Current Vacancies
Clinical Negligence Paralegal
consultant: Chris Gardner reference: CG-6665 Location: Manchester, Lancashire
Salary: £30000 per Annum Contract: PermanentClinical Negligence Paralegal
Location: Manchester
Salary: £20,000 - £30,000
This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the North West's top ranked law firms within their Clinical Negligence department as a Paralegal. Within this role you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of Claimant Clinical Negligence claims through to final settlement.
Responsibilities:
The successful applicants will be assigned to a specific partner/team and will assist with note taking, drafting, research and a wide range of case tasks
Effectively manage a caseload of Clinical Negligence claims through to settlement
Skills:
Previous experience in handling Clinical Negligence or Complex Personal Injury Claims
An LLB at 2:1 or a non-law degree at the same level with at least a commendation at PGDL
Experience of taking and preparing witness statements
Strong IT skills
Attention to detail
Good team player
Confident, effective communicatorAdd to Folderreference: CG-6665
Conveyancing Paralegal
consultant: Rebecca Weatherhead reference: JA-6490 Location: Bristol
Salary: £20000 per Annum Contract: PermanentConveyancing Paralegal - Part Time
Location: Bristol
Salary: NegotiablePart Time Post Completion Paralegal - Home Moving Team
Home Moving requires a part time post completion paralegal working 22.5 hours a week. You will be required to assist the Home Moving Team with all aspects of post completion work on sale, purchase, re-mortgage and transfer of equity files who will be based in the Bristol office.
The main duties will include:-
Dealing with land registry applications and requisitions on purchase, remortgage and transfer of equity files to include both unregistered and registered titles.
Closing and archiving fee earners files across the team.
Finalising retention files.
Balancing ledgers.
Dealing with additional leasehold post completion matters, ie notice of assignment/charge, deed of covenants etc.
Managing a spreadsheet to diarise expiry of searches and applications.The successful candidate should ideally be ILEX qualified or be an experienced Licensed Conveyancer.
Standard minimum requirements of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above to include Maths and English do apply.
Add to Folderreference: JA-6490
Law Costs Draftsperson
consultant: Rebecca Weatherhead reference: SA-5660 Location: Exeter, Devon, Exeter, Devon
Salary: £25000 per Annum Contract: PermanentLaw Costs Draftsman
Location: Exeter
Salary: £15,000 - £25,000
Our client is a reputable organisation based in the South West of England who are now looking for a Law Cost Draftsman/Negotiator to join their growing practice. This practice has over a century of history behind their practice and work with high net worth clients and individuals. Operating from two locations in England this practice has undertaken steady expansion and will continue to enjoy this healthy progression.Responsibilities
You will be joining the Partner and Associates of a reputable Family Department as part of a Cost Team in Exeter. You will be working with a close team, liaising with Fee Earners through out each stage of the claim.
Skills
You will need to have previous experience in reviewing cost claims within a Legal Practice or In-house equivalent with exposure to Liability claims. You will need to be highly client facing as the role from time to time will require yourself to provide advice and assistance to the Liability Departments Clients which is outlines by Legislation. You should have a good technical ability and drafting skills, knowledge of Civil Procedure rules and relevant Legislation. You should be able to organise your time effectively, have a keen eye for detail and be willing to assist the Persona Injury Team is preparing for Trial. This is a great opportunity and one which you will gain great exposure from.Add to Folderreference: SA-5660
Personal Injury Legal Executive
consultant: Ross Bennett reference: RB-6470 Location: Bristol
Salary: £38000 per Annum Contract: PermanentLitigation Executive - Personal Injury
Location: Bristol
Salary: £27,000 - £38,000A top South West practice is looking to take on a Litigation Executive within their Personal Injury team. Your role will be to litigate a significant proportion of personal injury cases in order to obtain appropriate compensation for clients
Responsibilities:Confident in undertaking Court hearings and to be competent in core legal skills including drafting, negotiation and advocacy
In the region of 200 straightforward cases with a significant proportion of litigated matters
Undertake a Mixed caseload of fast track and majority multi track work with a number of non RTA matters
Some knowledge of employer's liability or public liability claims desirable
A varied caseload of liability and quantum disputes
Deal with more complex injuries and higher value claims (in excess of £25,000)
Skills:Ability to handle higher value claims (in excess of £25,000) with limited input from team leader
To be confident in undertaking Court hearings and to be competent in core legal skills including drafting, negotiation and advocacy.
Willingness to undertake development to achieve further or professional qualifications
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, appropriate Protocols and the Court process
An awareness of strategy and tactics in progressing case to trial
Mostly working to a set of annual targets through performance reviewedAdd to Folderreference: RB-6470
Personal Injury Paralegal
consultant: Chris Gardner reference: CG-6486 Location: Bristol, Bristol
Salary: £31000 per Annum Contract: PermanentPersonal Injury Paralegal
Salary: £24,000 - £31,000
Location: Bristol
Are you looking for a new challenge within the Legal market and have experience of managing a caseload of Personal Injury files from inception through to completion? We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Litigator to take full control of their own caseload while working for one of the South West's leading Legal practices that provides the opportunity to progress your skills and career.
You will have the freedom to settle your own cases consisting of fast -track and multi - track how you see fit and turn to supervisors to help resolve complex matters.
