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Job description Slade Legal is a highly-regarded, well established legal practice based in Oxfordshire. We are a multi-disciplinary firm with a thriving commercial department providing a broad range of services. We offer a friendly, hard working environment and pride ourselves on recognising and rewarding good performance. We currently have an exciting opening for a talented, experienced fee earner to join our commercial team at Abingdon. They will be expected to manage a varied caseload and will have the benefit of excellent in-house support and a collaborative team mentality. The candidate If your specialism is in commercial conveyancing and you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate may be either a fully qualified lawyer with at least 3 year’s recent PQE in commercial conveyancing work or a non-qualified legal professional with the equivalent relevant experience and expertise. They should demonstrate a detailed knowledge of commercial conveyancing work, good technical proficiency and strong attention to detail. The candidate will carry their own caseload with relative autonomy; with scope to branch into general commercial work if so desired. Fee targets and related bonus scheme apply. Applicants must be self-motivated, reliable and demonstrate a professional and conscientious approach to their work. Salary/Benefits Negotiable salary, 3% employer pension contributions / 5% employee contributions, 25 days holiday + usual bank holidays. Access to bonus scheme. Local parking costs. How to apply If you would like to apply for this position or if you would simply like to know more, please contact Tracey Waite: HR Manager on 01235 521920 or email tracey.waite@slade-legal.co.uk

Vacancy Slade Legal is seeking an ambitious, motivated and talented Private Client Solicitor to lead and develop our established, highly experienced and successful Private Client department. We value our staff and offer a comfortable, sustainable work environment and this role will suit an experienced Private Client solicitor with managerial experience, looking to move to a firm where work life balance is a priority. The Candidate The ideal candidate will either be making a move from a city firm, looking for the opportunity to run a department and make their mark, or they will be an existing Head of Private Client at a leading regional firm. If your specialism is in Private Client and you are looking to lead and manage a department, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor and preferably STEP qualified. They should demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Private Client work, good technical proficiency and strong attention to detail. They will have excellent client facing skills and the ability to nurture existing clients and third-party relationships as well as the ability to help develop established teams, bring in new business and assist in networking events. Applicants must be able to build upon a successful department and lead the Private Client team whilst managing experienced sub teams based at the branch offices. They will be self-motivated, reliable and demonstrate a professional and conscientious approach to their work. The candidate will carry their own caseload with complete autonomy. Salary/Benefits Negotiable salary, 3% employer pension contributions / 5% employee contributions, 25 days holiday + usual bank holidays. Access to bonus scheme. Local parking costs. How to apply If you would like to apply for this position or if you would simply like to know more, please contact Tracey Waite: HR Manager on 01235 521920 or email tracey.waite@slade-legal.co.uk. For an informal chat please contact Lisa McQueen on 01235 521920 or email lisa.mcqueen@slade-legal.co.uk.

Job Title: Paralegal within the Employers Liability Department  Reporting to: Head of the EL Department Department: EL/PL Department Key Tasks (not an exhaustive list) Dealing with new enquiries and vetting claims Building up their own case load and running the claims from start to finish Assisting other fee earners whilst case load is being build up Drafting letters of claim/claims notification forms Resolving liability Requesting medical records Arranging medical examinations and reviewing incoming reports Valuing claims Liaising with third party insurers/solicitors Negotiating settlements Undertaking fee earning work and providing a profitable contribution to the EL Department. Key Knowledge Essential A basic understanding of personal injury litigation. EL/PL experience is essential Experience Paralegal with at least 1-2 years’ personal injury experience handing claims Experience to include reviewing records, medical reports and drafting CNFs Desirable Experience of using case management systems and time recording (ideally Proclaim). Litigation experience   Key Competencies Good attention to detail. Excellent client care Excellent communication and literacy skills. Flexible attitude to work. Excellent organisational skills.

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Property Lawyer to develop and grow our commercial property team. Our property team of 7 focuses on transactional work, supporting our corporate colleagues on acquisitions and disposals. We are now looking to expand the team, leveraging our existing client base and developing new business in this area. Our ideal candidate will be providing value driven, commercially focused advice on commercial landlord and tenant matters and development agreements and other commercial property matters. You will have great client relationship skills, a proven track record in business development and be comfortable taking responsibility for driving the development of new business in property with the support of our sales and marketing team. We offer a very different experience to the traditional law firm approach and hope that any driven, ambitious and personable lawyers would find a great home in our growing team. You would be given significant responsibility for shaping and developing the area, along with a very competitive package, including a performance related element linked to your success in winning new clients. There is also flexibility in where the role is based.

