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About the jobWe have an exciting opportunity for two Trainee Solicitors to join our growing in-house legal service.Are you committed to making a difference? Do you want the work you do to have a real impact for the local community? Are you looking for an opportunity to start your legal career in a supportive and varied environment?At Buckinghamshire we are committed to training the local authority lawyers of the future. Career development is something we are very passionate about; we are committed to building an exceptional in-house legal service, utilising our colleagues’ knowledge and experience to provide a comprehensive period of vocational training in Local Government.About UsThis is an exciting time to join us, as we continue to grow and develop our service. The recently redesigned in-house legal service is expanding to support the varied work of this diverse authority and to provide a wider range of in-house specialism.Legal Services is at the heart of the Organisation and provides a fast-paced and rewarding career in a supportive environment. The in-house legal service supports the Council’s ambitions to establish one of the best councils in the Country, creating positive change for local people, communities and business.Our services are wide-ranging with many opportunities to grow and progress within the organisation. Our commitment to work-life balance and adapting ways of working is shaping our working lives for the better. From the moment you join us, we’ll support you to be the best you every step of the way.If that’s not enough reason to join us, you will be entitled to a range of benefits from Buckinghamshire Council including a very competitive employer pension contribution, generous annual leave allowance and discounts in a range of services and restaurants.About The RoleIn the role of trainee solicitor, you will undertake work in a number of departments within legal services. As a trainee solicitor, you will be expected:To have conduct of routine legal work and assist lawyers on complex legal matters To provide clear and accurate advice to clients subject to the supervision of a qualified lawyer To draft legal documents and undertake research at the direction of qualified lawyers To assist with preparation for court hearings/public enquiries/committees/tribunals As appropriate to represent clients in court, tribunals, panels and external meetings To contribute to the Legal &amp; Democratic Service objectives, ensuring the provision of an effective, consistent and high quality service that is responsive to customer demands For further, detailed information on this role please see the job summary.Working Style:Legal Services works in a hybrid manner with a mixture of office-based and home working. You will be required to work from the Council’s Walton Street office a minimum of 40-60% of the week or in line with business needs and team requirements. You will have full remote access to enable you to work from home the remainder of the time. You will also be required to attend other Council venues, Court and meetings across the county and at times further afield.During any probationary/learning period you may be required to attend the office more frequently for training.About YouWe are looking for someone who is highly motivated and proactive with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and the ability to work, at times, under pressure. The applicant should:<ul><li>Be educated to degree level or equivalent with a qualification in law;</li><li>Have completed or be undertaking their Legal Practice Course/SQE;</li><li>Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;</li><li>Have excellent planning and organisational skills;</li><li>Be IT literate including use of Microsoft applications and specialist legal systems.</li></ul>You will be able to demonstrate the Council’s core values:Proud to work for Buckinghamshire Council Ambitious Collaborative Trustworthy Please note that priority will be given to applicants with an existing connection to Buckinghamshire.Other informationThe advert closing date is: Wednesday 6th December 2023The start date for the role is January 2024. Selection will be based on an interview to take place at the Council’s offices in Walton Street, Aylesbury.Please contact Hayley Norman-Thorpe, Head of Legal Services if you would like an informal discussion regarding the role. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:All unspent cautions and convictions cautions All adult cautions and spent convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidance or Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.Our values and cultureWe have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:<ul><li>a fair and inclusive culture</li><li>the chance to really make a difference to those around you</li><li>health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops</li><li>a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group</li><li>ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us</li><li>opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events</li></ul> At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.About The Business UnitThe Deputy Chief Executive directorate is central to Buckinghamshire Council’s journey to establish itself as one of the best councils in the country. With a clear focus on service improvement through transformation and a drive to build better relationships with the local community, the directorate is fast-paced; but extremely rewarding. Our teams are not only proactively delivering on projects and plans but also reacting to developing situations. If you are ambitious, innovative, and would relish the opportunity to influence change - a role within our service area could be your next career move.The team includes exciting areas of work, including a brand new localities model – delivering 16 community boards across the county to make it easy for our residents to engage with us as we work together to plan for the future. Other teams include our Policy and Communications and Legal and Democratic Services teams – innovating the way we communicate with our colleagues, Members and the local community, and role-modelling best practice through policy, planning and legal services. If you think you can help us achieve our goals, and want to be a part of this exciting journey, we would love to hear from you!We recognise and reward youHard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.<a href="https://jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/working-buckinghamshire-council/" target="_blank">https://jobs.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/working-buckinghamshire-council/</a>

