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Rolling application deadlineYour first step towards a successful career in lawWe believe that work experience is in an important step for undergraduates seeking to become solicitors. &nbsp;It provides undergraduates with the opportunity to experience life as a solicitor and to try their hand at completing exercises based on real cases to get a true feel for the work types we offer.&nbsp; It is also a great opportunity to learn more about SJP Law, and of course, it is also your chance to show us what you have to offer our firm. &nbsp;We are now offering flexible work experience opportunities, which will replace the traditional Summer Vacation Scheme.&nbsp;You can apply for work experience throughout the year and successful candidates will be offered a bespoke work experience placement at a mutually convenient time.&nbsp; Wherever possible, placements will involve physical time in our office, spending time with our Trainees, Solicitors and Directors, but virtual placements will also be considered.Real experienceOver the course of your placement, you will cover three different seats, in compensation, commercial and property, alongside an introduction to IT – providing you with experience working in different departments.During your time with us, you will get an authentic insight into what life is really like as a solicitor at a top independent law firm. It is a real opportunity for you to see whether a career as a solicitor is right for you, and whether you have got the necessary skills to thrive in a competitive, fast-moving industry.Successful candidatesOur work experience programme is designed for UK university students reading Law, and those studying allied arts subjects looking to undertake a Law conversion course in the future.We value candidates who successfully balance professionalism with communication, collaboration, and team spirit.&nbsp;Successful applicants will also be high achievers with outstanding academics, be committed to working hard, and have a genuine interest in pursuing a future career as a solicitor at our firm.Applications:To apply for a work experience placement at SJP Law, please submit a handwritten cover letter and a supporting CV to our Human Resources Manager, Kirsty White

Work experience (unpaid) - rolling basis - SJP Law

Application deadline: 31 March 2025We run a series of very successful and popular week-long vacation placements in June and July each year in our Hull office.Who do we want?You must be available for a week in the summer of 2025 (applications for 2024 are closed)At that time you should have completed the second year of a law degree, or the third year of an academic non-law degree, and be looking to start a training contract in September 2027.You must have the equivalent of three grade Bs at A level, and, if you have not already done so, you must be on target to attain a 2:1 or above in your degree.Above all we are looking for candidates with the right attitude. We expect our staff to be motivated and enthusiastic, and we look for these qualities in our work experience students.Unlike some firms, we do not believe that work experience should involve photocopying or making tea! You will work on real client matters alongside our trainees, solicitors and lawyers by getting involved in drafting documents, conducting research, meeting clients and going to court.Our programme is organised to allow you to spend time in each of the firm's core departments to experience the sort of work we do. We structure our placements like a mini training contract, and a detailed timetable will be issued to you at the start of your placement.You will participate in group exercises and attend a range of informal presentations to learn how Rollits operates as a business. At the end of the week you will be required to make a presentation to members of the firm and your work experience colleagues. And we don't forget about the social side of things so you will be given the opportunity to meet our lawyers and trainees outside of work in a social setting.A work experience placement at Rollits is an excellent opportunity to gain a true insight into our firm, its culture and its people. The programme we run is an important part of our recruitment process and as such we aim to ensure that your experience will be practical, informative and as true to life as a Trainee Solicitor as possible. The more you put into the placement the more you will get out of it; its purpose is as much for you to assess us as it is for us to assess you!How to ApplyPlease complete the on-line application form and submit it together with a covering letter to our training principal.Our work experience programme is unpaid.&nbsp;Rollits is an equal opportunities employer.

