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14 February 2025 – Applications closeWe are very proud to offer an alternative route to qualification as a solicitor via our Solicitor Apprenticeships programme. This is a six-year, Level 7 programme for anyone who does not hold a degree level qualification, or school leavers at 18. At the end of the apprenticeship, you will qualify as a solicitor.This route gives you the opportunity to earn whilst you learn and get stuck into working straight away, avoiding university fees and developing your professional and legal skills.During our six-year programme, you’ll gain an LLM in Legal Practice through the University of Law, with your fees and assessment costs covered by us, and become a qualified solicitor.1 October 2024 – Applications open on our website22 January 2025 – Solicitor Apprenticeship Open Evening (register your interest <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/DKdZGh8xEy" target="_blank">here)</a>14 February 2025 – Applications closeMay 2025 – Assessments beginMay – June 2025 – Final interviews take place and offers go to successful candidatesSeptember 2025 – Solicitor Apprentices join the firmSolicitor Apprenticeship Programme StructureOur Solicitor Apprenticeship lasts for six years, at the end of which you will be a qualified solicitor with an LLM in Legal Practice from the University of Law (ULaw).You will combine four days per week of on-the-job learning at our office with one day per week of study at ULaw.We want you to get a thorough grounding in professional life, so you’ll experience working in a variety of our legal departments and business teams. The first year will establish a grounding in professional life with our Finance, Risk &amp; Compliance, Practice Management and Business Development teams. Years two, three and four will be one- year placements in different legal departments. In the final two years you will join our trainee cohort and rotate around further departments every six months.We will pay you during your apprenticeship, starting at least at the London Living Wage and rising to our trainee rate in your final year. We will also cover the course fees and give you study leave for your exams and assessments.AcademicsOur minimum academic requirements are ABB (or equivalent) at A Level and a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9 (A*-C). Please note that we do not&nbsp;require candidates to have completed an A Level in Law.Please be aware that we use the upReach Real Rating contextual recruitment tool to provide insight into the context in which you achieved your grades, and we also take mitigating circumstances into consideration. So, even if your A Level grades do not meet that threshold, you are still encouraged to make an application.Who is eligible to apply for a Solicitor Apprenticeship?The apprenticeship is exclusively for people who do not have a degree and do not intend to go to university.I’m not a school leaver. Can I still apply?Absolutely! We welcome applications from anyone who meets the criteria we have outlined above, and does not hold a degree.Will you cover the cost of my studies?Yes, we will pay your course and assessment fees directly to the University of Law.How often will I study?One day per week will be allocated to studying with ULaw. You will also receive study leave when assessments are approaching.What will I earn?Your salary will increase each year, as follows:<ul><li>Year 1: £27,400</li><li>Year 2: £29,000</li><li>Year 3: £32,000</li><li>Year 4: £35,000</li><li>Year 5: £41,000</li><li>Year 6: £45,000</li></ul>You will also have access to our fantastic range of benefits.Programme StructureYear One:&nbsp;Placements in our business teams (Finance, Risk and Compliance, and Business Development and Marketing).Year Two: Placement as a Knowledge Assistant or Paralegal, supporting one of our practice areas (Charity and Social Enterprise, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate).Year Three:&nbsp;Placement as a Knowledge Assistant or Paralegal, supporting one of our practice areas (Charity and Social Enterprise, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate).Year Four:&nbsp;Placement as a Knowledge Assistant or Paralegal, supporting one of our practice areas (Charity and Social Enterprise, Corporate and Commercial, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration, Public and Regulatory, Real Estate)Year Five:&nbsp;Join our cohort of trainee solicitors in the regular seat rotation, spending six months as a trainee in one practice area and then rotating to another department.Year Six:&nbsp;Join our cohort of trainee solicitors in the regular seat rotation , spending six months as a trainee in one practice area and then rotating to a final department.End of Year Six:&nbsp;Qualify as a solicitor and apply for Newly Qualified positions.University of Law Course StructureCompleting your Solicitor Apprenticeship with ULaw will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of core legal subjects and how to apply them in practice. You will work on four days per week, and study on campus on the fifth. You will be able to take study leave when assessments and exams are approaching.The combination of work-based learning with us, and in-person study at ULaw’s Moorgate campus will prepare you to complete the new Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) and then to be admitted as a solicitor at the end of your apprenticeship.You will also complete assessments with ULaw which will enable you to qualify with an LLM in Legal practice at the end of your apprenticeship.The modules you’ll study over the course of your apprenticeship will be as follows:Year 1 – Common Law Method and Ethics, How the City Works, Tort Law, Contract Law, Legal Research Year 2 – Public Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Legal Writing Year 3 – Equity &amp; Trusts, Real Estate, Business Law, Drafting Year 4 – Business Law 2, Criminal Litigation, Wills, Civil Dispute &amp; Matter Analysis Year 5 – SQE1 Preparation Year 6 – SQE2 Preparation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Public Companies/Banking, Business of LawClick Apply to find out more

