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Closing date: not stated so apply as soon as possible.Lawstop, an expanding legal aid law practice, is seeking top calibre Housing, Education, Immigration, Public Law and Community Care paralegals/caseworkers to work full-time, starting as soon as possible after interview.&nbsp;Previous experience working in a legal environment and knowledge of legal aid is very desirable.&nbsp;We require a mature, self-motivated individual with excellent spoken and written communication skills, the ability to quickly absorb legal information and to conduct legal research. You will have very good organisational and time management skills and be able to produce documents to tight deadlines. Patience and tact are necessary as you will be assisting vulnerable people whose welfare is our priority.&nbsp;This long-term position would be ideal for a person seeking experience and to develop a legal career in housing, community care, Immigration, education and public law and who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. &nbsp;Duties will include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Meeting clients (either in person or by video call)&nbsp;</li><li>Advising at outreach locations within the community &nbsp;</li><li>Taking detailed instructions&nbsp;</li><li>Drafting correspondence&nbsp;</li><li>Drafting legal documents</li><li>Compiling bundles&nbsp;</li><li>Instructing counsel and experts (such as psychologists/psychiatrists)&nbsp;</li><li>Making applications for legal aid&nbsp;</li><li>Liaising with other solicitors&nbsp;</li><li>Reporting to the Legal Aid Agency&nbsp;</li><li>Attending court with counsel (either in person or by telephone/video)&nbsp;</li></ul>You must have:&nbsp;<ul><li>A strong academic background&nbsp;</li><li>Initiative&nbsp;</li><li>Time management skills&nbsp;</li><li>A desire to want to help people</li><li>The ability to work under pressure&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with vulnerable people&nbsp;</li><li>Legal aid experience is very desirable.&nbsp;</li></ul>As a case worker joining our friendly team, we will provide support and on-going training; however, you must have enough experience to hit the ground running.&nbsp;We are a versatile and adaptive practice with a unique approach to the delivery of legal services.Make a difference, join Lawstop.&nbsp;

Paralegal/caseworker - various areas of law - Lawstop

Deadline for applications: 5 pm on 5 January 2025We’re seeking a pro-active and engaged individual to to work within our cost of living team offering invaluable casework and support to community members during the current cost of living crisis.&nbsp;Role: Welfare Rights Paralegal Salary: £24,720 per annum, plus 4% pension contributions Hours: This is a full-time role&nbsp;–&nbsp;35 hours per week Location: SWLLC’s Croydon Office with outreach to our other offices&nbsp;and community locations across South LondonFor more details, a job description and person specification, click Apply.The final closing date for applications to this role is&nbsp;5 pm on 5 January 2025, however, we will be evaluating applications as we receive them and so you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Paralegal - Welfare Rights - South West London Law Centre

Residential Property Paralegal£25,000 - £30,000Cardiff or Bristol/Hybrid Salary &amp; benefits: <ul><li>Salary at competitive rates and dependent on experience</li><li>22 working days' annual leave</li><li>Employer's Pension Scheme</li><li>Firm wide bonus scheme</li><li>'Work from home'</li><li>Financial contribution scheme</li><li>Flexible working</li><li>Bonus Scheme</li><li>Free Parking</li><li>Discounted Legal Services (own property)</li><li>Free eye test</li><li>Free Employee Assistance Programme</li><li>Hybrid/~Flexible Working</li><li>Training &amp; development opportunities</li><li>Workplace pension</li><li>Family friendly approach</li><li>Gift work anniversary and birthday</li><li>Amazon voucher for team of the month</li></ul>Location: Bristol/Cardiff officeReports to: Head of Department / PartnersPurpose: To support the Head of Department/Partners in the provision of legal services by providing legal and administrative assistance to fee earners and clients.Key Responsibilities <ul><li>To assist fee earners in the management of their caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by the fee earner.</li><li>To assist fee earners in the management and progression of their caseload by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.</li><li>To assist fee earners in the processing of matters in a timely and cost effective manner.</li><li>To support fee earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management.</li><li>To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the fee earner.</li><li>To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.</li><li>Assist in the opening of client files and updating their records onto the case management system.</li><li>Provide general administrative support in the following areas: photocopying, faxing, scanning, binding documents and deeds, filing and archiving.</li><li>Provide support with Land Registry searches and other searches as required.</li><li>To ensure that billing takes place promptly and that outstanding balances are collected as soon as feasible.</li><li>To use the correct Practice procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements.</li><li>To improve and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients.</li><li>To maximize the firm's potential to cross - sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities.</li><li>To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work under supervision.</li></ul>Personal Qualities Managing Yourself<ul><li>Self-motivated and willing to take responsibility for organising your own activities to ensure that all targets and quality standards are met.</li><li>Copes effectively in demanding circumstances</li><li>Good time management, adopting a flexible approach to work.</li><li>Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives.</li><li>Delivers work output to the required standard.</li><li>Pays attention to detail and quality of work.</li><li>Demonstrates a commitment to improving working practices and supports company plans and policies.</li></ul>Working with People <ul><li>Ability to build and maintain working relationships with others and act as a role model for the values of the Firm.</li><li>Operates effectively as part of a team encouraging others to contribute ideas and seek improvements.</li><li>Willing to offer help to all colleagues to ensure company success.</li></ul>Problem Solving <ul><li>Demonstrates sound judgement and good decision making when dealing with problems.</li><li>Able to identify a problem arising and can develop a solution or take the correct course of action.</li><li>Knows when to seek guidance or further input from others before taking action.</li><li>Checks that information is accurate and complete.</li><li>Looks for new solutions to problems as well as tried and tested methods.</li></ul>Communication Skills <ul><li>Able to express oneself both orally and in writing in a clear and constructive way.</li><li>Willing to ask questions, listen to others views and accept advice.</li><li>Willing to contribute ideas and seek improvements.</li><li>Good client / introducer handling skills both by telephone and face to face.</li></ul>Experience Required Essential <ul><li>Practical experience of working in a legal office environment.</li><li>Practical experience of working in an office administration capacity.</li><li>Practical experience of handling client enquiries both face to face and by telephone.</li><li>Computer literate with good keyboard skills and used to word processing packages (preferably Microsoft Word).</li><li>Practical experience of property transactional work</li></ul>For a confidential discussion please contact Daniel Mason at our head offices

