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We are expanding.Davjunnel Solicitors Ltd is seeking an ambitious Legal Caseworker / Trainee Legal Associate to join our busy and growing legal practice. Based in Hertfordshire with convenient access to London, the firm specialises in immigration, family law, domestic abuse protection, civil litigation and private client matters. This opportunity is particularly suited to LLM students or recent law graduates currently studying in the United Kingdom who are seeking meaningful hands-on legal experience within a busy legal practice. The Role The successful candidate will assist with a wide range of legal work, including: • Preparation and management of immigration and asylum applications, • Assisting with family law proceedings, including Children Act matters, • Supporting work in private client matters, • Assisting with civil litigation matters, • Assisting with the firm’s property management and lettings work, where required, • Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents, • Preparation of court bundles, witness statements and legal submissions, • Assisting with client interviews, file preparation and case management, • Processing Legal Aid applications, amendments, variations and billing via CCMS, • Attendance at court hearings, where appropriate, under supervision Salary £26,000 – £32,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. This role offers significant hands-on experience, mentorship and professional development within a busy legal practice. The firm values commitment, diligence and strong work ethic, and candidates who demonstrate these qualities will have the opportunity to grow and progress within the firm. Long-term career progression and potential Skilled Worker sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates who demonstrate strong performance and commitment to the role. Domestic Abuse Protection Work A significant proportion of the firm’s work involves assisting vulnerable clients who are victims of domestic abuse. The successful candidate will gain practical experience assisting with urgent applications for protective relief, including: • Non-Molestation Orders, • Occupation Orders and other protective injunctions, • Preparation of urgent ex parte applications, • Assisting with applications supported by legal aid domestic abuse evidence, • Preparing supporting statements and court bundles for emergency hearings Candidates will gain exposure to urgent protective proceedings and family litigation, including assisting with representation at non-complex hearings and emergency hearings before the Family Court. The firm regularly attends courts across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and the wider South East of England, and where necessary represents clients in courts across other regions of England and Wales. This role therefore offers valuable experience for candidates wishing to develop practical litigation skills and court exposure in domestic abuse and family law proceedings. Career Development This role offers a valuable opportunity for candidates who are genuinely committed to building a long-term legal career in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will work closely with the Principal Solicitor and gain direct exposure to complex immigration, family and civil litigation matters, including court proceedings and legal aid work. The firm places strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development and practical training. For exceptional candidates, the role may also provide a clear pathway to long-term progression within the firm, including the possibility of future Skilled Worker sponsorship, subject to performance and Home Office requirements. Candidate Requirements Applicants should ideally meet the following criteria: • LLB degree with minimum 2:1 classification, • Currently studying or recently completed an LLM in the United Kingdom, • Strong written and spoken English, • Excellent legal research and drafting skills, • Demonstrated professionalism, commitment and work ethic Candidates who speak more than one language will be viewed favourably. Candidates from Nigeria, Ghana and other African jurisdictions currently studying in the UK are particularly encouraged to apply. Immigration Status Applicants must have permission to work in the UK, such as: • Graduate Visa, • Student Visa with permitted working hours, • Other valid work permission Davjunnel Solicitors Ltd holds a Skilled Worker Sponsor Licence, and long-term sponsorship may be considered for exceptional candidates. Location Hertfordshire (with convenient access to London) Start Date Preferred start date: June 2026 Earlier start dates may also be considered. Application Process Interested candidates should submit: • CV, • Cover letter explaining their interest in immigration and family law practice in the UK, • Academic transcripts (where available) #LegalJobsUK #LLMStudents #ImmigrationLaw #AfricanLawyers #UKLegalCareers #ParalegalJobs #LawGraduates Applications should be sent to: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an initial online interview, followed by a written legal assessment and a final interview. Due to the expected volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Contentious Wills & Estates Solicitor – North West London Are you a dynamic and driven Litigation Solicitor looking to make your mark in a reputable firm? Our client are expanding and on the lookout for a dedicated individual to join the team and contribute to further success. What's in it for you? Competitive remuneration, generous bonuses, hybrid working, parking, good transport links, clear progression opportunities. Your Role: You will join a vibrant and supportive team that values expertise, camaraderie and shared learning. As a Litigation Solicitor, you'll take charge of a diverse caseload encompassing contested wills & estates matters. You'll be able to manage your cases independently while receiving guidance from experienced professionals. About you: • You'll be a Qualified Solicitor with 2 or more years of PQE, • Have experience with contested wills & estates, • Live within a reasonable commute of northwest London To find out more, get your CV across today. #INDMALS ...