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver/non-graduate) - September 2025 - Bates Wells

Application deadline: 19 January 2025 @ 17.00We don’t believe you need to go to university to be an exceptional lawyer. We can train you.Over six years, you will receive an unparalleled foundation in how to develop a career as international lawyer. You will learn your craft inside this leading global law firm from day one, building your experience across a range of practice groups and working directly with trainees, supervisors and mentors to help you develop the critical skills to thrive in one of the most exciting industries. &nbsp;&nbsp;Alongside learning on the job, you will receive formal training and have protected study time to obtain your law degree as you complete the programme. You will be supported at every stage but we will challenge you to be your best. If you’re ready to step up, this is a unique chance to earn money as you train, forgo student debt and learn to be a lawyer from those who are the very best in their field.ou will spend your first four months in business services to give you an overview of how our firm works, familiarise yourself with working in an office environment and start building your network. You will then rotate through three-to-four fee-earning teams to understand the work we do in-depth and where you might want to specialise.&nbsp;You will have structured time to study throughout the programme, but after your fourth year you will take eight months out of the day-to-day business so you can focus on your SQE. After completing your SQE, you will spend six months in three separate teams, and potentially an international secondment. This mirrors our graduate trainees’ experience. After six years in total, you will qualify as a lawyer at the same level as a graduate trainee.&nbsp;This is a big jump from school or college and there is an extensive support network in place to help you. This includes two dedicated supervisors per team, regular catch ups with our Early Careers &amp; Development Manager, both Partner and a Trainee mentors, bi-monthly catch ups with the Professional Development Director, a dedicated skills trainer and a clear training plan. We want you to succeed and will make sure you have the right support to do so.Who can applyThe solicitor apprenticeship is a school leavers’ programme. You must have completed, or be in the process of completing, your A Levels or equivalent, and achieve a minimum AAB. We recruit nationally and the programme is based in London. We offer relocation support and you will receive £2,000 a sign-on bonus to help with any additional starting costs.&nbsp;What level of qualification will I receive at the end of the solicitor apprenticeship?You will have one allocated, protected study day per week. After your fourth year, you will take eight months out of the day-to-day business so you can focus on your SQE. During your studies you will gain a full LLB degree in law, as well as complete the SQE 1&amp;2 exams, resulting in a Level 7 Solicitors Apprenticeship qualification.How much will I be paid on the solicitor apprenticeship programme?Your starting salary will be £27,000, which will increase year on year. All your study fees are covered, and we also offer relocation support for all non-London-based applicants if required. You will also receive a £2,000 sign on bonus which you will receive one month before you join.&nbsp;

