http://www.legaljobspot.com Description eng Fri, 5 Sep 2008 12:33:00 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=537 Excellent opportunity for a PI Solicitor. Small, friendly, niche, high street firm is looking for an experienced PI solicitor to take a lead role and work in a rewarding environment without supervision. Duties will also include to supervise and guide juniors/paralegals where necessary. You should have a minimum of 12 months experience dealing with RTA and other areas of Personal Injury work. Civil litigation and clinical negligence experience also desirable. Good opportunity for somebody to enjoy more autonomy and start taking a lead role in a firm that is going places. Immediate start for perm position, with a principal that is both approachable and more importantly, interested in ensuring staff are looked after and become part of a long term team. Fri, 5 Sep 2008 08:12:08 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=537 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=536 Bookkeeping & accounts Of a solicitors office Wed, 3 Sep 2008 10:18:04 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=536 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=535 Lawfuel.co.nz has resource management roles available now for a number of exciting positions. Law firms, Forest & Bird and other positions in these challenging and fast growing areas of law. See: www.Lawfuel.co.nz - search 'resource management' Thu, 7 Aug 2008 03:11:22 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=535 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=534 An excellent opportunity is currently available for an enthusiastic and committed Solicitor or Legal Executive to work within the International Travel Litigation Group in the Personal Injury department in our London Office. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years’ Personal Injury experience and will be willing to develop their knowledge within International Travel Litigation. Ideally we are looking for enthusiastic and committed applicants, who can demonstrate they enjoy working in a busy environment, take a flexible approach to work, are able to use their own initiative and have the drive and ambition to develop their skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent client care skills and will have experience in a comparable position working towards fee earning targets. The position would suit a motivated individual with intelligence, ambition, lateral thinking and sound judgment skills. Foreign language skills, particularly Spanish, would be a distinct advantage. Our impressive rate of growth and future plans make Irwin Mitchell an excellent place to work. If you are interested in becoming part of our success, please forward your CV and a covering letter stating salary expectations and quoting the relevant reference number to Alicia Hague at recruitment@irwinmitchell.com. Irwin Mitchell is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:37:39 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=534 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=533 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Paralegal to join our Neurotrauma team, assisting in a small team led by a senior associate on a case load of high value catastrophic injury cases in the Birmingham office. This position is a really exciting opportunity to work on high profile, high value cases within our leading Personal Injury department. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who have an interest and relevant experience of working in a claimant personal injury team. Ideally, we are looking for enthusiastic and committed applicants, who can demonstrate they enjoy working in a busy environment, take a flexible approach to their work, and are confident to use their own initiative. The successful candidate will need to work as part of a team and also take responsibility for their own work. Candidates will need to have excellent client care skills and communication skills, as the role will involve assisting with client communications and liaising with other professionals. The successful candidate will need to show that they can cope well under pressure and maintain excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and keep to tight deadlines. Our impressive rate of growth and future plans make Irwin Mitchell an excellent place to work. If you are interested in becoming part of our success, please forward your CV and a covering letter stating salary expectations to Alicia Hague at recruitment@irwinmitchell.com quoting reference B02078/SPARA Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:35:21 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=533 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=532 An excellent opportunity is currently available for an enthusiastic and committed Solicitor to work within the IM Personal Injury department in our Birmingham office. Ideally we are looking for a candidate who is experienced in International Travel Litigation, although applicants that have broader personal injury experience will also be considered if willing to develop their knowledge of International Travel Litigation. We are looking for up to 4 years PQE. The role will require you to assist in the management of other team members. The successful candidate will be comfortable in handling complex, high value claims. The role also offers the opportunity to work with high profile cases along with the possibility of media work. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed applicants, who can demonstrate they enjoy working in a busy environment, take a flexible approach to work, are able to use their own initiative and have the drive and ambition to develop their skills. The ideal candidate will have excellent client care skills and will have experience in a comparable position working towards fee earning targets. The position would suit a motivated individual with intelligence, ambition, lateral thinking and sound judgment skills. Irwin Mitchell is nationally recognised as the leading claimant firm within the Personal Injury field. Our impressive rate of growth and future plans provides an exciting opportunity to work with one of the country’s leading law firms. This position presents a great opportunity for intelligent and hard working individuals who like a challenge and wish to join a growing and highly successful team. To apply please forward a CV and covering letter stating salary expectations and quoting the reference number B24078/SOL to Alicia Hague at recruitment@irwinmitchell.com. