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We are working with a well-established Chesterfield based legal practice that is looking to expand its Residential Property team.This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal to join a busy, supportive environment and further develop their career in residential pro

Sewell Wallis are currently working with a well-established and successful law firm who are looking for a Legal Cashier/Accounts Assistant to join their team based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation with a strong regional presence, offering a s

A legal practice in Chesterfield is looking for a motivated Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal to join their expanding Residential Property team.

Sue Ross Recruitment is proud to be working on behalf of a highly respected, award‑winning Sheffield law firm to recruit an experienced Assistant Conveyancer for its specialist Residential Conveyancing team. This firm is recognised for its forward‑thinking approach, strong client relationships and commitment to excellence. Built on trust, expertise and innovation, the team works collaboratively to deliver clear, practical legal solutions while cutting through unnecessary jargon. Clients are carefully guided throughout their legal journey, with a sharp focus on achieving the best possible outcomes. The Role This is a technical conveyancing position, supporting senior fee‑earners on complex residential property matters that sit outside routine sale and purchase work. The role would suit an Assistant Conveyancer already operating in a technical capacity or someone with previous experience of more complex property transactions. You will act as a key support to senior colleagues, playing an integral role in progressing technically challenging files while maintaining the high standards the firm is known for. Key Responsibilities • Supporting senior conveyancers with complex residential conveyancing transactions, • Working on matters including freehold reversions, transfers of equity, lease extensions, variations of lease, title variations and complex title structures, • Reviewing contract packs, title documentation and supporting papers, • Undertaking detailed title investigations and identifying defects, restrictions, covenants and boundary issues, • Raising and responding to technical enquiries relating to title, lease provisions, rights and restrictions, • Reviewing lease documentation and assisting with landlord and tenant considerations, • Drafting and preparing technical legal documents, including transfers, deeds of variation, licences and supplemental documents, • Reviewing search results and highlighting legal or practical property issues, • Liaising with buyers’ and sellers’ solicitors, estate agents, lenders, IFAs, landlords and managing agents, • Supporting matters involving multi‑title and multi‑party transactions, • Assisting with lender requirements and ensuring compliance with Land Registry and lender panel conditions, • Preparing files for exchange and completion on complex matters, • Maintaining accurate file notes and correspondence on the case management system, • Escalating complex legal or title issues where appropriate, • Providing wider technical support to the residential conveyancing team About You • Previous experience as an Assistant Conveyancer, Conveyancing Executive or similar role, • Exposure to technical residential conveyancing work is essential, • Strong understanding of title issues, leases and complex property structures, • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail, • Confident communicator, comfortable liaising with multiple third parties, • A proactive team player with a client‑focused mindset Why Apply? • Join a market‑leading Sheffield law firm with a strong reputation, • Work within a supportive, collaborative and technically strong team, • High‑quality, interesting work away from routine conveyancing, • Excellent opportunity for professional development and progression, • Competitive salary and benefits package Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking a PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner. They will consider candidates at paralegal, legal executive, and solicitor level on a permanent basis. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and empathetic legal professional to join a specialist team handling personal injury and clinical negligence claims. This role offers hands-on experience in cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries, allowing you to make a tangible impact in clients’ lives. As a Personal Injury Fee Earner, you’ll be responsible for managing legal claims for individuals who have suffered injuries due to third-party negligence. Building strong client relationships is vital—you’ll become a key part of their support system, helping to secure the treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation they deserve. The position is structured across three progressive levels—Assistant, Associate, and Senior—with each level increasing in complexity and case value. At the senior level, you will typically handle claims exceeding £250,000 and collaborate with some of the UK’s leading barristers. Key Responsibilities for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: • Manage and maintain strong communication with clients throughout their case, • Draft pre-action correspondence and key litigation documents, • Assess liability, quantum, and prepare medical and damages evidence, • Coordinate treatment and rehabilitation where needed, • Instruct Counsel and attend conferences, applications, and trials, • Take witness statements and compile special damages documentation, • Ensure compliance with Pre-Action Protocols and Court directions, • Conduct litigation and dispute resolution, • Prepare claims for trial and support successful outcomes Candidate Requirements for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: • Excellent telephone and written communication skills, • Strong legal research and document preparation skills, • Highly organised, proactive, and task-driven, • Demonstrated client care and relationship-building abilities, • Working knowledge of personal injury and/or clinical negligence litigation, • Familiarity with the Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and litigation process, • Understanding of solicitor/client retainers What’s on Offer for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: This role offers a clear and supported career path. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you will take on more complex, higher-value cases, and may progress into mentoring, supervisory, or senior leadership roles within the team. • The chance to work on high-impact personal injury cases, • Exposure to complex and rewarding legal work, • A supportive and collaborative legal team, • Flexibility with full-time and part-time hours, • Structured career development opportunities This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Sue Ross Recruitment are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join a busy and growing Conveyancing Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive team, with genuine progression routes and access to further training and development. About the Role You will work closely with our Conveyancing Manager, assisting with a varied caseload from instruction through to completion. Matter types include: • Residential sales and purchases, • Re-mortgages, • New build transactions You’ll play a key role in ensuring files progress smoothly, providing high‑quality support and maintaining excellent client care throughout. What We’re Looking For • 1–2 years’ minimum experience in residential conveyancing (essential), • Ability to assist with files from start to finish under supervision, • Familiarity with case management systems (training provided), • Experience using LEAP software (advantageous but not essential), • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • A proactive, positive approach to teamwork and client service Whats On Offer • Competitive salary, • Generous holiday entitlement, • Health insurance, • Free on-site parking, • Career progression opportunities, • Ongoing training and professional development Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment

Our client, a very reputable firm are looking to appoint a Legal Assistant for their Family Department based in Chesterfield. You will be tasked with acting as an assistant and primary support to our client in managing and progressing a caseload within the firm, dealing with all matters of private Family Law. To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials: Experience of working within the Legal Sector Experience of working as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal Proven family law experience Proven drafting experience outside of dictation Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal Strong organisational skills High attention to detail Within this position, you’ll also be: Opening files and preparing client care documentation Liaising with clients and taking notes of meetings Creating and updating court bundles and other court documents Drafting initial and interim applications to court Briefing Counsel and instructing experts Drafting position statements/witness statements Assisting at court by taking an attendance notes Assisting and arranging client appointments Preparing legal documents Responsible for own administration and paperwork using Case Management software and time recording Undertaking legal research Drafting legal correspondence outside of dictation Communicating with clients/other parties and the court/other relevant institutions where appropriate via telephone including the preparation of attendance notes Copy typing documents Uploading documents and progressing cases via the internal system Diarising court deadlines and key dates Preparing bills using internal software Completing Court documents on asset schedules on both word and excel Salary & Working Hours Salary is £24,000 - £27,000 per annum, dependant on experience Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hours’ lunch Talk Staff Recruitment is an established division of Talk Staff Group and works with companies throughout the East Midlands and UK with roles including many areas such as: Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Contact Centre and Office Support. Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. See our website for more details and jobs available - (phone number removed)

This is a great opportunity to join our in-house legal team, supporting the Sales & Purchases process from start to finish. You’ll be working closely with residents, solicitors, and our internal Legal and Finance teams to help keep everything moving smoothly. From preparing and checking legal docu

New Vision Recruitment Limited is seeking proactive and organised Legal Admin Assistants in Greater London to provide top-quality secretarial support within a leading global law firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in administrative roles within legal or professional services, strong communic

A law firm in the UK is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Commercial Property team in Martock. The position involves managing client interactions, supporting Fee Earners in legal procedures, and maintaining client files with confidentiality.

Gill Cooke Personnel Ltd T/A The Recruitment Group is looking for a Legal Assistant to join a well-established legal practice in Leamington Spa.

The ideal candidate will have sound exposure to Construction Commercial and Residential Conveyancing Law and will be familiar with legal processes related to Mergers, Acquisitions, and Real Estate Development.

A prominent law firm in London is seeking a proactive Legal Practice Assistant for a 1-year fixed-term contract.

Company Secretarial Assistant Manager. Company Secretarial Assistant Manager. Part or fully qualified CGI (or equivalent) preferred; minimum 3 years in a governance, legal, or company secretarial role.

Michelmores in London is seeking an experienced Legal Support Assistant to join their Tax Trusts and Succession team.

This well established firm of Solicitors, who have an excellent reputation with both their clients and competitors, plus have an excellent reputation for caring for their staff, are looking to recruit a full time Conveyancing Legal Assistant with previous legal experience to work as part of a team,

A dynamic real estate investment company in Central London is seeking a highly organised Personal Assistant. This full-time role involves providing comprehensive administrative support to the Head of Legal and requires strong communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to

AJ Chambers are working with a local authority in South Essex and they are currently recruiting for an Interim Assistant Director. This role will involve providing leadership and management to the authority’s legal and democratic services. Key responsibilities include ensuring the Council’s lawf

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Finance Assistant to manage key billing processes and support the finance team.