Work experience (unpaid) - Summer 2025 - Rollits

Closing date for applications: &nbsp; 28 February 2025At HK Law, we recognise the importance and responsibility of nurturing the next generation of Solicitors by providing excellent training and support. As part of this commitment, we are offering two 30 or 40-week work placement opportunities in 2025.These are paid placements and are aimed at students undertaking a Law Degree where there is a requirement for a placement year as part of the course.To be considered, you should be on track to obtain a minimum of a 2:1 and be seeking to pursue a career as a qualified Lawyer in the future. &nbsp;You will also need effective communication skills, a pleasant disposition, and an excellent work&nbsp;ethic.Placements will commence in the summer 2025 after the end of your academic year.About the placement year You will enjoy working alongside and being mentored by our highly skilled Lawyers within one or more of our legal departments. You could be based in any one of our 8 offices across the region, but we will aim to place you in an office that is easily accessible to where you are living.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;You will be paid at least National Living Wage for the duration of your placement year with us and will enjoy all the usual perks and benefits of working at HK Law.Find out more about working at HK Law and our Employee Benefits by heading to: <a href="http://www.hklaw.uk/careers" target="_blank">www.hklaw.uk/careers</a>Why undertake a Placement Year The experience will equip you with a range of skills that are essential in the working world, no matter whether you decide to pursue a legal career or not.&nbsp; If you do continue the journey towards becoming a qualified Lawyer, then the placement may be counted towards Qualifying Work Experience which could shorten the time it takes to qualify following completion of your Law Degree.At the end of the Placement Year You could apply to extend your time with us until you return to University in the Autumn and/or apply for part time opportunities to further enhance your legal experience.&nbsp; Furthermore, we will guarantee an&nbsp; interview for our Trainee Solicitor opportunities to those students who undertake a 30/40 week placement with us, so overall it increases your chance of gaining a Training Contract.How to apply<ul><li>Please send a CV and brief covering letter to <a href="mailto:recruitment@hklaw.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@hklaw.uk</a></li><li>Please state ‘2025 placement year’ in the subject title</li><li>Please let us know your preferred areas of law</li><li>Please let us know your preferred office location and whether you drive and have access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Significant dates:<ul><li>Closing date for applications: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 28 February 2025</li><li>Reviewing applications&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; March 2025</li><li>Interviews:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; March/ April 2025</li><li>Start date of placement year: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July/August 2025(exact dates to be agreed with successful candidates and we can also consider earlier or later start dates, as long as the 30 or 40 weeks can be met)</li></ul>

University sandwich year work placement - 2025 - HK Law

Deadline 11:55 pm on Sunday 6th October 2024Job summaryThe Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.&nbsp;&nbsp;Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include Break the Stigma, Carers Network, Disability &amp; Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women’s Network Group.&nbsp;We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career.&nbsp;The Legal Services Directorate undertakes both criminal enforcement work on a range of offences that underpin the insolvency regime, as well as civil litigation work arising from director misconduct. The purpose of this post is to provide support and assistance to the in-house legal team in achieving our enforcement outcomes.Job descriptionThis is an exciting role within our Legal Services Directorate. As a Paralegal Officer you will work closely with our lawyer teams to facilitate the delivery of our criminal and civil enforcement outcomes.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesAs a Paralegal Officer you will:<ul><li>Be responsible for managing your own caseload of administrative tasks concerning prosecution and civil cases from issue of proceedings to court result and closure.</li><li>Compile documentary evidence for service on courts, defence solicitors and barristers;</li><li>Liaise with all parties involved in criminal and civil casework, including witnesses, defence solicitors, barristers and the courts to ensure that cases are properly prepared and ready for trial;</li><li>Attend criminal courts throughout England &amp; Wales when required. While at court the Paralegal Officer is often the sole representative of the Department and assists in the day-to-day administration of a Crown Court trial or civil proceedings.</li><li>Be responsible for updating internal case management systems and document storage and management systems</li><li>Support the wider team when required through working collaboratively on cases to ensure that key legal milestones are achieved.</li><li>Contribute to wider directorate and agency initiatives as required.</li></ul>If intending to work on a part-time basis, a minimum of 34 hours will be required.Person specificationThe successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:<ul><li>You will have strong organisational skills, with an ability to proactively self-manage, prioritising caseloads and work to tight deadlines</li><li>You will have the ability to work as a team player, with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work flexibly and effectively across teams to support colleagues in times of increased workload or reduced resource</li><li>You will have a willingness to adapt to change and promote the positive benefits of a culture of continuous improvement.</li><li>You have excellent IT skills and confidence in using the Microsoft Office suite</li><li>You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>You will be willing to travel to various court locations, if required. Please note that this could involve overnight stays.</li><li>Any successful candidate would need to undergo police vetting and be cleared at NPVV2 level as they will have access to police information</li><li>If based at a location other than Stratford you will be willing to travel to this location on a frequent basis for training, team meetings and to assist the wider team&nbsp;</li></ul>Essential Criteria<ul><li>You will have previous experience of working in an operational civil or criminal litigation team</li></ul>BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:<ul><li>Delivering at Pace</li><li>Working Together</li><li>Making Effective Decisions</li><li>Managing a Quality Service</li></ul>BenefitsWe want you have a good work-life balance and want to support you in all that you do so we offer a great benefits package:&nbsp;<ul><li>Flexible working arrangements and flexi-time.</li><li>Full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions will be entitled to 25 days leave increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service.&nbsp;</li><li>In addition to this you are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional day of privilege leave.&nbsp;</li><li>Competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave.&nbsp;</li><li>5 days paid leave for learning and development</li><li>5 days paid for volunteering</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Season ticket loan</li><li>Staff have access to an employee assistance programme, Workplace Wellness, for confidential, independent support and advice during difficult times in either their professional or personal life.</li><li>A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%&nbsp;</li></ul>

