http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/list_postings.pl?posting_cat=2530 en-GB Latest posting for Paralegal / legal jobs London Fri, 16 May 2008 21:55:00 GMT 142 18 http://www.gumtree.com http://www.gumtree.com/images/logo.gif Based in Holborn this prestigious law firm are seeking a Research Assistant to join its marketing and business development group. The role is very specialist and involves producing user-friendly briefing materials and presenting the findings to small groups. The research will cover topics such as potential clients and competitors sectors geographies and will be a vital part of business planning. Due to the nature of the post the firm will only consider those who have previous experience of such a role within a similar sector such as investment banking law management consultancy etc. It is also expected that candidates will be able to produce examples of their work and maybe asked to conduct a mock research project. Candidates will be educated to degree level and have excellent research and analytical skills. A high level of attention to detail coupled with strong written and numerical skills is a must. Please be advised that this is a permanent position and applicants must be eligible to work in the uk for a minumum of four years. A comprehensive spec will ge given at the interview stage. http://www.gumtree.com/london/99/23935499.html We are an expanding firm of solicitors specialising in litgation and debt recovery and we are looking for someone to work within our enforcement department processing applications to the court and dealing with correspondance and telephone enquiries. Some knowledge of the court system would be an advantage but not necessary as full training will be given. The ideal candidate- 1. Should be able to work as part of a team. 2. Be Computer literate. 3. Confident with speaking to the general public. 4. Should have the ability to pay attention to detail. If you are interested then please send us a copy of your Cv. http://www.gumtree.com/london/44/23184044.html A 3 to 4 week temp assignment to start Monday 19th May 2008 has arisen to work for our client a leading corporate law firm based in the Westend. They are currently seeking an experienced Trade Mark Admin Assistant who will be responsible for searching of various online trade mark registers and websites diary management production of standard forms letters documents client liaison file management general administration pertaining to the trade mark process preparation of accounting reports dealing with client billing queries assisting in providing client cost estimate breakdowns and liaising with clients in this regard and any ad hoc duties required by the Trade Mark Team. Our client will provide training on all relevant software however you must have previous office experience of at least 12 to 18 months along with experience in Trade Mark and rendering bills. http://www.gumtree.com/london/11/23882411.html This position is to sit within the corporate tax team of this large Top 10 London law firm. We are looking for an experienced legal secretary to Support a large team of 5 fee earners This is a busy role which primarily consists of organisational and administrative support whilst typing is required it is only a relatively small part of the job (40 Numeracy skills are also required in this role and initiative complete confidentiality common sense and the ability to prioritise are essential with the objective to make the life of the partners as painless as possible. The ideal candidate must work closely with the fee earners and other secretaries as part of the team. Duties will include client liaison arranging meetings etc reviewing of post using initiative to deal with administrative matters diary management managing telephone calls in fee earners absences filing organising travel arrangements updating databases preparation of billing. This firm offices are modern and close to St Pauls and the surrounding new shops It will be a 35 hour week 7 hour days with flexibility to starting times from 8.30am through to 10.00am Salary £33k plus full comprehensive excellent benefits include 25days holiday http://www.gumtree.com/london/02/23878802.html We are looking for an experienced litigation legal secretary to provide full secretarial and administrative support to three main fee earners (including a Partner) and one trainee within this busy litigation department. In this position you will work in a litigation department alongside 7 other friendly legal secretaries. You will be required to work as part of a team providing essential legal secretarial support to your designated fee earners. You must have sound knowledge of commercial litigation and any knowledge of shipping litigation would be a real advantage. You must have a professional and flexible attitude with a minimum typing speed of 65 wpm and knowledge of the Ms Office suite. You must have the ability to multi task and prioritise fee earners work have an excellent telephone manner a flexible work attitude with a professional and organise approach. http://www.gumtree.com/london/23/23872123.html We are looking for an experienced legal secretary to work for a partner and 2 fee-earners for this busy corporate department within this medium sized law firm. Due to the recent hire of this corporate partner a vacancy has come about for an experienced corporate legal secretary. This partner utilises his Pa to the full. You will be required to conduct lots of diary management organise meetings and conference calls and travel arrangements. The other two fee-earners require admin and typing assistance and you must be familiar with working on large corporate documents. For this position in addition to corporate experience you must have a typing a typing speed of 60wpm minimum and advanced word. You must also be able to work well in a team and have a flexible working attitude. The partner is an early bird and therefore the hours for this position are 8.30am 4.30pm. This is a medium sized law firm based close to Moorgate or Liverpool Street tube station. It has a friendly culture with an open door policy and everyone being on first name term basis. The firm is offering a salary of £34k plus excellent benefits including 25 days holiday. http://www.gumtree.com/london/89/23869789.html Temp to Perm Legal Secretary £25000 30000 per annum Our client a leading provider of a professional expert advice to doctors dentists and health professionals based in Central London are looking for a confident and efficient Legal Secretary to start on a temp to perm basis. You will be providing secretarial support to a Solicitor who has conduct of an active and substantial medico-legal caseload. However you will also provide support to the rest of the Claims and Legal Services Department on a regular basis when the job holder has capacity or the workload of the department demands it. You will need to have strong oral and written communication skills in English and excellent telephone manner. You will need to have excellent organisational skills and be able to work effectively under pressure. You will also need to be a team player with a flexible attitude towards all aspects of the role and happy to help out wherever required. Strong attention to detail is also required to ensure all tasks are completed to a high standard. Skills include The Amspar Diploma or a good working knowledge of medical terminology is desirable together with legal terminology and knowledge of the layout of court documents. An insight into basic legal procedures timetables would be advantageous. Advanced word-processing is necessary with an active knowledge of Microsoft Word and Email. Audio-typing is the main requirement and a minimum speed of 60 wpm is required. Some copy-typing is also undertaken. Experience of complex cases litigation and clinical negligence. Previous legal secretarial experience of court processes is a must. An ability to prioritise own workload together with Solicitors workload and the ability to run the office during Solicitors absences. Good diary-keeping is essential together with the ability to keep calm under stress maintain courtesy tact and diplomacy with a wide range of contacts both internally and externally. A minimum of 2 years secretarial experience is required along with intermediate Word Excel and PowerPoint. If you feel you have all the skills and experience required for this position and you are available to interview and start immediately for up to months then please send in your Cv as application Asap Robert Half Limited is acting as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half Limited will only consider candidates who have a legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Robert Half is committed to equality of opportunity for all candidates and suitable candidates with more experience to that stated are welcome to apply. http://www.gumtree.com/london/08/23850708.html Firm Profile This Firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. Outline and Purpose of the Job To support the Lawyer(s) in all aspects of their work and responsibilities to ensure they are able to operate at optimum efficiency at all times. Key tasks will include dealing directly with clients and colleagues on the Lawyer(s) behalf and carrying out any administrative or other roles reasonably delegated. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing audio typing as directed by the Lawyer(s 2. To attend to clients and others both on the telephone and in person. Where possible dealing with initial enquiries or taking detailed messages so the appropriate person can deal with the matter upon their return to the Office. 3. To set up new files accurately and speedily on instruction from the Lawyer(s) ensuring that they comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 4. To maintain the Lawyer(s) client details on the firm s database (Videss) ensuring that they are updated regularly. 5. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing and the storage and retrieval of client files. 6. To manage the Lawyer(s) diary to include making appointments arranging meetings organising travel etc. as and when required. To ensure all meetings have appropriate facilities such as room refreshments etc. 7. To maintain monthly billing process including drafting bills with narrative for approval. 8. At all times to ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information. 9. To assist in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support for the Department and where appropriate to provide support to other Lawyers and secretarial staff within the department. 10. With training and under supervision of the Lawyer(s) to draft straightforward legal documents. 11. To review and implement any changes that ensure that all file management complies with best working practices. 12. To regularly check the appropriate Department fax to ensure that any incoming faxes reach the Lawyer(s) in a timely fashion. 13. To undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Professional staff in the Department. Skills and Experience 1. Audio typing (approximately 65 80 wpm) 2. Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages (especially Outlook Word and PowerPoint) 3. Knowledge of Legal Client Database (for example Videss) 4. Previous legal secretarial experience http://www.gumtree.com/london/87/23830787.html Firm Profile This firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. Outline and Purpose of the Job To support the Fee Earner(s) in all aspects of their work and responsibilities to ensure they are able to operate at optimum efficiency at all times. Key tasks will include dealing directly with clients and colleagues on the Fee Earner s behalf and carrying out any administrative or other roles reasonably delegated. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing audio typing as directed by the Fee Earner(s 2. To attend to clients and others both on the telephone and in person. Where possible dealing with initial enquiries or taking detailed messages so the appropriate person can deal with the matter upon their return to the Office. 3. To set up new files accurately and speedily on instruction from the Fee Earner ensuring that they comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 4. To maintain the Fee Earners client details on the firm s database (Videss) ensuring they are updated regularly. 5. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing and the storage and retrieval of client files. 6. To manage the Fee Earner s diary which includes making appointments arranging meetings organising travel etc. as and when required. To ensure all meetings have appropriate facilities such as room refreshments etc. 7. To maintain the monthly billing process including drafting bills with narrative for approval and chasing outstanding invoices as they fall due. 8. To look after Fee Earners expenses each month for either client or marketing purposes. 9. To oversee the Fee Earners debts and work in conjunction with the Fee Earners and Accounts to ensure the debts are kept to a minimum. 10. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 11. To assist in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support for the Fee Earners and where appropriate sickness holidays. Provide support to other Fee Earners and secretarial staff within the department. 12. With training and under supervision of the Fee Earners to draft straightforward legal documents. 13. To review and implement any changes that ensure that all file management complies with best working practices. 