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Application deadlinesVacation scheme 2025: 11 February 2025 08.00Training Contract 2026: 5 May 2025 08.00Training Contract 2027: 5 May 2025 08.00About Bevan BrittanBevan Brittan is a leading commercial law firm. Alongside our recognised expertise in housing, local government, and health and social care, we are specialists in the construction, energy and resource management, higher education and financial services sectors.Supported by our valued business services professionals, our award-winning and growing legal teams provide almost 2,000 organisations with commercial, corporate, property, finance, regulatory, employment and litigation (commercial and clinical negligence) legal and advisory services.As a responsible business, we embrace four values: Relationships, Reputation, Responsible and Results. These give us a sense of purpose. They influence the decisions we make and how we work with each other. Importantly, they motivate us to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and the communities that we’re part of.Consistently recognised as one of The Times Best Law Firms and highly ranked across the legal directories, we are proud of our hard-earned reputation. Our 2023/24 financial results confirmed both revenue and profit growth for an eleventh consecutive year, ensuring our ability to continue investing in our people.Looking to the future, we’re targeting ambitious growth and success. And we’re looking for the best people to be part of it.Your Training Contract 2026 &amp; 2027Training contracts are provided across our four offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London (London is not available for current 2026 application).Your two year training contract with Bevan Brittan will be made up of four six month seats offering you the opportunity to gain experience across our practice areas.We offer trainee seats across all five of our departments; Health &amp; Care, Commercial &amp; Infrastructure, Litigation, Advisory &amp; Regulatory, Employment, Pensions &amp; Immigrations, and Property. Each department encompasses a number of teams.&nbsp;From the outset you will be given real responsibility. The emphasis is on getting stuck in, learning and enjoying yourself. You'll be taking part in client meetings, doing your fair share of research and drafting and attending court hearings from the off.We believe it is crucial that our trainees have access to an extensive support network. For each seat you will be supervised by an experienced lawyer. You will also have the support of our Early Talent team who are always available to answer any questions or generally offer advice.EligibilityAs a professional national law firm, we are looking for strong academic achievement from applicants; ABB at A-Levels and 2:1 at degree level is our expectation (the degree does not have to be in law).We also recognise the value of relevant, strong, commercial work experience and welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate this, but may not fully meet our academic requirements. When applying, please do let us know of any clear mitigating circumstances, or if you have at least three years' relevant commercial work experience.Please note, you can only apply to one vacancy in a 12 month period.Work-life balanceWe offer a substantial benefits package to all employees. For trainees this includes:<ul><li>Competitive starting salary (including London weighting where appropriate)</li><li>25 days annual paid holiday</li><li>The option to purchase up to 5 days additional holiday</li><li>Additional unpaid qualification leave which trainees can take at the end of their training contract</li><li>Full funding for the SQE where appropriate (unfortunately we are unable to offer retrospective reimbursement)</li><li>A maintenance bursary for candidates still studying their SQE (or equivalent)</li><li>Pension with 5% employee contribution</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Permanent health insurance/income protection</li><li>A range of voluntary benefits including season ticket loans, childcare vouchers and Cyclescheme</li></ul>Summer Vacation Scheme 2025Our vacation scheme is a paid placement that runs for two weeks during the summer in each of our offices; Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds and London (with flexible hybrid working).Taking part in our two week vacation scheme will give you an excellent opportunity to learn more about how we make an impact both in the communities we work in and on our clients. You will have the chance to meet our approachable people, experience our culture and the high quality work we do here at Bevan Brittan.You will be given real work to do from the get go and detailed feedback on how you are progressing by each member of the team you work with, to help you start developing your skills as a future solicitor.Throughout the scheme, you will be assessed across three areas: working in your team, a group presentation with other vacation scheme students and a partner interview. We fill most of our training contract places through our vacation schemes and currently have spaces available for our September 2026 and September 2027 (the majority) trainee intakes.EligibilityVacation Scheme applications are open to penultimate and final year law students, final year non-law students, graduates and those considering a change in career.As a UK top-100 law firm, we are looking for strong academic achievement from applicants; ABB at A-Level and a 2:1 at degree level is our expectation (the degree does not have to be in law). We also recognise the value of relevant, strong, commercial work experience and welcome applications from individuals who can demonstrate this, but may not fully meet our academic requirements.When applying, please do let us know of any clear mitigating circumstances, or if you have at least three years' relevant commercial work experience.We may close these roles for applications before the current deadline.