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:31:48 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=532 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=531 Irwin Mitchell is nationally recognised as the leading claimant firm within the Personal Injury department. Our impressive rate of growth and future plans provides an exciting opportunity to work with one of the country’s leading law firms. We are currently recruiting for a Solicitor to work within the Personal Injury department in the fast track team. We are looking for candidates who are newly qualified up to 3 years PQE. Ideally we would like candidates to have some experience of PI as the successful applicant will be running their own mixed caseload of accident types (RTA/EL/PL). The successful applicant should be comfortable in handling complex, high value claims. The role also offers the opportunity to work with high profile cases along with the possibility of media work. This position presents a great opportunity for intelligent and hard working individuals who like a challenge and wish to join a growing and highly successful team. Excellent client care skills are essential and candidates should have a flexible approach to work. To apply please forward a CV and covering letter stating salary expectations and quoting the reference number B23078/SOL to Alicia Hague at recruitment@irwinmitchell.com. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:27:23 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=531 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=529 LETTINGS ADVISER We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team in Hertfordshire. The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria: • Excellent knowledge of regulations and legislation associated with the letting industry. • Previous experience in a solicitors or a letting agency desirable. • Be highly motivated, articulate, a strong team player with good time management, administrative, communication and organisational skills. • It is important that you are a confident, enthusiastic, flexible and committed person with good attention to detail and an excellent telephone manner. • A passion for delivering outstanding customer services. This is an excellent career development opportunity for an individual within the lettings industry wishing to work outside of the “agency”. Tue, 8 Jul 2008 07:35:10 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=529 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=528 Job Reference: 222067 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £51,000 Posted: 26 Jun 2008 Company Details Fantastic opportunity to join one of the region's most highly regarded employers. The opportunity sits within this regional development agency's Legal team. Role The role involves working with a number of internal and external clients (businesses associated through shared ownership, recipients of funding, or local businesses paying for services). You will play a key part in delivering important and complex projects. You will lead a small team providing legal advice covering company and commercial law. Package includes a top-rated final salary pension scheme, and flexible working. Ideal Person Applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to act at a senior level across company and commercial law. Legal qualifications are preferred but are not essential. Discipline Legal - Commercial Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:47:53 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=528 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=527 The successful candidate will be expected to be familiar with welfare rights law and knowledge of other areas of social welfare law would be an advantage. In addition, They will have a knowledge of employment law. They should also have experience of representation and advocacy. The post holder should preferably be a solicitor or barrister with no less than one year post qualification experience, but consideration will be given to other experienced caseworkers who possess sufficient knowledge and skill. The caseworker/solicitor will be responsible for aiding to fulfil LSC contracts in welfare rights & employment law through the provision of a legal advice and representation service. Key Tasks To offer legal advice to individuals and groups who make use of the Law Centre’s facilities To undertake case work in the area of employment and welfare rights law. This will involve meeting a set target for clients eligible under the Legal Services Commission contract scheme. To represent clients, where appropriate, at tribunals, court hearings and other similar settings. To comply with all internal and external requirements for recording of time spent on all pieces of work undertaken and all statistics that is necessary to keep. Other areas of work undertaken by the Law Centre include: housing and immigration with regard being given to issues of discrimination in connection with all areas. There may be some limited scope for involvement in these areas. To develop links with statutory bodies, voluntary organisations and community groups. To share in the Law Centre’s legal education work, as required. To keep appropriate administrative records and to share in the general administration of the Law Centre. To comply with Oldham Law Centre’s equal opportunities policies. Application forms are available from Oldham Law Centre and can be requested by post to: Oldham Law Centre 1st Floor, Archway House Bridge Street Oldham OL1 1ED Or by telephone: 0161 627 0925 Alternatively, requests can be made via email to: admin@oldhamlawcentre.org Wed, 25 Jun 2008 05:04:17 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=527 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=526 Credit Controller based in Central London Reference: 864863 The Company: Our client, a global law firm, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Credit Controller with excellent customer service skills, to be based