http://www.gumtree.com/cgi-bin/list_postings.pl?posting_cat=2530 en-GB Latest posting for Paralegal / legal jobs London Mon, 6 Jul 2009 01:08:00 GMT 142 18 http://www.gumtree.com http://www.gumtree.com/images/logo.gif Legal Case Worker Part Time Assistant required to work with a Lady in order to help her with court cases. District NW2 Willesden Green Area Jubilee Line Wages Negotiable Hours and Days Flexible and to be arranged Details Experience in Civil Litigation Area legal profession composing business letters witness statements Claim Proof Reading understanding Legal issues. Area of Law Civil Litigation Duties include dealing with court correspondence and legal cases composing and writing letters Witness Statement Briefing Barristers and Solicitors Summarising Cases preparing bundles. Candidate preferable to live locally i.e North West or close to this area To be able to work on her initiative as Training will not be available This work is open to Candidate who is looking for work on Temporary or Permanent Basis Please email your Cv to law.abhishek gmail.com Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:15 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/38/41242738.html Immigration Assistant LondonHelp4U is originally pioneer multi-task agency in London and comprised of a team of professionals highly educated and experienced. Established since 2001 the company s main focus is to help people to live lawfully in the UK through immigration services. The company offers an immediate position as an immigration assistant who has to meet the following requirements Provable immigration experience Fluency in English and Portuguese Availability to work Monday to Friday as a full-time employee. The ideal candidate has also to be hard-working organised extremely reliable and able to work under pressure both individually and as a part of a team. Attention to details excellent costumer service and good communication skills are essential. Tasks of the role include assisting in general administration organising files reviewing and printing emails preparing summaries of documents handling referrers and processing application after review. Salary is negotiable depending on references and experience. There may be opportunities to train further and move into other areas of immigration advising. Candidates must send Cv and cover letter to Mariana Pires at manager londonhelp4u.co.uk. Check out more about LondonHelp4U at w.londonhelp4u.co.uk. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:54 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/26/41155226.html As part of an ongoing recruitment policy the company require a paralegal to work alongside the established team. The company offer services to people looking for training contracts paralegal posts and work experience placements. This is a progressive organisation with other services due to be added to the current range. Full details of the organisation is available on w.getatrainingcontract.com Requirements The ideal candidate will be from a legal background and have paralegal experience and customer focused skills. Candidates with certain legal sales only experience will also be considered. Key skills duties An ability to work individually and as part of a team in a fast paced environment To handle referrers and to process applications after review Admin skills although not essential would be useful due to the continuous liaising with the admin team Basic computer word processing skills required Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential Please apply for the post via the gumtree email form below. If you have not been selected for interview please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 16:43 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/11/41106111.html We are looking for a committed temporary to permanent secretary to work as part of a busy Criminal Defence Team. Audio typing and good phone skills essential. Will be required to travel to and from court on certain occassions. Possibiliy to progress in law through Ilex and distance learning encouraged. Please send short covering letter and Cv to Personnel at georgiou27 hotmail.com No marketing enquires please. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 11:23 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/57/40993957.html Our client a medium sized law firm based in South London currently have a vacancy for an experienced commercial property legal secretary. They are looking for someone to cover a lady who is going on maternity leave in the next couple of months. It is essential you have commercial property experience Search flow Oyez Forms and Land Registry Forms. The firm are looking for someone who is quietly confident can use their initiative is a team player who is professional and personable. Typing 60 wpm and Advanced Word is essential. Salary is up to £30K and the contract will be for 6-9 months. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:13 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/51/40957651.html Paralegal caseworker required to take on caseload of 100 Rta El Pl files in Claimant Pi Department in North London. Pi experience essential. Minimum term one year required (after 3 month probationary period 20k pa. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:30 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/19/39094619.html A central London based regulatory authority requires an outstanding individual to advise the Chief Executive Director of Corporate Services and other senior staff on corporate planning and governance. In this 12 month contract you will be advising on strategic key performance indicators manpower planning forecasting and monitoring enquiry planning and quality assurance. You will also act as Deputy to Director of Corporate Services particularly for the management of risk and for annual reporting. Experience and skills required Graduate or equivalent level Understanding of corporate governance and risk management requirements and how they impact the public sector Knowledge of the Freedom of Information and Data Protection Acts People management experience Experience of budget management within the public sector Carlisle Staffing plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency &amp Employment Business. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:10 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/41/40936041.html We are a recruitment firm based in central london and are currently recruiting for a law firm based in St Pauls. They offer a broad range of services including corporate Litigation employment property (commercial and residential) and personal injury. The positions are on a long term fee sharing contract basis. Candidates will have to bring in their own clients or generate potential new business to the firm. Additionally there will be opportunities to work on the existing client base of the law firm. There is potential to develop long term client relationships and work on existing cases. Please contact Amit Gandhi at Ngr consulting on 02076920738 or 07912649582 or email your cv at amit.k.gandhi gmail.com. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:31 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/23/40890923.html Main Purpose Of Job To provide legal administrative and secretarial support to legal staff in either the Property Division Public &amp Corporate Law Division or the Contracts and Litigation Divisions. Special Responsibility The postholder in the Property Division will also oversee the workflow of the legal typists. The postholder in the Public &amp Corporate Law Division will also deputise for the Comptroller and City Solicitor s Personal Assistant in her absence. 7.1. Legal documents and documentation Assist in the production of legal documents and bind documents with plans Cd s etc. as required. Assist with the preparation of court bundles instructions to counsel planning enquiries employment tribunals Land Registry applications etc. as required. 