The role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our Residential Conveyancing Department to be based at our North End office. Working directly with the Head of Department you will support them in all day to day activities to include typing of correspondence, liaising with clients, other firms and estate agents, scanning of important documents, providing and follow up of estimates to clients, preparing draft documentation/letters for approval, assisting with updating Lender Exchange, LMS Legal Stars (training will be provided) and ensuring that all files are kept in order in accordance with the agreed Conveyancing Department Protocol , compliant with CQS and Lexcel quality standards. The Ideal Candidate An experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal who is pro-active, has excellent client care skills, the ability to work on their own initiative and with minimal supervision and has the following: Previous experience of conveyancing procedures for both Freehold and Leasehold properties Previous knowledge of reviewing contract papers and raising enquiries Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills High level of attention to detail Excellent organisational skills Good telephone manner Fast, accurate typing ability IT literate – Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality Experience of using a case management system (although not essential as training will be provided) Salary & Benefits : Competitive depending on experience, flexible holiday policy, contributory company pension, staff bonus scheme, healthcare cash back scheme and membership to Perkbox. Equal Opportunities We believe a diverse culture can bring specific skills and personalities and so promote equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post. Biscoes is committed to giving fair support to members of the Armed Forces Community. As such, Biscoes guarantee an interview for any Armed Forces member as long as they meet the requisite criteria set out in the job description. The scheme is not a guaranteed job for members of the Armed Forces Community, as selection procedures will ensure the best candidate for the job is appointed, based on the objective criteria of the role

The Firm Biscoes is a well established and growing law firm situated on the South Coast and Isle of Wight. We pride ourselves in providing a professional approach in a friendly environment. The role An excellent opportunity has arisen for a legal secretary working with a fee earner specialising in commercial property. Supporting them in all day to day activities to include typing of correspondence, liaising with clients, other firms and agents, scanning of important documents, post-completion work including Land Registry applications, stamp duty land tax (and other online applications) and ensuring that all files are kept in order and compliant with Lexcel quality standards. The Ideal Candidate A legal secretary who is pro-active, has excellent client care skills, the ability to work on their own initiative and has the following: Previous experience of commercial conveyancing procedures Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills High level of attention to detail Excellent organisational skills Good telephone manner Fast, accurate typing ability IT literate – Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook Discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality Salary & Benefits : Competitive depending on experience, flexible holiday policy, contributory company pension, staff bonus scheme, healthcare cash back scheme and membership to Perkbox. This is a permanent position working 35 hours per week. Equal Opportunities We believe a diverse culture can bring specific skills and personalities and so promote equality and diversity and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, or once in post. Biscoes is committed to giving fair support to members of the Armed Forces Community. As such, Biscoes guarantee an interview for any Armed Forces member as long as they meet the requisite criteria set out in the job description. The scheme is not a guaranteed job for members of the Armed Forces Community, as selection procedures will ensure the best candidate for the job is appointed, based on the objective criteria of the role profile.

We are looking for experienced Private Client Lawyers to join and expand our long established private practice based across North Somerset and Bristol. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years PQE and be confident in managing and building their own caseload with minimal supervision. The ideal candidates will be local to our offices, ambitious and possess strong business development skills to assist the Partners in the growth and continued success of the Private Client Department. You would also be looking to progress in your career through the firms values: dedication, team work and a passion to keep your clients at the heart of what you do. A great work-life balance culture and a competitive rewards package is on offer to the right candidates. For further information, please contact Kelly Pendleton, HR Manager on 01934 410910 or by email to kelly.pendleton@johnhodge.co.uk

We are looking to recruit a Residential Property Lawyer and a Commercial Property Lawyer to join our long established private practice based across North Somerset and Bristol. Successful candidates will have at least 3 years PQE and be confident in managing and building their own caseload with minimal supervision. The ideal candidates will be ambitious and possess strong business development skills to assist the Partners in the growth and continued success of the Property Department, and be looking to progress in their career through the firms values: dedication, team work and a passion to keep their clients at the heart of what they do. A great work-life balance culture, a fully computerised case management system and a competitive rewards package is on offer to the right candidates.