We re supporting a well-established and growing law firm who are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team.

A leading real estate investment firm in London is seeking a highly organized Company Secretary Assistant to support the Group Company Secretary and Head of HR in corporate governance tasks.

Armington Legal is a professional legal services firm based in London. Assisting in preparing legal correspondence, reports, and documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); knowledge of legal software is desirable.

A leading law firm in Greater London is looking for a qualified Legal Administrative Assistant to perform secretarial and administrative duties for attorneys.

One of our prestigious US law firm clients in London is seeking an immediately available Events Assistant to join its close‑knit Events team on a temporary basis to help out over the summer with all their exciting events!.

We are delighted to be working with a well‑established legal practice based in Leamington Spa who are recruiting a Legal Assistant to join their Private Family team.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive support across residential and commercial conveyancing matters, assisting with the preparation and review of documents, managing client correspondence and ensuring cases progress smoothly from instruction to completion.You will be responsible for maintain

Litigation Legal Assistant - Debt and Asset Recovery. Our Debt and Asset Recovery team have numerous Litigation Legal opportunities within the team!.

Proven experience as an Executive Assistant at senior/partner level. Background in legal or professional services preferred, but not essential. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and professional Executive Assistant looking to step into a highly engaging and impactful role within a collab

Perkins Coie is seeking a qualified, dynamic candidate to take on the role of the Legal Executive Assistant (“LEA”) that will provide assigned attorneys with high level executive, administrative, and legal support with minimal supervision. Complete Perkins Legal Practice Assistant Certifications

A global law firm is looking for a Personal Assistant to support a Shareholder in their London office.

This is a great opportunity for a junior Legal Operations Assistant looking to build upon their experience and develop their career in the sector at this leading firm in the sector. If you're a Legal Operations Assistant who is looking for a new role in London apply now. Legal Operations Assistant �

A well-established Law firm in East Sussex is looking for a full-time Legal Admin Assistant for their Bexhill office. The ideal candidate should have prior experience in Law, either as a Legal Secretary or a Law Graduate, along with excellent IT and typing skills.

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Support Assistant or Senior Legal Support Assistant to join our Dispute Resolution team in Bristol.

The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, including typing and proofreading legal documents and managing the Legal Adviser's diary. Capital Outsourcing Group Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant.

I’m working with a well-regarded regional law firm seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its residential property team in York. This is a great opportunity for a proactive legal support professional who enjoys a fast-paced, client-focused environment, working closely with solicitors and fee ear

A leading legal and professional services firm in Greater London is looking for a Personal Assistant to the Group CEO.

A leading legal firm in England is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Conveyancing Legal Assistant to support their busy Conveyancing team in Kenilworth.

A leading legal recruitment agency in West Yorkshire seeks a Conveyancing Legal Assistant with at least 18 months of experience in property law.

This role presents the chance for a Legal Assistant to become part of a large, friendly, and supportive team of lawyers and legal assistants, contributing to a collaborative and professional working environment. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assista

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Barton-upon-Humber client as a Legal Assistant. This position will be working within a call centre supporting the team on legal claims.

Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant. The firm advises leading corporations, financial institutions, and governments on high‑stakes legal matters and complex transactions. In your new role as a Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant, you will be supporting the end-to-end graduate

Property Litigation - Bedford Row office.You will assist the department on litigation and dispute resolution cases, as part of a busy and successful team.Your work will include property management advice; possession proceedings, debt recovery claims and the opportunity to support lawyers on a wide v

We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious international law firm seeking three Practice Team Assistants to support busy legal teams. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to build their career within a top tier legal setting. Preparing, formatting and managing legal documents, i

Ryder Reid Legal Limited is looking for an Events Assistant to join their team in London.

Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and previous experience in legal administration.

Previously worked as a Private Client Legal Secretary, Legal Secretary, Private Client Secretary, Paralegal, Private Client Paralegal, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Legal clerk in a similar role. A fantastic opportunity has opened for a talented Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join a highly r

A well-established law firm in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal.

A law firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Assistant to assist with preparing legal documents and conducting research. This role involves organizing legal files, communicating with clients, and supporting solicitors. Ideal for those who have completed the Legal Practice Course and look for a pathway to