Our client is a dynamic, progressive law practice, committed to delivering high-quality and practical legal services for individuals and businesses alike.Their team of lawyers cover a wide range of legal work, including corporate and commercial law, commercial litigation, commercial and residential

* * SALARY: Starting from £28,708.80 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Full Time Fixed Term Contract until 31/12/2026, 35 hours per week CLOSING DATE: 06/04/2026 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a Motor Commissions Insight Executive to provide accurate data, analysis, and insight to support VWFS UK’s responses to Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) queries and legal matters. The purpose of this role is to ensure the business can meet regulatory and litigation obligations by delivering clear, reliable, and timely information relating to our motor commission models. This specialist, analytical role will be instrumental in delivering high‑quality insight that strengthens our compliance position and supports effective stakeholder engagement. The Insight Executive will handle inbound FOS and legal queries, manage stakeholder relationships, and drive continuous improvements to reporting processes to ensure outputs remain robust and fit for purpose. What you’ll be doing: • Investigating and resolving commission‑related complaints raised by customers., • Working with Claims Management Companies (CMCs) and external legal partners to progress cases and share required information., • Speaking directly with customers and CMCs to validate claims and answer questions., • Managing and updating the FOS tracker and preparing case information for internal teams., • Pulling together evidence and documentation for Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) cases, including details on commission payments., • Responding to FOS queries and providing clear explanations of our calculations and processes., • Supporting the handling of FOS adjudications, working with legal teams and following through on required actions or outcomes., • Keeping accurate records of cases received and maintaining key documents, including point‑of‑sale materials., • Building strong working relationships across the business to improve data quality and consistency., • Experience in automotive finance and/or the wider banking or financial services sector., • Strong problem‑solving skills with experience in customer resolution environments., • Ability to explain technical information clearly to senior and non‑technical stakeholders., • Proven ability to manage multiple pieces of work at the same time., • Analytical mindset with a methodical approach and strong attention to detail., • Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel; experience with tools such as Business Objects, SQL or Tableau is an advantage., • Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills., • Ability to work at pace, remain calm under pressure, and meet strict deadlines. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Provide the delivery of proactive, robust, high quality and specialist legal advice on Litigation and Regulatory legal matters. Support the Litigation and Regulatory team and contribute to the development of the Legal Shared Service, generally. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lawyer in the

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A recruitment agency is seeking a Collection and Litigation Specialist in Watford.The role involves supporting customers through repayment plans and managing collections and litigation cases while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.Ideal candidates will have loan servicing experience wit

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer in Harrow. This permanent role involves managing a team and handling a variety of criminal litigation matters.

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer for a permanent position within a local authority in Harrow, England.

A local government organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Principal Criminal Litigation Lawyer to manage a team and handle a varied caseload. Ideal candidates will have qualifications as a Lawyer, with 5 years PQE in criminal litigation and management experience preferred.

