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Experienced Paralegal – Part-Time Hendon, London Competitive remuneration, depending on experience Flexible working pattern considered Potential progression to a full-time position Qazi & Co Solicitors Limited is seeking an experienced and dependable Paralegal to join our friendly, community-focused practice in Hendon. This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful legal work, develop your own responsibilities and work closely with experienced solicitors. The successful candidate will support active cases rather than being limited to routine administrative duties. The role Working under appropriate solicitor supervision, you may be responsible for: • Managing routine matters and progressing files, • Taking client instructions and preparing detailed attendance notes, • Drafting correspondence, applications and witness statements, • Preparing court and tribunal bundles, • Conducting legal and procedural research, • Reviewing evidence and identifying missing documents, • Communicating with clients, courts, counsel and public authorities, • Monitoring deadlines and maintaining accurate case records, • Attending court hearings and conferences where appropriate, • Assisting with billing, file reviews and case closure, • Supporting solicitors across the firm’s practice areas The work may include immigration, housing, family law, civil litigation, landlord and tenant matters and general legal support. Experience in one or more of these areas would be welcomed. What we offer • Competitive remuneration based on experience, • Part-time hours with some flexibility over working days, • Meaningful responsibility and varied casework, • Direct supervision and mentoring from experienced solicitors, • Court, tribunal and counsel-conference exposure, • A supportive and approachable working environment, • Paid training and professional development, • Regular performance and progression reviews, • Potential confirmation of relevant Qualifying Work Experience, • Opportunity to progress to a senior paralegal, trainee or full-time position, • Experience within an established, SRA-regulated high-street practice About you You should ideally have: • At least two years’ experience in a law firm or legal casework environment, • Experience managing or progressing files under supervision, • Strong drafting and written communication skills, • Excellent organisation and attention to detail, • Confidence communicating with clients from different backgrounds, • The ability to prioritise work and meet important deadlines, • A professional, compassionate and reliable approach, • Good IT and case-management skills A law degree, LPC, SQE studies or CILEX qualification would be advantageous but is not essential where the candidate has strong practical experience. Additional language skills, particularly Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi or Chinese, would be helpful but are not required. Working arrangements This is primarily an office-based position at our Hendon practice because the role involves client contact, file handling and close collaboration with the legal team. A flexible working pattern may be agreed depending on experience and operational requirements.

About the role We are looking for a reliable, hands-on Sous Chef to help lead our kitchen team. Working closely with the Head Chef and restaurant management, you will help deliver consistently high-quality food, keep service running smoothly, and maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety. You will lead by example, support and develop the kitchen team, and take charge of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent. This role suits someone who takes pride in their cooking, communicates clearly and remains calm during busy service. Key responsibilities Food preparation and service Food quality: Prepare, cook and present dishes consistently, following agreed recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards. Service preparation: Organise mise en place and ensure each section is stocked and ready before service. Kitchen coordination: Oversee sections during service, manage ticket flow and check dishes before they leave the kitchen. Front-of-house communication: Work closely with the service team on order timings, dietary requirements, availability and customer feedback. Menu development: Support the Head Chef with specials, recipe development and improvements to preparation methods. Team leadership Shift leadership: Lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, allocating tasks and maintaining standards throughout the shift. Training: Support new and existing team members with recipes, equipment use, safe working practices and service expectations. Performance: Give clear direction and constructive feedback, addressing concerns promptly with the Head Chef or management. Teamwork: Promote a respectful, professional kitchen environment and help wherever needed during busy periods. Staffing: Assist with rotas and section allocation, helping match staffing levels to expected business demand. Stock and cost control Stock management: Monitor stock levels, support ordering and check deliveries for quality, quantity and condition. Storage and rotation: Ensure ingredients are stored correctly, labelled, dated and rotated to minimise spoilage. Portion control: Follow agreed yields and portion sizes to maintain consistency and protect food margins. Waste reduction: Keep preparation levels in line with expected trade, record waste and identify opportunities to reduce avoidable losses. Stocktakes: Assist with regular stock counts and report shortages, discrepancies or supplier issues. Food safety and kitchen standards Food safety: Follow the restaurant’s food safety procedures and ensure required checks and records are completed accurately. Allergen controls: Follow agreed allergen procedures, prevent cross-contact and never guess when responding to an allergen query. Cleaning: Maintain cleaning schedules and ensure workstations, equipment and storage areas are kept clean and organised. Safe working: Ensure equipment is used correctly and report faults, hazards or maintenance needs promptly. Opening and closing: Complete kitchen checks and handovers, leaving the kitchen safe and ready for the next shift. Essential skills and experience Kitchen experience: Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or experienced Chef de Partie ready to take the next step. Cooking skills: Strong practical cooking ability and experience delivering consistent food during busy service. Leadership: Ability to organise a team, communicate expectations and support colleagues under pressure. Food safety knowledge: A sound understanding of food hygiene, safe storage and allergen management. Commercial awareness: Understanding of portion control, stock rotation and waste reduction. Reliability: Good timekeeping, attention to detail and a professional approach. Availability: Willingness to work the agreed shift pattern, including evenings and weekends. Desirable experience Similar restaurant background: Experience working with Mediterrenean or in a kitchen with similar service volumes. Qualifications: Relevant professional cookery and food safety qualifications. Kitchen administration: Experience with ordering, stocktaking, recipe costing or rota planning.

