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Criminal Duty Solicitor / 1+ PQE / Manchester / c£50,000 DOE / This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Defence Solicitor looking to establish their career in criminal law, as well as for more experienced practitioners seeking to further develop and progress within a supportive and fast paced environment \n \nJOB TITLE: Criminal Duty Solicitor \nPQE REQUIRED: 1+ \nLOCATION: Manchester \nSALARY: Up to £50,000 DOE \n \nTHE ROLE: \nThe successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of criminal defence matters including attending police stations and representing clients at the Magistrates’ Court. The role will also involve assisting with Crown Court cases where appropriate, participating in the duty rota including out-of-hours work and working closely with experienced colleagues on case preparation. The successful applicant will be expected to deliver high-quality, timely and robust legal advice to clients at all times. \n \nTHE CANDIDATE: \nThe ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor with current Duty Solicitor Accreditation, which is essential for this role. Candidates should have experience handling criminal matters, either during training or post-qualification and be confident attending police stations and representing clients before the Magistrates’ Court. Strong advocacy skills, the ability to work effectively under pressure and a commitment to excellent client care and professional standards are essential. The successful applicant will also possess excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to their work, together with a willingness to participate in the out-of-hours duty rota. \n \nTHE FIRM: \nThis is an excellent opportunity to join a well established practice with a strong reputation in criminal defence and a loyal client base. The firm offers a supportive and forward thinking team environment, modern case management systems, ongoing training and professional development and clear opportunities for career progression. A competitive salary and on-call enhancements are also offered. \n \n \n\n \n \neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. \n \nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Family Paralegal / 1+ PQE / Manchester / £30,000 (DOE) / This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal looking to further develop their skills and experience in family law. The role offers strong career development within a supportive and professional environment \n\n \n \nJOB TITLE: Family Paralegal \nPQE REQUIRED: 1+ \nLOCATION: Manchester \nSALARY: Up to £30,000 DOE \n \nTHE ROLE: \nThis role involves providing day-to-day support to Solicitors and Fee Earners across a broad range of private family law matters. The successful candidate will assist with cases involving divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children matters and general family law applications. Responsibilities will include preparing and managing case files, drafting correspondence and court documents, liaising with clients, counsel, courts and other professionals and ensuring files are maintained in line with regulatory and procedural requirements. The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy within a busy department. \n \nTHE CANDIDATE: \nThe ideal candidate will have at least one year’s experience working as a Paralegal within a legal practice, with previous experience in a family or immigration department being strongly preferred. The successful candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, confident legal drafting ability and a professional, client focused approach. The ability to work effectively within a team, manage competing deadlines and deal with confidential matters discreetly is essential. A genuine interest in family law and a willingness to learn and develop within the area are key attributes for this role. \n \n \n\n \n \neNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. \n \nAt eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Role: Children Paralegal \n\n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Chirldren Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n\n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n\n Family & Children Department Background: \n\n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n\n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n\t, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Children / Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n\t, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n\t, • Dealing with correspondence\n\t, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n\t, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n\t, • Attending conferences and court\n\t, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n\t, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n\t, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n\n\t • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family & Children Law\n\t, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n\t, • Clear understanding and application of Family & Children Law\n\t, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n\t, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n\t, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n\t, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n\n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n\n Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. \n\n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n\n If this sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n\n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company

Housing Disrepair Fee Earner: £34,000 - £38,000 \nLocation: Didsbury, Manchester \n \nA fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Fee Earner to join a well-regarded, modern law firm. \nA new firm is being set up in a beautiful building in Didsbury, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team. \nThe firm is full-service with a strong offering in litigation and in this role you will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This firm also offers an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to their rapid expansion. \n \nThe Role: \nCase Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work througout. \nLegal Drafting: Preparing letters of claim, pleadings, formal court documents, witness statements, schedules of loss etc. \nEvidence Gathering: Liaising with surveyors, environmental health officers, and medical experts to obtain and review reports, assess liability, and quantify damages relating to housing conditions. \nLitigation & Settlements: Negotiating settlements with landlords, housing associations, and their representatives, attending case management hearings where required, and preparing trial bundles for court proceedings. \n \nThe Individual: \nAt least one year PQE with 1 year of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. \nExperience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol. \nTechnical Skills: Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). \n \nApply: \nIf you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV

Civil Litigation Paralegal (Financial Mis-Selling) – Hybrid Working | £30,000+ | Excellent Benefits \n \nAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Civil Litigation Paralegal to join a growing and highly regarded team specialising in financial mis-selling claims. This is a fantastic role for a motivated paralegal looking to manage their own caseload and gain exposure to high-quality consumer litigation work within a supportive and regulated environment. \n \nThe Role: \n\n\n\t • Manage your own caseload of financial mis-selling and civil litigation claims from instruction through to resolution\n\t, • Take ownership of a portfolio of cases, ensuring matters progress efficiently and strategically\n\t, • Draft high-quality legal documentation, including correspondence, witness statements, letters of claim, and court documents\n\t, • Act as a key point of contact for clients, financial institutions, experts, and counsel\n\n\n \nRequirements: \n\n\n\t • Minimum 12–18 months’ experience in financial mis-selling, consumer litigation, or civil litigation\n\t, • Strong understanding of financial mis-selling claims and regulatory frameworks\n\t, • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently\n\t, • Excellent written communication and client care skills\n\t, • Highly organised with a proactive and detail-oriented approach\n\t, • Ability to work effectively to deadlines\n\t, • Experience using case management systems (e.g. Proclaim or similar)\n\n\n \nSalary & Benefits: \n\n\n\t • Salary from £30,000 per annum\n\t, • Hybrid / flexible working options\n\t, • Company pension scheme\n\t, • Private medical insurance & life insurance\n\t, • Health & wellbeing programme\n\n\n

An excellent opportunity for a Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor to join an excited new office for a very well-established and highly regarded firm in Central Manchester. This is a dynamic new office for a fast-expanding firm in the Northwest, and there are many progression opportunities available. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in handling financial mis-selling claims, including PCP, investment mis-selling, pension transfer claims, PPI, omnibus claims or other complex financial product disputes. The Role: As a Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor, you will: Manage a caseload of financial mis-selling claims from pre-action through to settlement or trial Advise clients on financial disputes, including mis-sold financial products and services Draft legal documents including Letters of Claim, Particulars of Claim, and Witness Statements Liaise with clients, lenders, financial institutions, experts, and counsel Conduct legal research on FCA regulations, financial services law, and case law developments Negotiate settlements and attend court hearings, mediations, and ADR Requirements – Litigation Solicitor Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales Experience in litigation, financial services disputes, or consumer claims (training contract experience considered) Knowledge of FCA regulations and financial mis-selling principles Strong caseload management and organisational skills Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy abilities Strong client care and communication skills Experience with case management systems (e.g. Proclaim) preferred Salary & Benefits Competitive salary (DOE) Hybrid working Extensive perks and benefits platform Enhanced annual leave Private healthcare Free gym membership Why Apply? Join a growing litigation department with strong leadership High-quality financial litigation work with real responsibility from day one Clear career progression and development opportunities Supportive, modern, and collaborative working environment Financial Mis-Selling Solicitor, Litigation Solicitor, NQ Solicitor Jobs, Financial Services Litigation, FCA Claims, Consumer Claims, Dispute Resolution Solicitor, Legal Jobs UK, Hybrid Solicitor Roles

