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Our client, an established law firm, is seeking a conveyancing secretary to support a very busy partner. The position is available to start immediately. Duties will include, opening files, performing searches and completion statements, post exchange completion administration, completing SDLT forms, communicating with clients and third parties and internal staff. Previous conveyancing experience is essential together with excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established and very friendly team. If you have substantial legal property experience and are looking for a busy and varied role with lots of responsibility, please send your cv.

Legal Property Secretary/Paralegal

Application deadline: 1 March 2025Taylor WessingTaylor Wessing is a global law firm that serves the world's most innovative people and businesses. Deeply embedded within our sectors, we work closely together with our clients to crack complex problems, enabling ideas and aspirations to thrive. Together we challenge expectation and create extraordinary results. By shaping the conversation in our sectors, we enable our clients to unlock growth, protect innovation and accelerate ambition.&nbsp;The opportunity for youAre you currently studying your A-levels or equivalent and interested in an Solicitor apprenticeship? Our six-year apprenticeship programme has been designed&nbsp;to help you hit the ground running from day one. You'll work towards an LLB (Hons) Law degree and a Solicitor Level 7 Apprenticeship. Each week you'll spend four days working in a practice area on client cases, with one day studying with our training provider, University of Law (ULaw).Knowledge, skills and experienceWe look for individuals who're on track for a minimum of AAB (or equivalent) in their A-levels and have a minimum of seven GCSEs at grade 6 or above including Maths and English.We use Rare Recruitment's Contextual Recruitment System (CRS) which allows us to consider your achievements in the context in which they were obtained. We understand that not all candidate's achievements look the same on paper - and we want to recruit the best people, from every background.Being an apprentice will require you to juggle studying and working. We look for individuals who demonstrate a commitment to both. You'll have to be focused, committed, and ready to stay motivated, even in the face of challenging legal and academic issues.BenefitsHere are a select few benefits that Taylor Wessing offer;&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working (Offering the opportunity to work remotely, while maintaining a social boundary by working from our offices for 3 days a week)&nbsp;</li><li>Holiday (Our basic annual holiday entitlement starts at 25 days, with a further discretionary day of paid leave in December. You may also purchase up to five extra days each year (pro rata).&nbsp;</li><li>Technology loans.</li></ul>Along with these there are many more benefits we offer, with the addition of a comprehensive flexible benefits package available.&nbsp;Our cultureNurturing a diverse, inclusive culture allows all of our talent to flourish, sparks creativity and powers innovation. &nbsp;We continue to build a team that exemplifies inclusivity and reflects the firm's core values: creative, excellence, integrity, responsible, respect and team. &nbsp;We value and celebrate the differences in who we are, what we have experienced and how we think, so all candidates will be treated fairly regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, marital status, neurodiversity, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.The way we workAt Taylor Wessing, we never settle for average. We're creative thinkers, problem solvers and continuous learners who excel at what we do and believe our best work is still ahead of us. We are a firm that's large enough for you to achieve your ambitions, but connected&nbsp;enough to be a true community. &nbsp;