in their Central London office. The Role: Reporting to the Credit Control Manager, the successful candidate will assist in managing their internal client's cash flow and provide excellent customer service at all times. The position will include the following key responsibilities: -Act as a key contact for executives and partners and provide advice, action and support on all aspects regarding credit control. -To regularly monitor all accounts that you have been assigned, ensuring Account Managers are updated of any potential problems. - To respond to all account problems or queries raised by clients within the required Service Level Agreements. -Direct contact with clients regarding unpaid bills via telephone or email. Candidate Profile: Candidates must be fluent in English and have a previous Credit Control/Accounts Receivable experience, preferably within a law firm. Customer service skills are vital and these should have been gained within a telephone working environment. Competent in MS Office and a CRM system. The successful candidate should have a good telephone manner, excellent organisational skills and be able to manage a heavy workload effectively. Salary/Additional Information: The company offers an excellent benefits package. This is a company that does that little extra for their employees and they have a fantastic team spirit. The salary for the role will be negotiable depending on experience. ****************************** International Language Communications is a leading specialist multilingual recruitment agency. Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website and register your details. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:29:45 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=526 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=525 Legal Secretary/PA based in Central London Reference: 827622 The Company: Our client, a global law firm, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Legal secretary/PA with excellent multi tasking skills, to be based in their Central London office. The Role: This is an exciting role working with a great team and with fantastic benefits. The overall aim of the position is to be responsible for providing efficient secretarial support to a smaller team. The position will include the following key responsibilities: -Coordinate travel arrangements -Provide fully diary management -Organize meetings (internal & external), including prepare paperwork, and Power Point presentations -10% typing and document amending -Process bills, time sheet and expenses -Answering and filtering phone call -Other ad hoc administrative task required Candidate Profile: Candidates must be fluent in English and have previous experience working as a PA or as a secretary, preferably within a law firm. The successful candidate should be flexible, customer service focused and able to manage a heavy workload effectively and accurate. Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel and Power Point. Salary/Additional Information: The company offers an excellent benefits package. This is a company that does that little extra for their employees and they have a fantastic team spirit. The salary for the role will be negotiable depending on experience. ****************************** International Language Communications is a leading specialist multilingual recruitment agency. Please bear in mind that you may not hear from us straight away. Due to the high level of applications we receive every day, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. If you would like to be considered for similar and future positions, or for a complete listing of all our current vacancies, please visit our website and register your details. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:27:33 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=525 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=524 As a Legal Clerk you will be responsible for your own case load and will run files in accordance with the departments set procedures. Your caseload will consist of Road Traffic Accident matters which will include personal injury. Experience of dealing with these types of claims within the insurance/legal sector is required Candidates must be confident, self motivated and possess excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be able to work well under pressure in a busy environment and be capable of using your own initiative. To apply for this positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to Rachel Nellist, quoting the appropriate reference to recruitment@irwinmitchell.com. Irwin Mitchell are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:38:03 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=524 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=523 As a Trainee Legal Clerk, you will follow a structured internal training programme allowing you to gain the necessary experience to develop a successful paralegal career. Candidates should be A level qualified or be of graduate calibre and have a keen interest in working in a legal environment. Candidates must be confident, self motivated and possess excellent communication skills. You will be able to work well under pressure in a busy environment and be able to work with minimum supervision. To apply for this positions, please send your CV with a covering letter to Rachel Nellist, quoting the appropriate reference to recruitment@irwinmitchell.com. Irwin Mitchell are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:36:31 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=523 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=522 Irwin Mitchell Solicitors are currently looking for Paralegals to work within the CLEI team based in our Insurance Lending and Recoveries Department in the Sheffield office. The work is of a commercial litigation nature mainly encompassing commercial contract and property litigation. You will be involved in assisting and if appropriate running small, fast and multitrack claims. Candidates should be educated to degree level. Those with legal experience and working towards ILEX will also be considered as will those candidates with the LPC. You will have excellent communication skills with a good telephone manner. It is likely you will be working in a team of 10 others, so you should enjoy being in a busy and vibrant environment, demonstrating you can work in a team and on your own initiative. We are looking for enthusiastic, practical and well motivated individuals, who are willing to be flexible in their approach to new ventures and have the ability to cope well under pressure. To apply for the position, please send your CV with a covering letter to Rachel Nellist, quoting the relevant reference to recruitment@irwinmitchell.com IM are not accepting agency CV’s for this vacancy. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 04:33:05 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=522 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=521 Job Reference: 221688 Location: Teesside Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £32,000 Posted: 11 Jun 2008 Company Details Large North East legal firm seeks a qualified lawyer within its Personal Injury team. Role Within your role you will handle a caseload of claimant files covering: - RTA - Employer's Liability - Occupier's Liability - Industrial Diseases - Slips and trips Ideal Person Suitable candidates will be able to work with minimal supervision, handling a varied caseload covering some, if not all, of the stated areas. Discipline Legal - Civil Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:49:58 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=521 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=520 Job Reference: 221591 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £50,000 Posted: 5 Jun 2008 Company Details Expanding North East law firm seeks to grow its Employment team. Role Your workload will include both contentious and non-contentious employment matters. You will work on behalf of both employers and employees. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career and establish a reputation in the local market. Ideal Person The role can be tailored to suit those with significant levels of post qualified experience, through to those with minimal post qualified experience in the Employment arena. Discipline Legal Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 8 Jun 2008 06:30:57 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=520 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=519 Job Reference: 221511 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Temporary Salary: To £50,000 pa Posted: 2 Jun 2008 Company Details Newcastle upon Tyne law firm seeks senior employment lawyer on locum basis. Role The purpose of the role is to oversee and develop a more junior lawyer. You will work on both contentious and non-contentious matters and will represent both employers and employees. The role is likely to run for a minimum of 6 months. Ideal Person The role requires applicants to be experienced in handling a diverse range of employment law matters. Discipline Legal Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 8 Jun 2008 06:28:37 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=519 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=518 Job Reference: 221221 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £40,000 Posted: 19 May 2008 Company Details North East law firm with growing reputation nationally for corporate finance work. Role An excellent opportunity for a newly/recently qualified solicitor to join a firm gaining plaudits nationally for its work in the corporate finance arena. The role on offer will involve assisting senior solicitors in delivering first-class services to clients, a growing proportion of which are large London-based organisations. Ideal Person The role requires interested parties to have some prior involvement in corporate finance, be that post qualification or during a training contract, with a recognised commercial law firm. Discipline Legal - Commercial Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 25 May 2008 02:36:32 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=518 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=517 Job Reference: 221217 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £40,000 Posted: 19 May 2008 Company Details Top-rated Newcastle law firm seeks ambitious company/commercial solicitor on the back of continued growth. Role The firm has an excellent portfolio of clients, including many household named businesses, and is continuing to win high profile work with London clients. The role on offer will involve assisting a small team of high calibre lawyers on high value M&A transactions, corporate finance assignments, and general commercial work. The firm has an excellent reputation for rewarding and promoting internal talent. Ideal Person Applicants will have at least 2 years of post qualified experience in a role delivering company/commercial services to clients. Discipline Legal - Commercial Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 25 May 2008 02:35:09 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=517 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=516 Job Reference: 220365 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £45,000 Posted: 14 May 2008 Company Details Excellent opportunity to join an expanding team within a leading North East law firm. Role The opportunity sits within the Banking and Finance team. The role specifically involves: - Drafting and negotiation of loan and security documentation relating to acquisition, development and working capital finance. - Working with other teams in relation to the funding of PPP/PFI schemes. - Advising MBO teams on banking arrangements. - Advising corporate and individual clients on banking arrangements, including personal guarantees. Ideal Person The seniority of the role (newly qualified to associate) on offer can be flexed to suit the right candidate. It is likely that you will have experience within the banking/finance arena. Applications are, however, also welcomed from those looking to diversify from a more general corporate/commercial role. Discipline Legal Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 18 May 2008 06:05:31 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=516 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=515 Job Reference: 220367 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £50,000 Posted: 14 May 2008 Company Details Leading