7.2. Proof reading Proof read documents produced internally and externally correct and update documents as required. Circulate to staff any legal or other useful information to assist with the delivery of the legal services. Copy in staff to appropriate matters. 7.4. Legal Research Use hard copy and on-line search aids to research information e.g. Land Registry Legal cases Acts of Parliament departmental records (via Kmx) legal publications articles etc. 7.5. Client Care and Case Management Assist legal staff in complying with the Law Society s Practice Management Standards and the corporate Service Response Standards as required. This includes monitoring the email in-box of absent staff keeping files up-to-date co-ordinating and monitoring file reviews monitoring case lists for inactivity discharge of key dates monitoring of time recording etc. The postholder may also assist in periodic audits relating to the Service Response Standards. 7.6. Typing Provide copy and audio typing services for legal staff including correspondence memoranda e-mails reports legal documentation forms and other documentation e.g. slides for presentations. Draft routine correspondence and complete routine forms for legal staff. Format documents produced by legal staff as required. 7.7 Diary Organise and maintain the diary for the staff within the division and provide reminders as required. 7.8 Meetings Arrange dates invite attendees (normally via Outlook) select and book suitable venues refreshments audio visual equipment etc. for meetings as required. Set up meeting rooms and equipment. Prepare and circulate agendas minutes and other presentational documentation as required. Record and type up minutes of meetings and circulate as appropriate. 7.9 Telephone handling Screen some incoming telephone calls and accept or re-direct as appropriate. Deal with queries appropriately. Take diverted calls of absent staff. 7.11 Travel Arrangements Organise travel arrangements as required. 8.0 General 8.1 Contribute to the smooth running of the legal support function. This includes prioritising work and liaising with all Legal Support Assistants to ensure that work is adequately resourced and to ensure that deadlines are met. 8.2 Liaise with other Legal Support Assistants to keep up to date with key issues. 8.3 Deputise for the Comptroller s Personal Assistant as required. 8.4 Contribute to Know How sharing processes across all Legal Support Assistants. 8.5 Due to the nature of the job which includes dealing with a range of politically sensitive and highly confidential corporate issues the post holder will conduct the above duties using discretion diplomacy and treat all information as confidential. 8.6 Assist in maintaining good internal and external relations. 8.7 Apply the principles and corporate policies relating to Equality. 8.8 You may be required to undertake any other duties or to transfer to any other post within my Department which is appropriate to your grade qualifications or experience. This may include rotating positions with other Legal Support Assistants from time to time. 8.9 To undertake such other general support and administrative duties at an appropriate level as may be allocated by the Comptroller and City Solicitor Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:02 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/59/40888859.html Altermans Solicitors is a modern progressive friendly law firm specialising in landord and tenant and property law. We are looking for paralegals to work in a team that handle their own case load of landlord and tenant litigation cases. We operate a paperless office system and have advanced It resources. Full training will be given in the type of work and the use of our case management system. Our office hours are 9.30 5.30 and we have a relaxed dress code. In addition to a starting salary of £22000 we pay bonuses based on individual targets. Bonuses of more than £200 per month per person are often paid and £500 is achievable. We prefer to hire people with law degress or legal training but this is not essential. There may be opportunities to train further and move into other areas of law and also to convert to become a solicitor. We are happy to employ any nationalities. We currently employ 1 New Zealander and 2 Australians. We will need to see your work permit. Please send your cv by e-mail to vacancies altermans.co.uk. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:19 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/39/40839839.html We are looking for experienced Immigration Conveyancing Litigation caseworkers with skills in Turkish language speaking but not essential to work in our well established busy high street law firm in Green Lanes North London. The Ideal candidates Must have 2 years experience in the relevant areas of law. Help to ensure that the business targets relating to all activities services quality and productivity are met at all times whilst adhering to the firms internal and external regulatory legal and compliance requirements. Please forward your Cv and covering letter to info acculegal.com Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:58 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/19/40838419.html Our client a medium sized city law firm have a vacancy for an experienced construction lawyer. The firm are ideally seeking a lawyer with 4-5 years contentious construction experience. You will service an existing workload of clients in multi-million pound cases. The successful candidate will have indepth knowledge of the Tcc which will be tested at interview. In this busy role you will be advising across a full range of contentious construction issues including European Procurement issues. The construction team advise on all aspects of contentious constructions and acts for Registered Social Landlords private contractors Local Authorities and Construction professionals throughout the United Kingdom. A comprehensive and practical understanding of Health and Safety Law is also essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing your own busy caseload and be hungry and driven to develop business. To win this role it is essential that you have a strong academic background ideally gained a 21 or First Level Degree 4-5 years experience within a City or West End law firm or Niche construction firm. Strong drafting and communication skills both written and verbal. Personal attributes include a flexible work approach a supportive team player be able to remain self motivated and tenacious and knowledge of It systems. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career. Partner prospects are also attainable. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:04 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/29/40785429.html As part of our transition into a newly formed legal practice in the heart of Stoke Newington North London vacancy for a Solicitor Partner has become available. Experience in Criminal Family and Immigration law would be an advantage. Must also be able to supervise Trainee s and partake in the management of firm. The Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years Pqe with a current practice certificate. If you have the enthusiasm and commitment of being part of a young and ambitious law practice please send a covering letter of interest and a copy of your Cv to Moradey Adewunmi at jma madelegal.co.uk Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:01 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/95/40782295.html Well established firm based in Stratford is currently looking for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join this small and friendly team with the main duty being to assist with developing the Employment Department. The successful candidate will have at least 3 5 years Pqe (UK) have the ability to supervise and advise on a wide range of employment issues. If you like a challenge and have the solid employment law background required please forward your Cv stating your minimum salary requirement. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:43 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/18/40729718.html We are looking for an experienced caseworker in family law &amp immigration for our busy high street law firm in East London. We would be happy to offer you a place if you have 2 years experience within these fields. You will also help to ensure that the business targets relating to all activities services quality and productivity are met at all times whilst adhering to the firms internal and external regulatory legal and compliance requirements. Please forward your Cv and covering letter to eelamdj yahoo.co.uk Contact details Jeya Phone 07946150651 Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:17 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/98/40515198.html City Centre recruitment are looking for someone with experience of Costs work preferably relating to personal injury with experience of High Court and Court Appeal costs Drafting bill of costs and Vat costs to work for one of our public sector clients. Ideally you will have excellent negotiation skills and be a team player to integrate will into a small team. Llb(or equiv) relevant long-term work experience or Llb Lpc (or equiv) with relevant experience This is an immediate position No Notice Please working for approx 6 months on a full time hours basis for a central government department. Also If you do not have costs expereince please do not apply Thu, 18 Jun 2009 09:26 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/44/40504644.html An opportunity exists to get work experience for up to 6 months in a niche intellectual property law firm based in Islington London N1 associated with a separate internet business. The role involves working in both businesses in internet and intellectual property legal matters as well as on websites and internet marketing projects. The scope to develop skills in both legal and social media internet marketing and website work means you have the option to pursue a number of career paths long term. So the position would suit anyone who is interested in a future career either in the law or as an internet marketer or both. For the right candidate the role could lead to a permanent position with support towards achieving long term career goals (for example by an offer of a training contract for those wanting to qualify as a solicitor Requirements for the position You must have excellent It skills with good knowledge of Microsoft Office software and must be able to demonstrate advanced It literacy going beyond routine Office applications. You should also have excellent communication skills both oral and written. One year s experience of working in an office environment in the UK is also required. Ideally you should have a degree 21 or above (although this is not essential) and a positive enthusiastic can do attitude. Salary Initially this is an unpaid work experience role (so just expenses of £5000 per annum will be paid However if your performance in the role demonstrates ability and suitability for a long term career you will be offered a permanent salaried position with good rewards. Instructions for applying for the Role If you would like to apply please send your Cv with a brief email entitled Job Application in the subject field Please do not send a separate letter attachment. Instead your covering email should explain why you are suited to the role by focusing on how you meet the requirements for the job. We will only be opening Cvs if the covering email demonstrates suitability for the position. We are expecting a large number of applications. Please note that we have recently recruited and are only interested in recruiting a candidate for the advertised vacancy. So only apply if you genuinely feel you would be suited to this opening at the firm. If you do not hear from us within a month to six weeks of emailing your application assume that your application has been unsuccessful. As we are a busy law firm please do not call the office to chase up on your application as we will only be contacting candidates we are interested in interviewing. By all means send your application twice if you want to be sure it is received. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:13 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/94/40490694.html Full time job West End London. Requirements law (or law conversion) graduate but not necessarily yet professionally qualified. Principal task will be compiling daily briefings of legal developments (in particular litigation) affecting the business community in the Usa Europe and England. Other tasks will include assisting in general adminstration organising files reviewing and printing emails preparing summaries of documents. Salary negotiatable depending on academic record references and experience. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:25 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/01/40454001.html As part of an ongoing recruitment policy the company require a paralegal to work alongside the established team. The company offer services to people looking for training contracts paralegal posts and work experience placements. This is a progressive organisation with other services due to be added to the current range. Full details of the organisation is available on w.getatrainingcontract.com Requirements The ideal candidate will be from a legal background and have paralegal experience and customer focused skills. Candidates with certain legal sales only experience will also be considered. Key skills duties An ability to work individually and as part of a team in a fast paced environment To handle referrers and to process applications after review Admin skills although not essential would be useful due to the continuous liaising with the admin team Basic computer word processing skills required Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential Please apply for the post via the gumtree email form below. If you have not been selected for interview please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:27 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/86/40349386.html Our client a medium sized law firm based in South London currently have a vacancy for an experienced commercial property legal secretary. They are looking for someone to cover a lady who is going on maternity leave in the next couple of months. It is essential you have commercial property experience Search flow Oyez Forms and Land Registry Forms. The firm are looking for someone who is quietly confident can use their initiative is a team player who is professional and personable. Typing 60 wpm and Advanced Word is essential. Salary is up to £30K and the contract will be for 6-9 months. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 14:56 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/78/40190978.html One of Law Absolutes valued clients in North London is currently looking for a lawyer to come on board and deal with a mix of commercial litigation and employment cases. The chosen candidate will also be required to carry out management duties. This role is for an immediate start so please get in touch as soon as possible if it sounds of interest. When Applying For This Role Pelase Quote Job Ref No 6929 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:18 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/94/40150794.html One of our valued clients roughly 30 minutes west of London is currently looking for a Childcare Lawyer to come on board as soon as possible and deal with a full caseload of care proceedings. The chosen candidate will be required to carry out their own advocacy on a regular basis. Supportive and friendly team environment on offer within this authority. Please get in touch Asap if this opportunity appeals. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref 6913 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:16 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/00/40150700.html Freelance legal assistant required by medium sized construction company to undertake occasional instructions regarding contract law. In legal matters we work primarily with a large West End law firm. However we would like to hand over tthe preparation of cases and attendance at court to a qualified solicitor or paralegal who is able to work on a part time basis. Ideal candidate should have strong contract law background and a good grounding in litigation. Fees negotiable depending on experience. Tue, 9 Jun 2009 22:19 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/79/40110479.html My client is looking to fill a new post on a permanent basis you ideally will be a qualified solicitor or barrister and will manage a busy legal service team. You will be primary responsible for planning law and will have sound knowledge and experience of local government law and practice generally. You will have experience of managing a team and performance management. If you feel this is an ideal opportunity please apply. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6927 Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:42 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/03/40082903.html Dynamic new law firm located in the City of London seeks an experienced Immigration Solicitor caseworker with ideally a following but not essential to develop and lead its immigration department. This is an ideal position for a creative and motivated self-starter looking to build his her own successful practice. About the Successful Applicant A well-established UK Immigration Solicitor Caseworker ideally with 2-5 Pqe and Lsc level 2 accreditation with provable immigration experience advising on the following &amp 61558 Discretionary Applications &amp 61558 Spouse Applications Appeals &amp 61558 Dependant Applications Appeals &amp 61558 Student Applications Appeals &amp 61558 Working Holiday Appeals &amp 61558 Sponsor Licenses and Work permits &amp 61558 Permit-free employment &amp 61558 Overseas domestic workers &amp 61558 General Migrants &amp 61558 Skilled Worker &amp 61558 Investor and &amp 61558 Entrepreneur. You will have gained experience and built a reputation in private practice and now ready to take the next step in your career. Applicatants with a sizeable following and able to display a vision to develop a marketing plan and actively seek and win new clients for the firm will have a distinct advantage. Nb. We require a solicitors Caseworkers who has gained the necessary experience for the position advertised. The Pqe identified on this advertisement is a guide and does not preclude applications from those with more or less Pqe. About Us We are a forward thinking dynamic and friendly law firm utilising the lastest technology to provide top quality legal advice at competitive price. We are far from the traditional firm and are flexible in our working approach Whats in it for You Keep 60 of the net fees generated by you. Bill £200k and keep £120k Application Procedure Interested applicants should forward their covering letter and Cv to info miramarlegal.co.uk. Due to the large volume of applications expected we regret that only qualified candidates will receive a reply. No telephone calls please. Tue, 9 Jun 2009 13:05 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/68/40079868.html We are seeking a German bi-lingual Pa secretarial to work for 3 lawyers including a Senior Partner for a large and reputable City law firm. 50 of this position will be conducted using the German language. In this position you will work within the Commercial Ip team. Experience in this legal area is not a necessity but you must be fluent German and English to business standard. Key responsibilities will include Produce documentation including correspondence and reports (audio and copy) Formatting lengthy documents and agreements using Delta View and track changes Dealing with incoming and outgoing post faxes and emails (German and English) High level of file management responsibilities Assisting with the drafting and translation of German documents and correspondence Managing and coordinating papers for meetings as required For this position you must be fluent in German (verbal and written) have sound It skills including in the Ms office suite and have a minimum typing speed of 60 wpm with a good level of accuracy In addition to a fantastic salary of £35000 for this position the company also offers fabulous benefits including 25 days leave Private Medical Insurance Life Assurance Interest Free Travel Loan Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:48 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/01/40076301.html with experience to assist with litigation matter for 1-2 weeks email hbshulman ghcornish.com Tue, 9 Jun 2009 11:36 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/54/40075454.html Nationwide Properties UK Ltd is looking for a Commercial Property Solicitor with experience in conveyance and 3 years Pqe to undertake property cases and some other company matters. This position would suit an independent Solicitor Conveyance willing to utilities an office on the premise and run their own business also be able to undertake and support the company matters of Nationwide Properties. Full use of reception and office equipment are available. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 15:54 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/04/39906704.html Our client is one of the largest international creators and producers of entertainment brands in the world with leading prime time drama serial drama entertainment and factual entertainment programming in over 40 territories including the UK the Us Germany Australia France Italy Spain Portugal Scandinavia Latin America and Asia. The purpose of this role is to support and promote the widest possible exploitation of this dynamic companies programme assets thorough efficient and effective management of the companys rights portfolios. You will be taking responsibility for specific genres of current and archive programming and for rights renewals across all genres. As the Rights Executive you will need to liaise with production &amp exploitation units worldwide to ensure the effective management of the companys rights portfolios &amp assist the exploitation unit in achieving its annual gross revenues target. The right person for this role must have -Experience of negotiation and drafting rights acquisitions and renewal agreements is essential -Have expert knowledge of Talent Union &amp collecting society agreements and general copyright issues -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Commercial awareness -Excellent attention to detail -Ability to motivate and manage others You will also be managing a team of six people and prior management experience is a must Carlisle Staffing plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency &amp Employment Business. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:34 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/66/39843066.html Two immigration solicitors urgently required to work with one of the nations leading Judicial Review Teams. This is a temporary role with an immediate start and 11 months in length. This role has a very fast turnover of cases. The work is diverse covering public law human rights and Ec law. In addition it is often high profile. Lawyers are responsible for conducting their own allocated casework under the supervision of a more senior lawyer. They will be required to give prompt legal and practical advice to the client at all stages of the proceedings to instruct Counsel as appropriate and to work to tight deadlines while remaining alert to wider policy issues.We are looking for bright adaptable candidates with transferable skills who can learn quickly. The work requires good legal and organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. It is often necessary to adapt existing working practices to meet new legislative or procedural initiatives so flexibility is essential. It and word processing skills are also required. Criteria -21 Degree or better in an academic subject If non-law Degree commendation or similar on the conversion course Evidence of relevant work experience i.e. working in own right whether casework or transactional with direct client contact. Evidence supporting an ability to absorb complex areas of law efficiently and effectively to work under pressure and to use initiative If UK qualified we would be looking for an interest in public law policy though not necessarily immigration If non-UK qualified to have worked in Government within own jurisdiction would be advantageous and an understanding of the wider policy context. Also an appreciation of the distinct Human Rights framework within the UK Europe. Carlisle Staffing plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency &amp Employment Business. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:26 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/26/39842426.html We are urgently seeking a qualified Barrister preferably with at least five years experience to work on a potentially high profile case looking to set new law and legal precedent. We are a very large multi-industry company with our own in-house law firm. You must be aggressive dynamic and have a strong work ethic. This position would suit a Mother returning to work as we can be very accomodating and flexible. There is potential for growth and opportunities for advancement. If this position sounds interesting please e mail your Cv to tarak meadeplc.com. I look forward to hearing from you very soon. Tara. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:23 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/31/39842131.html A busy well established city Law firm (Temple EC4) looking to recruit Billing Data Entry Administrator. No experience required. In-house training will be provided. Candidate must have an interest and aptitude for Data Entry and Accounts Please forward your C.V to zehra aamirsons.com or call 07950 901474 Wed, 3 Jun 2009 16:49 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/92/39812392.html This South-West based local authority is looking for a commercial contracts lawyer to join its team as soon as possible. The work is dealing specifically with commercial projects including p Pfi and Bsf. Public sector experience is desirable but not essential. The role is due to last for two months and possibly longer. If you have solid commercial contracts experience and are available at short notice please apply. When Aplying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6900 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:46 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/93/39755493.html If you are available at short notice and have good solid experience of childcare work from within a public sector environment then please apply for this ongoing Senior child care role without management responsibility. You will be dealing with Judicial Review work Mental Health issues and Nrpf work together with care matters. Attending Strategies meetings Icpc legal planning meetings etc. In addition you will assist less experienced team members at various planning meetings. The team is busy and you will pick up interesting cases where you will advise on all aspects of social care law. You must be confident and capable of working with minimum supervision. There is good admin support and the team has a friendly reputation. Please apply for more details. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6847 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:38 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/44/39754844.html The Borough Solicitor at this well respected London Borough seeks a qualified solicitor to assist with Constitutional issues. You will provide advice on all aspects of local government legal policy and management issues. The successful candidate will provide advice on new legislation and draft amendments to the constitution. The role will also require advising on member conduct and the preparation of policies and procedures to reflect emerging legislation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a lawyer to work with a highly respected member of local government. The role is on-going. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6894 Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:37 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/55/39754755.html Holborn based legal expenses insurance company seeks a 6 month case vetting person. Understanding of ltigation with broad legal knowledge. Possibility of becoming a permanent position. Solicitor legal executive standard Customer services attitude required able to get on in a friendly environment References will be required. Apply by e-mail only Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:17 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/25/39753225.html As part of an ongoing recruitment policy the company require a paralegal to work alongside the established team. The company offer services to people looking for training contracts paralegal posts and work experience placements. This is a progressive organisation with other services due to be added to the current range. Full details of the organisation is available on w.getatrainingcontract.com Requirements The ideal candidate will be from a legal background and have paralegal experience and customer focused skills. Candidates with certain legal sales only experience will also be considered. Key skills duties An ability to work individually and as part of a team in a fast paced environment To handle referrers and to process applications after review Admin skills although not essential would be useful due to the continuous liaising with the admin team Basic computer word processing skills required Attention to detail and good communication skills are essential Please apply for the post via the gumtree email form below. If you have not been selected for interview please assume that your application has been unsuccessful. Only successful applicants will be contacted. Sun, 31 May 2009 21:57 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/39/39439139.html A very busy Legal Aid firm in the centre of East Croydon this firm has a solid record of service and achievement for the community it serves. The firm requires an appropriately qualified Solicitor to develop our Family Law Department. We are looking for a lawyer who is either on the Law Society Family or Children s Panel. It is essential that the successful person is able to undertake as well as supervise Legal Aid case work. It will be desirable that the candidate has some following in Family Law and or willing to underake casework in the areas of Debt Housing and Welfare Benefits Remuneration will depend on the applicants experience. Please send a covering letter and Cv via email to braidwoodlaw ymail.com Sun, 31 May 2009 14:51 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/21/39657021.html Our not for profit organisation client are looking for a discrimination lawyer preferably with experience of working within the public sector. Your role will be to provide specialist advice in relation to discrimination to both clients and also third party organisations. You will also be responsible for representing clients at Tribunals. You must have recent working knowledge of discrimination legislation and an understanding of the issues surrounding this area of law. Advocacy skills are also essential. If you offer the above experience and would like to find out more about this position please do apply. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6882 Thu, 28 May 2009 16:12 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/22/39547122.html If you are available at short notice and have good solid experience of childcare work from within a public sector environment then please apply for this ongoing locum Childcare Lawyer role based within this London local authority. The team is busy and you will pick up interesting cases where you will advise on all aspects of social care law. You must be confident and capable of working with minimum supervision. There is good admin support and the team has a friendly reputation. Please apply for more details. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6847 Thu, 28 May 2009 16:09 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/10/39546910.html A Childcare Lawyer is sought by this south London authority on an ongoing basis. You should have strong experience of local authority Childcare and Social Services work as they are looking for someone who will be able to pick up a workload without supervision. There will also be advocacy involved with this post. Please apply if you are available at short notice and have the required experience. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6835 Thu, 28 May 2009 16:04 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/70/39546670.html This reputable Pi firm seek a Polish speaking Rta fee earner either a solicitor or paralegal. You must be able to hit the ground running on an active caseload and ideally Polish will be your first language. Contact Charlotte Campbell 0161 236 9577 Wed, 27 May 2009 16:56 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/65/39503065.html Local authority based in South-East London are looking for a Childcare Lawyer to come on board Asap to cover a sickness absence. The role will be to run for around 4 weeks in duration possibly longer. The chosen candidate will be required to carry a full caseload of care proceedings as well as a small amount of education matters. Advocacy will be required. Please apply if this opportunity appeals you have the requisite experience and you are immediately available to commence work. When Applying For This Role Please Quote Job Ref No 6829 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:58 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/62/39495962.html There is an opportunity for a childcare lawyer to work in a child protection role dealing with a case load of public law (care proceedings placement orders adoption matters and general advice) for an initial 3 month period starting immediately. Please apply if this is of interest to you and you are available at short notice. Please note only applicants with significant child protection experience in the public sector will be considered for this position. When Applying For This Role Pelase Quote Job Ref No 6802 Wed, 27 May 2009 14:55 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/38/39495838.html A London Borough (in north London) is looking for a Social Services Lawyer in Child Protection for up to 3-5 months and paying 20-26ph. Responsible To Senior Social Services Lawyer Purpose Of Job To provide an advisory litigation and advocacy service on Social Services matters. Principal Activities 1. To provide specialist legal advice and assistance on all aspects of Social Services including Children in Need Child Protection Adoption Community Care Mental Health Human Rights 2. To personally conduct litigation on behalf of the Council including advocacy and to instruct counsel as appropriate. 3. To approve or amend legal aspects of reports to be submitted to members requiring decisions and to attend committee and other meetings to give legal advice as necessary. 4. To provide proactive legal advice and assistance to meet the needs of members and officers and to assist with client liaison. 5. To contribute towards the running of the team and Legal and Democratic Services. 6. To assist in developing policies and good practice. Person Specification 1. Must be qualified solicitor 2. Have previous councils work experience 3. Must have excellent knowledge of childcare law Carlisle Staffing plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency &amp Employment Business. Wed, 27 May 2009 09:25 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/35/39474735.html Criminal Law Solicitor required for busy West London firm. Good all round experience in this practice area is required and ideally candidates should be Nq 4yr Pqe and having undertaken plenty of advocacy work. Attractive salary offered with partnership prospects for right person. Preference will be given to those who can occasionally practice in other areas e.g. private client civil litigation. As the bulk of work will lie in the criminal law area all Cvs are welcome regardless of practice area bias. Please submit Cv by email in first instance with covering letter indicating notice period applicable (if any) and salary expectations. Tue, 26 May 2009 13:35 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/50/39438750.html Leading services company seeks a Head of Commercial Services to join this already growing team. The work will cover all commercial aspects of the business and the ideal applicant will focus on commercial contracts managing a large team and being fully prepared to deal with any query. The workload will also cover employment issues commercial litigation and mainly commercial contracts. You must have 360 degree experience in commercial contracts and a background in managing a large kegal team. The ideal candidate will be confident possess excellent people skills and be able to hit the ground running. Applicants who have worked for a leading Fmcg It Telecoms or the Service industry are highly recommended and would be preferred. Only Apply If You Have c.5 Years Pqe In-House With Management Experience Of A Team. If you do not receive a response to your application within 3 days you were regrettably not successful. Ref Sm 6545 Fri, 22 May 2009 14:20 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/68/39286968.html Contracts Locum needed for borough council in North East London. Position Available immediately and will be 3-4 months will definite extension possibilities Hours 30-36 hours per week Experience Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with demonstrable experience of high level contract drafting negotiating and finalisation. Eu procurement law and competition law knowledge and application are a necessity particularly in relation to more complex project work. Knowledge and application of Tupe would be desirable but it not essential. Experience of advice to councillors and others in writing and in person would also be an advantage. Main Tasks Due to increased pressure of work support is required for the principal solicitor of a corporate and contracts team. Accordingly main tasks will include contract drafting for goods and services advising on procurement advice on and the application of Eu procurement Law written advice to officers and Councillors and committees. Candidates should have the ability to work in a team and on occasion on ones own. A mix of procedural to more complex work ranging from initial instructions when planning procurement to one-off advice at different stages of procurement selection appointment contractual closure amongst other scenarios will be offered. Person spec- Qualified Solicitor able to work under pressure and to deadlines experienced contracts locum Carlisle Staffing plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency &amp Employment Business. Tue, 19 May 2009 09:55 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/99/39121899.html Employment law firrm in EC4 needs temporary Pa receptionist legal assistant could be permanent later on. Interesting work suit compassionate type looking for legal career 6 p hr 9.30 6. Please send us full Cv and recent photo. Mon, 18 May 2009 19:56 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/13/38894313.html Our Client is a Legal 500 firm based in Cheshire who hold a Legal Aid franchise in the areas of Personal Injury and Family Law. A vacancy has arisen for a Solicitor with at least 3 years post qualification Personal Injury experience. Main Duties -Taking over a large existing caseload of Personal Injury cases comprising of an even split of Employers Liability Public Liability and Occupiers Liability