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Weil

Application deadline: 31 January 2025Applications open 1 December 2024Shoosmiths is committed to nurturing talent and developing expertise through providing relevant vocational and professional apprenticeships to provide everyone with an opportunity to develop to their full potential.Whether university isn’t the right path for you, or you are keen to start working straight away, our Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme gives you to a great alternative route to qualify as a Solicitor.Our apprenticeship opportunity provides an excellent opportunity for individuals to learn and grow while gaining experience, and forging a long-term career with an award winning law firm.Through our apprenticeship, you’ll gain the technical knowledge, practical experience and wider skills you need for your immediate job and future career all whilst gaining a professional qualification.This will be achieved by completing a six-year apprenticeship spending 80% of your time (four days a week) working at Shoosmiths learning from our expert professionals and tackling real-life legal challenges. Simultaneously, you'll dedicate 20% of your time (one day a week) to studying relevant legal subjects and developing essential skills with our training provider.In the workplace, you will carry out supervised work-based learning in order to meet the SRA’s competence statement and will produce a work-based assessment portfolio. In addition to examinations throughout the apprenticeship, there will also be an SRA centralised assessment that you will need to pass to qualify as a solicitor, The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE).You will study a range of modules online and face-to-face covering the subjects currently required by a qualifying law degree as well as vocational practice areas and skills.The modules you will study will be based upon those modules which typically make up a law degree such as Introduction to Practice, English Legal Systems &amp; Research, Contract Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Land Law and Equity and Trusts. You will also study those modules which typically make up the Legal Practice Course such as Business Law and Practice, Property, Litigation, Wills and Administration of Estates.You will receive support and guidance from us throughout your whole apprenticeship. In each team you will have a dedicated line manager, and you will also be paired with a buddy to help you settle into life at Shoosmiths.You will also benefit from a Student Manager and Personal Tutor from our training provider. Your Student Manager is your dedicated point of contact throughout your apprenticeship, and their main role is to support you and monitor your progress in completing the requirements of the apprenticeship. Your Personal Tutor will meet with you when you attend face-to-face teaching sessions, and will assist you with compilation of your portfolio of workplace evidence and help you to identify how that evidence links to the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the solicitor apprenticeship standard.What do you look for in a solicitor apprentice?We’re looking for great people who will work hard and be proud of who they are and what they do. Ambitious people thrive at Shoosmiths because of the enterprising and innovative way we work.You'll be expected to make things happen and take initiative from day one. You will need a strong academic background and proven ability to apply your intellect in the real world. But we know there’s more to amazing solicitors than academics alone, which is why we take a holistic view when we assess you throughout our selection process.You’ll join a firm of individuals working in a positive, professional and cooperative culture, in an environment that actively allows you to grow your skills and challenge yourself.And you'll find a refreshing lack of hierarchy – just happy, energised individuals at the heart of our success.What areas of law will I train in?Shoosmiths is a law firm with core teams in commercial, banking &amp; finance, corporate, litigation services&nbsp;and <a href="https://www.shoosmiths.com/expertise/services/real-estate" target="_blank">real estate</a>.In addition to these we have many other areas which offer experience on a slightly less regular basis and include intellectual property, pensions, regulatory &amp; compliance, construction, medical negligence, restructuring and advisory. Plus, there’ll be the opportunity to go on a client secondment.We will train you in legal practice and skills in line with the law society requirements, providing you with a variety of areas of law, and experience in non-contentious and&nbsp; contentious law.You’ll also experience some of our business support functions, which are fundamental to the smooth running of an innovative business like Shoosmiths. These could include Projects &amp; Innovation, Risk &amp; Ethics, Connected Services, Client Tech, People, Finance and IS.The details<ul><li>Program length: Six years</li><li>Location: Leeds</li><li>Number of places: Two</li><li>Start date: September 2025</li><li>Salary: starting at £22,000, rising each year to match our trainee solicitor salary in year five and six.</li><li>Work-study balance: 4 days working, 1 day studying</li><li>Academic qualifications: Earn an LLB (Hons) in Law and Legal Practice</li><li>Skills development: Focus on core legal knowledge, practical skills like legal writing and research, and professional ethics.</li></ul>Ready to Apply?The recruitment and selection process is designed to assess whether you have the potential to be an excellent solicitor at Shoosmiths. We assess this via the online application, an online strengths based assessment, and an in-person assessment centre. More information about what to expect in the application and assessment stage can be found on our careers blog.This programme is open to those without a degree and looking for an alternative to university – typically this will include final year school leavers who have completed, or who are completing, their A-Levels. We want to recruit the very best talent, but we know that academics aren’t the only measure of success. Law requires a high level of intellect, but we look for candidates with strengths in other areas too, which is why our minimum academic criteria is a minimum of 5 A-C GCSEs (including English &amp; Maths) and a minimum of ABB at 'A' level. Our minimum requirements at A Level stage are in line with the requirements set out by BPP University and the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme that you will be enrolled in.The application form for a solicitor apprenticeship is divided into different sections, e.g. personal details, academic details, work experience and competency questions which are based on our values and expected behaviours. Scores are allotted to your application based on your responses throughout the application form and to the competency questions. All candidates must achieve the minimum academic requirements and a minimum criteria score on the competency questions to be invited to the next stage of the process. By assessing the application in this way, we are able to look at the whole you, without focusing on simply one part of your history.We are also a member firm of City Century, an award-winning solicitor apprenticeship initiative that helps educate, recruit and develop the very best talent for the legal industry. If you are wondering whether a solicitor apprenticeship is the right career path for you, City Century provide a free virtual work experience programme through Forage. You can learn more about what life is like a solicitor apprentice whilst gaining useful experience and insights into what work you could get involved in.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver/non-graduate) - September 2025 - Shoosmiths