Are you fed up trying to reach 'Impossible Daily Billing Targets? Want to benefit from a Flexi-Time Contract with Individual Profit Related Pay Bonus Schemes? We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in both residential and commercial property who would like to join a friendly team. F Barnes are based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row. We have a strong loyal client base having been established in the Havering area for over 60 years. Our fee earners are all specialists in their respective fields and act for a wide range of commercial and private sector clients. Our aim is to recruit dynamic, forward thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm's core values. At F Barnes we trust you to do your job, there are no daily targets. We have a flexible working contract on offer and set realistic annual billing targets. We offer an excellent profit related pay scheme bonus in addition to the basic salary based on the individual’s performance not a department or teams which is more restrictive and demotivating in nature. Other benefits are listed below. The Role: Advising on freehold and leasehold transactions Conduct of lease extensions Ability to act on the sale or purchase of businesses Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate leadership skills Ability to work under pressure within a busy office A good breadth of knowledge in this area     Requirements:    5 years+ PQE in Residential & Commercial Property Able to work autonomously on complex legal matters Track of record of achieving career, financial (including fee targets) and business development goals; Enthusiasm to engage in networking and business development; Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships; Self-motivated team player Ambition to progress Excellent administration and organisational skills; Professional but friendly and approachable   Salary:                        £40 - £55k according to experience and historical billing achieved.   Bonus Scheme  :      We offer a generous  'Profit Related Pay' scheme based upon individual billing achieved rather than a more restrictive ' Team Bonus' pay scheme as others do.   Parking :                    A Parking Permit will be provided as part of the job offer.   Flexi - Time:             Our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. With flexible hours outside of these to suit the individual.   Benefits :                  Dedicated Business Development Manager to assist with your personal growth and other benefits available   Progression Path:  We have a clearly defined progression path for all legal advisors Job Type :                  Full-time/Part Time considered. www.fbarnes.co.uk  

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Receptionist & Administrative Assistant to join the Facilities and Administration team at Dutton Gregory. You will be responsible for providing an efficient and professional front of house service for our clients, as well as providing administrative support for the office.  Tasks will include ensuring clients and visitors are greeted and dealt with in an efficient, courteous and responsive manner, providing back-up support for the switchboard, ordering stationery and supplies for the office, scanning, attending to incoming and outgoing post and DX, arranging couriers, and other administrative duties. To be considered for this role, you will ideally have previous reception/front of house experience in a professional services environment.  You will also have a “can do” attitude and enjoy working in a fast paced and often demanding environment.

Due to continued expansion and growth, we are looking for a Family Lawyer to join our Southampton and Chandler’s Ford offices. Splitting your time between our Southampton and Chandler’s Ford offices, you will build on an expanding caseload of privately funded matters, dealing with all aspects of divorce, child contact, and residence disputes, and all other problems arising from a breakdown of a personal relationship. The ideal candidate will have gained a high level of experience and knowledge from handling their own caseload of matrimonial work. Areas of expertise should include divorce and separation, cohabitee disputes, resolution of financial property and pension claims, child residence and contact issues and domestic violence injunctions. You must be able to demonstrate good training throughout your career and have an enthusiasm for business development. 

We have an exciting opportunity for a dual role of Case Screener/Legal Secretary to join our Clinical Negligence team at our Bournemouth office.   As Case Screener you will deal with the screening and follow-up of initial clinical negligence referrals, acting as the first point of contact for all client enquires coming through. The role will include the preparation of new client information and you will interview clients when necessary.  You will also carry out digital audio typing and diary management, along with general administration. To be considered for this position, you will need have experience of dealing with people at all levels and demonstrate excellent client relationship skills with an empathetic manner.  Knowledge/experience in clinical negligence, personal injury or medical would be an advantage.