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - 2025 - Taylor Wessing

Deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleMultiple apprenticeships (medical negligence,serious injury, asbestos &amp; occupational disease, court of protection) available in various locationsWe're a full-service law firm, which means whatever advice is needed we can help. Giving the best possible advice is about more than knowledge and expertise. We seek to understand the people and business we work with as deeply as possible and take time to listen to what matters most to them.Whichever team you join, working here you’ll feel a part of our friendly and inclusive environment. We’ll value you for who you are and what you bring. We support each other and push boundaries to achieve incredible things and make a real difference to our clients and communities.Our apprenticeshipThe Irwin Mitchell Solicitor Apprenticeship is a six year programme. You will gain an LLB (Hons) in Legal Practice from BPP and at the end of the programme you will qualify as a solicitor after achieving the Solicitors Qualifying Exam 1 and 2 qualifications along with 2 years’ qualifying work experience.All of your tuition fees will be paid and best of all, you will earn a salary whilst you are training and gaining your qualification.The apprenticeship will combine practical work-based learning with formal study. You’ll gain valuable, real-life experience in the UK’s largest full service law firm, enhancing your legal and commercial understanding and growing your confidence in a work environment. It’s the ideal opportunity to benefit from an exciting new world of work and study while avoiding the costs usually associated with undertaking a degree.As you progress through your apprenticeship, you will build a portfolio of the experience you have gained and the tasks you have completed in the workplace. You will spend the majority of time in your own department with the possibility of also working elsewhere for some of the programme to gain exposure to other parts of Irwin Mitchell.&nbsp; The programme will be tailored to your individual needs and goals for qualification, and your responsibility will increase as appropriate throughout your training.Throughout the six years you will be working for four days per week and spend one day studying with BPP.What are we looking for?At Irwin Mitchell, we need individuals who can adapt and be resilient to this programme as well as the constant changes across the legal, social and political spheres. We need creative thinkers who can revolutionise the way we work and help Irwin Mitchell meet its future business needs. As well as strong academics and a genuine passion for law, we are looking for someone who embodies our values and wants to make a positive difference to both society and their future careers.&nbsp; You will need excellent communication skills, a good eye for detail and the ability to follow instructions and to enjoy working as part of a team. &nbsp;Due to the nature of interactions and cases you will be working on, you will also need to display empathy and compassion to help guide our clients through challenging personal circumstances.Strong academic results are required, we are looking for 5 GCSEs at grade 9 – 4 (or equivalent, including maths and English) and 3 A-Levels at grade CCC or above (excluding General Studies) or equivalent.This apprenticeship is part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and giving opportunities to a diverse range of candidates.&nbsp; As such, our solicitor apprenticeship is not open to people with degrees.If you do have a degree and are interested in becoming a solicitor, see our&nbsp;Graduate Recruitment site&nbsp;for more opportunities.The recruitment processStage 1 - Application &amp; Online AssessmentThe first stage of the recruitment process involves a short online form where you’ll provide your basic personal information.We’ll then invite you to complete a strengths-based assessment which includes video interview questions. This will take approximately two hours.All candidates undertaking the online assessment will receive a feedback report outlining their key strengths.&nbsp;Stage 2 – Virtual Assessment CentreIf successful at the online assessment stage, we’ll invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment centres. You will be assessed by members of the Early Careers team, Associates and Partners, who have all been through unconscious bias training.Assessment centres will take place in March 2025.The assessment centre comprises the following:<ul><li>A group exercise</li><li>An interview</li><li>A written exercise</li></ul>Successful candidates will commence their 6 year apprenticeship in September 2025 and will be employed on a permanent contract.&nbsp;You are only able to make one application for a Solicitor Apprenticeship vacancy per recruitment round.&nbsp;What we can offer youYou will be earning £21,840 nationally and £23,933 in London from day one and your salary will be reviewed each year.&nbsp; You will move onto the trainee salary in your final year and then the newly qualified solicitor salary on successful completion of the apprenticeship.Our apprentices receive a full benefits package including:<ul><li>25 days annual leave, with the opportunity to buy additional leave</li><li>Two fundraising days in a year to give back to the community (fully paid!)</li><li>Westfield Health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>Access to a variety of training and development resources</li></ul>We also offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace as well as flexible working options to ensure that you are fully supported to work the way that best suits you. Our social responsibility programme is fundamental to who we are. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish. We have a range of groups to celebrate our people across sexuality, disability, age, gender and culture.&nbsp;Additional informationAs part of the Irwin Mitchell Group’s on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the group’s employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders.Depending on the role you apply for we may carry out checks that will establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and criminal record check and financial checks ­with a credit reference agency will also be undertaken.The employment screening process will fully comply with Data Protection and other applicable laws.Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.