Your new company A highly regarded and award-winning legal services organisation is continuing its strategic growth and is now seeking to appoint an experienced Barrister or Solicitor Advocate to join its established advocacy function.Operating through an in-house chambers model, the team combines the structure and expertise of traditional chambers with the scale, resources and consistency of a leading national law firm. This collaborative approach ensures high-quality advocacy, continuity of litigation strategy, and strong career development opportunities.This is a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal stage of growth and play a key role in shaping the future of this expanding advocacy team. Your new role You will undertake a broad civil advocacy practice, working across a varied caseload generated internally. The role closely mirrors that of a traditional civil barrister, combining court advocacy with advisory and drafting work. Core areas will include: personal injury, clinical negligence and costs litigation. There will also be the opportunity to get involved in advocacy surrounding civil liberties, housing disrepair and consumer claims litigation. Work allocation is carefully managed to ensure a sustainable workload, with appropriate preparation time built into your diary. This Barrister/Solicitor Advocate role will see you: • Conduct court advocacy across a range of hearings, • Attend conferences and advise clients, • Draft pleadings, advices, and other legal documentation, • Manage your own caseload with support from an experienced clerking function, • Contribute to the training and development of junior advocates, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of CPR, case law, and legislative developments What you'll need to succeed Essential: • Qualified Barrister or Solicitor Advocate with Civil Higher Rights of Audience, • Typically 5+ years' relevant post-qualification experience (applications considered on merit), • Strong advocacy and drafting skills, • Excellent attention to detail, • Strong communication skills (written and oral), • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively, • Resilience and strong organisational skills Desirable: • Experience in personal injury litigation, • Working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules, • Experience supervising pupils or willingness to undertake training, • Strong IT literacy What you'll get in return • Competitive salary from £85,000+ (dependent on experience), • Flexible and hybrid working model, • Nationwide role with managed regional travel only, • All reasonable travel and subsistence expenses covered, • Practising certificate renewal costs covered, • No requirement for separate professional indemnity insurance, • Full IT equipment and administrative support, • Structured mentoring from experienced practitioners, • Access to high-quality legal resources and training What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Housing Disrepair Solicitor £45,000 - £65,000 \nLocation: Deansgate, Central Manchester \n \nA fantastic opportunity for a Housing Disrepair Solicitor or Fee Earner to join a leading legal service provider's brand new firm based in Central Manchester. \nA new firm is being set up in a beautiful, iconic building just off Deansgate, and this is an exciting opportunity to join the team at an early stage of its growth. \nThe firm specialises in litigation and will initially deal with legal matters relating to housing disrepair, property disputes and housing law. This group has some of the best funding available and the support of a leading North West firm. They also offer an excellent opportunity for individuals to progress into a senior position quickly due to their rapid expansion. \n \nThe Role: \nCase Management: Managing an active caseload of housing disrepair matters from initial instruction through to completion or trial, ensuring compliance and a high standard of work througout. \nLegal Drafting: Preparing letters of claim, pleadings, formal court documents, witness statements, schedules of loss etc. \nEvidence Gathering: Liaising with surveyors, environmental health officers, and medical experts to obtain and review reports, assess liability, and quantify damages relating to housing conditions. \nLitigation & Settlements: Negotiating settlements with landlords, housing associations, and their representatives, attending case management hearings where required, and preparing trial bundles for court proceedings. \n \nThe Individual: \nAt least one year PQE with 1 year of fee-earning experience in Housing Disrepair. \nExperience handling housing disrepair claims, claimant litigation, or wider contentious civil litigation, ideally with exposure to the Housing Conditions Pre-Action Protocol. \nTechnical Skills: Proficiency in case management systems such as Proclaim or similar platforms, alongside strong drafting skills and familiarity with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR). \nPersonal Attributes: Strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing deadlines, attention to detail, and effective communication skills when dealing with clients, experts, and opposing parties. \n \nApply: \nIf you're interested in applying for this HDR, Housing Disrepair Solicitor role in Manchester, please send your CV \n\n

Role: Family Solicitor - Nationwide opportunities \n\n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n\n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n\n Family & Children Department Background: \n\n Our client’s family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n\n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Responsible for all aspects of Family Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n\t, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n\t, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation order and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the\n\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n\n\t • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n\t, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n\t, • Strong management skills\n\t, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n\t, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues\n\t, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n Base Salary: £40,000–£47,000 p.a., based on experience | Panel-Accredited Salary: £50,000–£52,000 p.a. \n\n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n\n About Gemini Recruitment: \n\n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n\n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can befound on our website.

Your new company Our client is a leading defendant firm and a recognised top UK employer with offices across the nation. They are currently recruiting for multiple solicitors with 4+ PQE to join their Police Claims team in Manchester, Liverpool or Birmingham. This is a retrain opportunity for strong candidates with experience of data protection, historic abuse or prison law. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 2-3 days a week in the office. Your new role This Senior Police Claims Solicitor role will see you: • Represent various police forces, claims handlers, and insurers in defending civil actions against the police., • Manage a caseload of pre-litigated and litigated civil malfeasance claims, including: false imprisonment, trespass, malicious prosecution, Human Rights Act claims and employer's liability claims, • Support the Team Manager with client development, training, and networking initiatives., • Mentor and guide junior team members., • Liaise with solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel, and clients., • Maintain accurate records, manage diaries, and complete client MI procedures., • Attend court hearings and conduct advocacy where appropriate., • Deliver high standards of client care in line with firm guidelines., • Meet financial and chargeable hours targets., • Ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures. What you'll need to succeed You must be a qualified solicitor with 4+ years of qualified experience. Police law or blue light experience is preferable. Data protection, historic abuse or prison law experience is required if looking for a retain role. Defendant experience is preferable, but those with strong claimant experience will also be considered. Applicants must have strong academics and excellent communication and organisational skills. What you'll get in return This is a fantastic opportunity for senior solicitors with current police law experience or for those with data protection, historic abuse or prison law experience looking to retrain. You can expect an interesting caseload in a niche, yet exciting area of law. Training will be provided for those looking to retrain. A salary of up to £65,000 is available and negotiable dependent on experience. The firm offers hybrid working with 2-3 days a week required in the office. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, email or call us now on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Title: Children Solicitor (NQ to 3 PQE) - Manchester \n\n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n\n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n\n Family & Children Department Background: \n\n Our client’s Family & Children law department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n\n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Responsible for all aspects of Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • Ability to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n\t, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n\t, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Children work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n\t, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the\n\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n\n\t • NQ - 3 years PQE as Solicitor\n\t, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related work\n\t, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n\t, • Strong management skills\n\t, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n\t, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n\t, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n\t, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family and Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n\t, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n\t, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The company will allow hybrid working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n\n\t • Base Salary: £40,000–£45,000 p.a., depending on experience \n\t, • Panel-Accredited Salary: £52,000 p.a. (+ supervison bonus up to 8k p.a)\n\n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n\n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n\n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n\n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our Website.

Experienced Private Client Solicitor – Greater Manchester A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join an award-winning, modern and forward-thinking law firm. This is a chance to manage your own varied caseload of Private Client matters while working alongside highly skilled and supportive colleagues. \nThe Role As a Private Client Solicitor, you will: \n\n\n\t • Handle a wide range of matters including Wills, Trusts, Probate, Inheritance Tax, Estate Planning, and Court of Protection work\n\t, • Manage your own files while providing tailored legal advice to clients\n\t, • Deliver exceptional client care – from building long-term relationships to maintaining a strong client base\n\t, • Support and develop junior team members, helping to strengthen the department\n\t, • Ensure processes and procedures are effectively implemented\n\n\n Candidate Requirements We are looking for a solicitor who can bring a strong skillset and proven experience. You will ideally have: \n\n\n\t • 5+ years PQE as a qualified Solicitor specialising in Private Client law\n\t, • Strong experience in Probate, Wills, and Inheritance Tax / Estate Planning\n\t, • The ability to handle a busy, varied caseload while working to deadlines\n\t, • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach\n\t, • A passion for mentoring, team development, and knowledge sharing\n\n\n Benefits \n\n\n\t • Competitive, market-leading salary\n\t, • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance\n\t, • Excellent career progression opportunities\n\t, • Ongoing training and professional development\n\t, • Full legal support from an experienced and collaborative team\n\n\n Apply Now If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor opportunity, please send your CV \n\n

Role: Family Paralegal - Manchester \n\n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Family Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n\n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n\n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n\n Family & Children Department Background: \n\n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n\n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n\n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n\n\t • Report directly to Department Director\n\t, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n\t, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family and Child Care matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n\t, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n\t, • Dealing with correspondence\n\t, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n\t, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n\t, • Attending conferences and court\n\t, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n\t, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n\t, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n\n\t • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family & Children Law\n\t, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n\t, • Clear understanding and application of Family & Children Law\n\t, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n\t, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n\t, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n\t, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n\n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n\n About Gemini Recruitment: \n\n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n\n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

A well-established regional law firm recommended by the Legal 500 with a strong reputation across Greater Manchester, is looking to appoint a Senior Family Solicitor. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key role within a growing firm, working closely with colleagues in other offices and helping to develop the firm’s presence in Greater Manchester, particularly in Salford and Bury. \nThe firm is known for high-quality private work and a client-focused approach. While there is some existing caseload to inherit, this position offers the chance to shape the department and caseload. \n \nThe Role: \nYou will handle a varied caseload of family law matters including: \nDivorce and financial remedy cases \nPrivate law children issues \nCohabitation disputes (including TOLATA) \nInjunctions and domestic abuse work \nRegular travel will be required between offices and to client meetings, court hearings and local networking events. \n \nKey Responsibilities: \nAdvise and represent clients across the full range of family law matters. \nDraft clear, tailored documentation and correspondence. \nRepresent clients in court or mediation where appropriate. \nProactively participate in business development, networking and local marketing activities. \n \nBenefits: \nCompetitive salary \nHybrid working – 2-3 days per week Work From Home \nPrivate medical \nEnhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental policies \nSupportive, inclusive and forward-thinking work environment \nGenuine opportunities for career progression and professional development \n \n