Responsibilities:
To progress personal injury cases in a timely manner to a satisfactory conclusion for the client
To be capable of successfully handling a mixed caseload of liability and quantum disputes both pre and post issue
To be able to litigate a caseload successfully
Confident in undertaking Court hearings and to be competent in core legal skills including drafting, negotiation and advocacy
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, appropriate Protocols and the Court process
Exposure to non RTA matters and ability to undertake such work with some supervision
Willingness to undertake development to achieve further or professional qualification
Ability to handle higher value claims
Skills:
Mixed caseload of fast track and multi track work
A varied caseload of liability and quantum disputes
Significant proportion of litigated matters
Experience handling complex injuries and higher value claims
Some knowledge of employers liability or public liability claims desirableAdd to Folderreference: CG-6486
Personal Injury Paralegal
consultant: Chris Gardner reference: CG-6624 Location: Bristol
Salary: £22000 per Annum Contract: PermanentPersonal Injury Paralegal
Location: Bristol
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000We are looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal who is looking to take the next step in their career and looking for a company they can build a long term future with,the successful candidate will be expected to work with a mixed caseload of Litigated and Non Litigated Personal Injury Claims including RTA, EL and PL
You will have the freedom to settle your own cases consisting of fast -track and multi - track how you see fit and turn to supervisors to help resolve complex matters.Responsibilities:
Handle a varied caseload of Defendant Employment Liability, Public Liability and RTA
Settle claims as quickly as possible with the best interest of the client in mind
Liaise with Third Party Solicitors and Insurers
Confident in undertaking Court hearings and to be competent in core legal skills including drafting, negotiation and advocacy
Demonstrate sound knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, appropriate Protocols and the Court process
Exposure to RTA matters and ability to undertake such work with some supervisionSkills:
Experience of working with a caseload of fast-track and Motor Personal Injury claims or Employers Liability and Public Liability claims
Good Organisation skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Keen desire to increase your technical claims knowledge and further your careerAdd to Folderreference: CG-6624
Probate Case Handler
consultant: Chris Gardner reference: CG-6428 Location: Bristol
Salary: £32000 per Annum Contract: PermanentProbate Case Handler
Salary: £24,000 - £32,000 + Benefits
Location: BristolWe are currently seeking experienced Probate Case Handlers with working knowledge gained within a legal environment.
Fantastic opportunity to progress your legal career within an organisation that actively invests in it's workforce.
The successful candidate will be working for a leading South West Practice handling Probate cases from inception through to conclusion and will be expected to handle inheritance tax cases.
Responsibilities:To manage complex probate and estate administration cases in accordance and full compliance with agreed processes and procedures ensuring service level agreements and all other key performance measures are met.
Achieve all agreed key performance measures - turnaround times, caseload levels, productivity, quality, complaints etc
Manage a highly complex workload in accordance with agreed processes and procedures
work with the Process Training Manager and your Team Leader to become competent across the case-handling processes as required - legal checking, property sales, legal pre-grant and legal post-grant work
Provide regular updates to customers in accordance with agreed contact strategy
Prepare for monthly 1-1 meetings with Line Manager and complete actions points/objectives set within agreed timescales
Mainly makes recommendations to the team leaders, giving the options on decisions to be made - most decisions referred to Team Leader or other senior members of the Probate Team to make
Mentor and act as a point of reference for junior case-handler colleaguesSkills:
Solicitor with relevant PQE or ILEX equivalent is essential
STEP Diploma course completed and registered as a TEP or willingness to obtain
An thorough knowledge and understanding of probate and estate administration principals
Ability to dissect facts from extraneous information
Be highly organised in the way that they workAdd to Folderreference: CG-6428
Probate Case Handler
consultant: Chris Gardner reference: RP-6427 Location: Bristol
Salary: £32000 per Annum Contract: PermanentJob Title: Probate Case Handler
Salary Range: £24,000 - £32,000 + Benefits
Location: Bristol
A rewarding and challenging legal role, ideal for someone looking to take on a key position, where probate experience and attention to detail are required. Working within the Probate Team handling Inheritance Tax and other Probate relating case's, an excellent opportunity to work within a leading South-West Legal Practice. This role requires someone looking to further their career, with a view to progressing through the organisation. The company invests in their workforce in terms of career development and personal skills relating to the business.Responsibilities:
Dealing with clients on a daily basis, with an ability to maintain a professional and sensitive manner
Managing an influx of work while multi-tasking and maintaining a pipeline
Maintain good relationship with clients keeping them informed of key developments
Feedback key information to Line Manager
Manage complex case loads in Probate and Estate AdministrationSkills:
Knowledge of IHT 205 and IHT 400
Relevant PQE or ILEX equivalent
STEP Diploma course completed and registered as a TEP or willingness to obtain
Ability to dissect facts from extraneous information
Good Time Management
Previous working knowledge of Estate Administration Principles
An excellent command of the English language and a good educational backgroundAdd to Folderreference: RP-6427
Probate Legal Executive
consultant: Chris Gardner reference: RP-6439 Location: Bristol
Salary: £50000 per Annum Contract: PermanentJob Title: Probate Case Handler
Salary Range: £24,000 - £32,000 + Benefits
Location: Bristol
A rewarding and challenging legal role, ideal for someone looking to take on a key position, where probate experience and attention to detail are required. Working within the Probate Team handling Inheritance Tax and other Probate relating case's, an excellent opportunity to work within a leading South-West Legal Practice. This role requires someone looking to further their career, with a view to progressing through the organisation. The company invests in their workforce in terms of career development and personal skills relating to the business.Responsibilities:
Dealing with clients on a daily basis, with an ability to maintain a professional and sensitive manner
Managing an influx of work while multi-tasking and maintaining a pipeline
Maintain good relationship with clients keeping them informed of key developments
Feedback key information to Line Manager
Manage complex case loads in Probate and Estate AdministrationSkills:
Knowledge of IHT 205 and IHT 400
Relevant PQE or ILEX equivalent
STEP Diploma course completed and registered as a TEP or willingness to obtain
Ability to dissect facts from extraneous information
Good Time Management
Previous working knowledge of Estate Administration Principles
An excellent command of the English language and a good educational backgroundAdd to Folderreference: RP-6439
