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Immediate vacancy for a masters law student or fresh law graduate with knowledge of land registry and matrimonial property charge for a legal startup.

Looking to employ solicitors practising family as area of law. Must be able to work independently managing their own case loads and supervise case workers.

Legal Assistant/caseworker Part-time: Monday to Thursday – 10 am to 4 pm Salary: £22,500 to £24,999 Term: Maternity cover/potential to stay on after. Job Description We are a boutique law firm specialising in debt recovery, landlord and tenant and dispute resolution. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced legal assistant/caseworker for maternity cover with potential to stay on after. You will be a friendly, hard-working, trustworthy, punctual, reliable, self-motivated, well-organised, tech-savvy, and ambitious legal assistant/caseworker to assist our firm's Principal Solicitor/Managing Director and run some undisputed cases independently. The candidate should be able to type and offer general secretarial administrative and paralegal support as and when required. The caseload will include debt recovery, landlord & tenant, and general dispute resolution. Role · Handling simple undisputed debt recovery and landlord & tenant cases under supervision. · Assisting with disputed cases as directed. · Diary & post management (including scanning incoming post, uploading to our case management system & taking post to the Post Office, handling petty cash). · Preparing pdf & hardcopy bundles and assisting to prepare for hearings/trials. · Legal research, gathering evidence, checking accuracy, checking enclosures and assisting to progress cases. · Drafting legal documents, e.g., s21/s8 notices, directions/PTR questionnaires, and cost schedules, and assisting in creating precedent workflows. · Typing dictations and collating relevant enclosures. · Assisting counsel at court hearings and trials by taking notes. · File opening, client verification & AML/POCA checks/searches. · Readying materials for trial proceedings including documents, evidence and verifying factual information. · Communicating with clients and fee earners with simple requests. Communicating with the court and opponents as instructed. · Drafting basic correspondence. · Reporting to manager/weekly meetings. · Time recording. · Working to strict deadlines. · Assisting with accounting and billing. · Monitoring and ordering stationery. · Article & blog writing. Other skills Excellent communication, administration and organisation skills. Good punctuation and grammar. Able to touch-type and good IT skills. Works well under pressure. Works well as part of a team and independently. Qualifications Maths & English GCSE or Equivalent. 2-3 A’Levels or Equivalent. Desirable Some experience in debt recovery, landlord & tenant, and dispute resolution gained within the legal industry in England and Wales and/or can demonstrate relevant qualifications achieved. Degree, minimum 2.2 or equivalent. NB: A fixed term contract for international students looking for work experience in the UK with valid work visas may also be considered.

am looking for a paralegal at my chamber. Job description- Answering calls, emails, schedule, clients appointment and meetings etc. Candidate must be have a law degree in the UK. Experience required. But not essential. Candidate will be trained.

Role: Licenced Conveyancer Salary: £40,000 - £55,000 Location: Streatham Times: Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (Hybrid working) Licenced Conveyancer – job role A great Licenced conveyancer opportunity has come to light and our client are a reputable name when it comes to conveyancing matters and are currently looking for conveyancing assistants to be part of their successful team. Duties · You will deal effectively with clients and third parties over the telephone, in written correspondence and occasionally face to face, in order to provide advice and assistance · You will be responsible for chasing various documentation, ID, mortgage offers and searches · You will ensure that you and junior team members keep any third party web sites up to date in real time in line with third party requirements · You will ensure our clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times to ensure we receive excellent feedback and repeat business · You will prepare the necessary documentation as required with the conveyancing process in line with our policies and procedures · You will prepare the completion packs for the accounts department, to include completion statements and invoices · You will deal with Post Exchange matters as directed by your team manager · You will be responsible for completions on the day of completion · You will ensure that you and junior team members comply with all company policies and procedures ensuring breaches do not occur, should a breach occur you will help to rectify this immediately · Any other administrative duties required to assist your team and other teams should the need arise Essential skills · At least 2 years solid experience working as a Conveyancing fee earner · Strong administrative skills gained in an office environment · Excellent attention to detail · Good telephone manner · Conversant in Microsoft office · Highly organised · Willingness to learn new skills · Experience of using a case management system · Confident in building and maintaining business relationships through excellent communication and service delivery

