• Name of firm/company: Not Specified
• Location: Cheshire, Chester, Merseyside, North Wales
• Job Vacancy: Paralegal – Matrimonial
• Job Type: Temporary – Maternity Leave
• Minimum Requirements: The ideal candidate will have a legal background, preferably having worked / studied in the area of family law
• Salary: £15,000 to £16,000 per annum
• How to Apply: Please send a copy of your CV via our Contact Us Form and we will forward to the recruitment agency
• Application Deadline: 17 February 2012 (but the sooner the better)

Details:

From the recruitment agency:

Our clients are an excellent niche private family practice in North Wales with a first class client base. They are looking for a paralegal to work with the senior partner to cover a spell of maternity leave commencing June this year until January 2013.

The ideal candidate will have a legal background, preferably having worked / studied in the area of family law. Good IT and typing skills are required and being a small team the successful applicant will have a friendly attitude and be personable.

The role will involve client contact both on the telephone, greeting and in interview situations. Good administrative skills will need to be demonstrated as well as the ability to tackle drafting statements, divorce petitions, correspondence etc. Although there will be on going training ideally the successful candidate will have some hands on experience of working in a family law environment.

The office is not town centre and is accessible only by car and not public transport, and therefore the successful applicant will need a valid drivers licence and own vehicle.

Details:

Wimbledon Solicitors is one of the leading firms of solicitors in South West London providing both public funded and private services in Immigration, Family Law and Child Care matters.

We have currently 2 work experience placements (min 3 to 6 months) for competent law graduates who have finished their vocational training.

At the end of the placement, successful candidates will be offered a paid paralegal position with the firm that would lead to a training contract.

Contact: VIJAY- SOLICITOR/PARTNER
Wimbledon Solicitors
271 Balham High Road
Tooting Bec
London SW17 7BD
T: 020 8767 0800

• Name of firm/company: Not specified
• Location: Kingston, Surrey
• Job Vacancy: Part Time Probate Paralegal
• Job Type: Permanent
• Minimum Requirements: Experienced Paralegal/Legal Executive
• Salary: Not specified
• How to Apply: Please send your CV via Gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com/p/jobs/part-time-position-in-small-firm-in-kingston-for-experienced-probate-paralegal–kingston-surrey/95400969
• Application Deadline: Not specified

Details:

We are a small family run law firm in Kingston upon Thames.

The firm specialises in litigation matters. However, we have a consistent stream of non-contentious work, particularly in probate, and we are looking for an experienced paralegal/legal executive to join our firm on a part time basis (working 2-3 days a week) to handle this work.

We are looking for someone who is able to work independently and can handle a diverse range of probate and private client work. Ideally, you will also have experience in other non contentious areas, such as commercial conveyancing. However, this is not a prerequisite.

We take pride in the high quality of our legal work and it is important to us that the person joining us has a similar approach.

The salary will depend on your experience and what you bring to the firm.

The position is 2-3 days a week. However, if you are able to bring in (or help the firm bring in) more work, the hours can be increased.

• Name of firm/company: Not specified
• Location: Manchester
• Job Vacancy: RTA Paralegal
• Job Type: Permanent
• Minimum Requirements: Experienced in Litigation
• Salary: Not specified
• How to Apply: Send your CV via Gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com/p/jobs/rta-paralegal-rochdale/95175716
• Application Deadline: Not specified

Details:

Duties include working on RTA files pre litigation and post litigation cases along with keeping a track of files along with the daily administration duties that go along with the role.

The position is working 9am – 5pm with a hour for lunch
You will have excellent organisational skills as well as administration and telephone skills. You will be someone who can use their own initiative.
You need to have excellent MS Word, Excel and Outlook skills.

Litigation experience is necessary for this position.
Salary will depend on your experience.
Immediate start.

• Name of firm/company: Communities United Party
• Location: East London
• Job Vacancy: Paralegal Vacancies
• Job Type: Permanent
• Minimum Requirements: You will be an LPC /BVC/ LLM trained post graduate with knowledge and experience in the following areas of law: civil litigation; employment; family; housing; landlord and tenant; immigration; human rights.
• Salary: Not specified
• How to Apply: Send your CV and a covering letter via Gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com/p/jobs/paralegals-required-east-london/94890050
• Application Deadline: 15th February 2012

Details:

We are East London based small but extremely busy legal firm. We are seeking paralegals to join us. We provide FREE initial advice and FREE initial Consultation to local residents.

We have extensive experience in employment, criminal, litigation, and, benefits law areas and a supportive legal team comprising of experienced staff from a variety of legal backgrounds

Role:
You will provide legal advice and services generally to the local community based primarily in London but also required in Dublin.