Residential Property Paralegal

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

Commercial Property Paralegal

Commercial Property Paralegal Office or hybrid£27,000 - £30,000MonmouthshireThe firm are seeking a full-time, Monmouth office based or hybrid, legal assistant or paralegal to support the commercial property teams. See below for details.Overview The firm is a dynamic boutique law firm which has spent the time required to hand pick and nurture its team. This attention to detail has enabled the firm to build a unique set of values by which the entire firm operates. The service delivered is comparable in quality and sophistication to the top 200 firms, however it benefits from a more personal touch.We are now seeking an ambitious and commercially minded legal assistant or paralegal to enable the next phase of growth.The role You will be instrumental in assisting in the continued development and expansion of the firm. The role would be primarily to support either the corporate department or real estate department.Your duties will include client engagement, file opening, AML, EDD where required, due diligence reports, legal research, drafting and proofreading contracts and other PLC precedents, filing submissions to Companies House, invoicing and online portal management.You will need to be focused on building relationships with clients and introducers and be able to consistently deliver outstanding and professional support to both fee earners and clients.We are offering a competitive market salary, excellent holiday entitlement, and private medical cover which includes a range of additional benefits.How you will make a difference? You will assist with the existing case load and provide support to the department.What will be expected of you? You will be required to live the values of the firm with superior client service being paramount. You will be happy to work autonomously but within the framework of the firm. You will be an excellent communicator both with clients and your colleagues.Who you will be working with? As a boutique commercial firm (8 head count) you will have direct access to all members of the team. Primarily you will spend time with, and report to, your Head of Department.What is it like to work here? We're an energetic group who are closely connected. There is a flat management structure with the Managing Director actively involved in the development of the team. The work is serious and there is a high output required, but the environment is supportive, fun, and enjoyable.We operate four practice areas (Real Estate, Corporate, Commercial and Employment) and have acquired a specialist reputation. This however is not the end and the firm want to grow and develop each area of the business into new markets and geographies.What will you be like? <ul><li>You will have a minimum of 1 years' previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal either within Commercial Property or Corporate Law.</li><li>You will have a Law Degree.</li><li>You will be entrepreneurial and confident in your ability to help the department grow.</li><li>You will be professional, personable and approachable.</li><li>You will be highly articulate both verbally and in writing.</li><li>You will enjoy being part of a dynamic team but comfortable in working autonomously.</li><li>You will be comfortable with a varied case load.</li><li>You will be proficient in MS365.</li><li>You will want to work for an employer that has an appreciation for the level of commitment and work that you put in.</li><li>Our values will resonate and inspire you.</li></ul>Location, hours and salary: <ul><li>Full-time (Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week) role - 9.00am till 5.30pm.</li><li>Location - this is an hybrid based role located in Monmouth. The team also meet on a bi-monthly basis on the outskirts of Bristol.</li><li>Salary: circa 30k.</li></ul>Next Steps For more information or a confidential conversation please get in touch with Daniel Mason at our head offices

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

Private Client Paralegal

Deadline: 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

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

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

Commercial Property Paralegal Brighton Leading Sussex Private Practice: Commercial Property Paralegal to Support Excellent Solicitors About the Role: Commercial Property Paralegal, ideally with prior experience and professional outlook sought for what is a very well established commercial property client team, at our client's Brighton office, a very well known firm with further offices across the region. This role is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career in private client law within a friendly, professional, and supportive practice. Depending on experience other Sussex locations within the firms network would be also be an option. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Key support on commercial property transactional and related advisory work</li><li>Drafting legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Managing client files and ensuring compliance with legal regulations</li><li>Engagement with clients, agents, and other relevant parties to provide updates and address queries on case progression.</li></ul> Ideally you will have prior experience in a commercial property team, however consideration from thosewith general property/ conveyancing experience will be a considered if you can demonstrate a grasp/understanding of commercial work. The team are looking for a proactive, organised individual committed to providing excellent service. Requirements:<ul><li>Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, in property law</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Proficient in legal research and document management</li><li>Attention to detail and a high level of organisation</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Competitive salary, depending on experience</li><li>Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development</li><li>Convenient Worthing location with accessible transport links</li></ul> To discuss the role further and out other positions in property law, contact Gary Longmate at GM Legal Recruitment, or simply apply online today for a quick response.

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