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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, • 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

Enjoy a career without limits, earning up to 75% of your billing. We are seeking legal professionals that are keen to work on a consultancy, fee sharing basis. Taylor Rose is a top 60 law firm with over 25 offices nationwide. We are offering you a unique opportunity to take back control of your life and earnings. Choose to work from home, one of our offices or both! We are looking for individuals and groups of Solicitors, FCILEx or Licensed Conveyancers who have expertise in residential or commercial property in the private and/or public sectors with 4 years PQE + to join our consultancy Why choose us? • Earn up to 75% of what you bill; your split will not drop below 70%., • Referral of larger and established clients, • Immediate access to our accreditations and lender panels, • Choose your own clients, fees, hours and volume of work., • Work from home, 100 days access to hot-desking facilities., • PII cover up to £20 million., • Access to nationwide offices and meeting rooms., • Free calls through our app., • Fully optimised CMS and electronic systems., • Access to business development., • Dedicated liaison team., • Technical head for ops, legal support and training. And much more. So, if you want a career without limits and freedom, then we may be your next move. To find out more, contact us now to chat confidentially with one of our advisors. PS If you have less than 4 years experience you may be able to join us as a fee earning consultant, contact us for more details.

Serious Injury Solicitor / Legal Executive (4+ PQE) We are partnering with a highly regarded, Legal 500-recognised law firm in Newcastle to secure a skilled Serious Injury Lawyer for their award winning Claimant Personal Injury department. This firm has an outstanding reputation for achieving exceptional settlements and delivering first-class client care. This is a rare opportunity to join a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team handling a complex, high-value caseload, including multi-million-pound claims involving catastrophic and brain injuries. As a key member of the Serious Injury team, you will take ownership of your own high-value caseload while playing a vital part in the department's continued success. Your core duties will include: • Caseload Management: Managing a varied and complex caseload of serious claimant injury claims from inception through to successful settlement., • Client Care: Providing expert, empathetic legal advice to clients, ensuring their best interests and rehabilitation needs are fiercely protected., • Technical Drafting: Drafting robust legal documents and correspondence tailored to complex serious injury cases., • Collaboration: Working closely with leading counsel, medical experts, and multi‑disciplinary teams to build watertight cases., • Strategy & Research: Conducting thorough legal research to support innovative case strategies and maximize outcomes., • Compliance & Best Practice: Ensuring strict adherence to regulatory frameworks and actively contributing to the development of the department's internal procedures. To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and empathetic legal professional with a proven track record in high-value personal injury litigation. We are looking for: • A Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive, ideally with 4+ years’ PQE., • Demonstrable experience managing complex, high‑value claimant personal injury or catastrophic injury matters., • Exceptional negotiation skills and the confidence to communicate effectively with clients navigating life-changing circumstances., • A detail‑oriented approach with highly developed drafting and documentation skills., • The ability to work brilliantly on your own initiative while also collaborating seamlessly within a high-performing team. NRG is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace. We oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic. Our aim is to create an environment that encourages diversity, builds on individual differences, and responds equitably to the needs of all. We proactively take steps to fulfil our legal obligations, remove barriers, monitor for fairness, reflect the communities we serve, and enforce a zero-Tolerance policy for breaches of our Equality and Diversity policy.

We are working with a leading international law firm who are seeking a Paralegal Manager to join their Newcastle Legal Services Team. You will play a pivotal role in leading and developing a large paralegal team, combining operational management, mentorship, and strategic input, while also contributing to client relationships, legal innovation, and business development initiatives across a global network. What you’ll be doing: • Working closely with senior leadership to ensure the smooth day-to-day running and continued growth of the Legal Services Team, • Managing, supervising and mentoring a large population of paralegals, ensuring high performance and professional development, • Overseeing workflow allocation, resource planning and incoming instructions to optimise productivity and client service delivery, • Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders while supporting business development initiatives, • Driving operational excellence, including compliance, financial performance, and quality assurance across all workstreams, • Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and performance management of team members About you: • Experienced in managing and supervising junior legal professionals within a corporate or commercial environment, • Strong client focus with a proven commitment to delivering high-quality legal services, • Commercially aware with the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, international setting, • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and develop large teams, • Ideally a qualified solicitor with an international commercial background (private practice or in-house), but will consider non-qualified candidates with a suitable background. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch with Danica Whiting.