Role Description This is a full-time on-site Paralegal position within our Real Estate Finance team led by Ashkan Nejad. The Real Estate Finance Paralegal will be responsible for tasks such as legal document preparation, due diligence, handling conveyancing cases with the assistance of your senior staff members and speaking and meeting with clients. Company Description Ackroyd Legal is an internationally recognised law firm with offices throughout London and the UK. Founded in 2016 by Emon Ahmed, Ackroyd Legal focuses on experience, expertise, and insight. With a team of over 150 specialty solicitors, Ackroyd Legal handles individual, business, and corporate level legal matters, maintaining a client-first mindset. Qualifications Legal Document Preparation and Due Diligence skills Experience in drafting reports, raising and responding to enquiries. At least 1 year of experience in a Law Firm Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of conveyancing transactions; sales, purchases and remortgages. Law degree, LPC or SQE (or in progress)

Senior Legal Assistant — Architecture and Engineering Contracts London, Clerkenwell Position details Location: London, UK Working arrangement: Full-time, Hybrid Hours of work: 37.5, Monday-Friday We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant to join our small but impactful Legal team at our London office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in working in architecture, engineering, or construction industry as a legal assistant or a project manager. Senior Legal Assistant will assist with contract review, legal drafting, risk mitigation and legal research. About the role You will play a pivotal role in providing legal support to the In-House Counsel, ensuring seamless contract execution across the company by scrutinising contracts for commercial, legal and insurance implications, you will assist with managing company’s risks and securing future projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong legal background to work within a creative and professional setting in a prestigious architecture, engineering and design practice. Main Responsibilities - Contract Review and Analysis: Review professional service appointments, NDAs, collateral warranties, framework agreements, and novation agreements, identify legal and commercial risks, and propose amendments. - Legal Documents Drafting: Draft legal documents, agreements, NDAs, collateral warranties, deeds of variation, notices, and letters. - Contract Guidance and Support: Provide guidance and support to internal teams on contract-related matters, including contract interpretation, compliance, and appointment of supply chain. - Contract Maintenance: Proactively review contracts, maintain standard contractual documentation, managing business templates, update progress spreadsheets. - Legal Research: Conduct research on relevant legal issues and keep up to date with the latest legal developments. - Collaboration and Best Practice: Develop good working relationships with colleagues and promote contract/compliance process best practice within the company. About you - Qualification: Minimum LLB. LPC/SQE, or degree/certification in Contract Management is beneficial but not essential. - You must have a minimum of 3 years’ solid experience in either: Legal support role within architecture, engineering, or construction industry, or Project/design management role within architecture, engineering, or construction industry, or Solid in-house legal experience within professional services (not private practice law firms). Please note, this role does not lead to a solicitor’s training contract or qualifying work experience (QWE) to become a solicitor. - Proven experience in contract review and drafting. - Strong understanding of contract law, legal terminology and contractual mechanisms. - Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy. - Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to colleagues and external parties in a clear and concise manner. - Awareness of the latest developments in the law. - Able to follow instructions, procedures, policies and assimilate information quickly in a consistent manner. - Knowledge of NEC3/NEC4 PSC desirable. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Adobe/PDF is essential. - Ability to effectively prioritise workload, manage time efficiently, and remain highly organised. - Collaborative and proactive in supporting other teams. Ability to interact professionally with internal and external contacts. - Positive, enthusiastic and a strong team player. How to apply – Please read carefully attaching a CV and a formal cover letter stating why you believe you are suitable for the position. Applications without the formal cover letter will not be considered. Applications with cover letters written by AI will be rejected. Please note, we use AI detection software. About BDP BDP is a leading, global, multidisciplinary design practice united by a shared purpose: to design a world that’s built for good. For more than 60 years, we've been solving problems, creating innovative spaces, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From the start, we've been pioneers in the world of design, and our legacy is built on the meaningful, people-centred places we've brought to life. We are a diverse, international practice of architects, engineers, designers, and urbanists. Our work is rooted in creativity, quality, and collaboration. We work closely with our clients, users, and communities to craft spaces for living, working, learning, and enjoying life across the globe. With studios spanning the UK, Ireland, Europe, Asia, and North America, our reach is as broad as our expertise. And since joining forces with Japan’s Nippon Koei in 2016, our ability to deliver integrated, impactful design has only grown stronger. BDP offers In return, BDP offers a great opportunity for your personal development with exposure to the full range of BDP’s skills and expertise, as well as an attractive remuneration package that includes a competitive salary, flexible pension allowance, private medical insurance, contribution towards professional subscriptions, a great working environment and excellent prospects for career advancement. BDP is actively fostering an inclusive organisation where people can be themselves and everyone has a sense of belonging. We want our teams to be diverse at every level, reflecting the communities we design for. As designers, we will create spaces for all that promote equity, wellbeing and participation within the built environment. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different skills, professional and life experiences, to join us and help us to achieve our aspirations. We also welcome applications from candidates who wish to work flexibly. BDP also operates a hybrid working policy. BDP is an equal opportunities employer No agency or third-party applications please.