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Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleABOUT US&nbsp;Switalskis is an award-winning law firm listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024.Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield.&nbsp; Since then we’ve expanded to 11 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.THE ROLE&nbsp; As a Paralegal in our Court of Protection (Health &amp; Welfare) team, you will play a vital role in supporting our clients, many of whom are vulnerable individuals. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to life-changing work while building your own legal expertise.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Assisting solicitors in managing a caseload of Court of Protection matters.</li><li>Conducting legal research and drafting documents.</li><li>Liaising with clients and keeping them informed about their case progress.</li><li>Handling administrative tasks, including file management, document organisation, and scheduling.</li></ul>This role is based from our office in Huddersfield on a hybrid basis.&nbsp;What you'll bring We’re seeking candidates who can demonstrate:<ul><li>Previous experience as a Paralegal or a strong enthusiasm for legal work.</li><li>Knowledge of relevant legal procedures and regulations, particularly within Court of Protection.</li><li>Exceptional decision-making and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.</li></ul>Supplemental PayAnnual BonusBenefits<ul><li>Additional holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Long Service Award days - 1 for every 2 years of service (FTE)</li><li>Paid Professional subscriptions</li><li>Training and development</li><li>Wellness packages</li><li>Enhanced Maternity/Paternity and Adoption pay</li><li>Group Insurances for Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Income Protection</li><li>Apprenticeship Funding for training and development</li><li>Perkbox Membership</li><li>Contractual sick pay</li><li>All Company equipment will be supplied for Hybrid working</li><li>Annual Bonus Scheme</li><li>Holiday Purchase and Sell back schemes</li></ul>

Paralegal - Court of Protection - Switalskis Solicitors

Closing Date : 17 December 2024 12:00 pmBolt Burdon Kemp LLP is a leading London law firm representing individuals who have been seriously injured. Through litigation, we help our clients secure the compensation they need to live their best lives, however altered their circumstances. We put our clients at the centre of everything we do and help them fight for justice every step of the way. We are passionate about getting the best results, providing exemplary client care, whilst striving to change the law for the better with every case.&nbsp;We are committed to making Bolt Burdon Kemp LLP the best place to work for everyone. Our people are not only leading solicitors handling complex and challenging multi-track work, but they are also extraordinary individuals and we take great care to nurture and support their growth within a learning culture.Job DescriptionDue to ongoing growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a paralegal to join our specialist Military Claims team.You will assist with:<ul><li>a caseload of complex and challenging multi track clinical negligence and personal injury claims;</li><li>legal research; and</li><li>marketing campaigns.</li></ul>You will ideally:<ul><li>have a 2:1 degree or higher;</li><li>have a strong interest and passion in progressing your legal career within the fields of personal injury and clinical negligence;</li><li>have some previous relevant litigation or legal experience (this will be advantageous but not essential);</li><li>be hard working, energetic and sociable, with excellent IT, administrative and research skills.</li></ul>In return, we give all our staff the opportunity to excel in their chosen field by providing training, support, supervision and responsibility to match experience. Our working environment is demanding but friendly and very flexible.&nbsp;It is our policy to select the firm’s trainee solicitors from internal applicants only, based on suitability and business needs.BBK is passionate about employing the best people to join their team. We want all our candidates to feel comfortable during the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please make us aware at application stage.ApplyIf you are interested in the role, you must provide a CV and Covering Letter and submit this using our online application form.