Are you a junior legal assistant looking for your next move? We are looking for an administration assistant to join our driven Residential Conveyancing team in Bournemouth.  Working with the fee earners, and legal secretaries, the role will be to provide a full administrative and secretarial support service to the team, including: file opening and closing; taking telephone calls; typing correspondence, assessing and completing online property forms including Land Registry and Inland Revenue; creating invoices; carrying out online compliance checks; and general day to day administration.  To be considered for this excellent opportunity, you will have good communication skills, be keen to learn, and have strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail.  Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

We are looking for an IT Support Analyst to join our expanding team. The successful candidate will support users and assist with the efficient running of all IT systems and activities carried out by the IT department. The role will include responding to and updating items on the internal helpdesk, liaising with external support and maintenance companies as required, assisting with IT projects, installations, and office/staff moves.  As a result they must be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, organised, approachable, have good communication skills (verbal and written), be able to follow process and have a working knowledge of desktop hardware, Microsoft systems and applications, and cyber-security. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to build an excellent foundation for their future IT career with involvement in a variety of IT projects.

With a focus on getting the very best from our investments in technology, we have an opening for a newly created role as an IT Application Trainer. You will deliver high calibre in-house training and support on all of our IT applications to all employees and new starters within the firm, including a mix of bespoke systems, Microsoft Office and 365, together with providing guidance on internal IT policy and process. The role will include designing and delivering internal IT project based training and associated material, regular informal ‘floor walking’ support, answering ad-hoc queries from our employees and the helpdesk, and providing 1:1 desk-side assistance as and when required. You will have well-developed interpersonal and facilitation skills, good oral and written communication skills and a positive and proactive attitude.  You will also be able to work autonomously, with a methodical and logical approach. This position will require regular travel to all of our offices and so a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. In addition to having experience and confidence in delivering training in a professional services environment, the successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office 2013 or above. Additionally, knowledge of Office 365, SOS Connect / Practice Manager, Solcase / Visualfiles or similar case management software, and BigHand Dictation or similar would be desirable.

We are looking for a driven professional to join our Accounts team in Chandler’s Ford as a Financial Controller. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for: supervision and coaching of the established finance team (previous management experience is essential) managing day to day Accounts operations including dealing with client monies managing lock up (WIP, debtors and disbursements) financial analysis to assess business performance preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts assisting with budgeting and outturn other internal reporting requirements, which will be used at Board and Partner level producing year-end partnership accounts managing the LLP and SRA audit preparation work and liaising with the auditors preparation of VAT returns Knowledge and experience of the Solicitors Accounts Rules is preferred. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a positive can-do attitude and previous experience in a similar role working within an SME professional services environment, preferably legal. You will have excellent communication skills and will excel in building relationships.  You will also have first-rate attention to detail, and a high level of IT literacy with strong excel skills.

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our busy Residential Property department in Poole. The role will include opening new client files electronically, carrying out compliance checks following the firm’s procedures, closing of files, and preparation for archiving. The ideal candidate will be computer literate, have an ability to work to deadlines and without mistakes, have excellent organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You will work towards an apprenticeship in Business & Administration, where we offer a comprehensive training and work experience programme.  You will have the opportunity to gain NVQ qualifications, and earn as you learn.  The apprenticeship contract will run for a one year period. This is a great opening for a dedicated individual keen to build an excellent foundation for their future career.

As part of the firm’s growth and succession planning programme we are looking for a qualified commercial property lawyer to join our successful team in our Chandler’s Ford office. This is an exciting opportunity if you are an accomplished commercial property lawyer, probably but not necessarily with around ten years’ PQE, who enjoys dealing with a mixed bag of work. You will also be working alongside the Head of Department supervising the team. From day one, you will be acting for a wide range of clients working on various transactions including the acquisition and disposal of both leasehold and freehold property, with the potential for involvement in development related matters.  You will be joining a team that prides itself on excellent technical and negotiating skills and deals with all types of property including offices, retail, leisure and licensed premises.  Playing an active role in the growth of the department, you will be looking for an opportunity to build strong working relationships with clients, brokers and the wider business community and work with the firm’s business development team in progressing these relationships through presentations, meetings and corporate events. Applications are invited from technically strong solicitors who are committed to delivering a first class service to clients.  You will have previous supervision experience with a natural ability towards team development.  You will be forward-thinking with excellent commercial acumen and a genuine commitment to business development and client networking.