Newcastle law firm requires public sector lawyer to cope with continued growth in that sector. Role The successful applicant will join a busy public sector team which focuses on a wide variety of public sector outsourcing contracts including PFI, BSF and larger public needs for landmark buildings and regeneration contracts. The unit also draft and negotiate smaller contracts for travel clients, charities, the NHS and others. Ideal Person The role suits those with relevant experience gained from working within either a law firm or in-house within the public sector. Seniority of the role can be tailored (from newly qualified to associate) to suit the right candidate. Discipline Legal Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 18 May 2008 06:04:43 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=515 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=514 Job Reference: 220374 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £50,000 Posted: 14 May 2008 Company Details Leading North of England law firm seeks a high calibre commercial lawyer within its expanding commercial team. Opportunity based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Role The firm continues to win high calibre clients both in the local and national market place. The opportunity at hand will be to work with high profile clients (a combination of public and private businesses) providing first rate general commercial advice/services. The team growth and structure leads to significant promotion opportunities. Ideal Person The role suits a high calibre lawyer with solid commercial skills gained from a reputable law firm where they have worked with large corporate clients. Discipline Legal Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 18 May 2008 06:02:45 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=514 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=513 Job Reference: 221156 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To: £Associate Posted: 14 May 2008 Company Details Newcastle heavyweight commercial law firm seeks a high calibre and dedicated lawyer to join its Corporate Finance team. Role The firm works with an incredibly broad range of clients, both locally and nationally. Clients range from plcs (including financial institutions) to wealthy individuals and large public sector bodies. The successful applicant will be involved in development, acquisition and project finance including PFI as well as general domestic banking and security issues. Ideal Person Applicants must be able to demonstrate strong corporate/banking skills and commitment to success in this area of law. Discipline Legal - Commercial Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 18 May 2008 06:00:50 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=513 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=512 Job Reference: 221157 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To: £45,000 Posted: 14 May 2008 Company Details North East commercial law firm seeks to recruit within its nationally recognised IP/IT team. Role The role on offer can be tailored to suit differing levels of post qualified experience and those with diverse or niche skills in this field. The team as a whole works with clients in both the private and public sectors, offering advice in relation to: - the development, acquisition, exploitation, licensing and protection of intellectual property, including trade marks, patents, copyright and know how. - the development, exploitation and licensing of products. - the legal aspects of commercialising new technologies. Ideal Person The role can be tailored to suit those with vast experience in the IP/IT field, through to those minimal IP/IT skills gained from a more general commercial role. Discipline Legal - Commercial Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 18 May 2008 05:59:37 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=512 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=510 Our philosophy of ‘exceeding the expectations of every client’ has driven the firm to become one of the most successful providers of Legal Services in the UK, renowned for innovation and adding value. With 7 national offices and over 2000 employees, we are proud to have on board some of the leading professionals in the UK. We are currently looking to expand our Trust and Probate department based in our Sheffield Office and are looking for two new Administrative Assistants. Within this role you will be relied upon to provide a comprehensive, efficient and accurate administrative service, with specific responsibility for data entry, filing and general administrative support to the department. Ideal candidates should possess a good standard of education with minimum of 4 GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C or above and must be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills, initiative and enthusiasm. The successful candidates will have experience of working in a busy environment and will have the confidence in handling a large workload; therefore excellent organisational and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to work as part of a team. You must be self-motivated, capable of producing work to the highest quality, react positively to change and able to work on your own initiative. In addition you must have an excellent telephone manner as well as the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a wide range of people. All candidates must be confident in using the suite of Microsoft Office applications and have the willingness to learn in-house computerised systems. To apply for this vacancy, please send your CV along with a covering letter and details of current/expected salary, quoting the relevant reference number to the HR Department, recruitment@irwinmitchell.com. Alternatively, please send your details in hard copy format through to: HR Department, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8DT. IM is an equal opportunities employer. Wed, 7 May 2008 07:51:34 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=510 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=508 We are looking to recruit a Paralegal to expand our Public Law Team in Sheffield, this position is available from September 2008. Public Law has become a leader