Trainee Solicitor - 2 vacancies

Job Title: Residential Property ParalegalLocation: Central LondonSalary: £30,000 Well-established London law firm are looking for a residential property paralegal to join their team and deliver a high-quality service and care to the firms established client base. You will be running your own caseload and dealing with both sales and purchases of properties as well as acting for both landlord and tenants in respect of residential lease extensions.Duties include:<ul><li>Drafting reports on title</li><li>Completing SDLT returns</li><li>Completing and submitting Land Registry forms</li><li>Dealing with enquiries</li><li>Managing your own caseload</li><li>Scheduling of deeds to mortgage lenders</li><li>Drafting agreements, deeds and contracts</li><li>Reviewing and reporting on title</li></ul>It is essential that you have at least 6 months experience as a residential property paralegal and excellent drafting skills, attention to detail and be client focussed. You will be servicing a VIP clientele at the very highest end of the UK residential property market and so exceptional communication and client skills are also essential as you will be expected to build rapport and relationships with established and new clients and act on your own initiative. You must also be able to conduct searches with minimal supervision. Experience dealing with new builds would be advantageous.Excellent opportunity for a residential property paralegal to gain hands on experience and work with more autonomy and responsibility in a top City law firm.McKinlay Law endeavour to contact all successful candidates within 24 hours. However, due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to respond to every candidate individually. If you have not heard from us within 24 hours your application has been unsuccessful and we have not retained your details.

Residential Property Paralegal

Corporate Immigration Paralegal (Senior) - LondonJob Type: Permanent Location: London / home working options also available Salary: £Negotiable + Bonus + BenefitsThe successful candidate will support the UK Inbound Immigration team including all aspects of casework and assisting in the preparation of applications.The Role:The successful candidate will be responsible for but not limited to the following:Assisting in preparing and delivering UK inbound immigration caseworkAct as a caseworker on corporate client casesSupport Associates with more complicated casesReviewing client queries and drafting responses for reviewPreparing documentation for applications including but not limited to: Sponsor License, Skilled Worker, Intra-Company Transfer &amp; GBMReviewing applicant and approval documentationUpdating the internal tracking system The Person:* Previous experience of UK inbound immigration * Confidence liaising regularly with clients of all levels * Excellent communication and customer services skills * Excellent time management and prioritisation skills - able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. * Strong communication and drafting skills. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail vital. * Able to conduct research independently. * Able to think and act independently with professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. * Excellent customer and client relationship skills, meeting highest standards of service. * Ensure client expectations and issues are understood, developing collaborative relationships. * Be a team player. Participate in and facilitate team environment. * Good IT-user skills. * Promotes the firm's values and beliefs, demonstrating integrity and maintaining an ethical stance, using flexibility and tact to express views as necessary.APPLY NOW:To apply for the position please send your CV to Andy Shaw via the 'apply now' button.JAM Recruitment is acting as an employment agency with regards to this position. View our latest jobs today on our website and follow us on Facebook, Twitter &amp; LinkedIn

Corporate Immigration Paralegal (Senior) - London

Paralegal - Commercial Property Crawley £30,000 - £33,000 + Hybrid Working + Strong Holidays + EV Car Scheme + More Excellent opportunity for someone coming from a legal background where they have experience dealing with commercial contracts either in Land or Property and is now looking to broaden their experience with a company that can offer development and long-term career opportunities.This company specialise in delivering EV charging solutions across different sectors and have been continuously growing across the whole of the UK. They are a goals focused company with a clear roadmap on where they are looking to take their company over the next few years while contributing to a more sustainable future.In this role you will be working alongside their commercial lawyer by being involved in various property transactions related to EV solutions. In addition you will be assisting with legal documents related to property, drafting various agreements and occasionally attending meeting with clients to discuss and negotiate terms. The ideal candidate will come from a Land/Property background where they have been working in a legal environment while now looking to join a company that allows them to expand and develop their experience into the massively growing Renewable Energy sector. This is the perfect opportunity to get into the Renewable Energy sector while continuing to build and develop your legal skills and experience with a company that values a positive culture and working towards a more sustainable future. The role: * Assisting with property related legal documents such as Options for Leases and post completion formalities. * Drafting, reviewing and negotiating NDA's, Letters of Intents and Terms. * Liaising with landowners and operations department to exchange on contracts. * Working with the companies external solicitors and the wider team to progress transactions The Person: * Previous experience dealing with commercial land/property contracts and/or leases. * Degree in a relevant discipline such as Law. * Strong communication skills * Confident using MS Office and similar software Reference Number: BBBH208364 To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Deniss Doncenko at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Paralegal - Commercial Property

Traditional, local law firm looking to recruit a Private Client Paralegal into their Stoke-upon-Trent offices.Our client is a specialist private client law firm that are extremely reputable in their community and are looking for somebody who wants to get their foot in the door at a well-known legal practice. As a Private Client Paralegal, you will be assisting a Partner on a varied caseload including:WillsTrustsProbatesPowers of AttorneyCourt of Protection Asset ProtectionAs well as this you will also be writing wills on behalf of the clients, drafting relevant documentation and providing exceptional client care throughout the whole process.The successful candidate will have previous experience within Private Client law, has excellent attention to detail and are looking to take on a new challenge.If you are interested in this Stoke-on-Trent based, Private Client Paralegal role, please contact Mollie Burgess at Sacco Mann on01618316890.To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.