Paralegal - Insolvency Service: Government

Damar Training is offering a range of level 3 paralegal apprenticeship vacancies on behalf of several law firms based in the UK.Roles are available for both immediate starts and starts in Autumn 2024.Qualifications requiredA minimum of 5 x GCSEs including English and Math at grade 4/C and above A minimum of 3 x A-Levels at A-C gradeHow to applyFor full information about all paralegal apprenticeships available, go to their website and filter Industries by selecting Law.

Paralegal Apprenticeships - various

Application deadline: ongoing recruitmentTrainee solicitors are a vital part of this firm. We believe strongly in training our own staff internally and adopt a hands on approach wherever possible.&nbsp;Our Jennifer Sole won the lawcareers.net award for best small firm trainer in 2015 and we were shortlisted for a best training award by lawcareers.net for over 5 years until they discontinued their awards. &nbsp; In December 2021 we were awarded a silver medal in the Workplace Happiness Awards sponsored by The Telegraph, and this was without even applying!During their contract, our trainees gain exposure to all of the areas of law we practise and, under supervision, will have client contact from the very beginning.ApplyWe are currently seeking trainee solicitors to work in our London City and High&nbsp;Wycombe offices beginning in 2024 and 2025.There is no deadline for making an application – we are generally always recruiting as the firm’s departments are all growing. We consider applications throughout the year.&nbsp;We often arrange 2-day assessment periods which allow both us and the candidate to obtain an insight into each other.&nbsp;Suitable candidates should have a minimum of a 2:1 degree, if this has already been completed.&nbsp;We do consider applications from candidates who have not yet completed their degree or LPC, and candidates who wish to seek to qualify through the SQE route.If you wish to make an application please send a covering letter/email and your CV&nbsp;to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:training@curzongreen.co.uk" target="_blank">training@curzongreen.co.uk</a>

Training Contract/Solicitor Apprenticeship - 2024 & 2025 - Curzon Green

Residential Conveyancing Paralegal Ayr, Ayrshire Full-time, Permanent Up to £35k DOE Pertemps are delighted to be supporting a well-established Ayrshire legal firm who are looking to add a Residential Conveyancing Paralegal or Secretary to their team. This organisation pride themselves on delivering high-quality, client focused solutions across various sectors. They are now seeking a proactive and detail-orientated residential conveyancing paralegal to support tbe solicitors with managing residential property transactions from start to finish. This is an excellent opportunity with someone who has strong experience in a residential conveyancing role and who communicates strongly both written and verbally. You must have the ability to work on your own initiative, have strong customer service skills and have used the Microsoft packages previously. Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>Managing residential conveyancing transactions, including sales, purchases, transfers, and re-mortgages.</li><li>Drafting legal documents, including missives, dispositions, and securities.</li><li>Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and mortgage lenders.</li><li>Conducting property searches and handling Land Register applications.</li><li>Preparing documentation for settlement and ensuring all legal requirements are met.</li><li>Managing case files and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.</li><li>Providing administrative support to the property team as needed.</li><li>Client liaison, ensuring deadlines and expectations are met.</li></ul>Key Skills and Qualifications: <ul><li>Previous experience in residential conveyancing is essential.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Scottish property law and conveyancing procedures.</li><li>Ability to manage a caseload independently with minimal supervision.</li><li>Excellent communication and organisational skills.</li><li>Proficiency with legal software and case management systems.</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under pressure.</li></ul>This company will offer a competitive salary, supporting and friendly working environment and offer strong career progression opportunities. To find out more please apply or contact Codie Smith. Pertemps acts as both an employment business and an employment agency.