in its field with many well-publicized successes to its name. The department focuses particularly on health, social welfare and education provision, on commercial and general judicial review, prison law, planning and environmental law and professional regulation – often with a human rights dimension. This post will offer opportunities to manage a caseload and to support solicitors conducting litigation in courts (including the highest courts) and tribunals, which is interesting and sometimes groundbreaking. Post-holders will be encouraged to develop their skills, but can expect to deal with clients, draft documents, progress the litigation process and attend court. You will be a team player with strong communication skills and an understanding of client care. You will have experience of working in a legal environment and an understanding of office procedures, along with a pro-active approach and the ability to work on your own initiative, managing your time to meet deadlines. You will have a professional telephone manner with attention to detail and sound IT skills. Experience of working in a similar role would be beneficial. Applicants should be educated to degree level in England or Wales. Students and others intending to pursue a long term career in law are also welcome to apply although applicants without such qualifications as well as those who have the appropriate levels of experience will also be considered. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the above requirements and have a desire to develop in this area of the law. To apply for this position please send your CV along with a covering letter and details of current/expected salary quoting the relevant reference number to Brooke Atherton at recruitment@irwinmitchell.com . Alternatively, please send your details in hard copy format through to: HR Department, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8DT. Irwin Mitchell is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Wed, 7 May 2008 04:55:56 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=508 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=507 We are looking to recruit a Paralegal in order to expand our Public Law team in London. Public Law has become a leader in its field with many well-publicized successes to its name. The department focuses particularly on health, social welfare and education provision, on commercial and general judicial review, prison law, planning and environmental law and professional regulation – often with a human rights dimension. This post will offer opportunities to manage a caseload and to support solicitors conducting litigation in courts (including the highest courts) and tribunals, which is interesting and sometimes groundbreaking. Post-holders will be encouraged to develop their skills, but can expect to deal with clients, draft documents, progress the litigation process and attend court. You will be a team player with strong communication skills and an understanding of client care. You will have experience of working in a legal environment and an understanding of office procedures, along with a pro-active approach and the ability to work on your own initiative, managing your time to meet deadlines. You will have a professional telephone manner with attention to detail and sound IT skills. Experience of working in a similar role would be beneficial. Applicants should be educated to degree level in England or Wales. Students and others intending to pursue a long term career in law are also welcome to apply although applicants without such qualifications as well as those who have the appropriate levels of experience will also be considered. We welcome applications from candidates who meet the above requirements and have a desire to develop in this area of the law. To apply for this position please send your CV along with a covering letter and details of current/expected salary quoting the relevant reference number to Brooke Atherton at recruitment@irwinmitchell.com . Alternatively, please send your details in hard copy format through to: HR Department, Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, Riverside East, 2 Millsands, Sheffield, S3 8DT. Irwin Mitchell is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Wed, 7 May 2008 04:53:51 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=507 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=506 Job Reference: 220922 Location: Tyne and Wear Job Type: Permanent Salary: To £28,000 Posted: 30 Apr 2008 Company Details An established medium sized North East based leagl practice seeks a Practice Manager. Role The role will involve the following elements: - Bookkeeping. Knowledge of Solicitors Accounting Rules is required. - Staff management. Overseeing the activities and recruitment of support staff. - Facilities management. Liaison with engineers and other service providers to resolve any issues with items such as computers, photocopiers, etc. Ideal Person The role ideally suits an individual with a strong character, prior staff management experience, and a solid knowledge of finance/solicitors accounting rules. Discipline Legal Consultant Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com Sun, 4 May 2008 03:52:51 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=506 http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=505 COMPANY Expanding recently formed law firm based in Northumberland seeks an experienced litigator to join the team and complement the existing service offering. ROLE The firm is looking to attract an experienced litigator who could join the firm (ideally, but not essentially, with a following) with a view to gaining an equity stake in the short-to-medium-term. The firm currently focuses on claimant RTA, accident at work and professional negligence cases. IDEAL PERSON The ideal candidate will be a highly capable litigator in any of the stated areas. The firm are also open to litigators with experience in a different field, although candidates such as this would require a following to be considered. DISCIPLINE Legal JOB REFERENCE NWC/000220862 CONSULTANT Alistair Westwood alistair.westwoodresponse@nigelwright.com +44 (0)191 222 0770 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:30:42 EST http://www.legaljobspot.com/detail.php?id=505