We are currently recruiting to an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal litigation lawyer to join their friendly and collaborative team on a permanent basis who will assist in managing the team as well as carrying a varied caseload of criminal litigation work. This is a brilliant opportu

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a Criminal Litigation Lawyer to join one of our London Local Authority clients on a permanent basis. They are looking for an experienced criminal litigation lawyer to become part of their friendly and collaborative team, handling a varied and engaging

We are currently recruiting to an excellent opportunity for an experienced criminal litigation lawyer to join their friendly and collaborative team on a permanent basis who will assist in managing the team as well as carrying a varied caseload of criminal litigation work. How to apply for the Assist

We are seeking an experienced Construction Solicitor 4+ years PQE with a strong track record in construction work. In return our Client offers flexible working, a high quality working environment with scope for growth plus more benefits. Essential experience for this Construction Solicitor vacancy: Advise clients on a wide range of non-contentious and contentious construction matters, including litigation, adjudication, arbitration, mediation, expert determination, and insurance-related claims. Work with developers, property owners, contractors, consultants, and insurers across both public and private sectors. Take ownership of your caseload, contribute to strategic direction, and build relationships with longstanding and new clients. Mentor junior colleagues and contribute to team development. Collaborate across the firm to deliver integrated, high-quality legal solutions. Work autonomously, supported by a culture that values excellence, openness, and ambition.Other experience required for this Construction Solicitor role: Experience in litigation in the Technology & Construction Court, adjudication, arbitrations, and ADR mechanisms. Proven knowledge of standard industry contracts: JCT, NEC, FIDIC. Demonstrable experience of interpreting, drafting and advising on both standard and bespoke contracts. Technical, analytical and drafting skills. Previous work with expert technical evidence (engineering, quantity surveying, etc.). Project management and case management skills, ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and budgets. Commercial awareness, giving advice that shows an appreciation of cost/benefit, risk, and client sensitivities, as well as a pragmatic approach to strategy. Excellent communication skills (written & oral), evident in your interactions with clients, colleagues, experts, counsel, etc.Benefits for this Construction Solicitor vacancy: Salary of between £70,000 to £90,000 DOE Pension scheme Flexible working A step up from your current firm, with more autonomy and responsibility A balanced, high-quality work environment, with scope for growth A role where your expertise is valued, and you can make a visible impactFor more information regarding this Construction Solicitor role, please contact Marcus Stevens, quoting reference 37547. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Locum Litigation Solicitor | Housing Management | Norfolk | Hybrid | 3 Month Assignment The Requirement An immediate opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Litigation Solicitor to bridge a gap within a busy team handling housing management matters. The Work You will be responsible for han

Essential experience for this Litigation Solicitor vacancy: * Landlord and tenant disputes * Property Disputes * Insolvency disputes * Professional negligence Qualifications for this Litigation Solicitor vacancy: * Solicitor - admitted in England & Wales NQ – 5 Years PQE * A comple

Litigation solicitors with any of the following:Commercial Litigation, Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Debt Recovery, Consumer Claims, Civil Litigation, Real Estate. Litigation Solicitor £40-70k DOEOur client is looking for several solicitors to join their companies new offices in Manchester M2, just 15 mi

Remote - with travel required min 2 days per monthAt National Accident Law, we work differently to handle compensation claims in a modern, imaginative and refreshingly personal way.Were looking for the curious minds that can shape and drive innovation in accident injury law.PURPOSE OF THE ROLEAs the

Role: Housing Solicitor| NQ - 5 years PQE | Hybrid Role | City of LondonLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor / Supervisor for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm.Our client serve

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Role:Property Litigation Solicitors - City of LondonLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Litigation Solicitors for highly sought permanent positon.

Property Litigation SolicitorCheshire East/ HybridA highly regarded law firm based in Cheshire are looking for an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their established and reputable Litigation department.

Essex | Full-Time | Competitive Salary | Clear Career ProgressionWhy Join Us?Competitive salary (aligned with experience)Hybrid working optionsClear and genuine career progression within a growing firmFriendly, supportive and collaborative working environmentOngoing professional development and trai

About the role:Seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage our property and litigation matters. The successful candidate will have significant experience in property transactions, debt recovery, and litigation, with the ability to handle complex legal issues, mitigate risk, and support the busine

Join a highly regarded and growing Commercial Litigation team in SwanseaHigh profile clients on offerSouth Wales PartnersTSR Legal are working in partnership client with a growing national law firm who offer the full range of legal services to their clients. The RoleAs a Commercial Litigation Lawyer

Senior Associate / Principal Associate – Commercial Litigation. An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join a leading Legal 100 firm in the West Midlands.