Paralegal - Military Claims - Bolt Burdon Kemp

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possibleWho we areOur Commercial Property Team in Southampton is looking for a paralegal to assist our team of specialist lawyers both in the Southampton office but also as part of the wider Commercial Property Division.Nationally, our Commercial Property team has presence in all seven of our offices and consists of approximately 90 fee earners and support staff. Nationally, we have 31 well-regarded Partners, and we are continuing to grow. Highly regarded in all regions, the Southampton team, led by Andrew Cooper, is noted in the Legal 500 as a ‘dedicated and diligent’ practice which is well versed in mandates involving the financing and development of commercial and residential real estate projects.You will be joining a national law firm that enjoys a formidable reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years.We work flexibly and you will be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service.Most of our people choose to work in a hybrid fashion, working from home and attending our offices. Due to the nature of the work our preference is that you attend the Southampton office at least 2/3 times per week.Day to day, you’ll be successful in this role by:The work the team do is varied and will involve assisting with large scale projects including assisting the lawyers on mixed use shopping centres, retail parks, acquisitions, residential projects and commercial landlord and tenant matters. This is a significant opportunity for someone to gain excellent experience in many different areas of commercial property.You will work closely with the team on large scale projects, assisting with title due diligence and reporting, including collating and reviewing searches, enquiries, planning and title information and preparing Certificates of Title/reports on title. You will help manage online data rooms and assist with post-completion work for our clients, such as making land registry applications, processing SDLT returns, and updating/registering property titles.You will also have the opportunity to get involved with ad hoc projects (small and large) as and when these arise, with the assistance of other members of the team. We work across the whole division so there will be opportunities for you to assist our lawyers across all 7 of our offices.It is an integral part of this role that you comply with data security and all firm policies and proceduresThis role is right for you if:We are looking for someone with convincing aspirations for a career in commercial property law.We would like you to have at least 6 months’ experience as a commercial property paralegal for this role so that you can demonstrate the high levels of attention to detail and effective communication skills that we need.You will be able to demonstrate real potential, with the talent, ambition, and interest to succeed in a career within this field. You will already have a good technical grounding in commercial property law with a keen interest in progressing further in this field.The work requires self-motivation and the ability to work to demanding deadlines, so you will need to show us that you have initiative, drive, and great organisational skills.You will be a team player, relish helping others and be eager to learn. We expect you to be someone who takes pride in your work and who will provide a first-class support service to your fee earners, anticipating their needs in advance wherever possible, and paying meticulous attention to detail in all your work.What we can offer you:A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our&nbsp;individual differences and diversity&nbsp;because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment.Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive&nbsp;learning and development programme&nbsp;and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your&nbsp;career journey.There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of&nbsp;flexible benefits.ApplyIf you would like to apply for this vacancy, please send us your CV and covering letter using the form.

Paralegal – Commercial Property – Clarke Willmott

Application deadline: 14 December 2024NB Capsticks recruits trainee solicitors from its paralegal poolThe Division&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a nationally recognised team who primarily advise and assist Registered Providers of Social Housing across the country in the delivery of new affordable housing.Our work covers a broad spectrum including site/unit acquisition, planning and construction advice, procurement and governance advice, future sales (plots and assets), funding to support future delivery, stock rationalisation, commercial leases, auction sales and keeping up to date with relevant legislative and regulatory changes in the sector which may affect or clients.Our team has a real passion to support our clients achieve the best strategic and commercial outcomes ensuring affordable homes are available for the future.We are friendly, approachable and supportive, encouraging our team to develop and gain new skills to move forward with their careers.The Role and Responsibilities&nbsp;The main role and responsibilities will include helping a partner and solicitors in aspects of their casework including (although, this is not an exhaustive list):-- Assisting fee earners;- Working to a chargeable hours target;- General case management;- Drafting general correspondence and documents;- Preparing and drafting reports to the client;- Liaison with clients and analysing evidence received in order to advise the client;- Carrying out Land Registry searches;- Submitting SDLT returns;- Proof reading documents;- Undertaking research;- Administrative tasks such as invoicing;- Supervision, support and relevant training will be provided although the successful applicant will also be encouraged, where appropriate, to use their own initiative.Skills and ExperienceCandidates should have:- A 2:1 undergraduate degree;- Ideally an LPC or BVC qualification (LPC would be preferred but is not essential)- Strong IT skills;- Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines;- Strong written skills;- Good administration skills; and- Excellent communication skills;Candidates will also be expected to demonstrate at interview that they:- Are able to work well as part of a team;- Can follow procedures and direction with precision;- Are able to meet deadlines;- Are able to work well under pressure;- Are well organised;- Have good attention to detail;- Are proactive; and- Are self-motivatedCandidates should be aware:As part of the interview process there will be a written test, details of which will be provided to those candidates the firm calls for interview; and the firm is only able to respond to candidates we call for interview.Capsticks is an inclusive employerAt Capsticks we value diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone is able to be themselves and reach their full potential. Capsticks is committed to providing equal opportunities for all and therefore we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, background, culture, ethnicity, race, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, neurodiversity, religion and beliefs.We will make reasonable adjustments to our application and interview process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. We understand that there's not a "one size fits all" approach to adjustments so our team will work with you individually to understand more about your requirements.&nbsp;