Requirements:
You will be an LPC /BVC/ LLM trained post graduate with knowledge and experience in the following areas of law: civil litigation; employment; family; housing; landlord and tenant; immigration; human rights.
We seek individuals who wish to develop their drafting experience, representing clients in county court, employment tribunals and magistrate court hearings. The main responsibilities will involve: preparing court papers, drafting letters for clients, conducting research, negotiating on behalf of clients and advising clients.
The successful candidate must be self motivated, flexible, organized and friendly. So put your skills to good use and join us today!

CV’s are only invited from serious, interested and those capable of above mentioned skills, and able to commence work immediately. Candidates must be able to demonstrate and provide evidence of their skills. Both full-time and part-time opportunities are available.

If you are interested in applying for this post, forward your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for this role via Gumtree or contact on: 0203 489 5227 (asking for Mr. K. Malik) or find details on employer website at: http://www.communitiesunitedparty.com/

• Name of firm/company: Not specified
• Location: London
• Job Vacancy: Litigation Paralegal
• Job Type: Permanent
• Minimum Requirements: You must have practical experience in County Court Litigation and enforcement of judgments
• Salary: 18-20K
• How to Apply: Send your CV via Gumtree - http://www.gumtree.com/p/jobs/litigation-paralegal-manchester/94164233
• Application Deadline: 20th February 2012

Details:

This is an exciting opportunity for 2 paralegals to join a growing Litigation Department.
You must have practical experience in County Court Litigation and enforcement of judgments.

Role:

• File handling of approximately 400+ files (under supervision)
• Preparation of Claim Forms and Particulars of Claim
• Issuing Claims in the County Court
• Enforcing CCJÂ’s that have been obtained against Debtors
• Working with Team Leaders to deal with uncontested matters
• Drafting other Court Documents
• Speaking to Debtors on the telephone
• Legal research
• Records research
• Filing and file management
• Reaching individual and Team monthly/quarterly targets

Requirements:

• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• The ability to prioritize and to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Experience in working within a team and individually.
• Excellent word processing skills with knowledge of MS Office including MS Excel.
• The ability to think outside the box and take an analytical approach to their work.
• To occasionally work outside of normal work hours to meet individual and team deadlines/targets.

Experience in the field of debt recovery litigation and have acquired the skills to be successful.

Application Deadline: 20th February 2012

A rare and interesting position as a paralegal to assist in private/white collar crime matters at Stephensons Solicitors, a leading crime practice in the Wigan and Manchester.

Main purpose of the job:

To support and assist fee earners in carrying out duties and, where appropriate, to deal with clients and their affairs in a cost effective manner.

Main key result areas:

• Attending and advising clients where appropriate.
• Provides guidance, support and training to other staff as required.
• Assisting fee earners in the department in effective case management, including (but not exclusively) drafting pleadings, preparing instructions to counsel, arranging and attending conferences, letters of claim, statements, protocol steps, advocacy and attendance at Hearings, preparation of funding documents, requesting and returning relevant documents.
• Control and management of work in progress ensuring that it is recorded and converted into paid profit costs under supervision and direction. Effective management of own time ensuring that non chargeable and chargeable hour targets are met under supervision and guidance.
• Carrying out administrative duties as appropriate.
• Compliance with client care and complaints procedures in order to minimise the risk of negligence and comply with Law Society rules.

Person specification:

Law degree with a minimum 2:1, or relevant work experience

Driving licence

To apply please send a copy of your CV to us via our Contact Us Form by Tuesday 22nd November 2011.

Interesting paid legal work experience for anyone interested in IP Law.

Bedfont are currently looking to appoint a law student to assist in day to day matters of a legal & IP nature

http://jobonline.thecareersgroup.co.uk/careersgroup/Student/DisplayVacancy.aspx?id=7057dac5-4fb0-464f-8d58-bd09a1891cad

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An interesting paid placement which offers great commercial as well as legal experience in Milford Haven, South West Wales. Not your run of the mill work experience!

http://www.glm.prospects.ac.uk/casa/servlets/casa.jobseeker.JSVacServlet?mode=showVac&vacancy_class=W&rss=1&CASA_object_id=PVSUB-DRA5797-VACY-07092011-1780651&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Job description Working as part of Dragon LNG’s Commercial Team on Contract Law, Procurement, Buying, Tenders, Commercial Contracts etc. Person requirements Dragon LNG is a joint venture company (BG Group & Petronas), world leaders in the global liquified natural gas business Degree requirements Will have completed, or part completed a Law Degree and is looking for some commercial and industrial exposure to enhance their future employability.

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Interesting in-house paralegal role at a property development company:

http://sofiahouse.com/welcome/jobs.php

We currently have a vacancy for a paralegal to join our growing property development company based in Central London, W1. Our company, Sofia House is looking to take advantage of the current economic climate and has big plans to expand its property portfolio. The role will be part of our in legal house team based in our office in London. The company offers excellent opportunities for individuals who have just completed their LPC degree or just finished a law degree that are looking to progress their career within a prestigious London property company.

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