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

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

Application deadline: 31 January 2025.Organic growth is important to Blacks Solicitors and we aim to recruit talented Trainee Solicitors and retain them on qualification.Blacks typically recruit three Trainees each year, with contracts commencing on 1 September every year.Our Trainees spend two years working in four different areas of law and receive a high level of training in each discipline, whilst experiencing considerable client contact.Over recent years we have retained a significant proportion of Blacks’ Trainee intake, with a number of the Firm’s current partners originally having joined the firm as Trainee Solicitors!&nbsp;What’s it like to be a Trainee at Blacks?Here is what some of our recent Trainees and NQs have to say:“The best thing about training at Blacks is the exposure to varied work and the client contact you get, working closely with business owners to make a recognisable difference. You will be expected to take responsibility of matters as though they were your own and manage client expectations. The experience as a Trainee really helps to set you up for life as an NQ and become a trusted adviser. I also find Blacks a very friendly place to work, with a great social atmosphere.”“Blacks have provided me with a friendly and supportive working environment whilst being a Trainee. I have been able to gain real hands-on experience in dealing with clients and their files and have been given ample responsibilities to prepare me for qualification. Blacks have also been supportive in allowing me to develop my wider professional attributes, such as my networking and presentation skills, as trainees are often encouraged to attend various business development events.”How do I apply?Blacks are currently recruiting for Training Contracts with start dates of September 2028 and September 2029.If you would like to apply for a Training Contract, please send your CV together with a covering letter (explaining why you want to work for Blacks, and what you will bring to the Firm) via email by 31 January 2025.To be shortlisted as a candidate for Blacks’ Trainee Programme we require you to have the following experience and skills:<ul><li>A strong academic record and have achieved 340 UCAS points (AAB) or the Tariff equivalent from your best three A-Levels, together with a strong 2:1. If you have undertaken the GDL or LPC we require you to have achieved a Commendation or above</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to work to high standards</li><li>Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines</li><li>Self-motivated with a strong work ethic</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively</li><li>A common sense approach</li><li>Enthusiastic and have ability to use initiative</li><li>An outgoing personality (a sense of humour is essential)</li></ul>Alternatively for more information about Blacks’ Training Contracts please contact Tom Moyes (Training Partner), or Ruth King (Head of HR), via email or call today on 0113 207 000Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship route - same deadlineThese take 2.5 years to complete and are for people who are educated to degree level, and ideally have a PDGL.Over the course of the Apprenticeship programme you will:<ul><li>Experience life in a variety of different teams</li><li>Gain valuable experience in an award-winning law firm</li><li>Be paid as you learn</li></ul>

Training Contract/Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship - September 2028 & 2029 - Blacks Solicitors

Absolute Law Recruitment are currently working with a well respected law firm in North Kent who are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join their team. This Legal 500 firm are one of the leading law firms in Kent and opportunities like this do not come up often. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy Private Client Department with a minimum of 12 months experience covering will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney and a proven track record of managing a caseload. You will be required to take instructions from clients at the office by prior appointment in relation to Wills and following the appointment, to prepare draft documents for approval. Other duties to include:- <ul><li>To present the firm's account promptly and to secure immediate settlement.</li><li>To ensure that all enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill", involving complex trusts, IHT advice etc, are referred to senior members of the Private Client team.</li><li>To advise in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and to preparation and registration following signature.</li></ul> Key skills required:- <ul><li>Pleasant and courteous manner</li><li>Efficient and co-operative attitude</li><li>Diligent and conscientious approach to work</li><li>Ability to work unsupervised</li><li>Good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good organisational skills</li><li>PC literacy</li><li>Accurate keyboard skills</li><li>A law degree/LPC desired, although not essential</li><li>Must be able to travel so a car driver is essential.</li></ul> Benefits to include:- 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthdayPension scheme,Employee assistance programme,Optional healthcare cashback scheme,Cycle to work scheme,Regular social events,Free eye tests and staff discounts on legal services. For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact us today.