Senior Scheme Coordinator Manchester, Greater Manchester Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week / Monday to Friday. Agile Working) Closing date: 26th June 2026. Interview date: Week Commencing 29th June 2026 Interview location: Seymour Court, Harwood Road, Stockport SK4 3BG Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community. This role will help us to do this by providing intensive ‘on scheme’ housing management and coordinate services to customers living in our schemes. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services, effective risk management, and full compliance with health and safety requirements; while overseeing repairs and planned works to ensure they are completed to a high standard. In this role, you will be responsible for: • Based at one scheme, you will provide supervision, support and guidance to a team of Services Coordinators to six other independent living schemes., • Monitoring a number of risk areas including safeguarding and lone working, managing risks around those areas, and taking preventative action to minimise risk of harm to vulnerable customers and colleagues., • Anticipating Voids, taking responsibility for processing applications, coordinating void inspections, agreeing and approving works, interviewing and assessing applicants’ needs and managing multi agency assessments of need to prevent high risk referrals being housed without the appropriate support., • Referring high risk applications to multi agency, coordinating tenancy signup, scheme induction and liaising with Services Coordinators to achieve this effectively across schemes., • Rents: liaising with Rents Team to manage rent arrears, advise customers on charges, liaise on service charge setting. We need people who are: • Able to promote and maintain a positive “can do” attitude in all aspects of the post, • Apply customer service skills effectively in all areas of work, • Approachable and assertive, able to act effectively and calmly in a crisis, • Excellent communication skills including support and guidance skills to team members, • Able to quickly build rapport with both internal and external stakeholders, • An understanding of professional boundaries, • Knowledge of support needs and housing management requirements of older people living in an Independent Living housing environment An enhanced DBS Disclosure check is required for this role and the ability to drive and have access to a car. Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. #IndependentLiving #SeniorSchemeCoordinator #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Independent Living Scheme Coordinator Manchester, Greater Manchester Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week / Monday to Friday. Agile Working) Closing date: 26th June 2026. Interview date: Week Commencing 29th June 2026. Interview location: Seymour Court, Harwood Road, Stockport SK4 3BG Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done. As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community. This role will help us to do this by providing intensive ‘on scheme’ housing management and coordinate services to customers living in our schemes. You will ensure the provision of high-quality services, effective risk management, and full compliance with health and safety requirements; while overseeing repairs and planned works to ensure they are completed to a high standard. In this role, you will be responsible for: • Property management: responsible for managing the scheme or schemes, coordinating services and contractors, coordinating day to day and planned maintenance, completing Health and Safety checks and building checks weekly., • Voids: coordinating void inspections, agreeing and approving works, interviewing and assessing applicants, coordinating tenancy signup, scheme induction., • Rents: liaising with Income Management Team to manage rent arrears, advise customers on charges, liaise on service charge setting., • Customers: advise on all housing management, tenancy and rent queries, manage ASB and Safeguarding cases, complete Independent Living Assessments and coordinate all support and care services, coordinate referrals to and liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies such as GPs and Social Services. We need people who are: • Experience of working with older people, and people with complex needs, • Exceptionally high standard of customer care and service, • Strong problem solving and decision-making skills, • Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills, • Knowledge of support needs and housing management requirements of older people living in an Independent Living housing environment, • Able to promote and maintain a positive “can do” attitude in all aspects of the post An enhanced DBS Disclosure check is required for this role and the ability to drive and have access to a car. Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues. If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. #IndependentLiving #SchemeCoordinator #housingjobs #recruiting #Manchesterjobs

Our client, a Greater Manchester Council, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join their Locality Team. Fantastic payrate of £40 per hour! Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: • Taking the lead on complex cases involving children in need, child protection, and children in care., • Carrying out assessments and creating plans that reflect what children and families need., • Supporting and guiding less experienced team members and helping them develop., • Working closely with teachers, health professionals, police, and other agencies to ensure coordinated support., • Attending and sometimes chairing meetings to coordinate care and keep plans progressing., • Writing clear, professional reports for court and other key meetings., • Helping shape team practice, including involvement in training and service improvements., • Keeping case records accurate, up to date, and compliant with legal and local standards. Requirements of this role: • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England., • Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience Benefits of working through Reed, include: • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant., • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team., • Free CV building and Interview support., • Free DBS checks., • Weekly payroll., • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more., • CPD contributions., • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients., • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010. Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Our client Trafford Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Community team. Main Priorities • As a social worker in Trafford you will provide social work support, strength-based assessment, tailored support planning and reviews for adults in line with the Care Act 2014. Key Responsibilities • Assessing the care and support needs of adults/carers within a range of settings and planning in partnership with them specific objectives for meeting those needs., • Complete capacity assessments and when required Best Interest Meetings/decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005., • Support adults who may lack capacity to consent to their accommodation and care needs, to apply to the Court of Protection for authorisation of any deprivation of liberty., • Manage a caseload providing a social work service to people with care and support needs, which will include adults at risk of harm and neglect., • Carry out assessments as part of a multi-disciplinary team., • Liaise with other Social Service professionals, health professionals and partner agencies., • Undertake administration (including keeping of appropriate up-to-date records) and management of personal workload providing statistical information as required., • Advocate on behalf of adults with a view to resolving areas of conflict., • Contribute as required to working and project groups supporting the development and improving services. Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our Client, Manchester City Council, is seeking an Adults Social Worker to join their Team. Fantastic payrate of £30 per hour! Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: • The role will entail working with individuals, families, carers, and communities to enable them to make informed decisions, to promote independence, whilst working in a strengths-based approach., • Undertaking preventative work and risk assessments utilising community resources and services such as reablement and telehealth care is also a key part of the role., • You will construct value-for-money care packages, and commission and arrange appropriate services., • You will be responsible for the completion of Care Act assessments, capacity assessments and Court work - section 21a challenges. Requirements of this role: • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England., • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent), • Must have minimum of 3 years experience post qualifying working as a Qualified social worker Benefits of working through Reed, include: • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant., • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team., • Free CV building and Interview support., • Free DBS checks., • Weekly payroll., • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more., • CPD contributions., • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients., • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010. Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Our Client, Trafford Council, is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Mental Health Team. This is a Hybrid Working Role! Fantastic payrate of £30 per hour! Are you an Adults Social Worker in the Merseyside area, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: • Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance, and support, reflecting the function of the team and the Vulnerable People Service in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation., • Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings., • You will be accountable for complex decision making in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, service user involvement, needs led assessment, critical reflection, and analysis to inform this., • You will identify and assess levels of risk and need (within statutory frameworks) in often complex situations. Undertake safeguarding investigations and deliver protective and/or supportive services for individuals at risk and maintain up to date assessments, care plans and reviews., • You will be preparing statements of need/care and support plans, in consultation with other agencies as appropriate, that reflect the wishes of the individual and lead to the commissioning of personalised packages of care., • You will undertake direct work with adults and their families in line with care plans., • You will work co-operatively with both internal and external colleagues across multi - agency boundaries. Requirements of this role: • Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England., • Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent), • Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker Benefits of working through Reed, include: • Dedicated Recruitment Consultant., • Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team., • Free CV building and Interview support., • Free DBS checks., • Weekly payroll., • PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more., • CPD contributions., • Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients., • Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010. Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Advanced Practitioner to join their Support & Protection team. Job description Families First (localities) We have developed our Support and Protect Service to support children and families who need longer term support and achieving permanence this might be through Child Protection Planning or if required in the Court arena. We are looking for social workers who are passionate about making a difference for children and are able to work creatively to ensure the best outcomes and support children to stay within the family wherever it is safe to do so. We have already work closely with our multi agency partners and have started to further build on this in line with the current reforms. Our teams work well together to ensure the safety of children and are supported to do this by experienced and passionate team managers. You will be working in a busy and friendly team and will work predominantly with children in need, child protection, care proceedings and private law applications, working on a longer-term basis with children, young people and their families, providing help and support to help families make effective change As an Advanced Practitioner you will coach, support and supervise designated staff or students and support their professional development. Roles currently available in the following teams: • South (based in Altrincham), • West (based in Stretford) Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their South Court & Locality team. Job description The position is for a social worker within the court & locality service to work with children who are subject to CIN, CP, pre-proceedings, court proceedings. The candidate will be based within a team of 2 advanced Practitioners and 4 social workers, all managed by an experienced team manager. The candidate will be provided with regular supervision and access to training alongside their peers. Caseloads are manageable with support from advanced practitioners, team manager and a social work consultant. A weekly service wide learning morning is held to support with discrete areas of practice and sharing of good practice. Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Experienced Social Worker - Support & Protection, Children’s Services • Location: Greater Manchester, • Salary Range: £40,777 - £42,839 per annum, • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, • Working Hours: 36.25 hours per week Trafford Council, a Living Wage Employer, is seeking experienced Social Workers to join our dynamic Children’s Services team. This role is ideal for professionals passionate about making a significant impact on children's lives and families, offering flexibility and support in a thriving work environment. About the Role In Trafford Children’s Services, we aim to provide the right help at the right time, ensuring our interventions improve life for children and families. We are looking for confident, creative, and dedicated social workers for our First Response and Support and Protect Services. These roles focus on long-term support and achieving permanence through Child Protection Planning or court proceedings when necessary. Day-to-Day Responsibilities • Work within the First Response Service or Support and Protect Service, handling cases that may involve child protection, care proceedings, and private law applications., • Engage in strength-based, relational, and restorative practice to support children and families., • Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners to enhance service delivery and respond to current reforms., • Conduct thorough assessments, direct interventions, and provide effective support to manage complex family situations., • Maintain high-quality, person-centred service across all written and verbal communications, including reports, assessments, and court evidence.Required Skills & Qualifications, • Minimum of 2 years post-qualifying experience in social work, preferably within children’s services., • Strong ability to work creatively and effectively, making a real difference in complex family dynamics., • Excellent team player with a person-centred approach, evident in all professional outputs., • Ability to engage effectively with children, young people, and families who may have challenging life experiences., • Commitment to professional development and adherence to the highest ethical standards.Benefits, • Competitive salary range of £40,777 - £42,839 per annum., • 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days yearly., • Flexible working options including the ability to work from home and flex hours, plus up to 13 flexi days yearly., • Enrolment in a defined benefits pension scheme with substantial employer contributions., • Additional benefits including Cycle to Work and Car Lease Schemes, access to parental and special leave, retail discounts, and home technology schemes through salary sacrifice.