Solicitor Apprenticeships (school leaver) - 2025 - Irwin Mitchell

Application deadline: 1 March 2025Many of our trainees complete work experience with us before starting their route to qualifying as a solicitor. When recruiting trainees one of the many things we look for is relevant work experience because it indicates a genuine interest in pursuing a legal career based on an appreciation of the reality of legal work. If you are thinking of applying to Field Seymour Parkes as a trainee, we would encourage you to apply for work experience with us to gain a better understanding of what it will be like to be one of our trainee solicitors.Our Work Experience Programme runs every summer, and our upcoming 2025 programme will cover four days, providing you with a diverse insight and experience of law in practice.The dates for our 2025 Work Experience Programme are:<ul><li>16 – 19 June 2025</li><li>14 – 17 July 2025</li></ul>You will spend time with our Corporate, Business Services, Real Estate, Residential Property, Wills, Trusts and Estates and Family teams. As you can imagine, you’ll have an invaluable opportunity to gain a wide range of experience in different areas of law. You’ll be taking part in group activities, practical exercises, role plays, discussions and more. You’ll have the opportunity to network and really show your passion for law.The four day programme will be held at our office in Reading, giving you the opportunity to really get a good experience of what life is like at FSP.Applications for work experience placements are accepted from university students in their first year or above regardless of degree subject. Please apply using the online application form. In line with statutory requirement, all attendees to our work experience programme must have the Right to Work in the UK. All successful work experience applicants will be asked to share evidence of their Right to Work ahead of the programme.Applications are made through a short on-line application form&nbsp;with a supporting CV. Your CV is very important and should contain the following details:<ul><li>All relevant school, further and higher education qualifications, including academic institutions, subject and grades.</li><li>Your relevant work experience / employment.</li><li>Any other achievements or experience which demonstrate relevant/ transferable skills and expertise.</li><li>Your right to work in the UK.</li><li>Both your personal home address and email address.</li><li>Candidates must possess a minimum of 130 UCAS points (or equivalent) and Maths and English GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent).</li></ul>We receive a large number of applications for work experience and sadly we cannot accommodate everyone. Our selection process may involve a short video interview.We recognise that each person will have different intentions for their route to qualifying as a solicitor. We are supportive of this at FSP, and should you wish to find out more on how you can apply to become a trainee at FSP, please visit our&nbsp;training contracts&nbsp;page.

Work experience - Field Seymour Parkes

Application closing date: Sunday 23rd February 2025.Applications are now open for our Solicitor Law Degree Apprenticeship Program 2025.&nbsp;Napthens is proud to offer opportunities for aspiring lawyers through our Solicitor Degree Apprenticeship program.About the Program:Duration: A five-year course starting in September 2025.Qualifications: A law degree and the Solicitors Qualifying Exams (SQE).Work-Study Balance: Work four days a week at Napthens and one day a week attending University.Supportive Environment: A workplace mentor within a structured learning and development program.Benefits: Well above minimum apprenticeship salary plus company benefits to support your health and wellbeing.Location: Lancashire and Merseyside, Northwest England.Minimum Requirements: Five (5) GCSEs, including Maths and English at grade B, Level 6 (or equivalent).Three (3) A Levels all at grade B totalling 120 UCAS points (or equivalent).Why Choose Napthens?Diverse Pathways: We offer two apprenticeship programs—one for solicitors in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) and another focused-on paralegals with CILEX.Real-World Experience: Gain practical skills by working on real cases under the supervision of our partners.Career Growth: Our long-term commitment to encouraging socio-economic diversity ensures that you will be part of a forward-thinking law firm.Meet Amy: One of our talented apprentices, who joined Napthens after completing her A-levels. She chose the solicitor apprenticeship as an alternative to traditional university education. Amy’s journey exemplifies our dedication to investing in talent for future growth.Amy currently spends two days each week at our Southport and Liverpool offices. She devotes one day to studying at UCLAN. She also actively participates in the Lancashire Apprentice Ambassador Network, promoting apprenticeships and encouraging other young people to explore this rewarding path.Amy’s Perspective: “I am thoroughly enjoying my apprenticeship at Napthens. It is preparing me for a successful career post-qualification. Not only do I apply classroom knowledge, but I also learn from seasoned professionals around me.”How to Apply:Please attach and send the following information and cover letter.A copy of your CV outlining all your qualifications, grades, interests, experience of work, voluntary or paid employment.A cover letter answering the following questions:<ul><li>Why you want to pursue a career in law?</li><li>What drives your ambition to become a lawyer?</li><li>Why do you want to build your career at Napthens?</li><li>Why do you want to study, work, and learn 'earn and learn' rather than attend University full time?</li></ul>Assessment and Interview dates: April and May 2025.Start date: September 2025.