Private Client Locum sought for an initial 6-month locum contract on behalf of a reputable Newcastle law firm. The Opportunity: The caseload will be varied to include Wills, Trusts, LPAs and Probate matters. You will also benefit from being part of a team, working alongside other Solicitors and Fee Earners as well as having secretarial support. You will be expected to maintain strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, providing an excellent client service. This role is to provide cover whilst the firm recruit permanently and expected to be long-term. The role can either be on a full-time or part-time, for a minimum of three days per week. Hybrid working is an essential requirement, ideally with one or two days on site each week, depending on total hours. How to Apply: Please apply for this role online or contact Luke Grant at Spirehouse Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Spirehouse Recruitment is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency. We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all individuals.

Interim Litigation Lawyer | In-House | Newcastle (Hybrid) | 6–12 Months We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established client seeking an experienced litigation lawyer to join their in-house disputes function on an interim basis. Details • Full-time, PAYE, • 6 months (start April 2026), with potential to extend to 12, • Hybrid: office-based Tuesdays & Thursdays in Newcastle, • 25 days holiday per year The Role You'll manage a caseload of 35–40 live matters spanning consumer disputes, supplier and commercial claims, and a growing volume of high-value consumer claims. You'll act as the primary legal interface for the operations team, handling inbound queries and ad hoc issues, while instructing and managing external firms on more complex matters. The Ideal Candidate • Qualified litigation lawyer with solid disputes experience, • Defendant consumer work experience is a strong advantage; broader commercial litigation also considered, • Comfortable juggling high-volume, lower-value claims alongside more complex matters, • Thrives in a fast-paced, reactive environment with strong real-time prioritisation skills, • Excellent communicator who translates risk and legal advice into clear, commercial language for non-lawyers, • Strong stakeholder management skills We celebrate and encourage diversity and inclusion in our company - it’s a vital part of our #humanfirst approach to business. Everyone is welcome to apply for our roles and we set out to ensure that no-one receives less favourable treatment due to their age, belief, caring responsibilities or pregnancy, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic. We would like you to be able to perform at your best throughout our recruitment process. Please contact us if you require any adjustments to support you. This is an advert for a job vacancy and may not include every detail of the duties of the role. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required.

The postholder manages the administrative and procedural elements associated with property transactions, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Draught contracts and correspondence in accordance with regulatory standards and firm procedures.

Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Chirldren Paralegals for highly sought permanent position.

They have an exciting new opportunity to join them as a Paralegal in their Housing Disrepair team.

We have a newly created role for a motivated Legal Cashier to join us and make a real difference.

You will be responsible for maintaining client and office ledgers, processing cash allocations and electronic payments, and ensuring compliance with Solicitors' Accounts Rules.

Commercial Lawyer / 3+ PQE / Newcastle Upon Tyne / Competitive Salary / Exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join a well established firm's technology and digital business team – To apply please call Teagan on 0113 320 0575 and quote Job Ref: 2218. The appointed Lawyer will

A leading UK law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a property litigation lawyer to join their expanding national team.

A reputable law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Serious Injury Solicitor or Legal Executive with at least 4 years’ PQE.In this role, you will manage a complex caseload of serious claimant injury claims, offer expert legal advice, and draft tailored legal documents.Successful candidates will de

A law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant for the Commercial and Estates Department.

As a Trainee Debt Recovery Paralegal, you will be responsible for maintaining an active case load with the aim of ensuring maximum client conversion and debt recovery. We're on the lookout for ambitious individuals to join our Debt Recovery team as Paralegals.

A top-tier law firm is seeking a Paralegal in housing disrepair to join their Newcastle team.The role offers hybrid working options and involves critical tasks such as reviewing claim documentation, client communication, and liaising with experts.Ideal candidates are law graduates with excellent com

Associate/Senior Associate - Construction & Engineering.A leading international legal practice seeks an Associate/Senior Associatefor their Construction & Engineering team.Join a growing non-contentious Construction & Engineering team with a strong client base in infrastructure and residential devel

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of paralegal experience and strong communication skills.