Family Contact Worker • Location: Trafford (with travel to Stockport, Bolton, Oldham, Chester, and Merseyside), • Job Type: Full-time, • Salary: £14.66 per hour, • Directly Responsible To: Contact Centre Manager, • Hours: 09:30 - 17:30 We are seeking a dedicated Family Contact Worker to join our Family Support Services team. This role involves supervising contact sessions between vulnerable children and young people and their families, ensuring their safety and wellbeing. The position requires travel within and occasionally outside the borough, providing a dynamic work environment. Day-to-Day of the Role: • Supervise contact sessions at the Contact Centre in Trafford, in the community, and occasionally outside the borough., • Carry a caseload of vulnerable children and young people, prioritising safeguarding at all times., • Plan and coordinate contact activities, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are in place., • Supervise and record final contact sessions when adoption is part of the child’s plan., • Attend court to provide evidence regarding the nature of contact sessions and relationships observed., • Collaborate with other agencies and professionals, contributing to parenting assessments., • Maintain high standards of professionalism with parents, addressing a range of issues affecting their parenting capabilities., • Manage detailed manual and electronic records in accordance with policy, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.Required Skills & Qualifications:, • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification., • Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a relevant environment, preferably within children's services., • Strong understanding of children’s developmental needs and attachment theories., • Proficient in using electronic data systems and maintaining accurate records., • Excellent communication skills, capable of dealing with a wide range of audiences., • Ability to work flexibly and collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary environment.Benefits:, • Competitive salary within Band 4., • Opportunities for professional development., • Supportive team environment., • Unsocial allowance for weekend work as per contract terms., • Enhanced DBS check.How to Apply: To apply for the Family Contact Worker position, click Apply now and submit your CV.

Court of Protection Associate Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester to join its award-winning Private Client team. As a Court of Protection Associate Solicitor in Manchester, you’ll manage a high-quality caseload of Property and Affairs matters while supporting the growth of a well-established and highly regarded team. This role offers excellent progression, strong supervision opportunities and access to complex, high-value work. The Role • Managing a caseload of Property and Affairs Court of Protection matters, • Handling high-value and complex applications, • Supporting clients, families and professional deputies, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members, • Working closely with senior colleagues on complex cases, • Ensuring work is delivered efficiently and profitably, • Maintaining high levels of client care, • Supporting team growth and development The Candidate • 4+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive in Court of Protection or Private Client, • Experience handling Property and Affairs COP matters, • Strong client care and commercial awareness, • Confident managing deadlines and caseloads, • Excellent communication and organisational skills, • High attention to detail, • Collaborative and professional approach, • Experience supervising junior staff desirable The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience, • Individual and team bonus schemes, • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Pension scheme, • Private health and dental care, • Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits, • Strong career progression opportunities, • Supportive and well-structured team Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Recruitment Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Canford Law is seeking an experienced Costs & Enforcement Lawyer to lead the recovery of aged debt across the firm’s client ledger. The role will focus on reviewing outstanding legal fees and issuing breach of contract proceedings where payment has not been received in line with the agreement. The successful candidate will manage matters from pre-action stage through to judgment and enforcement, ensuring the firm adopts an efficient and commercially focused approach to recovering outstanding debts. Key Responsibilities • Review and assess aged debt across the firm’s client accounts., • Advise on the most appropriate recovery strategy for outstanding damages and unpaid legal fees., • Draft and issue Letters Before Action in accordance with the relevant pre-action protocols., • Issue and manage breach of contract proceedings through the County Court for recovery of unpaid invoices., • Conduct litigation including drafting claims, applications and pleadings where required., • Obtain County Court Judgments (CCJs) and pursue enforcement where debts remain unpaid., • Liaise with internal departments regarding outstanding accounts and case progression., • Maintain accurate records within the firm’s case management system., • Provide reporting to senior management on recovery activity and outcomes. Candidate Requirements • Qualified Solicitor with the right to work and practice in the UK., • Demonstrable experience in civil litigation and debt recovery proceedings., • Strong working knowledge of County Court procedures and enforcement mechanisms., • Experience managing litigation files from pre-action stage through to judgment and enforcement., • Ability to manage a caseload independently and work efficiently in a high-volume environment., • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills., • Commercial awareness and a results-driven approach to debt recovery., • Experience recovering professional service fees or legal costs., • Familiarity with legal practice management or case management systems., • Previous experience working within a law firm environment. Personal Attributes • Highly organised with strong attention to detail., • Commercially focused and pragmatic in approach., • Confident communicator able to deal with sensitive financial matters., • Able to work both independently and collaboratively with internal teams. Why Canford? • Competitive salary., • A flexible, grown-up approach to work with hybrid working options., • Incentives and annual bonus scheme to reward performance., • Flexible / hybrid working arrangements., • Pension scheme., • Recognition for strong performance and clear progression opportunities., • Casual dress code and a supportive, collaborative team environment., • Company events and opportunities to network and build relationships across the business. Please apply within for immediate consideration.

Join our dedicated team in Stockport, where we pride ourselves on a supportive and vibrant working environment. We are looking for experienced Agency Social Workers who are committed to delivering the best outcomes for children and families. Our unique model allows you to build lasting relationships and provides a diverse range of experiences, ensuring no two days are the same. Day-to-day of the role: • Work from referral through to closure or permanence, allowing for deep and impactful engagement with children and their families., • Manage caseloads tailored to your interests, primarily focusing on Child Protection and Child in Need, with potential to handle court cases or care for children as per mutual interest., • Collaborate closely with multi-agency partners including health, police, and Early Help teams, all co-located in the town hall district of Stockport., • Participate in a strong induction program with a gradual increase in caseload complexity, supported by high-quality, reflective monthly supervision., • Engage in group and reflective supervision sessions delivered by senior practitioners and our workforce development team., • Utilize modern technology to support flexible working arrangements, with options for home-based work and adaptable hours to suit personal needs. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience in statutory social work with children and families., • Ability to manage complex cases and maintain high standards of practice., • Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with children, families, and multi-agency partners., • Commitment to continuous professional development and learning. Benefits: • Competitive contract rates with stability and security for up to 6 months., • Extensive workforce development program including training in restorative practice and working with SEND needs., • Opportunities for both personal and professional growth, with regular CPD and annual professional development reviews., • Flexible working options to accommodate work-life balance., • Supportive team structure with experienced leaders and access to specialist advice.