Training Contract 2026, 2027 and Vacation scheme 2025 - Bevan Brittan LLP

The Job:We are delighted to be assisting our client with their need for a Commercial Property Legal SecretaryAbout the Role: We are seeking a skilled and motivated Commercial Property Legal Secretary / Assistant to join our client based in North Bristol. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a team, supporting their commercial property solicitor with a variety of administrative and legal tasks.Key Responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Administrative Support: Provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance to commercial property solicitors.</li><li>Document Management: Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including leases, contracts, and agreements and enquiries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm standards.</li><li>Client Liaison: Act as the first point of contact for clients, handling inquiries professionally and maintaining confidentiality.</li><li>Diary Management: Manage appointments, meetings, and deadlines, ensuring the efficient organisation of schedules.</li><li>Correspondence: Prepare and manage correspondence, including emails, letters, and telephone calls.</li><li>File Management: Open, maintain, and archive client files in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Land Registry and Searches: Assist in conducting property searches, Land Registry applications, and liaising with relevant authorities.</li><li>Billing and Invoicing: Prepare bills and liaise with the accounts team to ensure timely invoicing.</li><li>Assisting with onboarding new matters</li></ul>The Person: For this role our client is seeking someone who has previous legal secretarial experience, ideally based in Commercial Property <ul><li>Previous experience as a legal secretary/ legal assistant, ideally in a commercial property department.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, case management systems, and legal software.</li><li>Strong typing skills with high accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines effectively.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a professional and client-focused approach.</li><li>Familiarity with HMRC and Land Registry processes and property transactions is advantageous.</li><li>Experience of residential property / post completion work is advantageous</li></ul> The Salary:To be discussed The Hours:Monday Friday 9am 5pm (part time hours may also be considered)The Location:Patchway, Bristol 100% office basedThe Benefits:23 days holiday pay (plus bank holidays) + Christmas Close Down

Commercial Property Legal Secretary / Assistant

DeadlinesFor Training Contract Spring Assessment Days: 31 January 2025For Vacation Scheme: 17 February 2025For Training Contract Summer Assessment Days: 2 June 2025Our Training ContractOur training programme combines excellent legal training with varied, high quality and challenging work, all within a flexible, supportive and collaborative environment.Trainees are given responsibility and autonomy from day one. No two trainees are the same, so we give every trainee a tailored experience, reflecting their own ambitions, skills and approach. We’ll support you to complete seats which will help you to develop your skills, give you a broad and varied legal knowledge and align to your interests and future qualification area ambitions.During your training contract you will work closely with partners and other leading lawyers and build strong working relationships with colleagues and partners across the firm.How our Training Contract works:<ul><li>Bristol or Exeter based Training Contract</li><li>Dedicated and fully funded London secondment, for those who are interested</li><li>Complete 4×6 month seat rotations</li><li>Get a say in the seats you do. No trainee journey is the same</li><li>Given 1:1 coaching by the Training Principal to support you with your seat choices and career aspirations</li><li>Have a tailor-made personal development programme</li><li>Given lots of support from a trainee buddy, supervisor, Training Principal and HR</li></ul>Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with as clear a focus on fresh thinking as we have on growth and success. We value and nurture our people’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment in which to develop a career and succeed.As a trainee at Michelmores, you will find the best blend of varied, high-quality work in a flexible and supportive environment.Alongside building your understanding of the law, you’ll gain a real grasp of the commercial realities that affect our clients and how we help them make the most of their opportunities.You will be joining a firm that wants to make a positive difference to the world around them, for their people, their clients, the local communities we work in and the planet.&nbsp;Who are we looking for?<ul><li>Individuality</li><li>The right values and behaviours</li><li>A growth mindset</li><li>Future leaders</li><li>Candidates who are passionate about law and a career at Michelmores</li></ul>Please note that the assessment day can take place in either our Exeter or Bristol office.Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.View our Inclusion and Belonging pages for more information.As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre-employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, and will also involve verification of employment history, your right to work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships. If you would like further information around this, at this stage, please get in touch with our recruitment team (<a href="mailto:gradrecruitment@michelmores.com" target="_blank">gradrecruitment@michelmores.com</a>)Do you sponsor visas for international candidates?All employees must have a legal right to work in the UK in order to undertake any UK based employment. British and Irish citizens currently have an automatic right to work in the UK. All other citizens must have a UK visa or settled status in the UK. Please provide us with full details of your immigration status and, where appropriate, how you intend to qualify for a UK visa so that we can consider whether or not it is possible for us to progress your application. We will look at each application on a case-by-case basis. Any offer will be conditional upon your right to work in the UK.There are minimum salary and skill requirements that need to be met to be eligible for a sponsored visa. Full details on restrictions including course completion requirements can be found on the Home Office website. UK Immigration Rules are subject to change with little or no notice.Potential sponsorship options are subject to UK immigration policies and any corresponding reviews. Michelmores cannot make any guarantee that you will be eligible for sponsorship. Michelmores keeps its approach under review in line with new government guidance, as it is published.Please also be aware that should any subsequent changes to the UK immigration rules affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications, in line with the new regulations. Once we become aware of any changes we will let you know at the earliest possible opportunity.Our Vacation SchemeOur vacation scheme offers a comprehensive, week-long experience at our Bristol or Exeter office. Throughout the week, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our firm, gaining firsthand insight into whether we're the right fit for you, while we also evaluate your potential to thrive with us.You will spend time in one of our teams, attend skills and knowledge building workshops and network with trainees and other colleagues across the firm.As part of the programme, you will engage in various assessments designed to showcase your abilities and help us evaluate your fit for a training contract with our firm. This is an excellent chance to explore our firm's culture, understand our work, and determine if you want to be part of our journey.Next Steps To apply for any of the above, please click the relevant links via Apply.

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