Private Client Paralegal

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.We are pleased to advertise for a new Criminal Paralegal Positions with a view to a training contract.Lloyds PR Solicitors is a specialist criminal defence firm, recognised by Legal 500 UK as one of the leading firms in the country for Crime. We are market leaders dealing with large complex cases, white collar crime and serious crime.We have offices in London, including Baker Street, and offices in Watford and Borehamwood. The firm strives for innovative ways to prepare cases and uses advanced technologies. We pride ourselves on diversity, equal rights and equal opportunity.Lloyds PR Solicitors offer training contracts and have a high retention rate for newly qualified solicitors. We offer training contracts and qualifying experience for the SQE route.The benefits of working at Lloyds PR Solicitors:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Starting salary of £26,000 and £28,000 upon passing the probationary period· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Police station accreditation, with the opportunity for paid overtime· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Structured training programme· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Exposure to high profile cases and responsibility early on with own caseload· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Progression opportunities within the firm· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pension Scheme with employer contribution· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ongoing training and development· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Supervision and mentorship· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Yearly firm events and discretionary yearly bonusesThe candidate must demonstrate the following skills:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; LPC or SQE qualified· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; A strong interest in criminal law· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good commercial awareness· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Great people skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Good analytical skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Proactive in finding solutions to problems independently· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to understand instructions and follow them accurately· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Legal research· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to work under pressure· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to prioritise tasks and demonstrate good organisational skills· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Strong work ethicThe following skills may be an advantage:· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ability to speak additional languages.· &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Some preferred languages include Lithuanian, Russian, Romanian, and Polish.Successful candidates will have to work from one of our offices allocated upon offer of employment (North London or Hertfordshire) and may be required to travel to other offices, courts, prisons and police stations.The recruitment process will involve an interview and an assessment.We are a friendly firm and an equal opportunities employer. We have a proven track record of progression to Trainee Solicitors after recruitment as paralegals.

Paralegal/Training Contract - Criminal - Lloyds PR Solicitors

Absolute Law are delighted to be partnered with a well-established Legal 500 law firm who are searching for a Corporate Paralegal to join their friendly team based in Surrey.The successful candidate will be joining a busy Corporate and Commercial department where they will get involved in a varied caseload including M&amp;A transactions, and other corporate advisory work. Other responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Drafting and reviewing corporate contract and documents.</li><li>Preparing and managing corporate filings.</li><li>Conducting buyer and seller due diligence.</li><li>Drafting transaction and ancillary documentation.</li><li>Preparing completion statements.</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation.</li><li>Conducting legal research.</li><li>Apply the law effectively to client problems.</li><li>Ensure clients are onboarded and files are opened and maintained.</li><li>Support business development activities.</li></ul>Role requirements:-<ul><li>Minimum 1 year experience in a corporate and commercial department.</li><li>Good working knowledge of legal research methods.</li><li>Highly organised and able to prioritise tasks.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.</li><li>Able to keep information confidential.</li><li>Self-motivated and want to progress your career.</li></ul> Hybrid working is offered by the firm. Salary: £30k to £33k DOE If you are interested in the role then please apply or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about the position.

Corporate Paralegal

I'm currently supporting a leading Law firm who is recruiting for an experience Legal secretary or Paralegal within their Family team based in Farnham. The ideal candidate will have previous Legal experience and be passionate about working in the Family sector, have excellent administrative skills, attention to details and be empathetic. Daily duties will include -To liaise with all members of the department to ensure that good management of diaries.Meeting with clients to assist with the preparation of documents, ie, Form E financial statements, to include obtaining necessary documents, collating and scheduling the same, liaising with client in relation to amendments to documents, etc.Ensuring new enquiries are dealt with promptly.To ensure that all family Court hearing and directions are diarized and actioned at the appropriate time. To liaise with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties to include by e-mail telephone, in person, etc. Preparation of bills for the department for approval by fee earner and sending to client. Initial credit control for the department, liaising with fee earners in the department in relation to outstanding invoices and action to be taken, ie, referral to credit control, ensuring the action is taken.Dealing initially with any queries raised by a client, in consultation with the fee earner, in relation to fees incurred. To liaise with clients to ensure funds have been received on account in relation to Counsels fees and other disbursements.Arranging payment of Counsels fees, etc, upon receipt of invoice. Daily monitoring of Court Portal - up-date on case status, approved, sealed order, notice of hearing, etc.Preparation of hearing bundles together with other practice direction documents in advance of Hearings. Being aware of and keeping up-dated in relation to the Practice Direction rules in relation to hearing bundles. Preparation of cost statements (Form H, Form H1, N260) in advance of hearings and ensuring these are filed and served in accordance with the Court directions. Ensuring files are correctly set up in proclaim and ensuring that all compliance checks have been completed. BigHand dictations.Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients (using standard templates, ie, enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.Organising and taking minutes in relation to Department meetings. Please apply today, excellent benefits and salary, working in a friendly and supportive team offering further career development and progression.

Family Legal Secretary / Paralegal

Long established North London Solicitors seek experienced PA/Legal Secretary/Paralegal to assist Partner in Property department. Requirements;<ul><li>Must have good communication and typing skills.</li><li>MUST have previous experience in dealing with property transactions.</li></ul>This is not a training contract position.Must be able to work with minimum supervision and must be familiar with the use of case management systems. Friendly atmosphere.

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