Construction Project Manager opportunity for national leisure club Your new companyYou will be working for one of the fastest growing national leisure clubs.Their estate spans both large-scale external canopy schemes and internal warehouse conversions, they are scaling rapidly across the UK.To support this growth, they are bringing their project management function fully in-house. This is a pivotal hire that will sit at the heart of their development programme and play a defining role in how the leisure club scales.Your new roleYou will take full ownership of delivering the leisure club's venues end-to-end - from initial site identification through to opening day. Acting as the central point of accountability, you will work closely with the Director of Property, external design and build partners, consultants, and the operations team to ensure each scheme is delivered on time, on budget, and to the required standard.This role requires strong commercial acumen. You must be confident analysing cost plans, challenging contractor pricing, identifying inflated variations, and protecting the clubs financial interests throughout the lifecycle of each project. While not a Quantity Surveyor, you will be expected to operate with commercial awareness and discipline at every stage. Key ResponsibilitiesSite Inception & Feasibility • Partner with the Director of Property from day one to define briefs and establish scheme requirements before costs are committed, • Produce initial feasibility layouts, including court configurations, clubhouse placement, and key spatial planning, to support early site viability assessments, • Review and challenge feasibility cost plans alongside the independent QS, identifying inconsistencies or risks, • Carry out early-stage risk assessments to minimise abortive spend, • Maintain a live pipeline tracker across all active and prospective sitesPlanning & Design Coordination, • Manage planning activity across all schemes, ensuring submissions, approvals, and condition discharges remain on programme, • Act as the primary liaison between the club and external consultants, driving responsiveness and eliminating bottlenecks, • Track planning milestones and proactively escalate risks to programme delivery, • Review design outputs to ensure alignment with brief, budget, and operational requirements, challenging unnecessary complexity or cost, • Coordinate landlord approvals, including licences to alter, ensuring timelines are metProcurement & Contract Management, • Lead all contractor and consultant appointments from a client-side perspective, • Oversee contract management across schemes, scrutinising payment applications prior to approval, • Procure and manage specialist suppliers, including courts, security systems, AV, FF&E, surfaces, signage, and operational equipment, • Evaluate and benchmark supplier pricing, negotiating commercially advantageous terms, • Work with insurance brokers to ensure appropriate coverage is in place, • Enforce robust change control, ensuring all variations are costed and agreed before instructionProgramme & Delivery, • Own and manage the master programme for each scheme, with clear milestones and accountability, • Chair regular progress meetings and provide clear, accurate reporting to HQ, • Identify and mitigate programme risks early to avoid delays, • Manage the transition from practical completion through to operational readiness, • Ensure utilities are procured and delivered in line with programme requirementsCommercial Oversight, • Work closely with finance to manage payment schedules in line with programme delivery, • Flag disputes or cash flow risks proactively, • Maintain accurate cost-to-complete forecasts and regularly report on financial performance, • Review valuations and payment applications against progress and scope, • Track budget performance, providing clear variance reporting with recommended actions, • Support final account negotiations alongside the QS, • Challenge scope creep and cost escalation at sourceHandover & Closeout, • Lead practical completion across all schemes, • Manage snagging through to full resolution, • Ensure a seamless handover to operations, with venues fully ready to trade, • Compile and maintain all project documentation, including O&M manuals, warranties, and compliance recordsWhat you'll need to succeed, • Proven track record delivering leisure, hospitality, or retail construction or fit-out projects - including both ground-up builds and warehouse/industrial conversions, • Demonstrable commercial awareness: able to read a cost plan, challenge a contractor's numbers, and manage a budget with confidence - without being a qualified QS, • Strong experience managing D&B contractors and fit-out contractors as the client-side PM, • Confident coordinating multidisciplinary teams of external consultants - architects, planning consultants, building control - keeping them aligned and on programme without doing their job for them, • Ability to produce basic site feasibility schematics to support early-stage site assessment, • Ability to manage construction programmes confidently, • Excellent supplier and contractor management skills including direct procurement of FF&E and specialist packages, • Strong communicator - able to give clear, concise programme and cost updates to senior stakeholders, • Highly organised, self-sufficient, and comfortable managing multiple schemes concurrently, • A natural pushback instinct - you spot when something isn't right and you say so, constructivelyWhat you'll get in returnSalary £70,000Flexible hybrid working- 1 office day per week, 2 days on the road for site visits and 2 days wfh per week Holidays Pension What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4795254

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Advanced Practitioner to join their South court and locality team. Job description Post is for an advanced practitioner on the court and locality service. The candidate will join a team of 2 advanced practitioners and 4 social workers supported by an experienced team manager. The candidate will have a case load of CIN, CP, Pre-proceedings and care proceedings. They will have experience of court work to enable mentoring and support to other team members. The candidate will support the team manager with driving performance and team development. They will offer group reflective supervision within their team. They will receive monthly supervision and have access to training courses across the council. Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant., • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs, • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed., • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Youth Justice Practitioner Location: Trafford Job Type: Full-time - Contract We are seeking a dedicated Youth Justice Practitioner to join our multi-agency team in Trafford. This role is crucial in addressing the risk factors associated with offending behaviour and promoting the rehabilitation and social inclusion of young people. The ideal candidate must have a full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle. Day-to-day of the role: • Work as part of a youth justice team to provide a seamless service that addresses the risk factors associated with offending behaviour., • Create and maintain strong working relationships with young people under Statutory Orders and Out of Court disposals, their families, victims of crime, and professionals., • Manage risks posed by young people to others and themselves, working within agreed risk management plans., • Maintain accurate and complete records on all required systems, both internally and externally., • Attend and contribute to meetings, conferences, and forums relevant to the youth justice service., • Monitor and evaluate the processes and stages of the youth offending services to ensure quality and successful outcomes., • Undertake duties of other specialists to ensure continuation of services during staff absence and variable workloads. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Experience in youth justice or a related field., • Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle., • Ability to undertake detailed holistic assessments using recognised youth justice assessment tools., • Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage positively with young people and their families., • Competence in facilitating and delivering offending behaviour programmes., • Knowledge of the framework and procedures relating to resettlement support., • Ability to provide intense practical support to young people in various aspects of their lives., • Experience in making home visits and providing transport and escort to venues for restorative justice interventions., • Excellent communication and organisational skills. Benefits: • Competitive hourly pay., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • Supportive and inclusive work environment., • Flexible working arrangements to suit service requirements and personal circumstances. If you are interested in this role, please apply today!

Service Care Solutions are currently working in partnership with a growing and ambitious law firm based in Stockport, which is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Solicitor to join its expanding legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated solicitor with at least 3 years' experience handling Housing Disrepair matters to join a firm that is experiencing significant growth and offers genuine career development opportunities. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of housing disrepair claims from inception through to resolution, while providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients. Key Responsibilities as a Housing Disrepair Solicitor: • Managing a caseload of Housing Disrepair matters, including pre-action and litigated claims., • Drafting and reviewing court pleadings, witness statements, schedules of works, and legal correspondence., • Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients regarding their rights and remedies., • Ensuring compliance with all court rules, procedural requirements, and deadlines., • Preparing cases for hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations. Benefits • Generous annual leave entitlement and holiday pay., • Comprehensive pension scheme., • Ongoing professional development and training opportunities., • Supportive and collaborative working environment., • Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing firm. We also offer a referral bonus of £200 for any successful candidate recommendation, so if you know someone who may be suitable for this role, please feel free to get in touch.

Court of Protection Partner – Manchester – Up to £120,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading national law firm is seeking a Court of Protection Partner in Manchester to join its highly regarded Private Client team. As a Court of Protection Partner in Manchester, you’ll take on a senior leadership role with full responsibility for developing and growing a specialist Property and Affairs practice. This opportunity offers real strategic influence, access to a strong referral network and the platform to build a market-leading offering. The Role • Leading and developing a specialist Court of Protection Property and Affairs practice, • Managing complex deputyships and high-value financial matters, • Advising HNW and vulnerable clients on long-term financial management, • Driving the strategic growth of the Court of Protection offering, • Building relationships with clients, families and professional advisers, • Collaborating with senior partners across the wider Private Client team, • Leading business development and profile-raising initiatives, • Mentoring and developing junior lawyers The Candidate • • Established Court of Protection Partner or senior lawyer stepping up, • • Strong technical expertise in Property and Affairs matters, • • Proven experience managing complex deputyship work, • • Commercially aware with a strong business development track record, • • Confident working with HNW and vulnerable clients, • • Entrepreneurial mindset with growth ambition, • • Strong leadership and team development skills, • • Driven by long-term strategic impact and autonomy The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £120,000 depending on experience, • Generous bonus scheme and flexible benefits package, • Hybrid working (typically 2 days in office), • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Enhanced pension scheme, • Strong national platform with internal referral network, • Investment in Private Client and Court of Protection growth, • Senior leadership role with clear strategic influence Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments

Court of Protection Solicitor - Remote Are you an experienced Court of Protection Lawyer looking for a genuinely rewarding role with flexibility and autonomy? A well established and highly regarded regional law firm is looking to appoint a Court of Protection Solicitor to join its growing specialist team. This is a remote opportunity with occasional travel to support vulnerable clients in a variety of settings. You will work closely with an experienced and recognised Head of Department handling a varied caseload including: • Court of Protection matters, • Attorneyship work, • Mental capacity and safeguarding issues, • Supporting vulnerable individuals and their families, • Liaising with carers, healthcare professionals and external organisations The successful candidate will ideally have around 4+ years PQE or equivalent experience, alongside strong client care skills and the ability to manage their own caseload independently. Experience supervising or mentoring junior team members would also be advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to join a supportive and progressive team undertaking meaningful work that genuinely impacts clients’ lives. Key requirements: • Strong Court of Protection experience, • Excellent communication and client care skills, • Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines, • Team player mentality, • Willingness to travel to meet clients where required Flexible remote working available with periodic office attendance for team and client requirements. Send your CV today, or get in touch to find out more - gemma@austenlloyd.co.uk

A niche employment law practice are seeking a talented employment lawyer to join them. The firm advise on a full range of employment law matters advising both employer and individual clients. They act on contentious matters in the Employment Tribunal and the High Court as well as advising on non-contentious matters including advising senior executives on exit packages. Due to expansion the firm are seeking an experienced employment lawyer with a minimum of 5 years PQE. Employment lawyers with up to 15 years of experience are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will work fully-remotely and an excellent benefits package is on offer including a lucrative bonus scheme. Full-time is preferred but 4 days a week would also be considered. This is a great opportunity to join a well regarded firm with talented lawyers, where you will be working in a friendly, supportive environment. For more information please contact Kate Albon at KMA Legal.