14. To ensure that any incoming faxes reach the Fee Earners in a timely fashion. 15. To assist the London office staff with any documents that may require delivery to counsels offices court etc. 16. Photocopying of documentation and processing of documents for seminars. 17. To undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Professional staff in the Department. Skills and Experience 1. Audio typing (approximately 65 80 wpm) 2. Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages (especially Outlook and Word) 3. Knowledge of Legal Client Database (for example Videss) 4. Previous legal secretarial litigation experience http://www.gumtree.com/london/36/23823136.html My clients are a professional body for barristers in England and Wales. They are looking to recruit a Project Assistant for 6 months to work within the Complaints and Investigations department. Duties will include Preparation of agendas minutes and correspondence for meetings File management Preparation of letters etc for signatures Updating computer systems Skills needed Ms Outlook Word (Advanced level) Ms Excel (Intermediate level) Typing (copy and audio min 55 wpm) Communication (ability to convey information clearly accurately at all levels both orally in writing) Organisation (time management workload planning) Please apply via the link if you are interested. http://www.gumtree.com/london/21/23807421.html Paralegal Executive Assistant- Regulatory Body- 13-14 ph We are looking for a paralegal to work for a regulatory body based in fantastic modern offices in the city and promotes and regulates fairness in the UK economic marketplace. The role will not involve providing legal advice but will primarily focus on synthesis and analysis of evidence relating to one of the organisations market investigations. The position will be for a period of about 3-4 months. You will work within a team and and be responsible for the following duties General document managment Dealing with contentious cases Trial bundling. disclosure Extracting information from tape recordings Pagenation filing labelling Knowledge of a It document managment system is an advantage Good Excel -Have an excellent academic record or other evidence of your ability to analyse complex and or technical information and use it to derive clear and sensible conclusions Have administrative skills and some experience of achieving results in an office environment -Be able to structure communications in a logical and straightforward way and make technical specialist information clear to others -Have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to argue in a persuasive way be well organised and have plenty of common sense. You should preferably be on one weeks notice or immediately available- as positions is looking to start on the 27th of May. Carlisle Staffing trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency Employment Business http://www.gumtree.com/london/31/23806231.html Prolaw is looking for well-qualified legal secretaries to fill many exciting positions all over London. Prolaw has relationships with some of the biggest movers and shakers in the legal industry. They are looking for candidates who have what it takes to work in a high-pressure legal enviroment. If you have what it takes these firms will take care of you. Many offer great benefits including gym facilities on-site dining and 25 days annual leave. If you have experience in any of these fields you might be just what they need Litigation -Tax -Family -Banking -Partner Support Can t do full-time? Many of the firms offer part-time evening and weekend positions. Not ready to settle down? Along with permanent positions we also place contract and temporary workers. To see if you have what it takes send us your Cv and a brief covering letter including which area of law salary expectations and preferred location. You should hear from one of our consultants within about 2 days. We want to see if you have what it takes. Prolaw Secretarial Team http://www.gumtree.com/london/52/23805952.html Prolaw is constantly seeking highly skilled legal secretaries to full-fill many different positions available. We have relationships with some of the best firms in the industry and they need our help to place secretaries all over London the West End London Bridge Liverpool Street and in the heart of the city. We offer an assortment of different roles in many different sectors. Including -Litigation -Conveyancing -Immigration -Taxation -Banking and more. Many of the firms offer flexible working times-part-time evenings and weekends to suit your needs. Not to mention superb benefits like gym facilities on-site dining and 25 days annual leave. Prolaw is continually seeking qualified legal secretaries to full-fill permanent contract and temporary positions. Please send in a Cv and brief covering letter detailing your area of law salary and location preferences. You should hear from a consultant within 2 days. We look forward to working with you. Prolaw Secretarial Team http://www.gumtree.com/london/80/23804980.html &lt img src &quot http w.australasian.co.uk logo 01.gif&quot &gt Our client has a broad-based corporate practice advising a wide corporate and institutional client base. Its main areas of focus in the UK and internationally are mergers and acquisitions Ipo s corporate organisations private equity transactions and joint ventures. With over 200 specialist lawyers including over 80 partners they are a significant force. Interested? They are currently recruiting for a Legal Secretary in the Corporate Department. The role is to work for two partners and an assistant. Previous Legal Secretarial experience is Essential ideally within Corporate or Financial Services. Key responsibilities Attend morning meeting to discuss meetings for the day and what papers are required. Discuss arrangements for the next day s meetings. Remind about any big meetings at least two weeks in advance and assist in their preparation. When arranging meetings check and recheck that people have accepted and confirm a day in advance. Audio copy typing of correspondence. Check phone every two hours and type up messages in full when the Partner is out of the office. Be pro-active in opening files (physical and electronic) Daily filing Know the whereabouts of every file that is being worked on Organise electronic filing. Note down twice a day appointments people are trying to make and discuss these with the Partner either once or twice a day and then once accepted ring the organiser to ask if there is an agenda that should be worked through. Assisting supporting other team members at busy times. The successful candidate for this role must have the following skills and experience The ideal candidate Must have previous Legal Secretarial experience ideally gained within corporate or financial services. Professional approach to work Audio typing or word processing and Ms Office skills are essential Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills Flexibility and the ability to use own initiative Ability to work well under pressure Require minimum supervision High level of It knowledge and ideally 70wpm &quot Can do&quot approach and be flexible over working hours. If you have the relevant experience for this role and can work in the UK on a permanent basis please forward your Cv immediately to tricha australasian.co.uk. http://www.gumtree.com/london/68/22738768.html Legal Secretary To Partner In Property Litigation £28000 30000 Looking to join a large vibrant company where your work will be recognised and rewarded with great benefits? This popular law firm based in the heart of London is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary to join their vibrant team in supporting one Partner and one Associate. This is a varied role where key duties include audio and copy typing all correspondence screening calls and answering queries liaising with clients face-to-face extensive diary management travel arrangements and itineries preparing monthly expense claims filing timesheets drafting invoices and preparing bills. Requirements A fast typing speed of 70 wpm and advanced knowledge in Word are essential for this opportunity along with excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour. Experience using filesite imanage and Cms would be a bonus For the chance to become a key member of this successful company please email your Cv in Word format immediately http://www.gumtree.com/london/76/23801976.html Salary £24000 26000 plus share of fees. Ortega-Medina Associates Ltd is a Us law firm located in London which services companies and individuals throughout the Eu. The firm which has a particularly strong client base in London and France now has a full time opening for an Entry Level Us Immigration Lawyer. The incumbent will represent clients of the firm in relation to Us immigration applications under the supervision of a partner. Duties include inter alia advising clients in relation to business and employment based Us visa applications including pre-screening preparing and filing visa petitions and applications including L1 E2 and H-1b visa cases managing and maintaining files to the firm s high standards performing legal research and disseminating information to other fee-earners. The successful candidate will- be both an attorney and a member in good standing of the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States or of the highest court of any Us State territory insular possession or District of Columbia possess excellent legal research skills regarding Us laws and regulations be familiar with Us immigration laws regulations and procedures have the ability to communicate effectively in writing in both English and French possess experience of managing legal files drafting legal memoranda interacting with clients and be able to work independently and under pressure. If you feel you have the skills and experience necessary please send your Cv to info ortega-medina.com quoting the reference Omatty on the subject line. All applications received will be forwarded to the hiring lawyer and applicants will be deemed to have authorized this when submitting their application. All successful applicants will be contacted within two weeks. http://www.gumtree.com/london/29/23798829.html Based close to Liverpool St our client is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary Pa to work for a Partner within the busy Employment team. Ideally you will have experience of working within an Employment Department at Partner Level. This is a varied and busy role and requires a candidate who is looking for a new challenge. General day to day duties will include typing correspondence arranging meetings diary management arranging travel and client liason as well as general administrative duties as required. This is a new and exciting role and will suit a candidate with excellent computer skills coupled with a fast and accurate typing speed. In return this firm offer excellent benefits and a good basic salary. For further information please forward your Cv to Neil lawsupport.co.uk http://www.gumtree.com/london/59/23798359.html This City based law firm are currently looking for a float secretary to work three days a week. This position will be covering all practice areas within the firm including Corporate Private Client Business Services and Real Estate. You will be required to provide full secretarial support to all departments as required. Duties will include typing arranging meetings filing and general administration duties. Candidates must have excellent time keeping a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and a fast accurate typing speed. Willingness to take on additional responsibilities in line with the role and the ability to prioritise and work to deadlines are also important. This is mid size City firm have an excellent atmosphere and working environment a list of good benefits and a rewarding salary. For further information please contact Francesca Milton on 0207 600 3883 or send your Cv to Francesca lawsupport.co.uk. http://www.gumtree.com/london/96/23789596.html We are currently seeking a Senior Law Clerk to work within the Enforcement team in a local authority based in East London. Duties will include enforcement matters including anti social behaviour work local authority prosecutions and liaising with external solicitors organisations. You will also be responsible for ensuring clients are kept updated an all matters. Areas of work covered by the team include prosecutions for fraud anti-social behaviour under age sales of alcohol and full range of prosecutions in respect of local authority regulatory functions. In terms of knowledge you will need to have an understanding of local government law of court and other procedures and of the law relating to the legal fields which relate to the Enforcement team. In terms of experience you will need to have handled legal cases relating to Enforcement matters have advised clients and worked within a performance management framework and achieving agreed targets and outcomes. The successful candidate will have the ability to work well as part of a team the ability to adapt to changing priorities and urgent demands and to work to tight deadlines and be able to communicate concisely and effectively in writing and orally. Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. http://www.gumtree.com/london/64/23789164.html An experienced Litigation Secretary is sought by this highly regarded law firm based in Putney to provide full support to 2 busy Fee Earners. The firm is Iip accredited and emphasis is placed on training and providing a supportive environment in which to work. Day to day duties will include Typing of general correspondence pleadings Court forms and Instructions to Counsel Preparing Court Bundles Arranging meetings Diary Management Filing General Accounts Client Care The ideal candidate will be a professional and knowledgeable litigation secretary with a minimum of 3 year s experience. A relevant secretarial qualification is desirable and you must have a minimum typing speed of 65 wpm as well as excellent It skills including Word Excel and PowerPoint. The firm offers a very good corporate benefits package and a highly competitive salary of up to 28000. http://www.gumtree.com/london/57/23788657.html Break into Legal Legal Secretary 21-24000 p r 6 month contract starting asap Our client a magic circle law firm based in Canary Wharf currently have a vacancy for an up and coming legal secretary. Some legal secretarial experience is essential together with 50 wpm and intermediate to Advanced Word. This is a fantastic career opportunity for a candidate who is keen to make the move into a top London law firm. The firm offer fantastic training and the option to progress your career. The firm offer the best benefits in town including gym membership discounted canteen dry cleaners and free doctor on site. http://www.gumtree.com/london/73/23784573.html Firm Profile This firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. Outline and Purpose of the Job To support the Fee Earner(s) in all aspects of their work and responsibilities to ensure they are able to operate at optimum efficiency at all times. Key tasks will include dealing directly with clients and colleagues on the Fee Earner s behalf and carrying out any administrative or other roles reasonably delegated. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing audio typing as directed by the Fee Earner(s 2. To attend to clients and others both on the telephone and in person. Where possible dealing with initial enquiries or taking detailed messages so the appropriate person can deal with the matter upon their return to the Office. 3. To set up new files accurately and speedily on instruction from the Fee Earner ensuring that they comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 4. To maintain the Fee Earners client details on the firm s database (Videss) ensuring they are updated regularly. 5. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing and the storage and retrieval of client files. 6. To manage the Fee Earner s diary which includes making appointments arranging meetings organising travel etc. as and when required. To ensure all meetings have appropriate facilities such as room refreshments etc. 7. To maintain the monthly billing process including drafting bills with narrative for approval and chasing outstanding invoices as they fall due. 8. To look after Fee Earners expenses each month for either client or marketing purposes. 9. To oversee the Fee Earners debts and work in conjunction with the Fee Earners and Accounts to ensure the debts are kept to a minimum. 10. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 11. To assist in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support for the Fee Earners and where appropriate sickness holidays. Provide support to other Fee Earners and secretarial staff within the department. 12. With training and under supervision of the Fee Earners to draft straightforward legal documents. 13. To review and implement any changes that ensure that all file management complies with best working practices. 14. To ensure that any incoming faxes reach the Fee Earners in a timely fashion. 15. To assist the London office staff with any documents that may require delivery to counsels offices court etc. 16. Photocopying of documentation and processing of documents for seminars. 17. To undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Professional staff in the Department. Skills and Experience 1. Audio typing (approximately 65 80 wpm) 2. Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages (especially Outlook and Word) 3. Knowledge of Legal Client Database (for example Videss) 4. Previous legal secretarial experience http://www.gumtree.com/london/88/23781288.html Training contract paralegal and work experience service Training contracts If you have obtained a minimum of a 2.2 at degree level and have passed the Legal practice course. Experience of working in a legal environment is beneficial. Paralegals candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in law together with legal qualifications and or experience of working in a legal department. Work experience placements You are not required to have passed the Lpc or to have obtained a law degree but we do expect you to have an interest in law. A legal background i.e. education or experience would benefit your application. To apply and for full details go to w.getatrainingcontract.com then follow the relevant link. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Applications only considered via instructions on our website. http://www.gumtree.com/london/83/21671683.html A family lawyer is required to take responsibility for establishing a family department. All work undertaken is privately funded. You will be a strong team player with the ability to establish the firm s reputation in the field. It is anticipated that much of the work will involve complex situations frequently involving substantial assets trust and taxation issues. Qualifications needed for this position are follows 4 years Pqe specializing in family law including ancillary relief and children Accredited panel member specialist Cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements Settling divorces Advising on resolving financial matters Dealing with children issues Collaborative law and mediation would be an advantage Ability to work autonomously A superb opportunity for a professional mother who wants to return to work on a part-time basis. Please call Melanie Stride on 020 8579 3644 or leave a message and your contact details quoting reference Matrimonial 18633. http://www.gumtree.com/london/32/23762632.html Our client urgently requires a temporary Personal Injury Lawyer to work within a dynamic environment based in Holborn and working for one of the nations leading litigation services You will be working with a team that deals primarily with Personal Injury and clinical negligence. Role This temporary role is for an immediate start. Our client is looking for candidates who will be able to hit the ground running in their busy Personal Injury department. This rewarding role will be working to a tight timetable for the procedural steps leading to trial. The lawyer will assist in the preparation of several lead case s in particular the successful candidate will take a significant role in preparation of the numerous witness statements which will be required. The successful candidate will be 2 years post qualified either in the UK or overseas be a self-starter and have prior personal injury experience. Overseas-qualified lawyers are welcome to apply. This role is for an immediate start. Carlisle Staffing trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency Employment Business http://www.gumtree.com/london/66/23760366.html Firm Profile This firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. The Tax Trust and Probate team has been recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers directories as a source of high quality tax trust and probate advice for high net worth individuals and business people in the South East of England. Outline and Purpose of the Job 1. To support the Fee Earner(s) in all aspects of their work and responsibilities to ensure they are able to operate at an optimum efficiency level at all times. 2. Key tasks will include dealing directly with clients and colleagues on the Fee Earner s behalf and carrying out any administrative or other tasks reasonably delegated. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing audio typing as directed by the Fee Earner(s Wherever possible dealing directly with simple correspondence including the drafting of own letters and documents. 2. To carry out the following out of office duties as required attending clients properties with Fee Earner(s) executor duties (i.e. registering of deaths etc and accompanying clients to other solicitors to swear oaths. 3. To deal with clients and others both on the telephone and in person. Wherever possible dealing with matters directly or taking detailed messages in order that the Fee Earner(s) can deal with the matter upon their return to the Office. 4. To set up new files accurately and speedily as instructed by the Fee Earner(s) ensuring that all files comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 5. To maintain client details on the firm s database (Videss) ensuring they are updated regularly. 6. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing on a daily basis including the storage and retrieval of client files. 7. To manage the Fee Earner(s) diary including arranging appointments and meetings organising travel etc. as required and ensuring all meetings have appropriate facilities such as room refreshments etc. 8. To manage the billing process including the preparation of statement of accounts. 9. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 10. To assist in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support for the Department and where appropriate to provide support to other Fee Earners and secretarial staff within the department. 11. To regularly check with Reception as regards incoming mail and faxes to ensure that all incoming mail and faxes reach the Fee Earner in a timely fashion. 12. To undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Fee Earner(s http://www.gumtree.com/london/16/23759516.html Experienced and professional legal secretary required for temporary ad hoc bookings. Please send your Cv to typingo hotmail.com. http://www.gumtree.com/london/51/23758451.html Firm Profile This firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. Outline and Purpose of the Job 1. To carry out client instructions in relation to unsecured debt recovery asset finance recovery and mortgage repossession progressing cases to an expected time-scale and costs estimate. 2. Carrying out client instructions in relation to enforcement. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. To be responsible with appropriate supervision for the overall conduct of own volume of unsecured debt recovery asset finance recovery and mortgage repossession files. 2. To receive new client instructions setting up files maintaining (Videss) database records noting limitation dates and conflict checks as required. Ensuring that all new files comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 3. To check client papers request further information and advise on court procedure as appropriate. Liaise with clients debtors hirers and borrowers solicitors legal advisers and third parties by telephone and correspondence. 4. To carry out all instructions in a timely and efficient manner to meet appropriate deadlines. 5. To ensure all files are monitored on a regular basis ensuring all diary and review dates are entered as appropriate and comply with timetables and court deadlines. 6. To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all clients and ensuring the client is regularly updated on all developments. 7. To be responsible for preparing instructions to agents. 8. To manage own time recording and billing processes meet annual financial targets and maintain good credit control. 9. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 10. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing including the drafting of own letters and documents. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing on a daily basis including the storage and retrieval of client files. 11. To create update and report case developments monthly on Excel and send to clients as requested. 12. To prepare Instructions to Counsel at the request of the Team Leader. 13. To attend all appropriate meetings and hearings as required in the County Court and High Court at the request of the Team Leader. 14. In consultation with the Team Leader to advise clients on strategy in relation to unsecured debt recovery asset finance recovery and mortgage repossession. 15. To attend marketing events for and by client as required. 16. To undertake any other appropriate ad hoc duties as requested. http://www.gumtree.com/london/00/23754300.html Full Part time Immigration Caseworker sought to carry out immigration work in an expanding city firm. min 2 years recent experience in all aspects of UK immigration applications Applicant must be Oisc Accredited at either Level 1 or 2. Salary Negotiable http://www.gumtree.com/london/38/23749038.html Firm Profile This Firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. Outline and Purpose of the Job 1. To carry out client instructions in relation to unsecured debt recovery asset finance recovery and mortgage repossession progressing cases to an expected time-scale and costs estimate. 2. Carrying out client instructions in relation to enforcement. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. To be responsible with appropriate supervision for the overall conduct of own volume of unsecured debt recovery asset finance recovery and mortgage repossession files. 2. To receive new client instructions setting up files maintaining (Videss) database records noting limitation dates and conflict checks as required. Ensuring that all new files comply with departmental procedures and mab quality standards. 