Paralegal - Housing and Regeneration - Capsticks

Commercial or Residential Property Paralegal - Dorset Coast My client, a long-established law firm on the Dorset Coast are seeking to recruit two Paralegals to join their team. They require a Commercial Property Paralegal and Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy teams. Within the role you will provide full assistance to their property teams and assist at different stages of the process that will encompass a wide range of transactions. Ideally, you will be be an experienced Legal Secretary, Legal Assistant or Paralegal and potentially part-qualified, coupled with excellent I.T skills and have worked within a commercial or residential property team. Competitive salary and benefits on offer with the chance to join one of their busy and successful departments. To find out more about this opportunity within Dorset, please contact Garry at GM Legal Recruitment or click on the "apply" button.

Property Law Paralegal

Senior Conveyancing Paralegal Permanent, full-time Eastbourne (hybrid)Our friendly and approachable conveyancing team are homeowners themselves, and so fully understand what it feels like to buy or sell a house. We specialise in international property so we can help with an overseas move or holiday home purchase. We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Conveyancing Paralegal to join our Eastbourne team on a permanent, full-time basis. Eastbourne is one of our busiest hubs so you will get to work in a fast paced, varied environment and with a fantastic team! You will have the ability to work independently and proven experience of working towards financial targets. You will have extensive Paralegal experience working within a busy conveyancing department, having worked on your own matters under supervision. What you will be doing:<ul><li>to manage a wide range of property work with minimal supervision, including but not limited to completion of initial contract packs, drafting sale contracts, submitting stamp duty land tax returns and making applications to the Land Registry for a range of Residential Property clients</li><li>deal with post-completion work to include dealing with payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax, registration, discharge of mortgage and estate agents fees, service of any relevant notices, taking out any necessary indemnity policies and scheduling of Deeds</li><li>attending client meetings, dealing with legal reporting work and dealing with progress enquiries throughout from clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers/financial advisers and colleagues in other departments.</li></ul>What you will need:<ul><li>experience in a similar Paralegal or Legal Assistant position.</li><li>a positive and friendly manner in dealing with clients, referrers and colleagues</li><li>ability to manage your caseload under supervision</li><li>ability to provide excellent client service</li><li>a high degree of initiative and the ability to cope in a demanding environment</li><li>excellent organisational and prioritising skills</li><li>the ability to work in a busy team</li><li>excellent communication skills</li></ul>How we work? We embrace agile working and offer a blended approach to where and how we work. We appreciate that people have different needs and preferences, and were keen to be flexible, after all, we value what you do, not where you do it. We have offices in hubs in Crawley, East Grinstead, Lewes, Brighton, Eastbourne, Seaford, Peacehaven, Storrington and Chichester. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to join our team. We seek to engage a diverse workforce, focusing on inclusivity and fair treatment for all. We oppose all forms of discrimination and promote equality of opportunity in everything we do. We can make reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with a disability so please let us know about any specific needs and requirements you have. About Mayo Wynne Baxter Mayo Wynne Baxter has over 200 staff and Partners across our nine Sussex offices and have been providing advice to the people of Sussex and beyond for over 150 years. We are proud of our heritage and our strong reputation in Sussex, but we have clients based across the globe. You will be joining a firm that prides itself on delivering exceptional service to our clients and to each other, in a friendly and supportive way. We employ talented individuals as qualified legal professionals, paralegals and within roles in our Legal Support teams, Marketing, HR and Finance.It is exceptionally important to us that we have the best people in place to provide an outstanding service to our clients and, whether in a client-facing role or not, we recognise that everyone contributes to our business success. We believe in trusting our people to make the right decisions for themselves, from when and where you work, to how you dress; we focus on outputs. We believe that we are stronger together and that our differences make us strong. We are also B Corp certified.