At Slater Heelis, we don’t just practice law — we shape it with purpose, empathy, and excellence. Based in Manchester, we’re a full-service firm with a proud heritage and a reputation for putting clients first. In May 2024, we joined the Lawfront Group, a national partnership committed to investing in people, technology, and collaboration across its regional firms. As part of Lawfront, we’re building a future-focused legal business that retains top talent and delivers outstanding service. If you’re looking to grow your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment — this is your moment. The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has now arisen in our Court of Protection department, which is recognised by the independently researched Legal 500 as tier 3 firm in Manchester, is looking to expand and is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic COP Paralegal, to join the team. You will be based in our Court of Protection department, focusing on the safeguarding and support of vulnerable people. The team offers advice on various Court of Protection issues, with a particular emphasis on protecting and supporting vulnerable individuals. They assist their clients in managing their property and financial affairs. The team deals with a substantial number of clients who have been appointed as deputies, providing help to individuals with acquired brain injuries, Dementia/Alzheimer’s and other serious injuries in handling their financial matters. Key Responsibilities The role will see you responsible for providing cost effective administrative support to the partner and other senior fee-earners in the team in the work of the department. In addition you will undertake certain elements of fee-earning work under supervision but not as a designated matter handler. • Providing paralegal support to the Court of Protection Team, • Supporting existing Paralegal with client unoccupied property inspections, • Attending on client property clearances, lock changes, • Liaising with estate agents and other professionals, • Preparing detailed and accurate file notes, • General admin support Skills & Qualifications: • Paralegal who has previously carried a case load or equivalent legal experience, • Strong interest in mental capacity law and vulnerable client work, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • High level of empathy and professionalism, • Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems Desirable: • Previous experience in Court of Protection or Private Client work, • Experience working with vulnerable individuals or in a care setting The Extras As part of this role, you’ll be given all the tools to succeed and can expect dedicated training, professional support and a host of benefits. • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase, • Additional day off for birthday or wellbeing, • Private Medical Insurance, • Healthcare cash plan, • 4% Pension contributions, • Life Assurance, • Income Protection, • Hybrid Working, • Access to flexible benefits portal Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Contact Suzanne James at Lawfront - Suzanne.james@lawfront.com

Job Title: Office Services Executive - Temp Reports to: Office Services Manager This is a temporary contract available immediately, until Friday 11 September 2026. The Role We are looking for an efficient Office Services Executive to join our busy Office Services Team in Manchester. This is a temporary contract available immediately, until Friday 11 September 2026. The successful candidate will play a critical role in the smooth running of the post, other administrative tasks and front of house functions to help our partners run their practices effectively. The role requires excellent client service and administration skills. Previous experience in the legal sector is desirable but not essential. The ideal candidate will be resilient, commercially driven, and champion our culture and values being Compassionomics, Laser-like Focus, Humour, and being Boundaryless. Responsibilities • Dealing with incoming, outgoing post, partner requests, couriers, printing, hot desk bookings, client room bookings, binding, photocopying or scanning plus any other adhoc admin where necessary to support the Office Services Team and its partners., • Supporting and managing a central inbox for partner requests., • Assisting with partner requests., • Organising outsourcing solutions for partners., • Support front of house, meeting and greeting clients, providing refreshments, • Ad-hoc administration tasks such as; delivering by hands and court documents, arranging couriers, logging post charges, binding, photocopying, scanning, paginating, filing, ordering of stationery and gifts and supporting the event and recruitment team with administration tasks. The Person Skills and Abilities • Proven experience working in an administrative role in a busy team environment., • Excellent listening skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach., • Client service oriented. Reliable, keeps commitments and pro-active., • Great attention to detail., • Good organisational and interpersonal skills and thrives on meeting exacting deadlines and delivering exceptional service to internal clients., • A calm, professional, welcoming approach with a lively interest in business coupled with strong Microsoft office skills., • Excellent listening skills with a proactive, problem-solving approach. to understanding individuals and issues. Personal Attributes • Be able to maintain a positive and cheerful demeanor to building excellent working relationships with a wide variety of partners (300+)., • A calm, professional welcoming approach with the ability to work under pressure., • Be very people oriented – want to be helpful and sort things out for people., • Highly client service oriented. Reliable, keeps commitments, pro-active., • Be a good team player demonstrating loyalty and commitment to the firm and your team. About us gunnercooke is a Top 75 law firm recognised for over 90 industry awards. Launched in 2010, the firm has rapidly grown to over 500 lawyers across 15 global offices in the UK, US, Germany and Austria. Our breadth of expertise covers some of the most interesting and important emerging disciplines, from ESG and charity law, to blockchain and competition. Collaboration is at the forefront of our award-winning culture and is what sets our firm apart from the rest. gunnercooke operates as a fee share model meaning our professionals join as self-employed advisors, free to design and develop the practice they’ve always wanted. Our purpose is simple; to deliver a positive impact for our clients, provide a better life for our people and to leave a better world than we found. Our charitable arm, the gunnercooke foundation, enables us to directly engage with communities on social issues and to help charitable organisations grow. gcTrust is the firm’s dedicated support team comprising specialists in finance, IT, marketing, compliance, recruitment, and partner and offices services. Our role is helping partners to set up, run, and scale up their practices, so they can focus on providing quality service to their clients. For more information about gunnercooke please visit www.gunnercooke.com

Recognised for its commercial approach and technical excellence, the firm is known for handling complex and high-value property disputes while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused culture. Alongside its impressive market presence, the firm places significant emphasis on employee development, wellbeing, and creating an inclusive environment where individuals can thrive. About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Associate to join the firm's Residential Property Litigation team. Based in Manchester, the successful candidate will work on a varied caseload of contentious residential property matters, advising clients on complex disputes and providing strategic, commercially focused solutions. Responsibilities • Manage a broad range of residential property litigation matters, including landlord and tenant disputes, possession claims, leasehold disputes, service charge challenges, boundary disputes, rights of way issues, and property ownership disputes., • Advise landlords, developers, housing associations, managing agents, and private clients on contentious residential property matters., • Handle cases through all stages of the litigation process, including pre-action strategy, negotiation, mediation, and court proceedings., • Draft and review legal documentation, pleadings, witness statements, settlement agreements, and correspondence., • Provide pragmatic and commercially focused advice on litigation risk, dispute resolution strategies, and potential outcomes., • Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering an exceptional standard of client service., • Supervise, mentor, and support junior members of the team, contributing to their professional development., • Play an active role in business development initiatives, networking activities, and the continued growth of the Residential Property Litigation practice. Qualifications • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with significant experience in residential property litigation., • Strong technical expertise across a broad range of contentious residential property matters., • Experience managing complex and high-value disputes with minimal supervision., • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills., • Commercially aware with the ability to deliver practical and strategic advice., • Strong client relationship management skills and a proactive approach to business development., • Previous experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers would be advantageous., • Ability to work collaboratively within a high-performing and supportive team environment. At LC Legal, we endeavour to respond personally to all applications. However, due to the high volume of applications received, this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 72 hours of submitting your application, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Inquests Solicitor – Manchester – Up to £75,000 A highly regarded and progressive UK law firm with a strong reputation in public sector, healthcare and social care advisory work is seeking an Inquests Solicitor to join its specialist team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an Inquests Solicitor to work on nationally significant, sensitive and high-profile matters involving health and social care organisations across both the public and independent sectors in Manchester. The Role: • Manage a caseload of inquest and Court of Protection matters, primarily acting for NHS clients, • Conduct advocacy where appropriate, handling many hearings without the need for counsel, • Advise on broader health and social care matters, including mental health, mental capacity, safeguarding and deprivation of liberty, • Support on serious medical treatment cases, welfare disputes and Human Rights Act matters, • Supervise and delegate work to junior team members where appropriate, • Contribute to client training, seminars and business development initiatives, • Work closely with clients, including opportunities for short-term secondments About You: • A Qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year PQE, • Experienced in inquests and/or Court of Protection work, • Comfortable managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision, • Confident undertaking advocacy and case management, • Interested in health and social care law and working with public sector clients, • A strong communicator with excellent drafting and analytical skills, • Organised and able to manage deadlines, priorities and billing targets Benefits: • Salary up to £75,000 depending on experience, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell), • Flexible and hybrid working across national offices, • Sick pay and enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay, • Private medical insurance and life assurance 3x salary, • Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme, • Clear career progression within a nationally recognised team, • A supportive and collaborative culture with ongoing training and development Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. Contact Danielle Lawton Retained Consultant Direct Dial: Office Number 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 0737 602 8332 Email: Danielle.Lawton@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