3. To check client papers request further information and advise on court procedure as appropriate. Liaise with clients debtors hirers and borrowers solicitors legal advisers and third parties by telephone and correspondence. 4. To carry out all instructions in a timely and efficient manner to meet appropriate deadlines. 5. To ensure all files are monitored on a regular basis ensuring all diary and review dates are entered as appropriate and comply with timetables and court deadlines. 6. To develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all clients and ensuring the client is regularly updated on all developments. 7. To be responsible for preparing instructions to agents. 8. To manage own time recording and billing processes meet annual financial targets and maintain good credit control. 9. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 10. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing including the drafting of own letters and documents. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing on a daily basis including the storage and retrieval of client files. 11. To create update and report case developments monthly on Excel and send to clients as requested. 12. To prepare Instructions to Counsel at the request of the Team Leader. 13. To attend all appropriate meetings and hearings as required in the County Court and High Court at the request of the Team Leader. 14. In consultation with the Team Leader to advise clients on strategy in relation to unsecured debt recovery asset finance recovery and mortgage repossession. 15. To attend marketing events for and by client as required. 16. To undertake any other appropriate ad hoc duties as requested. http://www.gumtree.com/london/81/23747581.html Firm Profile This Firm of Solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. Outline and Purpose of the Job To advise clients in relation to asset finance and debt recovery and progressing cases to an expected time-scale and costs estimate. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. Subject to supervision to be responsible for the overall conduct of own volume of asset finance and debt recovery files. 2. To receive new client instructions setting up files maintaining (Videss) database records limitation dated and conflict checks as required. Ensuring that all new files comply with departmental procedures and The companies quality standards. 3. To be responsible for checking client papers and requesting further information and advising on strategy as appropriate liaising with clients debtors solicitors legal advisers and third parties by telephone and correspondence. 4. To carry out all instructions in a timely and efficient manner to meet appropriate deadlines. 5. To ensure all files are monitored on a regular basis. Ensuring all diary and review dates are entered as appropriate and comply with timetables and court deadlines. 6. To develop excellent working relationships with all clients being pro-active in all activities and ensuring the client is regularly updated on all developments. 7. To liaise with clients debtors solicitors barristers courts both by telephone and in writing. 8. To be responsible for preparing Instructions to Counsel 9. To manage own billing processes. 10. To attend all appropriate meetings client functions and hearings as required. As required may undertake hearings before District Judge. 11. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 12. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing and case management system including the drafting of own letters and documents. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing on a daily basis including the storage and retrieval of client files. 13. To undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Manager and or Team Leader. http://www.gumtree.com/london/03/23745503.html Fantastic opportunity for a 3 month contract with an independent regulator. It will entail the provision of legal advice on on public law issues judicial reviews enforcement and prosecutions and the law relating to health issues. The ideal candidate will be a lawyer with a good public law background and ideally advisory experience within the healthcare sector. This is a part-time vacancy to work 3 days per week. Please apply immediately http://www.gumtree.com/london/98/23669598.html Our client one of the global market leaders in providing legal advice is in the process of recruiting a Conflicts Analyst for their Clearance Centre. Working in the London Clearance Centre you will be part of a team responsible for the management of conflicts of interest and associated compliance issues across the firms global practice. The Clearance Centre is a central part of the firms risk management function and reports ultimately to the firms General Counsel. The person carrying out this role will be primarily responsible for making decisions on whether new mandates can be taken on in the context of current conflicts rules and internal policies. Key Responsibilities Analysing information contained in the firms conflict management systems. Identifying the existence of any potential conflicts of interest in the context of new matters and clients across the full range of practice areas within the firm. Liaising with both partners and lawyers to establish whether a conflict of interest exists often in the context of a range of related matters many of which are highly complex transactions. Analysing and making decisions on conflicts and compliance issues taking into account legal regulatory requirements and commercial conflict implications. Dealing with ad hoc questions queries from Partners and lawyers relating to conflicts of interest and associated compliance and regulatory issues. Skills and Experience Qualified lawyer with a minimum of two years post qualification experience. Knowledge of computer systems including Windows-based Pc software and databases experience. Previous experience working in a commercial law environment. Excellent communication skills. Ability to solve problems in a methodical and practical way. Able to work under pressure and to adapt to new processes and technology. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Litigation experience would be advantageous though we will consider applications of suitably qualified candidates from a variety of backgrounds. http://www.gumtree.com/london/81/23662381.html 8 New Square the largest specialist intellectual property chambers in the United Kingdom are recruiting a new junior clerk. The role of junior clerk will offer the right candidate a varied introduction into the administrative workings of a barristers chambers. Day to day tasks will range from transporting papers to court exchanging skeleton arguments and organizing the post to lodging documents with court and liaising with solicitors. This position whilst being purely administrative is a unique opportunity for anyone considering a career either at the Bar or as a solicitor or for a graduate wishing to gain practical work experience in a legal environment. Candidates must be presentable have excellent communication skills and be able to show initiative. Salary £15-19k http://www.gumtree.com/london/78/23659778.html Authority in South-West London is currently searching for a lawyer to carry out a mix of commercial contracts and commercial property work. The chosen candidate will be required to deal with a range of different contracts including construction service consultancy Ict partnering contracts and procurement matters. Commercial property work will be varied. To start Asap for at least 2 months. Please quote reference 5406. http://www.gumtree.com/london/99/23633799.html Our client a prestigious law firm based at Liverpool Street are currently seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary for a 14 month contract to start June 2008. You will be required to support 2 Associates and 2 Trainees previous experience within Litigation is essential as is experience of working at Partner level. The salary for this role is £34000 Benefits http://www.gumtree.com/london/52/23633752.html This top international law firm based in the City is currently seeking an experienced Float Secretary for their busy Litigation department. This role is to start on the 9th June 2008 until mid January 2009. It is essential that you have previous Litigation experience and have worked at Partner level. Our client are offering a salary of £36250 for this role with benefits that include subsidised restaurant dry cleaning services gym membership and on-site dentist and doctor. Please send through your Cv today http://www.gumtree.com/london/81/23633681.html A fantastic opportunity exists to join this well known firm as a temporary Legal Cashier to start Monday for 3 months. You will provide a full legal cashiering service to large corporate firm dealing and processing all transactions relating to monies received and paid both for office and client account in accordance with internal guidelines and external Law Society rules. Responsibilities also extend to processing all Partner and staff expense claims. In order to successful you must have previous experience in a legal environment is a minimum. Cms experience is preferred. A relevant qualification (e.g. Institute of Legal cashiers Part qualified Aat) is also desirable. Please forward your Cv to rebecca lawsupport.co.uk http://www.gumtree.com/london/00/23627600.html Fabulous Magic Circle law firm based in the City have a requirement for an experienced firm wide float secretary to join a dedicated and elite team of secretaries. The role will provide a real variety of work varying from full typing roles to busy and demanding Pa positions duties will include amending long documents for corporate teams to preparing PowerPoint presentation and arranging travel for Real Estate If you have proven float experience within a City based firm and are adaptable and able to work with numerous personalities this could be for you To be considered you will need- Experience of working within numerous practice areas (including Corporate Ip Litigation or Real Estate) Fast accurate keyboard skills (65wpm Advanced level Word and PowerPoint Good working knowledge of Excel Legal secretarial experience within a London based firm In return you will receive a superb array of onsite facilities and an outstanding benefits package. http://www.gumtree.com/london/85/23620685.html Our client is an international firm based in the City and are looking for an experience Corporate Legal Secretary to join them on a 12 month contract basis. The successful candidate will provide a high level of professional legal administrative support to a number of nominated fee earners and will play a key role within the team. Key responsibilities will include- Client Engagement responding to client requests and maintaining a good knowledge of current clients as will as maintaining an up to date knowledge of the stage of the deal upon which the fee earners are working. General Administration Support Diary management arranging meetings and organising full travel arrangements and expense claims. Typing letters correspondence and legal documentation. Proofreading all work to ensure the completed documents are delivered accurately. Team Support Providing cross-team and cross-departmental support where necessary and contributing to departmental support projects on an ad hoc basis Essential skills experience must include- Previous Corporate Legal Secretarial experience is essential Excellent It skills including Word Excel PowerPoint Fast Accurate audio copy typing of 60WPM Whats on offer- In return our client offers a competitive salary and a fantastic benefits package including 26 days holiday season ticket loan and on-site gym facilities For a full list of our vacancies please visit our website w.roc.co.uk If you would like more information on this role or to find out about similar positions please contact Michelle Steward on 0207 318 1465 or send your Cv to michelle.steward roc.co.uk At Roc we communicate with our candidates keeping them informed at all times and acting on their priorities. Roc selection procedures mean that each person is treated as an individual matching skills salary and requirements as well as culture. We offer in-depth briefings career advice interview preparation current market knowledge free It and skills training. Our aim is to be chosen for excellence by our candidates. Roc Prefer To Accept CvS In Word Format http://www.gumtree.com/london/73/23620573.html Temporary legal secretary required for immediate start. Top hourly rate paid. Modern offices. Social firm. Blue chip environment immediate start Must have legal secretarial experience and great skills. Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview. http://www.gumtree.com/london/19/23617219.html One of Law Absolutes valued clients is currently searching for a lawyer to assist in the litigation team. The chosen candidate will be required to work on a mixed bag of civil cases to include housing homelessness disrepair temporary accommodation debts and business tenancy disputes. Advocacy experience is beneficial. The role is to start Asap and will be to run for at least 4 months. Please quote reference 5252. http://www.gumtree.com/london/56/23617056.html Our London Borough client is currently searching for a lawyer to provide specialist legal advice and assistance on all issues arising within the areas of planning and highways. This will include agreements enforcement appeals and inquiries Tpos as well as Committee advice. The role is to start Asap and will be for at least 3 months in duration. Please quote reference 5358. http://www.gumtree.com/london/58/23616558.html Ongoing interim role on offer with an authority in West London. The successful candidate will join this well organised team and undertake the full spectrum of care proceedings and childcare law. Good working conditions on offer. Please apply immediately if this opportunity appeals. Please quote reference 5396. http://www.gumtree.com/london/28/23616328.html Our client a large city law firm based in a desirable area near St Pauls tube currently has a maternity leave contract available to an experienced pro-active legal secretary. Reporting to two Partners and three solicitors your day will be varied. Approximately 70 of the role is made up of typing of general correspondence including working on mid-sized to large documents reviewing of post using initiative to deal with administrative matters to ensure incoming outgoing post and faxes are dealt with promptly proactive diary management including reminders of meetings appointments throughout each day and booking of rooms taxis travel and organisation of appropriate papers managing the fee-earners telephone calls in absence by identifying someone else to deal with the call if appropriate maintaining the document storage and retrieval system and other records on a regular basis travel arrangements both in UK and abroad maintenance and upkeep of client contact list dealing with re-imbursement of expenses other secretarial administrative duties as necessary and preparation of bills and more complex composite billing. In order to win this role it is essential that you are an organised self starter with a professional team orientated attitude towards work. Strong technical skills. 65 wpm minimum and a strong team player. The firm itself are a friendly supportive law firm based in beautiful St Pauls offices. They offer excellent training and career progression. http://www.gumtree.com/london/49/23615749.html Training contract paralegal and work experience service Training contracts If you have obtained a minimum of a 2.2 at degree level and have passed the Legal practice course. Experience of working in a legal environment is beneficial. Paralegals candidates must demonstrate a keen interest in law together with legal qualifications and or experience of working in a legal department. Work experience placements You are not required to have passed the Lpc or to have obtained a law degree but we do expect you to have an interest in law. A legal background i.e. education or experience would benefit your application. To apply and for full details go to w.getatrainingcontract.com then follow the relevant link. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. http://www.gumtree.com/london/03/21260203.html Would you like to train and be a Costs Draftsperson? Would you like to try another career in Law? This is a fantastic opportunity to receive full training in Costs and starting a career as a Costs Draftsperson. The role comes with excellent training and benefits Main Duties Reporting to the Costs Manager Responsible for the production of high volume of bills including Part 8 s Working closely with fee earners on all legal costs issues Preparation of all types of civil bills of costs Both Fast Track and Multi Track cases Drafting Schedules Drafting detailed Bills of Costs Negotiation duties Drafting Points of Dispute Replies Advising on Claimants costs Attending both summary and detailed assessments Essential Requirments Eager to learn Committed to a career in costs Person Specification Hardworking and tenacious Ability to assume responsibility The ability to use your own initiative Contact Adam OKane on 020 7240 2390 or legalcosts adept-recruitment.co.uk Important Note Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Adept Recruitment is an Equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all age groups. Adept Recruitment is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients. http://www.gumtree.com/london/65/23595365.html Fast Track Litigator is required to join the Fast Track Litigation team of this national firm into the London office. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of 110 fast track Rta cases with at least 40 in litigation. The primary purpose is to litigate and conclude cases falling within the Fast Track wherever this will be to the benefit of the client and the financial benefit of the practice. Cases will be referred to a Fast Track Litigator primarily from the Legal Assistance area as either 2 years of age Liability in dispute Quantum in dispute Pre Action cases with a value of between £10 and £15k Case is of a complexity that is not suitable for the Legal Assistance area. The role To handle cases within the parameters set for a Legal Executive. To maximise profits through ensuring own cases are dealt with to a high technical standard. To support your department manager team manager and team in implementing case handling procedures and ensuring all staff are fully aware of the technical issues which must be adopted to ensure that the team s function is maintained. Ensure all cases handled directly meet the high level of Customer Service expected. Main Duties Responsible for own performance and assist with department targets To provide support to your team in achieving targets and objectives Decisions affect efficiency of team own specific output Responds to direction from above Recommends modifications to systems or practices to improve customer service Initiates customer supplier contact and handles more complex procedures Achieve high levels of quality control ensuring service levels for customers are adhered to Motivates self and team as appropriate Responsible for achieving own targets and objectives To support the team and department in meeting targets and objectives set Knows when to escalate issues upwards and gain support Promotes and live the Mta visions and values Applies changes to procedures and may suggest further improvements Communicates any ideas openly using the ideas system Explains complex issues procedures to customers suppliers and team members Shares information with team customers Communicates at team individual level Performs within agreed parameters (time resources budgets Achieves own objectives Uses knowledge of job processes and procedures Report to Team Manager on technical issues. Essential Requirments Civil Procedural Rules General understanding of Insurance principles Jsb guidelines Good working knowledge of Pi and Pd claims handling processes Value soft tissue injuries accurately Assess simple loss of earnings Negotiation Person Specification customer service orientated positive and self motivated self disciplined patience and tact fairness and objectivity energy and enthusiasm strong decision making Contact Adam on 0207 240 2390 or legal adept-recruitment.co.uk Important Note Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Adept Recruitment is an Equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all age groups. Adept Recruitment is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients. http://www.gumtree.com/london/24/23592224.html Short term Childcare Legal Assistant role based in South East London. This is a holiday cover and the duration will be Friday May 9th through to the 6th of June 2008. You must have local authority experience of Childcare work please only apply if you have this experience to offer. Please note you will also need to be immediately available due to the urgent nature of this vacancy. Please quote reference number 5395. http://www.gumtree.com/london/42/23587942.html My client a large international law firm based in the City are seeking an experienced Reprographics Assistant to join their busy team. Duties will included printing copying and binding documents and charts (both black and white and colour) keeping all machines fully stocked and sending and receiving faxes via rightfax. You will also be required to input data onto a computerised system and deal with queries from partners and casehandlers. Please note this is a permanent position and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK for a minimum of 4 years. Experience within a law firm is an advantage but not essential. Knowledge and experience working on Cannon Xerox and Konica equipment with Ms Office skills and exposure to document management systems for a period of 2 years is a must. http://www.gumtree.com/london/07/23579207.html Legal administrative assistant required to assist commercial solicitors in City office of London based law firm. A broad range of skills are required from secretarial administrative and office managerial duties to the more advanced aspects of document drafting client and file management. You must possess strong typing and Microsoft Word skills. You will be responsible and independent and experience in the commercial law firm is preferred. Please send your Cv and a brief covering e-mail to apply following the hyperlink next to the Reply to heading above. Salary ranges from £26000 29000 depending upon experience. http://www.gumtree.com/london/21/23575721.html Our client a progressive city law firm are currently seeking an experienced legal secretary. You must possess strong typing and word skills including preparing lengthy corporate documentation. If you are a self starter with the ability to hit the ground running this is the role for you. You will be spending your days preparing documentation organising email and file management and travel plans. The solicitors you will be assisting are friendly and like to utilise their secretary as much as possible so your day will never be dull Salary is £32K and the client are looking to interview as soon as possible with an immediate start. http://www.gumtree.com/london/08/23573108.html Our client a large city law firm based in a desirable area near St Pauls tube currently has a maternity leave contract available to an experienced pro-active legal secretary. Reporting to two Partners and three solicitors the role is busy and varied and initially a 6 month contract. Your day will include a significant level of client liaison whilst arranging meetings approximately 40 typing of documents and general correspondence including drafting of basic correspondence and PowerPoint presentations reviewing of post using initiative to deal with administrative matters to ensure incoming outgoing post and faxes are dealt with promptly proactive diary management including reminders of meetings appointments throughout each day and booking of rooms taxis travel and organisation of appropriate papers and travel arrangements including foreign travel. In order to win this role it is essential that you are a confident individual with a professional attitude towards work. Strong technical skills. 65 wpm minimum and a strong team player. Strong Word skills are essential Powerpoint desirable. The firm itself are a friendly supportive law firm based in beautiful St Pauls offices. They offer excellent training and career progression. http://www.gumtree.com/london/40/23573040.html Require office assistant for Solicitors. Immediate Start. Good organisational skills previous litigation experience preferred. Full time temporary position at the moment may lead to a permanement position Please submit your cv to manic graham-harvey.co.uk http://www.gumtree.com/london/17/23555117.html Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Corporate Department to work at Partner level. The firm offers a friendly and proffesional working environment as well as on going personal development. You will be working in a team of five other secretaries who work well together and being a &quot team player&quot will be a key to this role. Along with a good salary the firm offers an excellent benefits package for all staff. For this role you will need to have fast accurate typing Advanced knowledge of Word and be a team player. This vacancy is now immediately available and interviews will be from Thursday 8th May. Please send your Cv for more information. http://www.gumtree.com/london/66/23549266.html A versatile person with organisational skills and an eye for detail. Legal training secretarial and administrative skills preferred. Book keeping skills required. Person will be required to work closely with Principal going out on appointments together and keeping office running on the go making calls and organising different threads of Principals business http://www.gumtree.com/london/13/23508313.html Friendly Us law firm based close to St Pauls require a legal secretary to compliment their existing team. You will be supporting partners and fee earners in their Corporate and Litigation departments. Candidates will be proactive and hardworking and want to be part of this expanding Us law firm. Excellent typing and computer skills are required. http://www.gumtree.com/london/93/23466093.html Friendly firm based close to Monument require an experienced legal secretary to support a partner and fee earner within their commercial team. The role will suit a self motivated individual with great interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will have advanced word and excel skills with fast accurate typing (min audio typing speed of 65 wpm Previous experience in contract and company law is desireable http://www.gumtree.com/london/82/23451482.html Experienced corporate Pa required for top level Pa role. Must have experience in similar role within a law firm. Must be willing to work long hours and have experience in corporate law contracts. Top salary great working environment and friendly team. Apply now for immediate interview. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. http://www.gumtree.com/london/97/23438897.html Well-established and prestigious City law firm is seeking a legal secretary with French and Russian. Experience in legal compliance is very much preferred. The role is to support a very busy department and audio typing of 65wpm is essential for this role. This role is an immediate start please call now for immediate interview. http://www.gumtree.com/london/25/23437525.html Our client a successful and growing practice based at St Pauls is currently seeking an experienced legal secretary for a 3 month fixed term contract based in their Commercial Litigation department supporting approximately 3 Fee Earners. Your main duties and responsibilities will include setting up and amending documents and correspondence opening sorting post answering the telephone diary maintenance filing file management and other general administrative tasks. The successful candidate will have previous legal experience along with a good knowledge of Ms Word Excel and Powerpoint and a minimum typing speed of at least 65wpm. Within this role you must have the ability to multi task and organise the secretarial workload provided and it is important that you are approachable and friendly. T o find out more about this 3 month contract please contact Rebecca Christian today http://www.gumtree.com/london/49/23436949.html Legal Secretaries urgently needed to join a large friendly law firm with lovely offices and a buzzy atmosphere I have 3 roles available 1) Legal Secretary to support one Partner and one Associate in property 2) Legal Secretary to one Partner in property 3) Legal Secretary Pa to one Senior Partner in Litigation All roles will involve diary and email management travel arrangements assisting with accounts opening new files arranging meetings and appointments liaising with clients and acting accordingly when Partners are out of the office. You will need a minimum typing speed of 75 80 wpm (copy and digital dictation) strong It skills and experience with using management systems. Other equirements a sense of humour the ability to work calmly under pressure and good communication skills. Experience in Commercial Residential Conveyancing Litigation Landlord and Tenant matters is a must The above roles are paying £27 30k (depending on experience) with the addition of a fantastic benefits package. Please email your Cv immediately http://www.gumtree.com/london/18/23436518.html Top tier international firm currently has a permanent position for an experienced litigation paralegal. This is an exciting role in which you will find yourself working with different practice areas at different times a fantastic opportunity to expand your experience by working with true experts on a mix of legal and technical duties They are currently looking to expand on their small team of paralegals specifically within their litigation support department. This is a long term role and may suit a career paralegal looking for a new challenge extensive paralegal experience is a must and will ideally be made up of two years plus in litigation. Excellent technical skills are vital for this role and you should have detailed knowledge of litigation support software such as Introspect Ringtail and Concordance. A large part of your role will be based around giving training and advice to the existing litigation department and overseeing installations of the systems. In addition you will need to be able to give advice on other technical areas such as Livenote software and the provision of evidential display systems in Court and Arbitration. Competitive and flexible salary for the right person. Please apply today to laura.trotter grlaw.co.uk Ref 72364LT. http w.grlaw.co.uk http://www.gumtree.com/london/97/23416297.html Are you looking for the perfect role and you excel in Languages? This leading Global Law firm based in stunning offices in the heart of the City is looking for an enthusiastic bright and proactive Legal Secretary to work alongside a Spanish Partner based in the Dispute Resolution department. You will be expected to build up a strong rapport with him and provide first class secretarial support ranging from diary and email management to client liaison organising travel and produce all relevant documentation. You will be a team player who enjoys working in a busy environment along with being a confident individual who will use their initiative. Fluency in Spanish and or Portuguese is a must for this role. If you possess all the skills necessary for this role including a typing speed of 70wpm and a good level of Office Skills then we want to hear from you Today. Apply now online or contact Katie Rolstone on 020 7550 7000 Crone Corkill is a leading secretarial and administrative recruitment consultancy. http://www.gumtree.com/london/03/23412503.html An exciting opportunity has arisen to work within one the nations leading employment litigation groups.Based in Holborn this role will challenge and add value to your Cv. You will undertake work for employment tribunals working closely with witnesses drafting instructions for council and liaising with other lawyers and law firms. Working to short deadlines you will be a pivotal member in this team working towards its success and goals while managing your own caseload. The key purposes of the job are To provide a high quality professional and cost effective litigation service that achieves client satisfaction and contributes to the achievement of Agency Division and Team objectives. To be accountable for all aspects of each allocated case from outset to case completion. The successful candidate will be 1-3 years post qualified experience either overseas or in the UK with at least three months UK legal experience. You should have previous litigation and drafting exposure and experience and taking witness statements would be an advantage. This temporary role is for three months initially with a possible extension of up to twelve months. The office environment is bright and while the team is hard working it is a friendly and harmonious atmosphere providing you with the opportunity to further enhance your previous legal experience. Carlisle Staffing Plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency Employment Business http://www.gumtree.com/london/58/23401158.html Production Trimmings person required Fantastic opportunity to join the Production Dept of this well established multi product Supplier based in North London. You will be given your own accounts to look after who will be amongst major High St. Retailers. You will be working in the Production team making sure that orders are raised for trimmings and fabrics lab dips and samples are approved and generally making sure the critical path is being adhered to. Lots of admin and liaison with the trimmings supplierscustomers and the factories You will be good at organisation and getting the best out of people. Our ideal candidate will have experience doing trimmings in a Garment Manufacturer who supplies the high st. Please send your salary detail with your application. For more information on this Production Trimmings Coordinator job and other great Fashion Jobs please visit w.fashionappointments.com http://www.gumtree.com/london/61/23346061.html My clients are a professional body for barristers in England and Wales. They are looking to recruit a Project Assistant for 6 months to work within the Complaints and Investigations department. Duties will include Preparation of agendas minutes and correspondence for meetings File management Preparation of letters etc for signatures Updating computer systems Skills needed Ms Outlook Word (Advanced level) Ms Excel (Intermediate level) Typing (copy and audio min 55 wpm) Communication (ability to convey information clearly accurately at all levels both orally in writing) Organisation (time management workload planning) Please apply via the link if you are interested. http://www.gumtree.com/london/08/23296608.html If you are an experienced paralegal living north of London this could be the perfect way to escape the commute but retain high quality work One of the leading commercial firms in the south east requires a debt recovery paralegal for their Watford office. This role includes high levels of autonomy you will be responsible for your own unsecured debt recovery and asset finance recovery files and expected to manage your own billing process. With this in mind it is essential that you have a minimum of 1 year of litigation and mortgage repossession experience. Confidence and a pro-active attitude are also a must have for this role. You need to have a good academics and preferably to have completed your Lpc. Salary will be dependent on experience but will be competitive. Contact Laura.trotter grlaw.co.uk ref 72493LT. http w.grlaw.co.uk http://www.gumtree.com/london/99/23294099.html 1. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing audio typing as directed by the Fee Earner(s 2. To attend to clients and others both on the telephone and in person. Where possible dealing with initial enquiries or taking detailed messages so the appropriate person can deal with the matter upon their return to the Office. 3. To set up new files accurately and speedily on instruction from the Fee Earner ensuring that they comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 4. To maintain the Fee Earners client details on the firm s database (Videss) ensuring they are updated regularly. 5. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing and the storage and retrieval of client files. 6. To manage the Fee Earner s diary which will include making appointments arranging meetings organising travel etc. when required. To ensure all meetings have appropriate facilities such as room refreshments etc. 7. To maintain monthly billing process including drafting bills with narrative for approval. 8. At all times to ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information. To assist in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support for the Department and where appropriate to provide support to other Fee Earners and secretarial staff within the department. We are ideally looking for somebody with previous experience in Banking and Finance or litigation a fast and accurate typing speed 60 wpm and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office. http://www.gumtree.com/london/92/23277892.html Firm Profile This firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. The Tax Trust and Probate team has been recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers directories as a source of high quality tax trust and probate advice for high net worth individuals and business people in the South East of England. Outline and Purpose of the Job 1. To support the Fee Earner(s) in all aspects of their work and responsibilities to ensure they are able to operate at an optimum efficiency level at all times. 2. Key tasks will include dealing directly with clients and colleagues on the Fee Earner s behalf and carrying out any administrative or other tasks reasonably delegated. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing audio typing as directed by the Fee Earner(s Wherever possible dealing directly with simple correspondence including the drafting of own letters and documents. 2. To carry out the following out of office duties as required attending clients properties with Fee Earner(s) executor duties (i.e. registering of deaths etc and accompanying clients to other solicitors to swear oaths. 3. To deal with clients and others both on the telephone and in person. Wherever possible dealing with matters directly or taking detailed messages in order that the Fee Earner(s) can deal with the matter upon their return to the Office. 4. To set up new files accurately and speedily as instructed by the Fee Earner(s) ensuring that all files comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 5. To maintain client details on the firm s database (Videss) ensuring they are updated regularly. 6. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing on a daily basis including the storage and retrieval of client files. 7. To manage the Fee Earner(s) diary including arranging appointments and meetings organising travel etc. as required and ensuring all meetings have appropriate facilities such as room refreshments etc. Main Duties and Accountabilities (continued) 8. To manage the billing process including the preparation of statement of accounts. 9. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 10. To assist in the smooth running of the administration and secretarial support for the Department and where appropriate to provide support to other Fee Earners and secretarial staff within the department. 11. To regularly check with Reception as regards incoming mail and faxes to ensure that all incoming mail and faxes reach the Fee Earner in a timely fashion. 12. To undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Fee Earner(s Skills and Experience 1. Audio typing (approx. 65 -80 wpm) 2. Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages (especially Outlook and Word) 3. Knowledge of Legal Client Database (eg. Videss) 4. Previous legal secretarial experience http://www.gumtree.com/london/94/23276594.html We are a small law firm specialising in the music industry and need an audio secretary (55wpm)to join our team as soon as possible. 