Private Client Paralegal

Our legal top 500 client are currently looking for someone to join their firms commercial property team on a permanent basis. Established in the late 1900s, our client is a well-respected firm that prides itself on quality client service. Their commercial property division is a particularly friendly and welcoming environment, eager to expand their basis. Our client is looking for a paralegal with around 12 months experience or a trainee SQE. The successful candidate will have:<ul><li>A degree in a law specific subject.</li><li>At least one years experience in commercial property law.</li><li>Previous experience in a top legal 500 firm.</li><li>Efficient at working in a team.</li><li>Excellent organisational abilities and a confident persona.</li><li>Experience assisting in case handling.</li></ul> If this looks like your next challenge, please contact Jade ASAP or click to apply! We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time but if you havent heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.

Commercial Property Paralegal

Top legal 500 law firm with a large international focus are currently recruiting a Paralegal within their Commercial Property team. You must have at least 12 months commercial property experience gained from a similar firm, within the UK as a Paralegal. Applications will not be considered if you do not have this experience. You will be educated at degree level and have good academics. You will be assisting one of the partners who has a valuable reputation within the industry and you will be required to hit the ground running with a variety of commercial property matters. You will be keen to progress and grow within the department. You must be educated at degree level and have good academics. Experience must include:<ul><li>Drafting AP1s and Stamp duty returns</li></ul><ul><li>Utilising Land Registry Portal</li></ul><ul><li>Using search provider such as Infotrack to order searches</li></ul><ul><li>Preparing financial statements and completion statements</li><li>Preparing CPSEs and replies to enquiries</li></ul><ul><li>Title review, raising enquiries</li></ul><ul><li>Preparing reports on title</li></ul><ul><li>Drafting Leases, licences and ancillary documents</li></ul> Salary is around the £28,000 - £32,000 with long term prospects for the right candidate. For more information, please click Apply and Jade will be in touch for a confidential discussion.

Private Client Paralegal - ManchesterPrivate Client Paralegal - Manchester-Exciting opportunity to join an award-winning firm and develop key skills within Private Client Law whilst working closely with Fee Earners.Summary<ul><li>Job title: Private Client Paralegal</li><li>Location: Manchester</li><li>Salary: Up To £23,000</li><li>Previous Experience: legal work experience or academic knowledge required. Private client experience is desirable</li></ul>The roleThe team prides itself on providing the best advice and results for their clients.The role will involve assisting fee earners on their cases across wills, probate, court of protection, estate administration as well as having your own caseload of files.The ideal candidateThe team is seeking a talented and driven Paralegal who is willing to work as part of a team to achieve the best results for its clients.You will have some experience and understanding of Private Client work and a passion for this area of LawIf you are interested in joining a dynamic and rewarding team or would like some more information, please don't hesitate to apply.

Private Client - Paralegal

Pro Connections Recruitment are excited to be working with a premier high street law firm who require a Conveyancing Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their business in Cheltenham. If you have excellent working knowledge in the conveyancing law sector and are looking to further your career in a supportive business environment then we would love to hear from you! The firm in question prides itself on excellent service and team work and you will have the opportunity to work alongside highly trained legal and support staff. The role requires you to have 2 years PQE as a preference and the ability to work on your own caseload. This is a full time position, working Monday- Friday. Hybrid flexibility is possible and you will receive a salary that is negotiable depending on experience as well as 23 days annual leave. You will also be linked to a discretionary annual bonus. If you think this role will be well suited to you, please get in touch for a confidential discussion. Quick start available.

Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Paralegal

Residential Property ParalegalOur client is a London based law firm, located in Brentford. Currently on the lookout for talented a Paralegal to join their residential property team. The firm works both nationally and internationally to provide a full range of services. The client is a High Street firm who offer services in residential and commercial property, Litigation, Family, Employment, and more. With the addition of a Residential Property Paralegal to their team they are looking to improve on their current performances and progress to qualification. Residential Property Paralegal Specification:<ul><li>Handling own caseload of residential property matters from inception to completion, and post-completion</li><li>Working on leasehold &amp; free hold sales, purchases, re-mortgages, lease extensions, and transfer of equitys</li><li>Assisting commercial property team where required</li></ul> Residential Property Paralegal requirements:<ul><li>Minimum 1 years experience handling own caseload with minimal supervision</li><li>Able to complete conveyancing transactional/post completion related tasks</li><li>Client registration and on-boarding duties</li><li>Strong, independent worker</li></ul> Residential Property Paralegal:<ul><li>Training contract &amp; progression for right candidates</li><li>Working closely with partners</li><li>Variety of high-quality residential conveyancing work loads</li></ul> If you would like more information or know any Residential Property Paralegal with experience who would be interested, we welcome your application.

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