About the Company Due to continued expansion, Antony Hodari Solicitors has an opportunity for experienced Solicitor(s) – Housing Disrepair that are too good to miss! Antony Hodari Solicitors has been delivering an industry leading service to clients throughout the UK for over 40 years. Specialising in housing litigation, we fight for tenants living in sub-standard accommodation to bring landlords to account. Client care is at the heart of everything we do, evidenced by our rating of 4.8 on Trustpilot and Reviews.io. About the Role This is a fabulous opportunity to join a respected law firm and be a key player in a well-established and growing team. As our new Housing Disrepair Solicitor, you can also expect to receive a competitive salary (dependent on experience) + Bonus, flexible start and finish times, and more. Responsibilities • Run a caseload of pre- and post-litigation housing conditions claims on behalf of tenants, • Comply with Pre Action-Protocol for Housing Disrepair Claims, • Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, such as the Landlord & Tenant Act, • Draft Letters of Claim, • Collation of special damages, • Review housing records to assess liability, • Review surveyor’s reports – Claimant and Defendant, • Negotiation and settlement, • Mediation, • Liaise with counsel, • Issue Court Proceedings, • Use Proclaim (claims management software) competently and effectively, ensuring that business process and policy is adhered to, • Communicate effectively with clients, • Liaise with and build positive and professional relationships across the business, • Carry out other duties, as and when required, to assist in the smooth running of the business Qualifications • Candidates must be a fully qualified Solicitor Required Skills • Housing Disrepair experience essential, we would also consider applicants with significant (10 years plus) contentious civil litigation experience, • Qualified Solicitor able to bill at Grade B or above, • Case Management System (Proclaim is used) experience is a must to be able to handle volume litigation, • Demonstrable experience of being able to work at pace, with ability to manage competing priorities within own caseload, • Have experience of litigating own matters, • Highly organised and self-motivated, • IT literate Preferred Skills • Confident communicators with a high level of written and verbal skills and good attention to detail, • Well organised and able to work in a busy environment with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to tight timescales Pay range and compensation package • Competitive salary dependent on experience + Bonus (companywide pay review in November each year), • Flexible working arrangements, • 25 days plus bank holidays, • Day off on your birthday, • Pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, • Hybrid home/office working environment, • Training, development, and support, • Company sick pay, • City Centre location, • Casual dress, • Death in Service Benefit (Salary x 4), • Access to award winning Employee Assistance Programme, • Subsidised gym membership Equal Opportunity Statement You must be authorised to work in the UK. We recognise that our people are our most valuable asset, and we have a track record of developing staff of the future. If the above sounds like you, we would love to know even more about you – don’t hesitate to apply! How to apply for the role e-mail – hr@antonyhodari.co.uk

Fire & Security Service Engineer\n\nManchester + The North West\n\n£32,000 - £39,000 Basic Salary + Vehicle + Overtime + Progression\n\nAlecto Recruitment are currently working with a growing and highly respected Fire & Security company who are looking to add an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer to their Manchester team.\n\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that continues to secure new contracts and invest in its engineers, offering a varied role covering servicing, maintenance, fault finding, reactive works, small works and occasional project installations.\n\nYou'll be working across a diverse range of commercial sites including major retail stores, leisure venues, casinos, hospitality sites, transport hubs and food court environments, ensuring no two days are the same.\n\nThe Role\n\nService and maintain fire and security systems\nCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits\n1 in 11 Call out rota with competetive call out fee\nComplete small works and system upgrades\nIdentify remedial works and generate quotations where required\nEnsure all work is completed to industry standards and company procedures\nBuild and maintain strong relationships with customers on site\n\nCoverage Area\n\nThis role covers the North West, including areas such as:\n\nCarlisle\nBlackburn\nBurnley\nBirkenhead\nLake District\nSurrounding areasWhere travel distances are significant, overnight accommodation is provided, ensuring engineers are supported and not expected to undertake excessive daily travel.\n\nWhat's On Offer?\n\n£32,000 - £39,000 basic salary depending on experience\nCompany vehicle\nOvertime opportunities\nHotels provided for longer-distance work\nSalary review following successful probation\nStable and growing business\nDiverse customer portfolio\nGenuine long-term career progression\n1 in 11 call out rota\n\nRequirements\n\nExperience working on fire and/or security systems\nStrong fault-finding and servicing experience\nGood customer-facing skills\nFull UK Driving Licence\nAbility to work independently and manage your own workloadThis is an excellent opportunity for a Fire & Security Engineer looking to join a company that values its engineers, offers a varied workload and provides genuine opportunities to develop and progress.\n\nINDAV

Job Summary\nWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. The successful candidate will support attorneys in managing litigation cases, preparing legal documents, and conducting research. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong organisational skills and a passion for the legal field to develop their career within a dynamic environment. The position is paid and requires a proactive approach to case management and client support.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n Assist attorneys in preparing and organising legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence.\n\n Conduct legal research and analyse case law to support ongoing litigation strategies.\n\n Manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with legal standards.\n\n Coordinate with clients, witnesses, and other parties to gather information and schedule meetings or court appearances.\n\n Monitor deadlines and court dates to ensure timely submission of documents and adherence to procedural requirements.\n\n Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries professionally and efficiently.\n\n Support administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and maintaining case management systems.\n\nRequirements\n\n Proven organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.\n\n Strong analysis skills to interpret legal documents and case information effectively.\n\n Previous administrative experience within a legal setting is desirable.\n\n Excellent customer service skills with a professional demeanour when liaising with clients and colleagues.\n\n Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation and data management.\n\n Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.\n\n Legal qualification or relevant paralegal certification is preferred but not essential. This role offers an engaging environment for those eager to advance their legal career while contributing effectively to our litigation team

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Advanced Practitioner to join their South court and locality team.\n\nJob description\n\nPost is for an advanced practitioner on the court and locality service. The candidate will join a team of 2 advanced practitioners and 4 social workers supported by an experienced team manager. The candidate will have a case load of CIN, CP, Pre-proceedings and care proceedings. They will have experience of court work to enable mentoring and support to other team members. The candidate will support the team manager with driving performance and team development. They will offer group reflective supervision within their team.\n\nThey will receive monthly supervision and have access to training courses across the council.\n\nBenefits of working with Remedy\n\nA personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.\nTop tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs\nReferral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.\nDouble payrolls each week. \n\n*Terms & Conditions apply\n\n You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.\n\nRemedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Portfolio are proud to be exclusively representing our award-wining, multinational HR & Employment Law services client in their search for a Litigation Executive, specialising in Employment Law. In this role you will be dealing with case preperation before Employment tribunal, working on behalf of Business owners to assess tribunal matters, create court bundles,witness statements etc. You must be educated to LPC / BPTC and have Litigation experience - handling full litigation process for your own caseload. Employment law knowledge is desirable due to the nature of the business. In return you will gain fantastic knowledge of Employment law across all industries, and amazing progression opportunies. This role will also count towards Legal work experience. \n\nJob Purpose\n\nTo assist our broad spectrum of clients with Employment Tribunal matters, from advising on merits of the case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as conducting telephone preliminary hearings.\n\nJob Purpose\n\nTo assist our clients with Early Conciliation and Tribunal matters by assuming conduct, from advising \non merits of a case, drafting responses to exchanging witness statements as well as completing telephone \npreliminary hearings.\n\nJob Overview\n\nWe are looking for a bright, confident, legally-qualified individual, preferably with employment law \nexperience, to work in a dynamic team and cover all aspects of case preparation.\nThe ideal candidate will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team \nenvironment. The focus is on great client service, along with a firm commercial approach, and we are \nlooking for someone with excellent communication skills to provide that.\n\nDay-to-Day Responsibilities\n\n Reviewing Tribunal and Early Conciliation matters including complex open track matters\n Drafting of responses, witness statements and relevant applications\n Dealing with all aspects of document disclosure and creation of bundles\n Liaising with Tribunals, Claimants' representatives and clients\n Discussing merits of a case and achieving commercially favourable settlements\n Working alongside and supporting corporate clients as a dedicated Litigation Executive\n Conducting preliminary hearings by telephone\n\nWhat you Bring to the Team\n\n Law degree (or GDL) plus good experience and/or a professional qualification (LPC/BPTC)\n A real commitment to helping our clients through a difficult time\n A positive approach to a busy workload and team work\n* A genuine passion for employment law and attention to detail\n\nBenefits\n\n25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays\nDay off on your birthday\nCash plan for you (and your children, if any)\nHolidays increase after 2- and 5-years' service\nContractual sick pay\nPrivate medical insurance after 5 years' service\nPension Plan and Life Insurance\nPension plan contributions increase after 5- and 7-years' service\nHoliday season bonus after 3 years' service\nProfit share scheme\nSeason ticket loan scheme\nCycle to work scheme\nAccess to Employee Assistance Programme\nFree On-site Gym\nCompany incentives, access to discount schemes\n INDMANJ\n\nThe Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