Senior Paralegal

Application deadline: not stated so apply as soon as possible.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Commercial Dispute Resolution team as a Paralegal. As one of the largest and most experienced in the Midlands, our Dispute Resolution team has consistently achieved top Legal 500 rankings in commercial litigation, professional negligence and property litigation. This role will suit candidates who have a genuine desire to progress their career in Commercial Litigation and work within a fast-paced team yet friendly team. You will be responsible for managing a personal caseload of litigated matters whilst also supporting senior members of the team. This role is responsible for managing a personal caseload of Commercial Dispute Resolution matters whilst also supporting on more complex matters with senior members of the team. Responsible for liaising directly with clients and ensuring a high level of client care is provided at all times This role reports directly to the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution and based at our offices on Pride Park Derby, working Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:15.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage a varied caseload of Commercial Dispute Resolution matters that will include: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;1. &nbsp; &nbsp; Contractual disputes. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;2. &nbsp; &nbsp; Shareholder disputes. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;3. &nbsp; &nbsp; Complex Debt Recovery disputes including insolvency. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;4. &nbsp; &nbsp; Landlord &amp; Tenant disputes such as possession and forfeiture. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;5. &nbsp; &nbsp; Professional Negligence disputes.</li><li>Prepare and review documents as instructed by senior team members.</li><li>Demonstrate a meticulous approach with great attention to detail.</li><li>Work collaboratively with senior team members on complex matters.</li><li>Demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, often to tight deadlines and be able to prioritise tasks effectively.</li><li>Conduct legal research.</li><li>Provide administrative support where required.</li><li>Ensure matters are kept up to date in systems and new advancements are communicated to the relevant team members.</li><li>Record all time in the Tikit case management system, including non-billable activities.</li><li>Take on additional tasks as reasonably required by the Head of Commercial Dispute Resolution and/or senior team members.</li></ul>Skills, Knowledge and ExpertiseYou will:<ul><li>Have a law degree (2.1 or higher) or other legal qualification.</li><li>Preferably have completed the Legal Practice Course.</li><li>Ideally a minimum of 6 months’ litigation experience or debt recovery experience.</li><li>Possess excellent communication skills.</li><li>Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.</li><li>Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a larger team</li><li>Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.</li></ul>BenefitsWhat we offer?<ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Bonus potential</li><li>Career development opportunities</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Options to buy &amp; sell 1 week’s holiday</li><li>1 week’s holiday carry over</li><li>Extra day off for your birthday</li><li>Staff card discount scheme for local shops</li><li>Social days and evenings on the firm</li><li>Staff discounts on legal services</li></ul>About Flint BishopFlint Bishop is a multi-award-winning, top 200 UK law firm. We have been providing legal services to businesses and individuals for over a century.Recognised as a ‘leading firm’ by both Chambers &amp; Partners and The Legal 500, the outstanding quality of our staff and service levels is underlined by our ISO quality assurance accreditations, industry awards and peer ranking.We have over 200 solicitors and legal experts who use their technical skills and expertise for one mission: to provide clients with clear advice that helps them to achieve their goals as effectively as possible.&nbsp;

