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

Vacation scheme - Easter & Summer 2025 - Wilkin Chapman

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.

Commercial Property Paralegal

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

Vacation scheme / Training Contract - 2025/6 - Capsticks

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

Training Contract - September 2026 - Lanyon Bowdler

Private Client ParalegalWorthing, West SussexLeading Sussex Private Practice: Private Client Paralegal to Support Excellent SolicitorsAbout the Role:Private Client Paralegal with prior experience and professional outlook sought for what is a very well established private client team, at our client's Worthing 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. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Key support on wills, probate, trusts, and estates administration work</li><li>Drafting legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Managing client files and ensuring compliance with legal regulations</li><li>Engagement with clients, beneficiaries, and other relevant parties to provide updates and address queries</li></ul> If you have some experience in private client work, and a strong understanding of client care and confidentiality this would be a great team to further your career. Even more so if you are a proactive, organised, and committed to providing excellent service. Requirements:<ul><li>Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant, in private client 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 private client, contact Gary Longmate at GM Legal Recruitment, or simply apply online today for a quick response.

Private Client Paralegal

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

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

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

Paralegal - Children Law - Duncan Lewis

Deadline: 17 January 2025Our two-week Vacation Schemes are designed to give students a challenging and rewarding experience, to develop skills and deepen knowledge of the law, while building networks with solicitors and other professionals in the field. This programme is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain an insight into life at TWM, to get a feel for what it’s like to work as a trainee lawyer at the firm and determine whether TWM might be a good fit for you.Getting to know usWe offer two Vacation Schemes, which take place during July and September 2025 in our Guildford office. During this time, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside our teams of solicitors and contribute to real-life legal cases. You’ll also receive training and mentoring from experienced solicitors, including a variety of workshops covering topics across our various practice areas, and receive feedback and advice on your work and performance. Throughout your two-week placement at TWM, we’ll match you with a trainee buddy to help you settle in and answer any questions you may have.How will I be assessed?We’re looking for the next generation of partners and hope that this could be your first step on that path. After completing the Vacation Scheme, you’ll be considered for a place on the assessment day for our Training Contract programme where you’ll be given the opportunity to turn your Vacation Scheme into a training contract offer.Who can apply?The Vacation Scheme is open to undergraduates in the second year of study or above. We welcome applications from students who are passionate about pursuing a career in law whatever their background or experience.Applications close: Friday 17 January 2025Summer Vacation Scheme dates: 30 June – 11 July 2025Autumn Vacation Scheme dates: 8 September – 19 September 2025Assessment days will take place in March 2025.There are up to four places to be filled in 2025 and successful applicants will be paid £423.28 per week.How to applyIf you would like to apply for our 2025 Vacation Scheme programme, please complete and submit our application form, with your covering letter and CV to: <a href="mailto:vacation.schemes@twmsolicitors.com" target="_blank">vacation.schemes@twmsolicitors.com</a>.

Vacation scheme - 2025 - TWM Solicitors

Application deadline: 31 January 2025Flexible resource vacancyTLT are looking for Contract Paralegals to support our Public Inquiries &amp; Public Law team, in London, who act on behalf of high-profile governmental inquiries.This role will be an initial 3-6 month contract with a chance of extension. You will be working on a day rate via an Umbrella company.This roleAs a Contract Paralegal, you will provide support to the team on day to day case work, including the following tasks:<ul><li>Following guidance on privacy laws to undertake a first level review for Data Subject Access Requests</li><li>Using e-disclosure platforms and specific systems (full training provided) to implement redaction policies and decisions, to provide disclosure to relevant stakeholders</li><li>Reviewing and organising data relevant to the Inquiry and presenting in a preferred format to assist the investigation</li><li>Taking detailed instructions from fee earners within the team and providing regular updates on progress</li></ul>Your Skills &amp; Experience<ul><li>Minimum of 6 months Paralegal experience&nbsp;</li><li>Accuracy, good organisational skills and flexibility</li><li>Experience of the disclosure process, including knowledge on privilege would be preferable</li><li>Experience on Data Subject Access Requests would be preferable</li><li>Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, and Relativity</li><li>Must be able to work independently and time manage effectively to hit deadlines</li><li>A proven ability to manage multiple projects concurrently, work under pressure and prioritise work from various stakeholders</li></ul>About TLTFast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people.We work with high profile clients in innovative sectors. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. TLT was named Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2023. This marks the third year in a row the firm has taken away this accolade in industry awards - having previously been named Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards in 2021 and the British Legal Awards in 2022.Our purpose is to protect, prepare and progress our clients for what comes next and it’s essential that we do the same for our people, our planet and our communities too. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute.TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate.We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com" target="_blank">Recruitment.Operations@TLT.com</a>

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