A leading UK law firm is seeking an English-qualified Contentious Probate Solicitor or Senior Solicitor (1–3 years’ PQE+) to join its highly regarded Private Wealth Disputes team within the Litigation department. This opportunity can be based in Leeds or undertaken remotely with flexibility to work from offices across England. This award-winning team advises a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals, trustees, executors, family offices, and corporate and institutional clients on complex and often cross-border private wealth disputes. The practice is recognised for handling sophisticated contentious trust and probate matters, alongside wider disputes affecting private wealth clients, including professional negligence, tax-related disputes, and commercial litigation. The successful candidate will work closely with leading practitioners on a varied caseload spanning court proceedings, mediation, negotiated settlements, arbitration, and other forms of ADR. The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the firm’s English law private wealth disputes capability. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded litigator who is keen to develop a specialist contentious private client practice within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment. The firm places strong emphasis on innovation, legal technology, and supporting lawyers in building their own profile and client relationships. Key responsibilities will include: • Drafting court documents, legal submissions, witness statements, and correspondence, • Conducting legal research and preparing strategic advice for clients, • Attending client meetings, mediations, and conferences with counsel, • Supporting business development initiatives and strengthening client relationships, • Contributing to the growth of the English litigation and cross-border private client practice, • Assisting colleagues with English law queries across the wider firm, • Keeping up to date with developments in contentious private client law and dispute resolution Candidates should demonstrate: • Strong experience in litigation and dispute resolution, • A genuine interest in private client and wealth disputes work, • Excellent drafting, research, and organisational skills, • A proactive and collaborative approach, • Commercial awareness and strong interpersonal skills, • Enthusiasm for legal innovation and the use of technology in practice Experience in contentious trusts and probate, mediation, arbitration, or ADR would be advantageous, though not essential. The firm is supportive of ongoing professional development, including specialist qualifications such as ACTAPS or STEP. In return, the firm offers exposure to high-quality and intellectually challenging work, genuine career progression opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive, collegiate culture with a strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion, and professional development. Apply Now If you are an ambitious contentious probate solicitor with a passion for high-quality legal advice and want to join a progressive team with a strong technical reputation, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly via the link or contact Rachael Atherton at G2 Legal Recruitment.

The Role RTA Litigation Executive – Manchester – Hybrid – Up to £34,000 A leading National firm is seeking an RTA Litigation Executive to join its award‑winning Manchester Motor team. This is an excellent opportunity to handle a varied caseload of litigated Motor matters within a market‑leading department acting for major insurers, TPAs, self‑insured organisations and commercial clients. As an RTA Litigation Executive in the Manchester team, you’ll manage a mixed Fast Track and Small Claims caseload, gain exposure to complex liability disputes, and work within a collaborative, well‑established team known for its technical expertise and supportive culture. The Role • Managing a caseload of litigated RTA Fast Track and Small Claims matters, • Handling personal injury, credit hire and complex liability disputes, • Conducting detailed investigations into liability, quantum and evidence, • Drafting pleadings, correspondence and settlement documentation, • Working with the MOJ and OIC portals, • Liaising directly with clients, opponents and third parties, • Preparing files for hearings and progressing cases efficiently, • Supporting senior fee earners on more complex matters The Candidate • Experience managing a litigated RTA Fast Track and Small Claims caseload, • Solid working knowledge of the MOJ and OIC portals, • Experience handling Credit Hire claims, • Good understanding of court procedures and the CPR, • Strong organisational and time‑management skills, • High attention to detail and strong legal insight, • Confident communicator with excellent client care skills, • Comfortable using case management systems and general IT The Benefits & How to Apply • Competitive salary up to £34,000 depending on experience, • 25 days plus 8 bank holidays (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), increases to 26 days after 5 years’ service and 27 days after 10 years’ service, • Company Pension, • Hybrid working, • Private medical insurance, • Death in Service / Critical Illness cover, • Access to retail discounts and nationwide entertainment offers, • Supportive working environment with clear progression, • Strong training and development opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. Contact: Alice Ferguson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07496 800 407 Email: alice.ferguson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with a range of highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments.

Housing Disrepair Solicitor – Breach of Contract Location: Manchester (Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £45,000 per annum (dependent on experience) plus performance-related bonus A well-established and expanding law firm specialising in housing litigation is seeking an experienced Solicitor to join its growing Breach of Contract team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified legal professional looking to progress their career within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation . The firm has built a strong reputation for representing tenants in housing-related claims and is committed to delivering exceptional client service. As part of continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Solicitor to manage a caseload of pre- and post-litigated breach of agreement matters arising from housing conditions claim s. Key Responsibilit • iesManage a caseload of pre- and post-litigation breach of agreement matters on behalf of tena, • ntsDraft applications relating to breach of agreement and specific performa, • ncePrepare and issue Part 8 proceedings where appropri, • ateReview and analyse expert surveyor repo, • rtsNegotiate settlements and assess dama, • gesLiaise with Counsel and prepare court bundles and instructi, • onsHandle matters relating to access and decant iss, • uesUtilise a case management system effectively and ensure compliance with internal proces, • sesMaintain excellent client communication throughout the lifecycle of a cl, • aimBuild positive working relationships across departme, • ntsAssist with additional duties as required to support business operati ons Candidate Requirem entsApplicants must be qualified Solicitors with experience managing their own litigated caseloads. While previous Housing Disrepair Breach of Contract experience is desirable, candidates from other high-volume litigation backgrounds, such as personal injury, will also be conside red. The successful candidate will demonst • rate:Ability to bill work at Grade C level or, • aboveExperience using a case management system in a volume litigation enviro, • nmentStrong organisational and time management s, • killsExcellent written and verbal communication abil, • itiesExperience managing competing priorities and dead, • linesStrong attention to d, • etailHigh levels of self-motivation and profession, • alismGood IT profic iency Be • nefitsCompetitive salary dependent on expe, • riencePerformance-related bonus, • schemeFlexible start and finish, • timesAnnual salary, • review25 days annual leave plus bank ho, • lidaysAdditional day off on your bi, • rthdayPension scheme with enhanced employer contri, • butionHybrid working arran, • gementOngoing training and professional devel, • opmentCompany si, • ck payDeath in service b, • enefitEmployee Assistance Pro, • grammeSubsidised gym memb, • ershipModern city centre office lo, • cationCasual dress policy

About the Company: A leading Legal 500 national firm is seeking an accomplished Costs Team Leader to join its established and high-performing national Costs function. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced professional to take ownership of a dynamic team, driving performance, quality, and operational excellence within a fast-paced and evolving environment. About the Role: You will lead, mentor, and develop a team of Trainees, Law Costs Draftspersons, and Costs Lawyers, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality work across a varied and complex caseload. Acting as a key interface with senior stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining service excellence, aligning outputs with business objectives, and strengthening the firm’s reputation for quality and expertise. Responsibilities: • Oversee the preparation and supervision of Bills of Costs and associated court documentation., • Provide technical leadership and embed best practice across your team., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency., • Contribute to the wider strategic direction of the Costs function., • Represent the team in key internal and external forums and deputise for senior leadership where required. Qualifications: • Demonstrable experience in a leadership or supervisory role, ideally within a Costs or legal services setting., • Strong operational management capability, with experience leading hybrid teams and driving engagement and performance., • A background as a Law Costs Draftsperson or in a closely related role., • The ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectations in a demanding environment., • Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail., • Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders and contributing to strategic discussions., • Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction, feedback, and technical guidance., • Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability, with a focus on delivering practical solutions., • Solid working knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules, legal aid frameworks, and costs processes., • Familiarity with time recording systems and costs management tools. Required Skills: • A relevant professional qualification (e.g., ACL, CILEX, or equivalent)., • Experience in process improvement, optimisation, or implementing best practice standards. Preferred Skills: • Experience in a leadership or supervisory role within a Costs or legal services setting., • Strong operational management capability. Pay range and compensation package: 25 days holiday + BH (option to buy more), generous pension scheme, hybrid working - 1 day per week in the office, health membership, including medical cashback. Equal Opportunity Statement: This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm and play a key role in shaping the continued success of a nationally recognised Costs team.

Senior Associate Court of Protection – Manchester – Up to £85,000 + Bonus + Benefits A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking a Senior Associate Court of Protection in Manchester to join its growing and highly regarded team. As a Senior Associate Court of Protection in Manchester, you’ll manage a high-value caseload of Property and Affairs matters while supporting the development of a strong and collaborative department. This role offers excellent progression, leadership responsibility and exposure to complex, high-quality work. The Role • Managing a caseload of high-value Court of Protection property and affairs matters, • Handling complex cases involving substantial settlements, • Supporting clients requiring ongoing financial management, • Supervising and mentoring junior team members, • Working closely with senior colleagues on complex matters, • Delivering high standards of client care, • Managing deadlines and caseload efficiently, • Supporting team growth and development The Candidate • 6+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive in Court of Protection, • Strong experience in Property and Affairs matters, • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff desirable, • Proven technical expertise and ability to handle complex cases, • Commercially aware with strong client-facing skills, • Ambitious and driven with leadership potential, • Strong organisation and communication skills, • Background within a high street or regional firm The Benefits and How to Apply • Salary up to £85,000 depending on experience, • 32 days annual leave increasing with service, • Performance and attendance bonus, • Hybrid working (2 days in the office), • Private healthcare, • Enhanced family-friendly and sickness benefits, • Home office setup including IT equipment, • Strong progression opportunities Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone Contact: Rachel Thompson, Retained Consultant Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140 Mobile: 07939 986 652 Email: rachel.thompson@williamjamesrecruitment.com More About William James Recruitment William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally. We work with highly regarded clients, including Legal 500-ranked firms, advising on senior and strategic appointments