Solicitor Apprenticeship (school leaver) - September 2025 - Napthens

Rolling deadlineParalegal opportunitiesWe are growing and look to recruit Paralegals to join our legal teams from time to time. If you wish to make a speculative application, please submit your CV.You will experience a friendly and collegiate team atmosphere where agile working across core teams is encouraged and work life balance respected. As well as a raft of benefits, we offer hybrid working and our modern offices are based in the heart of Clerkenwell.About youYou will ideally have a 2.2 degree minimum (or equivalent). We are open to Law, LPC or BPTC graduates. Strong attention to detail, excellent time management skills, good communication skills and a high standard of client care are essential.Why Join usWe are a purpose driven organisation with an active social committee, Corporate Social responsibility committee, Equality and Diversity forum and Wellbeing Leadership Group. We have recently become a signatory to the Mindful Business Charter.It is central to our values that our teams reflect the diverse community around us and that everyone at Sharpe Pritchard can be themselves and bring their authentic selves to work. Achieving true equality, diversity and inclusion is a core aim and we very much welcome applications from all sections of our diverse community, irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity, religion or belief, age or disability. We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.What you will be getting in returnYou will work alongside a supportive, friendly and collaborative team.A generous bonus scheme is on offer alongside a competitive salary. We provide a generous benefits package that includes but is not limited to;Competitive remuneration package Generous holiday provision (starting at 28 days) including buy/sell annual leave scheme Flexible working Private Pension Private Medical Insurance Life assurance Income protection Smart health (including virtual GP service) Health and wellbeing app Individual learning and development and Business development budgets Enhanced parental leave for all parents Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loans Staff introduction bonus scheme Payment of professional memberships Employee Assistance programme Dress down Friday Regular team events including: Social committee events throughout the year Monthly all staff lunchesWe are committed to diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community irrespective of race or racial group, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age or disability.We make reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process and upon joining the firm to support applicants of all abilities.

Paralegals - Public Law - Sharpe Pritchard

Rolling application deadlineJob DescriptionWe are happy to accept applications from candidates looking for work as a Paralegal at any time. If we don’t currently have a vacancy, successful candidates will be added to our ‘Paralegal pool’ and contacted when a vacancy arises.Working as a paralegal at BP Collins is a great introduction to working within a law firm with exposure to a wide range of different matters and a supportive learning environment. It is the ideal opportunity to be considered for our training contract with the potential to lead to qualify as solicitors.Paralegals will work in one of our practice groups assisting the team with a range of tasks including:<ul><li>liaising with clients,</li><li>preparing documents,</li><li>drafting correspondence, and</li><li>organising meetings.</li></ul>Who we are looking for:The successful candidate will have completed a degree with minimum 2:1 and have a keen interest in pursuing a career in law. They will have a client-centred focus, excellent verbal and written communication skills, enjoy working in a team and be able to organise a busy workload.About usB P Collins is a multi-award-winning private client and business law firm based in the Thames valley. At the heart of our core values and people is a culture which is ambitious, diverse and forward-looking. We believe in striving to make our clients’ lives easier by delivering top-level advice in a timely and easy to understand way.What we offer<ul><li>Competitive remuneration and benefits package</li><li>Modern and welcoming working environment</li><li>An inclusive and open culture which focuses on teamwork and collaboration</li><li>Supportive leadership with structured career progression</li><li>Health and social initiatives integral to wellbeing and high performance</li></ul>B P Collins believes diversity brings benefits to our clients, our business and our people. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all suitable applicants irrespective of background, circumstances, age, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

Paralegal - various - B P Collins

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

Vacation Scheme - 2025 - B P Collins

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

Training Contract - Sept 2026 & 2027 - Trethowans

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

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