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Drafting instructions to counsel experts. Correspondence between clients and third parties. Liaising directly with client and counsel. Negotiated lease agreements. Attendance at court as instructing solicitor. Research. The successful candidate will be 1 to 5 years post qualified and have commercial litigation and or dispute resolution experience. Overseas-qualified lawyers are welcome to apply. This role is for an immediate start. Carlisle Staffing Plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency Employment Business http://www.gumtree.com/london/45/23275545.html 3 6 Month Temporary Assignment My client a large international law firm based in London are looking for an Information Officer to perform timely and accurate legal and business research as delegated by the senior members of the team via enquiry desk system. This will take priority using sources in multi media formats. You will be required to scan allocated journals and websites identifying appropriate articles cases press releases and legislation suitable for abstracting and putting into the Ca System. Candidate will participate in firmwide projects undertaking all responsible requests as allocated by the relevant Im s to assist in their development and implementation. To conduct one-to-one and group training sessions as requested by the Senior Information Officers with legal advisors on resources that are available on the desktop such as Fulcrum Lnb and Seek. Work in your allocated practise and sector group areas to ensure that the collections of hard copy and electronic materials are up to date and meet the needs of the firmwide groups. You will accurately complete and forward Wips on a daily basis to the relevant Senior Information Officer and Information Manager. Attend regular home sites and firmwide meetings as required to have joint responsibility with the rest of the home site team to ensure that the appearance of the library is kept to a high standard. http://www.gumtree.com/london/71/23275371.html Firm Profile This firm of solicitors has offices in London Milton Keynes and Watford and the firm is regarded as one of the leading law firms along the M1 corridor. We pride ourselves on giving our clients clear practical advice and delivering solutions that are business driven and meet the needs of today s commercial organisations. Outline and Purpose of the Job To advise clients in relation to unsecured debt recovery and asset finance recovery and progressing cases to an expected time-scale and costs estimate. Main Duties and Accountabilities 1. Subject to supervision to be responsible for the overall conduct of own volume of unsecured debt recovery and asset finance recovery files. 2. To receive new client instructions setting up files maintaining (Videss) database records limitation dated and conflict checks as required. Ensuring that all new files comply with departmental procedures and the companies quality standards. 3. To be responsible for checking client papers and requesting further information and advising on strategy as appropriate liaising with clients debtors solicitors legal advisers and third parties by telephone and correspondence. 4. To carry out all instructions in a timely and efficient manner to meet appropriate deadlines. 5. To ensure all files are monitored on a regular basis. 6. Ensuring all diary and review dates are entered as appropriate and comply with timetables and court deadlines. 7. To develop excellent working relationships with all clients being pro-active in all activities and ensuring the client is regularly updated on all developments. 8. To liaise with clients debtors solicitors barristers and courts both by telephone and in writing. 9. To be responsible for preparing Instructions to Counsel 10. To manage own billing processes. 11. To attend all appropriate meetings client functions and hearings as required. As required may undertake hearings before District Judge. 12. To ensure the confidentiality and security of all practice and client data documentation and or information at all times. 13. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing and case management system including the drafting of own letters and documents. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing on a daily basis including the storage and retrieval of client files. 14. To produce documents and correspondence by word processing and case management system including the drafting of own letters and documents. To deal promptly and accurately with all filing on a daily basis including the storage and retrieval of client files. 15. To undertake any other ad hoc duties as requested by the Manager and or Team Leader. Skills and Experience 1. Minimum of 12 months experience of dealing with litigation and in particular mortgage repossession cases 2. Good knowledge of Microsoft office packages (especially Word and Outlook) 3. Knowledge of Legal Client Database (for example Videss) 4. Previous experience of case management system http://www.gumtree.com/london/65/23275365.html Urgently required two Personal Injury Lawyers to work in an interesting and challenging environment in a role full of variety. Our client is looking for candidates who are 2 years post qualified to hit the ground running in their busy Personal Injury department. This rewarding role will be working to a tight timetable for the procedural steps leading to trial. The lawyer will assist in the preparation of several lead case s in particular the successful candidate will take a significant role in preparation of the numerous witness statements which will be required. It is also anticipated that the successful candidate will additionally conduct a small number of other Personal Injury claims of their own. This role is for an immediate start. Overseas qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Carlisle Staffing Plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency Employment Business http://www.gumtree.com/london/36/23275136.html Excellent opportunity to join this long established small friendly firm of Immigration Specialists. You should be an experienced caseworker paralegal with Oisc accreditation (Level 2 You should possess a good working knowledge of all areas of non asylum work with an emphasis on Hsmp (Tier 1) Work Permit and Family related applications and have experience of independently managing files and consulting with clients. References essential. Salary Negotiable. http://www.gumtree.com/london/99/23222399.html Believe it or not an exciting role in Patents This infamous Patent and Trademark firm based near Holborn is looking for a temporary Patent Secretary to start on 1 May for 8 weeks To fulfil this role successfully you will need a wealth of Patent experience. This role is to support one Partner in they re Biotech department and will include diary and email management meeting organisation and Patent and Trademark forms. The key attributes and skills that this firm looks for is a can do attitude an open mind 55wpm (minimum) good knowledge of Ms Word and an impeccable eye for detail. The rates are rewarding and the experience is invaluable If you have the necessary experience please contact Farah Kompani on 020 7550 7000 or alternatively apply online. Crone Corkill is a leading secretarial and administrative recruitment consultancy. http://www.gumtree.com/london/90/23199890.html Excellent opportunity for Pi solicitor. High street firm is looking for a Pi solicitor to take a lead role and work in a rewarding environment without supervision. Also to supervise and guide juniors paralegals when necessary. You will have a minimum of 12 months experience dealing with a broad spec of Personal Injury work including all types of accidents El Pl fast and multi track. Litigation and conveyancing experience also desirable. Good opportunity for somebody to enjoy more autonomy and start taking a lead role in a firm that is going places. Immediate start for perm position with generous bonus package for the right candidate. http://www.gumtree.com/london/59/23187659.html Our client a world leader in Professional Services is currently looking for an experienced Float Legal Secretary to start immediately until September 2008. Your main duties and responsibilities within this role will include preparation of documentation including typing of memos faxes letters filenotes board minutes and other legal documentation the amending of documents and lengthy agreements diary management for fee earners including organising and scheduling meetings using Lotus Notes booking meeting rooms answering telephone and taking accurate messages making travel arrangements including flights and hotel accommodation involvement in the billing process and liaison with finance department where appropriate completionof relevant finance forms electronic filing and all other ad hoc admin and secretarial duties. The Successful candidate must have excellent Ms Word and Powerpoint skills knowledge of Ms Excel and HotDocs would be an advantage. It is essential that you have previous legal secretarial experience within a commercial law firm. The salary for this role is £32000 pro rata. http://www.gumtree.com/london/86/23186686.html National law firm with offices in London and Manchester are looking to recruit a new team of personal injury fee earners into their Bromley office. The role will be to handle cases within the parameters set for a Paralegal. To maximise profits through ensuring own cases are dealt with to a high technical standard. To support your department manager team manager and team in implementing case handling procedures and ensuring all staff are fully aware of the technical issues which must be adopted to ensure that the team s function is maintained. Ensure all cases handled directly meet the high level of Customer Service expected. Main Duties Responsible for own performance and assist with department targets To provide support to your team in achieving targets and objectives Decisions affect efficiency of team own specific output Responds to direction from above Recommends modifications to systems or practices to improve customer service Initiates customer supplier contact and handles more complex procedures Achieve high levels of quality control ensuring service levels for customers are adhered to Motivates self and team as appropriate Responsible for achieving own targets and objectives To support the team and department in meeting targets and objectives set Knows when to escalate issues upwards and gain support Applies changes to procedures and may suggest further improvements Communicates any ideas openly using the ideas system Explains complex issues procedures to customers suppliers and team members Shares information with team customers Communicates at team individual level Performs within agreed parameters (time resources budgets Achieves own objectives Uses knowledge of job processes and procedures Report to Team Manager or Senior Paralegal on technical issues. Desirable Requirments Civil Procedural Rules General understanding of Insurance principles Jsb guidelines Good working knowledge of Pi and Pd claims handling processes Value soft tissue injuries accurately Assess simple loss of earnings Negotiation Person Specification customer service orientated positive and self motivated self disciplined patience and tact fairness and objectivity energy and enthusiasm strong decision making Contact Ben or Adam on 0207 240 2390 or legal adept-recruitment.co.uk Important Note Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Adept Recruitment is an Equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all age groups. Adept Recruitment is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients. http://www.gumtree.com/london/62/23186162.html This Putney based law firm are currently looking for a legal secretary within their Clinical Negligence department. Working for a partner and a fee earner this role will be varied and challenging. This position involves a high amount of typing and digital dictation and good attention to detail is imperative. Candidates will have good grammar and punctuation skills as well as an excellent telephone manner. This is a very busy and demanding role so the firm are looking for someone who can take charge of the position and make it work for them. Litigation experience is compulsory and medical litigation experience would be highly desired. For further information on this vacancy please forward your Cv to Francesca lawsupport.co.uk or call Francesca Milton on 0207 600 3883. http://www.gumtree.com/london/31/23184731.html This leading International Law Firm are looking for a senior lawyer to work on secondment to one of their clients based in Reading. The role will initially be an ongoing contract but could become permanent for the right candidate. The firms client are a leading construction manufacturing company and have offices in more than 115 countries worldwide The firm are looking for someone who will be capable of performing this role with little supervision (they will be the only solicitor in the firm) so ideally someone who has worked in-house potentially as a sole operator and would be able to hit the ground running. They need to have some litigation experience though for high level legal advice the client would liaise with the law firm directly Candidates can be qualified in any jurisdiction The vacancy is a liaison role following up queries and finding documents document control (data room) meeting minute management co-ordination general basic internal advice in terms of directors duties company law money laundering other basics. We would hope for a generalist who in times of lull in the litigation might assist in areas such as support to the export committee pension scheme company secretarial etc. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/78/23161478.html Londons leading transport provider require an experienced p Pfi Lawyer to join this busy and dynamic team. Working on the 3 main p and Pfi contracts this role would be suitable for someone with a minimum 3 years experience in this area ideally from a law firm background however suitable applicants with an in house background will be considered. The role will provide interaction with other areas of the organisation from a business legal and educational sense. This is a Senior Associate position which means the successful applicant will be required to supervise and encourage junior members of staff. This role offers excellent benefits and good progression. Advising Senior staff with appropriate supervision Assisting in the preparation of reports and briefings for management Instructing approved law firms Counsel Contract drafting and advice in relation to p Pfi other projects and national network arrangements Advice on property issues impacting on p Pfi other projects and national network interfaces Advice on dispute resolution and mitigation of claims risks and regulatory issues We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/11/23161411.html International Cosmetics Company requires a Senior Legal Assistant for an interim maternity cover. This role offers variety including the review of commercial Pr marketing and It contracts to identify potential commercial issues and to insert standard El terms relating to Ip rights confidentiality etc. You will support operational team members in negotiating and finalising contracts and marketing teams on promotional law and industry codes. You will advise on competition law data protection and direct marketing law and codes. Reporting to the Group Legal Director in America and the UK Operational Manager you will have responsibility of the supervision of a junior member of the team. The ideal applicant will ideally be Ilex qualified with at least 2 years relevant experience. You will require first-rate interpersonal skills and be confident to handle the majority of issues by referring to Head Office Legal or UK outside counsel with limited requirement for supervision. An excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate to utilise and develop their skills in an exciting fast paced environment. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/89/23161289.html My client is a not-for-profit private company owned by the major banks and is currently seeking an interim In-house Solicitor for an eight month contract. Working in a team of two the workload will be varied and will encompass all areas of legal advice expected of a busy in-house legal team. Key areas you will have responsibility for are Employment Law Drafting and vetting of commercial contracts general consumer and credit law and litigation. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years relevant in-house experience. You will have experience of the above areas and the aptitude to research and provide advice new areas of the law. Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all internal and external clients are demanded as is a flexible attitude to workload. Immediate start this role offers an excellent opportunity to utilise and develop your skills. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/38/23161238.html This leading investment bank requires a Paralegal to join its legal team servicing its Asset Management activities predominantly in Europe and Asia. The successful candidate will work with the existing group of lawyers and three other paralegals in this permanent appointment. The paralegal team sits with the rest of the legal team on the business floor. The legal team is expected to be pro-active in guiding the business unit on legal matters and has substantial direct interaction with its marketing client service trading portfolio management operations and compliance teams not just in London but also in the Us and Asia will be a feature of this position. Role Negotiation of fund distribution agreements and other distribution related documentation and oversight of key legal elements of the distributor take on process particularly related to our regulated mutual fund range. Legal support to its global cash portal a money market fund service provided to key clients. Advise upon the structuring of mutual fund products and the implementation of new funds. In particular assist with maintaining the registrations of Luxembourg and Irish registered Ucits Funds. Deal with questions relating to the cross border promotion of fund products and investment services including applicable private placement rules in all markets around the world. Assist with the negotiation and amendment of Investment Management Agreements. Negotiate brokerage and other counterparty and trading documentation including electronic trading and other It agreements and work with the business units on a broad range of asset management related trading issues. While not the primary focus ability to assist with Isda and other derivative documentation would be helpful. Qualifications and Skills Experience gained in private practice with a fund management practice or in-house with another asset manager is essential. Familiarity with Fsa issues and knowledge of key regulatory issues would be desirable. Language skills esp. German Spanish and or Italian would also be a strong advantage. Law degree postgraduate degree UK Lpc or Bvc (or equivalent) is preferred. Drafting and negotiation skills would be an advantage Primarily an appetite and ability to learn new things and not just to be able to apply procedures and processes but also to understand them and input into their development and improvement. Team player with the ability to be pro-active in a challenging business environment whilst adhering to firm policies and group practices. Personable and confident with ability to interact well directly with the business team and to take on responsibility for key business relationships. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/81/23161181.html This leading insurance based Financial Services provider requires a Locum Lawyer for a 4-6 month contract whilst they recruit a permanent member of staff. The organisation seen as a market leader within its core business of General and Life insurance has a global network of offices and focuses on its key markets in North America and Europe. The position will be to work in either its Dublin or Reading offices Client is flexible on where this would be) and will be focusing on their Eu business. The candidate will have Life insurance experience ideally (although we will consider candidate with other more general insurance experience) and more critically European experience. Compliance experience would also be an advantage and the candidate must have an understanding of Eu regulations and local marketing. Any European languages would be desirable especially French or Swedish. Day to day responsibilities of the job include managing relationships with external lawyers in relation to Eu issues supporting and providing advice to the business on Eu legal issues supporting the Dublin General Manager over corporate issues and Involvement in their legal issues within the Eu market. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/18/23161018.html Our client is a very entrepreneurial investment consulting business part of a large group of financial service providers. This role would provide the opportunity to work within a small close-knit team where the individual will get full exposure to the running of an investment business. They are looking for commercially minded lawyers as the role will sit within the business.The ideal candidate will have Experience in either Funds Management Investment Management Private Equity Financial Markets products and or Capital Markets exposure Solid experience and confidence drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and investment-related documentation would be beneficial. Relevant experience gained within a law firm or in-house Experience in structuring and or establishing funds beneficial as is experience of working within a Derivatives function. Knowledge of Ucits and or MiFID is beneficial Capacity to negotiate with external counterparties and or manage external legal counsel as required Experience negotiating or reviewing Isda master agreements beneficial.Ideally the candidate will have experience in investment management or funds work gleaned within a prominent asset management firm investment bank or leading funds or financial services practice. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/49/23160949.html A leading London Law Firm has a vacancy within the Property and Casualty Risks practice group for a Claims Handler for the handling of Employers Liability Public Liability claims. Their clients take a robust attitude to breaches of policy conditions warranties and their policy terms and conditions will have to be considered which will involve some insurance law. The assureds are generally small business i.e. nightclubs pubs chip shops hairdressers and small contractors. The Assureds generally do not have much of an understanding of their legal requirements i.e. risk assessments and will need some guidance through their claims. The firm will require someone who will be thorough and accurate with the patience to help the assured through their claim. 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Supervisory or experience managing a team is highly desirable Well organised Flexible Good interpersonal skills Effective communicator Confident and robust Able to work with minimum supervision We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/04/23160504.html A London law firm is searching for a legal executive paralegal with 4 6 years immigration experience with the ability to handle a full range of applications for private and corporate clients. You should have prepared applications both routine and complex within all the employment business and investment related categories as well as leave to remain and family-related applications. Experience in dealing with complex discretionary applications and appeals would be an advantage. You will be able to provide clear advice and to build strong relationships with clients. The successful applicant will possess good knowledge of business immigration law have excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines and manage their own caseload. The firm would like someone who would be willing to develop their expertise who enjoys the challenge of immigration law and policy and who would be interested in developing the departments reputation. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/01/23160401.html This Leading City Law Firm have an interesting project beginning within the Corporate Legal Support team. They are going to be running a large project out of the Frankfurt office shortly and will be requiring a number (approx 5 10) German speaking paralegals to work for the firm both in London and some to be sent to the Frankfurt office. We expect the duration of the assignment to be between 4-6 weeks. All accommodation and travel will be paid by the client prior to the start of the assignment if you are going to Frankfurt. The majority of the work will be to work on German documents including scanning drafting redaction etc. We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/82/23160282.html This paralegal role is to act as liaison between the client and fee earners in the investigation and settlement of anti-piracy cases. Duties Assessment of corporate piracy leads concerning the Bsa target checks recommendation of action litigation clearance Investigation of matters documentation review audit collaboration with informants and taking of witness statements drafting and conducting pre-litigation correspondence dealing with litigation targets on the telephone negotiation with target companies and or litigation drafting and negotiation of settlement agreements and calculation of amounts. Production of client and internal reports including programme statistics case reviews and revenue from legalisations and settlements. Key Skills Legal qualification Litigation experience desirable Knowledge of copyright software desirable Person Specification Excellent administration skills Well organised Sound judgement Good communication skills Ability to handle confrontational situations with prospective litigants Attention to detail Resilient We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/06/23160206.html This great Us Law Firm are looking for a permanent litigation paralegal o work within the leading litigation and dispute resolution team. Typical work would involve bundling file management etc. The dispute resolution and litigation group has established an enviable reputation in dealing with all aspects of adjudication domestic and international arbitrations alternative dispute resolution and commercial litigation. 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We would expect a lawyer with the given Pqe to have gained the level of experience required but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. http://www.gumtree.com/london/83/23159883.html Leading City law firm has an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Immigration Paralegal to join them for a 6-12 month cont