claims -Liaison with claims management companies at the highest level -Responsible for leading the Personal Injury department Essential Requirments -At least 3 years Pqe -Ability to work unsupervised -Familiarities with a case management system -Efficient especially at administration -Commercial outlook -Conversant with Conditional Fee Agreements and caselaw 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. Fri, 15 May 2009 11:48 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/92/38953892.html For the past seven years I have been advising lawyers in South Africa on their careers and finding positions that would suit their needs. If you are looking to return to Johannesburg or South Africa after your London adventure I would be glad to discuss the opportunities in the region with you. You can call me on 27 11 881 5626 or 27 904 6600 alternatively contact me via email on leonie career.co.za Leonie Ellis The Global Skills Exchange w.career.co.za Thu, 14 May 2009 19:48 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/99/38922499.html We require a newly qualified solicitor who preferably has experience of debt management and civil litigation. Knowlegdge of Consumer Credit Act 1974 is also an advantage. You should be ambitious to progress and expand the company you would be able to work with minimal supervision be self motiviated with the ability to work within a team. Excellent organisational skill also required. email your cv to zaheer cyduk.com Thu, 14 May 2009 14:14 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/72/38915172.html We are looking for solicitors or registered foriegn lawyers for apermanent basis salary depends upon to experiance and legal field Required fields are Criminal Personal Injury Litigation Family Matters Send your Cv on scsolicitors hotmail.com or call on 02085903030 Thu, 14 May 2009 13:31 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/71/38912371.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 2 or 3. Salary Negotiable please send your resume to arrange an interview. Please do not apply if you do not have an Oisc registration or a fully qualified solicitor . Thu, 14 May 2009 13:13 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/45/38910945.html Busy well-established global immigration consulting firm seeks an experienced motivated and client friendly immigration consultant case worker to assist in preparation and filing of all family based immigration matters. Must be able to work independently and possess good interpersonal skills for consistent client follow-up. Must have 1-2 years of experience working for an Oisc registered consulting firm. Must have knowledge filing settlement-class family applications. To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or Pdf format. Wed, 13 May 2009 20:21 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/34/38884834.html A regulatory body based in the City of London is looking for a legal exec analyst that can come on board for an interim period and map business processes and collate this information into reports and statutory documents. The ideal person would have to come from a legal background due the processes being within a large legal division of this organisation 16 20 hour Job Spec Following department split a temporary worker is needed to work on own project to map out all new processes for the new department to help set up processes for the new department. Person must be able to hit ground running and get to grips with teams and processes quickly. They will need to confidently and pro-actively reach out to business teams asking questions and analyse business processes then map them out perhaps job shadow to view current process map all processes for new dept work out ways to improve processes. Write up process maps on subjects i.e. Relationship management guides Project guides Strategy guides Referral guides Management Information guides Kpi guides Sla guides Internal and External Relationship Guides when dealing with organisations Person Profile Experience of process mapping and process re engineering. Ideally legal background law degree or have worked with lawyers or accountants as will be used to a very precise way of working. Experience of reviewing systems and processes Experience of developing process maps and producing guidance documents. Person will need to be creative when putting process maps and guides together i.e. pull together information analyse it and format it into an easy to read and understandable document or PowerPoint slides information needs to be concise and clear may need to present to HoD. Will report daily into HoD on progress. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills excellent document drafting skills. Must have very good self organisation prioritisation skills be able to use initiative be self sufficient work on own with minimal supervision. Carlisle Staffing plc trading as Hewitson Walker. Hewitson Walker operates as an Employment Agency &amp Employment Business. Wed, 13 May 2009 14:10 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/71/38865071.html Job Vacancy Immigration and Claims Consultant We at Noble law and Financial Consultancy Limited are a paralegal company based in the East London. The company is intended to explore Immigration consultancy under the authorisation of the office of Immigration service commission (Oisc) and also claims management services under the authorisation of Ministry of Justice. In addition the company is committed to provide all sort of paralegal services to the community as well. Noble Law and Financial Consultancy Limited therefore are looking for a young energetic and dynamic Immigration and Claims Consultant with relevant expertise and educational qualification. The company is keen to recruit an ideal candidate who should have expertise and willing to work as an Immigration Consultant and Claims Consultant as well. Job description The candidate &amp 9658 must have vast practical knowledge and expertise in UK Immigration rules and law to deal application procedures appeal Humanrights Eu law etc on any kind of immigration system amp 9658 Must also have the substantial practical knowledge and relevant qualification to deal Personal Accident Claim Motor Insurance Claim and Financial claim(overcharge interest insurance rent repossession eviction etc) etc as to extent of all regulated claim as it is regulated by Ministry of Justice amp 9658 Must have willing and acquire expertise to act as a Para legal executive in relation to other areas of laws like contract commercial public law rights etc also should be prepared researching legal information and cases drafting letters and documents organizing case files preparing court papers and to prepare to assist solicitors and barristers before the court amp 9658 As per the company s business portfolio and strategy it is desirable that the candidate be able to speak and able to communicate with the client in Sylheti dialect as one form of Bengali language and in Standard Bengali form as well. In addition the candidate will also be privileged who can communicate and understand in Urdu and Hindi. Required Qualification The candidate must have minimum 2-1years practical experience with the following qualification &amp 9658 Llb (Hons) degree under a recognised British University. In addition the candidate who has successfully completed Lpc (Legal Practice Course) or Bvc (Bar Vocational Course) will be preferable. The Immigration adviser who has achieved level 3 under Oisc may apply but should be able to comply with the aforesaid requirements of the post amp 9658 the candidate must have diploma or certificate in Insurance and or relevant qualification and knowledge on Claims management with relevant practical experience in insurance claim handling and in claims law and application amp 9658 although to be member of respective professional body (Jcwi Ilpa etc) is not necessary but will be given priority in the selection process. Hours and Environment The Job normally requires 37 