Paralegal - Commercial Dispute Resolution - Flint Bishop

Absolute Law Recruitment are currently working with a well respected law firm in North Kent who are seeking a Private Client Paralegal to join their team. This Legal 500 firm are one of the leading law firms in Kent and opportunities like this do not come up often. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a busy Private Client Department with a minimum of 12 months experience covering will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney and a proven track record of managing a caseload. You will be required to take instructions from clients at the office by prior appointment in relation to Wills and following the appointment, to prepare draft documents for approval. Other duties to include:- <ul><li>To present the firm's account promptly and to secure immediate settlement.</li><li>To ensure that all enquiries outside the scope of "Easywill", involving complex trusts, IHT advice etc, are referred to senior members of the Private Client team.</li><li>To advise in relation to Lasting Powers of Attorney and to preparation and registration following signature.</li></ul> Key skills required:- <ul><li>Pleasant and courteous manner</li><li>Efficient and co-operative attitude</li><li>Diligent and conscientious approach to work</li><li>Ability to work unsupervised</li><li>Good interpersonal skills</li><li>Good organisational skills</li><li>PC literacy</li><li>Accurate keyboard skills</li><li>A law degree/LPC desired, although not essential</li><li>Must be able to travel so a car driver is essential.</li></ul> Benefits to include:- 25 days holiday plus a day off for birthdayPension scheme,Employee assistance programme,Optional healthcare cashback scheme,Cycle to work scheme,Regular social events,Free eye tests and staff discounts on legal services. For further information regarding this opportunity, please contact us today.

Private Client Paralegal

Absolute Law are delighted to be partnered with a well-established Legal 500 law firm who are searching for a Corporate Paralegal to join their friendly team based in Surrey.The successful candidate will be joining a busy Corporate and Commercial department where they will get involved in a varied caseload including M&amp;A transactions, and other corporate advisory work. Other responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Drafting and reviewing corporate contract and documents.</li><li>Preparing and managing corporate filings.</li><li>Conducting buyer and seller due diligence.</li><li>Drafting transaction and ancillary documentation.</li><li>Preparing completion statements.</li><li>Ensure confidentiality and security of all documentation.</li><li>Conducting legal research.</li><li>Apply the law effectively to client problems.</li><li>Ensure clients are onboarded and files are opened and maintained.</li><li>Support business development activities.</li></ul>Role requirements:-<ul><li>Minimum 1 year experience in a corporate and commercial department.</li><li>Good working knowledge of legal research methods.</li><li>Highly organised and able to prioritise tasks.</li><li>Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.</li><li>Able to keep information confidential.</li><li>Self-motivated and want to progress your career.</li></ul> Hybrid working is offered by the firm. Salary: £30k to £33k DOE If you are interested in the role then please apply or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about the position.

Corporate Paralegal

I'm currently supporting a leading Law firm who is recruiting for an experience Legal secretary or Paralegal within their Family team based in Farnham. The ideal candidate will have previous Legal experience and be passionate about working in the Family sector, have excellent administrative skills, attention to details and be empathetic. Daily duties will include -To liaise with all members of the department to ensure that good management of diaries.Meeting with clients to assist with the preparation of documents, ie, Form E financial statements, to include obtaining necessary documents, collating and scheduling the same, liaising with client in relation to amendments to documents, etc.Ensuring new enquiries are dealt with promptly.To ensure that all family Court hearing and directions are diarized and actioned at the appropriate time. To liaise with clients, Counsel, the Court and other third parties to include by e-mail telephone, in person, etc. Preparation of bills for the department for approval by fee earner and sending to client. Initial credit control for the department, liaising with fee earners in the department in relation to outstanding invoices and action to be taken, ie, referral to credit control, ensuring the action is taken.Dealing initially with any queries raised by a client, in consultation with the fee earner, in relation to fees incurred. To liaise with clients to ensure funds have been received on account in relation to Counsels fees and other disbursements.Arranging payment of Counsels fees, etc, upon receipt of invoice. Daily monitoring of Court Portal - up-date on case status, approved, sealed order, notice of hearing, etc.Preparation of hearing bundles together with other practice direction documents in advance of Hearings. Being aware of and keeping up-dated in relation to the Practice Direction rules in relation to hearing bundles. Preparation of cost statements (Form H, Form H1, N260) in advance of hearings and ensuring these are filed and served in accordance with the Court directions. Ensuring files are correctly set up in proclaim and ensuring that all compliance checks have been completed. BigHand dictations.Preparation of standard letters to be sent to clients (using standard templates, ie, enclosing Notice of Hearing, etc.Organising and taking minutes in relation to Department meetings. Please apply today, excellent benefits and salary, working in a friendly and supportive team offering further career development and progression.

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