Working in a Litigation team for a large Housing Association, covering a specialist gap left by both a vacant Head of Litigation (arriving June 2026) and a vacant Lawyer position. We are proud to be partnering with an award winning Housing Association with units nationwide, who are looking to appoin

Litigation Partner Opportunity. An award-winning, fast-growing UK law firm is seeking an experienced and ambitious Litigation Partner to join its expanding disputes practice. Banking and financial litigation.

Experience handling a broad range of disputes, including property litigation matters, landlord and tenant issues and contractual disputes. Property Litigation Solicitor/Associate - Lancashire - Up to £80,000. The Property Litigation team is recognised for its technical expertise and high-quality co

Housing Litigation Solicitor -. Dealing with a busy caseload of housing litigation matters to include defending disrepair claims, possession, civil injunctions, defending EPA claims, ASB and fraud.

They have instructed us to search for a talented Litigation Lawyer with the following skills and experience: A Qualified solicitor or equivalent qualification, with at least 2 years PQE within Civil Litigation. As a Litigation Lawyer you will have the ability to work autonomously and effectively man

Manage a varied caseload of commercial dispute resolution matters under supervision, including contractual disputes, shareholder disputes, professional negligence, debt recovery, and property litigation. Assist senior solicitors and partners on complex and high value commercial and property litigati

Principal Associate – Commercial Litigation. Manage complex commercial litigation from pre-action to Court of Appeal. Draft litigation strategies and documentation.

An opportunity has arisen for a Civil Litigation Solicitor to join a well-regarded boutique law firm based in London. The role sits within a highly experienced disputes team known for handling complex and high-value civil litigation matters. This specialist litigation practice has built a strong rep

Property Litigation Solicitor or Legal Executive. They are looking for a motivated and dedicated Property Litigation Solicitor to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in property litigation and the ability to manage a diverse caseload.

Solicitor – Restructuring & Insolvency (Cheltenham).A leading regional law firm with a strong national presence is seeking a Solicitor to join its market‑recognised Restructuring & Insolvency team in Cheltenham.The team works with insolvency practitioners, financial institutions, corporate clien

Litigation Solicitor / Head of Department – Midlands – Locum and Permanent. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Litigation Solicitor to join their well-established team on both a locum and permanent basis. Supporting the Pre-Litigation team with technical queries.

Senior Litigation / Dispute Resolution Solicitor. Respected firm has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Litigation Solicitor.

The wider disputes group handles high-value commercial litigation, insolvency, marine and real estate disputes, which gives access to broader litigation exposure. Finance litigation and asset recovery translates well into in-house financial services roles, larger banking litigation teams or insolven

A well-established law firm in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Head of Litigation to lead and develop its litigation department. The litigation work is varied and high-quality, with the current department specialising in Personal Injury, Contentious Probate, and Property Litigation. The incoming

Property Litigation Solicitor – Associate. Managing a diverse and stimulating caseload, with a strong emphasis on property litigation, advise and act on landlord and tenant matters, including lease renewals under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. Qualified Solicitor with circa 1-5 PQE in property

Civil Litigation Solicitor, 2+ years PQE – West Midlands - An established West Midlands based practice is looking to recruit a Civil Litigation Solicitor to support their ongoing growth plans. Applications are welcomed from Civil Litigation Solicitors with 2 years’ experience in conducting their

Property litigation is a strategic focus. Property Litigation Solicitor | 2-5 PQE | Sevenoaks, Kent. An established Legal 500 and HNW Chambers-ranked firm is expanding its Dispute Resolution offering across Kent, with property litigation as a core growth area.

An international law firm is seeking a Patent Litigation Partner to strengthen its intellectual property disputes offering in London. Patent litigation before UK courts. Coordination of international IP litigation.