hours week although longer hours are common in the legal service office. The services are mostly based in the offices but some occasional traveling may be necessary in relation to dealing with the client or to assist solicitors and barristers or are involved in the court work. Salary and other Benefits Your notional salary will be £21500 Accommodation and London allowance of £3500 a year and will be reviewed annually with effect from April of the each year. In addition travel allowance and research material expenses in relation to the job will be provided by the company. If you confident and believe that you are the right candidate to comply with our requirements please do not hesitate to send your Cv to us email noblelegalservices googlemail.com noblelegalservices gmail.com. Or Kazi Abdul Noble Law and financial Consultancy Limited 1st Floor 86 Whitechapel High Street Road London E1 1es Wed, 13 May 2009 14:07 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/40/38864740.html I am a young female professional who unfortunately was in a car accident a number of a years ago which has left me disabled. I am currently in the process of a legal case and so need help with preparing the administrative side since I am unable to type. I am looking for an Oxbridge educated student preferably with a law degree although this is not totally necessary. It is important that the successful applicant is articulate with impeccable English a confident telephone manner and able to adapt to working in a non-office environment. The work will involve dictating legal documents and also offering constructive advice. In addition to the legal work there is other paperwork liaising with various government agencies and my medical team. This is the perfect job for a recent graduate or Lpc or Bvc student who needs to earn extra cash over the summer. I am looking for someone who can start Asap and preferably able to work until the end of September which is when the case ends. The pay is around £10 p h with flexible hours. Mon, 11 May 2009 23:14 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/33/38791133.html Dear Sir Madam I am a Hungarian Solicitor Marketing Manager with almost 15 years of relevant experience looking for legal paralegal legal or financial support admin (or any related to my profession i.e. Pa) job in London. Payment is not a key issue at this point. My Cv references and contact telephone number are available on request. Experienced in Legal and Financial Advisory regarding corporate and real estate investments cross-border mergers and acquisitions with extensive experience in managing systems litigation and policy change both in the public and the private sector. I am self motivated and highly committed with excellent communication skills and professional but flexible manner. I can speak and write Hungarian and English fluently and do understand some Russian. For any further information please do not hesitate to contact me. Sun, 10 May 2009 23:07 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/54/38736554.html Niche friendly law firm in Epsom are keen to recruit a newly qualified solicitor with experience in family and or criminal litigation. Must be a self motivator with good communication skills Join this progressive firm and you gain complete job satisfaction. The successful candidate should be a team player who possess initiative flexibility and be of a bubbly and vivacious nature. Contract Permanent full-time Please send your Cv for consideration. Sat, 9 May 2009 15:34 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/59/38678159.html We are now recruiting an Immigration Advisor to be responsible for our Immigration Department. The requirements are Fluency in English you will be in constant contact with the Home Office Preferably fluent in Portuguese (most of our clients are Brazilian) knowledge of Spanish helpful Have experience as an Immigration Advisor with at least Oisc level 1 Oisc level 2 is a plus Have permission to work in the UK Be target-oriented with a positive and proactive attitude. This is a part-time vacancy (20 hours week) but depending on your performance it can be a full-time position with commission. If you have all the requirements listed above please send us your Cv and a cover letter explaining why you think you are the right person for the job. Fri, 8 May 2009 14:25 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/24/38633824.html We are pleased to be recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Services Lawyer to join a three star local authority in South London for at least 3-6 months. You must have up to date experience of working within Adult Social Services within a Local Authority and must have at least 3 years Pqe experience. You will be required to conduct a caseload of high profile and complex cases on behalf of the borough. Rate £24 32 per hour based one experience If you feel your experience matches this initial job outline please send your cv to jeannine fireflylocums.com or give us a call on 08450558214 and ask to speak to Tarryn or Jeannine for a confidential discussion about this post or any of our other lawyer positions. We are currently looking for experienced lawyers for immediate placements with London local authority clients in various disciplines so if you have local authority experience we would really like to hear from you Our offices are based in Battersea London (10 minutes from Waterloo Our website (w.fireflylocums.com) is in the process of being updated to offer information on all our lawyer vacancies thank you for your patience while we get this all setup. Firefly is a personal agency we take great care in the candidates that we recruit its through our success in Social Work recruitment that we have expanded into this new sector for the Local Authorities. Fri, 8 May 2009 13:27 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/00/38630200.html We are recruiting for a range of lawyer positions across 20 of Londons Local Authorities. An opportunity has arisen for a Locum Planning and Property Lawyer in a North London Borough (Legal and Democratic Services Purpose of the Job To provide proactive advice and assistance in Planning and Environment Law and to deal with some of the teams property work including some commercial leases. Principal Accountabilities Provide specialist and proactive legal advice and assistance on all issues arising within the postholders area of responsibility including Advise on planning issues Planning and highways agreements Environmental Health Advise on other environmental issues Property transactions and issues including commercial leases Tree preservation and other notices and orders Advertisements Ethical framework and code of conduct issues Prepare (and where appropriate negotiate) contracts agreements deeds orders notices statements and other documentation in the above areas Assist in the development of policy procedures and good practice Contribute towards the development of the team and the Unit as a whole Rate up to £30 per hour (Limited Company) If you feel that you have the relevant experience for this position and youd like us to present your Cv please email your details to jeannine fireflylocums.com. Firefly Locums is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy Firefly is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please visit our website for more details w.fireflylocums.com this website is in the process of being updated so that you can view all of our lawyer vacancies within the councils. We are currently looking for experienced lawyers with flexible working arrangements for immediate placements with London local authority clients in various disciplines. For a confidential discussion on how Firefly can assist with temporary contracts in London please call Jeannine Fletcher on 08450558214. Once we have received your Cv we will make contact to arrange an appointment to discuss the full job spec and registration. Fri, 8 May 2009 13:11 GMT http://www.gumtree.com/london/75/38629175.html