a solicitor by completion of the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE1 and SQE2). As you are not required to complete the SQE before joining the firm, you are able to start straight from your degree or PGDL - gaining more on-the-job experience, and earning a salary, earlier.Our apprenticeship is a 32-month programme designed to provide you with an excellent training experience leading to your qualification as a solicitor. You’ll be able to test your skills across five seats within the business whilst supported by a robust network. You will be given the opportunity to learn from legal experts whilst completing high quality work with responsibly and client exposure.If you are currently already studying towards the SQE, unfortunately you are not eligible for our programme due to repetition of content.What is included in the Weightmans graduate solicitor apprenticeship?You will complete five work placements in teams across the business. One day each week will be dedicated to off-the-job learning whilst completing your solicitor qualifying exams (SQE1 and SQE2) with BPP University Law School, with all fees paid by the firm.Is the graduate solicitor apprenticeship for you?To apply for the role of trainee solicitor you will be a graduate or be due to graduate before September 2026. If your degree is not a qualifying law degree (LLB) you will be required to also complete a post graduate diploma in law (or equivalent) before commencing your training. If you are currently already studying towards the SQE, unfortunately you are not eligible for our programme due to repetition of content.Our trainee solicitors will develop the competencies listed below as they progress through the programme. These competencies are also used to help shape our early careers recruitment processes; we assess for potential in these areas, but we do not expect experience.<ul><li>Reasons and problem solves effectively with complex data and information and learns quickly.</li><li>Plans, organises, prioritises and manages resources and time.</li><li>IT literate.</li><li>Has a strong commercial focus.</li><li>Emotionally resilient, mature and positive when the going gets tough.</li><li>Customer-centric — both internal and external.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable.</li><li>Demonstrates integrity.</li><li>Is achievement-driven, shows initiative, takes responsibility with a ‘can do’ attitude.</li><li>Committed to continuous improvement.</li><li>Attends to the detail and is quality minded.</li><li>Self‐aware — knows own strengths and weaknesses.</li><li>Demonstrates effective communication both verbally and in writing.</li><li>Assertive and socially confident.</li><li>Influential and persuasive.</li><li>Team player and team builder who networks effectively.</li><li>Diplomatic, tactful and empathic.</li><li>Interpersonally skilled, reads people and situations and then adapts accordingly.</li><li>Aware of and propagates a positive and professional image and persona.</li></ul>Salary and benefitsFor year one as a trainee solicitor, you would receive a salary of £27,000 (£34,000 London), which will increase after 12 months to £29,000 (£36,000 London). As a Weightmans employee, you will also be entitled to our excellent staff benefits including:<ul><li>28 days' holiday</li><li>Healthcare cover</li><li>Pension plan</li><li>Travel loan scheme</li><li>Employee care scheme</li><li>Discounted gym membership</li><li>Dental care scheme</li></ul>

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship (SQE) - 2026 - Weightmans

Deadline for applications: 5 December 2024We offer comprehensive career development, support and learning experiences across multiple practice groups within our dynamic law firm environment.Our programme begins with targeted pre-joining events and a comprehensive induction helping to embed you into the firm from day one.On the Graduate Apprenticeship programme, lasting a minimum of 36 months, you will complete your SQE at the University of Law. One day per week will be dedicated to your study, with the remainder of your week spent working at CMS.We will ensure that you become fully immersed into the business, through gaining valuable, practical experience across many of our practice groups as well as providing you with world-class training and development opportunities.You will have the opportunity to learn and work at the same time on your path to becoming a fully-qualified solicitorLocationsIn 2025 we will have positions available in our London office.EligibilityRequired to have a non-law degree, but must&nbsp;not&nbsp;have undertaken either the GDL / PGDL / LPC or SQE. If you’re a non-law student going into, or in, your final year, you are also eligible to apply.Career changers that meet the above criteria are also encouraged to apply.UK bachelor’s degree at 2.2 or above or equivalent (please contact us to discuss acceptable equivalent qualifications). GCSE English and Maths at Level C/4 or above or equivalent. 3 x A levels at Level C/4 or above or equivalent. (Please contact us to discuss acceptable equivalent qualifications)Salary£36,500 starting salary

Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - 2025 - CMS

Application deadline: 15 November 2024 5pmMain duties and responsibilitiesFiling and data management&nbsp;<ul><li>Ensure filing kept up-to-date and copies of correspondence/ documents are kept in the file, open new files/close old files as required.&nbsp;</li><li>Pay attention to detail and ensure accuracy when updating client information on the relevant databases.</li><li>Ensure that database information is updated and maintained in accordance with instructions and in line with relevant processes.</li></ul>File/Case Management<ul><li>To obtain and record accurately information and instructions from clients, analyse the legal and practical aspects of their claims and obtain the necessary documents/evidence to provide preliminary advice on liability/quantum/costs &amp; funding.</li><li>To enable clients to make informed decisions based on advice on legal and other appropriate considerations e.g. costs, funding and risks of litigation.</li><li>To monitor all aspects of the case on behalf of the client and advise on whether subsequent developments affect views previously expressed.&nbsp;</li><li>To ensure court/tribunal directions are complied with and deadlines adhered to.</li><li>Adherence with internal workflow procedures.&nbsp;</li></ul>Telephones<ul><li>Telephone clients/other contacts as and when necessary, dealing with such calls in a courteous and efficient manner.</li><li>Communicate effectively; be approachable and professional in all dealings.</li><li>To utilise I.T. to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients.</li><li>Experience of using IT, in particular Microsoft 365 and Excel, with an understanding of Practice / Case Management Systems to manage large amounts of complex information.</li><li>To maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of the need for data protection at all times.</li><li>To try and keep up-to-date by attending in-house seminars, through research, reading and attending courses if appropriate.</li><li>To ensure that adequate training is received to be able to gain maximum benefit from the firm’s investment in Information Technology.</li><li>Any other tasks as might from time to time might be required.</li><li>Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all.&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrable ability to manage a caseload in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.</li><li>High level written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to client care.</li><li>Ability to manage own workload in a busy environment to a consistently high standard.</li><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 and Excel, with understanding and experience in using Practice / Case Management System.</li><li>Relevant legal experience in employment and/ or multi-party claims will be advantageous.</li><li>Experience in interviewing clients and taking witness statements.</li></ul>Client Relations•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Communicate effectively; be approachable and professional in all dealings.Information Technology•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To utilise I.T. to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience of using IT, in particular Microsoft 365 and Excel, with an understanding of Practice / Case Management Systems to manage large amounts of complex information. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of the need for data protection at all times. &nbsp;Training•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To try and keep up-to-date by attending in-house seminars, through research, reading and attending courses if appropriate. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;To ensure that adequate training is received to be able to gain maximum benefit from the firm’s investment in Information Technology. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Any other tasks as might from time to time might be required. &nbsp;Person SpecificationEssential•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Genuine interest to work with a leading claimant law firm and passionate about providing access to justice to all. &nbsp; •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demonstrable ability to manage a caseload in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;High level written and verbal communication skills. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demonstrable understanding of and commitment to client care. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ability to manage own workload in a busy environment to a consistently high standard. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 and Excel, with understanding and experience in using Practice / Case Management System. &nbsp;Desirable•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Relevant legal experience in employment and/ or multi-party claims will be advantageous. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience in interviewing clients and taking witness statements. •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Some experience in a legal firm along with demonstrable knowledge of drafting legal documentation and correspondence. &nbsp;

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