Location: Primarily home-based, with regular attendance at our office in NW3 7TT Hours: 20–30 hours per week Position: Part-time Salary: Competitive, depending on experience About the Role We are looking for a highly organised, reliable and proactive Personal Assistant / Business Support Assistant to provide direct support to the business owner and assist with the day-to-day running of our procurement business. The role will be primarily home-based, with some time required at our office in NW3 7TT. The successful candidate will need to be comfortable working independently, managing priorities and dealing with a variety of tasks across both personal and business matters. This is a varied role for someone who enjoys being organised, taking responsibility and making sure things get done. Key Responsibilities Personal Assistant Support • Manage and organise the business owner's diary, appointments and commitments., • Help prioritise daily and weekly tasks., • Arrange meetings, calls and appointments., • Prepare reminders and follow-ups., • Assist with personal administration and occasional personal errands where required., • Help keep paperwork, correspondence and important information organised., • Manage confidential information with complete discretion. Business Administration • Assist with general administration for the procurement business., • Draft, format and send emails and correspondence., • Follow up with suppliers, customers and care homes., • Maintain accurate records and update spreadsheets and databases., • Organise documents, contracts, applications and supplier information., • Help monitor outstanding actions and ensure they are followed up., • Assist with preparing reports, price information and other business documents., • Keep track of important deadlines and renewal dates. Supplier & Customer Support • Communicate professionally with suppliers and customers by email and telephone., • Follow up outstanding issues and requests., • Assist with setting up new customer and supplier accounts., • Help obtain information, quotations and documentation., • Keep records of ongoing issues and actions., • Escalate matters to the business owner when required. General Office Support • Help maintain an organised filing system., • Organise digital and physical documents., • Assist with scanning, printing and document preparation., • Support general office administration., • Help improve administrative processes and make the business more efficient. The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: • Highly organised and methodical., • Reliable and trustworthy., • Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do., • Confident communicating by email and telephone., • Comfortable dealing with suppliers, customers and business contacts., • Able to manage several tasks at the same time., • Good at following up and making sure actions are completed., • Discreet and comfortable handling confidential information., • A good written communicator with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable working independently from home., • Confident using Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word and Excel., • Able to learn new systems and processes quickly., • Flexible and willing to help across both personal and business administration. Experience Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant, Business Administrator, Office Manager or similar would be beneficial. Experience within procurement, care homes, facilities management, hospitality or a supplier/customer-facing business would be an advantage, but is not essential. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is organised, dependable, practical and capable of taking ownership of tasks. Working Arrangement The position will be 20–30 hours per week, depending on the needs of the business and the successful candidate. The majority of the work can be completed from home, but the role will require regular attendance at the office in NW3 7TT. The exact working days and hours can be discussed and agreed with the right candidate. What We Offer • Flexible part-time working arrangement., • Primarily home-based working., • Regular office-based working in NW3 7TT., • A varied role with responsibility and autonomy., • Direct working relationship with the business owner., • Opportunity to become an important part of a growing procurement business., • Potential for the role and hours to develop over time. To Apply Please provide a CV and a brief covering note explaining your relevant experience, availability and why you feel you would be suitable for the role. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate excellent organisation, attention to detail, initiative and discretion.