A progressive IP law firm is seeking a part-qualified or recently qualified Physics Patent Attorney to join their team in Newcastle upon Tyne.The successful candidate will draft, file, and prosecute patent applications while receiving valuable training and mentoring.A competitive salary and attracti

A leading law firm in Newcastle is seeking a Paralegal to join their Debt Recovery team.

A well-established law firm in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an experienced Commercial Lawyer with at least 3 years of PQE to join their technology and digital business team.

We are on the lookout for a Debt Recovery Paralegal to join our established On Hire team, where your unique blend of skills, personality, and character will be instrumental in elevating the quality of service we provide to our valued clients and stakeholders.

We are always open to receiving interest from experienced Catastrophic Injury Lawyers specialising in defending complex injury claims. Working as part of a small team you will support one of the Lead Lawyers with their high value, complex injury Defendant caseloads.

They are looking for an In-house Construction Lawyer to support their small in-house team from Lancashire office. The In-house Construction Lawyer will be:. The In-house Construction Lawyer should have a law degree and experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating range of commercial and constructi

We are seeking an experienced Senior Residential Property Lawyer to join our client's busy, client-focused residential property team on a remote working basis.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. We are seeking an experienced interim Energy Projects / Construction Lawyer to support one of

Professional Support Lawyer / Knowledge Lawyer – Manager (London-Based). An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Professional Support / Knowledge Lawyer to join the UK legal function of a large organisation operating in the consumer financial services sector.

Construction Lawyer – Contentious & Non-Contentious (Guildford, Hybrid). Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

Corporate associates are needed for this market leading Offshore firm who regularly advise on the most high end mandates in the market.The firm is in a period of growth and is looking to expand its well established teams with motivated, entrepreneurial candidates.On offer are excellent financial inc

We are working with a prestigious international law firm to hire a Financial Crime Lawyer to join their London team. The firm is looking for a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE, gained within the compliance function of an international law firm or as a regulatory fee earner. Leading the

One of our clients, a leading law firm, is looking for a proactive and client-focused litigation lawyer with a solid background in debt recovery / asset recovery / insolvency to join their highly regarded litigation and recoveries team and work with high profile clients and high value work. This is

Residential Property Lawyer (flexible/fully remote). You will be an experienced Residential Property Lawyer with practicing rights with an ability to effectively manage your own caseload. Ideally, the firm would prefer a lawyer based in the South-West - to give you the option to come into the office

Senior Family Lawyer - Somerset. Structural change has created a ready-made opportunity for an experienced family lawyer to join the team.

Qualified lawyer or equivalent legal qualification.

This role is ideal for an experienced commercial lawyer who enjoys working close to the business in a dynamic, multi‑market environment. England & Wales qualified lawyer. If you’re an interim lawyer with franchising or retail experience and available for a fully remote assignment, apply for more

Senior Conveyancing Lawyer (Remote).

This is a rare opportunity for an established Knowledge Lawyer, or a senior commercial lawyer looking to transition from fee earning to play a central role in shaping the firm’s knowledge, innovation and legal technology strategy. Experienced Knowledge Lawyer or senior commercial lawyer (at least.

This opportunity would appeal to a senior employment lawyer seeking high-quality contentious work within a supportive, collegiate environment, combined with the autonomy and flexibility that are still rare in the wider market.

Our lawyers work on a wide variety of matters for Fortune 500 clients, such as complex licensing agreements, intellectual property, employment counseling, compliance policy creation, and M&A transactions. Epiq Counsel takes the time and attention to understand each lawyer’s practice areas, experie

Are you a Corporate Lawyer with upwards of 6 years' PQE looking for a more refreshing and flexible way of working? Does the opportunity of working a portfolio career and being able to accept work that fits your capacity and other commitments strike an interest? Are you looking to work on an agile ba

Leadership experience, including mentoring junior lawyers and managing client engagements. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Join Elevat

In this role you will work as part of a team of Private Client specialist lawyers, serving as trusted advisors to individuals, families, trustees, and businesses globally, emphasising long-term relationships to provide practical solutions for various tax, trust, and estate planning scenarios.

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. This is a great opportunity to join a well regarded firm with talented lawyers, where you will be working in a friendly,

Employment Associate (1–5 PQE).Our client is seeking a talented and commercially minded Employment Associate (1–5 PQE) to join its growing London team.The world’s largest employment and labour law practice, renowned for its innovative approach, deep sector expertise, and truly international pl