Residential Property Conveyancing Paralegal

Private Client Paralegal /Totton Owing to the volume of work, my client currently have a vacancy for an experienced Private Client Paralegal within their office in Totton, Hampshire. This role is office-based. You will be confidently managing a busy workload and must be able to use your initiative and work well under pressure. You will also support members of the Private Client Department, when required. The successfulPrivate Client Paralegalcandidate will be able to facilitate with the following requirements. Experience in all aspects of Private Client work A confident telephone manner Be able to assist with audio/copy typing and partaking in general administration duties As a Private Client Paralegal, your initial competitive salary of between £24,000 to £26,000 will be provided for this full-time position and at least a year's Private Client experience is required, in order to be shortlisted. They will invest in you and your career from day one and they will look to offer opportunities for development, once established. If you would like to take advantage of this prolificParalegal opportunity, please forward your up-to-date CV correspondence to my email attached to be considered! (Please note, salary is a guideline and is based on relevant experience)

Private Client Paralegal

Property Paralegal / Legal AssistantOur Client a leading multi office practice specialising in property, due to continued growth are now recruiting for experienced Property Paralegal / Legal Assistants to join their property departments in Benfleet and Hockley.You will find a friendly and supportive culture, our client has a reputation for dealing with high-quality work and delivering a first class service .The Role<ul><li>Provide support to fee earners</li><li>Take instructions from clients</li><li>Preparing contract pack for each plot sale when dealing with the new build element of the job</li><li>Chasing enquiries and progress on the matter to ensure a speedy exchange</li><li>Raising client enquiries with solicitors for developers</li><li>Carry out all electronic ID checks, OS2 and Bankruptcy searches</li><li>Issuing contracts and dealing with any related sale or part exchange enquiries</li><li>Support in exchanging contracts and completion transactions</li></ul>The Candidate<ul><li>You will have at least 1 years residential property experience gained within a reputable law firm, Knowledge of conveyancing from start to finish along with new build experience would be preferred</li><li>Strong IT skills, experience with case management systems</li><li>Able to work to deadlines</li><li>Strong communication skills across all channels with developers, solicitors, lenders and clients</li></ul>Benefits<ul><li>Pension</li><li>Parking</li><li>Monday to Friday 9am 5pm</li><li>20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure</li><li>Friendly working atmosphere</li></ul>Apply NowIf you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2317 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion .For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website.All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Property Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Residential Property Paralegal £££ Negotiable DOE £££ + Pay and Role Progression + Exceptional Holiday Package + On-Site Parking Derby / LoughboroughAre you an ambitious Paralegal or Legal Assistant looking for an exciting new position with a rapidly growing firm that offer excellent pay and role progression along with an extensive remuneration package and tailored training to advance your legal career?This company have been established for nearly half a century and operate in multiple legal fields. Being a CQS accredited and LEXCEL chartered firm, there is a clear demonstration of excellence in the service they provide but also the standards all employees are trained to and uphold.This role will involve a wide variety of tasks from file creation and client care correspondence to drafting and fee earning work under the supervision of the relevant fee earner. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of legal principles with a clear ambition for progression and further development.If you are a Property Paralegal or Legal Assistant looking to a new role that encourages progression whilst delivering the highest standards, guided by exceptional fee earners - apply today.The Role:<ul><li>Undertake administrative work and fee earning work under supervision including but not limited to:<ul><li>File creation</li><li>Generation of client care correspondence</li><li>Liaising with clients</li><li>Drafting documents</li><li>Manage files in accordance with the firms procedures</li><li>Attend client and third party meetings in person and online providing required support</li></ul></li></ul>The Person:<ul><li>Experience in a similar position with residential property law</li><li>Ambition to progress and seek further development</li></ul>Job Reference: BBBH14684Keywords: Legal, Law, Paralegal, Assistant, Derby, Loughborough, Progression, Property, Law, ResidentialIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&amp;C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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