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Role: Data Claims Paralegal \n A Legal 500, Leading national law firm is looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \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 Legal500 and Chambers and Partners as a top tier firm. \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 About the Role: \n The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the New Client Diary and case set-up/onboarding as well as assistant casework support to the other lawyers in the department. You will be involved with speaking/communicating with new clients and, as part of that role, will be expected to obtain all relevant evidence from them ahead of case opening. \n The successful candidate will preferably have prior experience with Data Claims work or at least an interest in data protection, privacy rights as well as unlawful processing/disclosure/retention/misuse of personal data. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Departmental Director\n, • Communicating/liaising with new and existing clients by taking initial instructions and obtaining evidence in support of their claims.\n, • Creating files and preparing all necessary documentation for client onboarding.\n, • Assisting with casework support from other lawyers in the department.\n, • Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with the firm's quality and regulatory standards.\n, • Managing time recording and file administration effectively.\n, • Supporting departmental business development and marketing initiatives where required.\n, • Undertaking any other reasonable duties as directed by Management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Minimum one-year of Caseworker Paralegal experience within a law firm/litigation environment.\n, • Experience with Data Claims work is preferable.\n, • Interest in dealing with claims involving the UK GDPR 2018, Data Protection Act 2018, privacy rights and misuse of private information is highly desirable.\n, • Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.\n, • Strong analytical and drafting skills.\n, • Excellent communication and client care skills.\n, • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\n, • Strong administration and file management skills.\n, • Experience handling client enquiries, maintaining accurate records and preparing/managing documentation.\n, • Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively under pressure.\n, • Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.\n\n What We Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary.\n, • The opportunity to join a nationally recognised claimant litigation practice.\n, • Exposure to complex and high-profile data claim matters.\n, • A friendly, collaborative, and supportive working environment.\n, • Excellent progression and career development opportunities.\n, • Ongoing training and professional development.\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards and professional recognition.\n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid working. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \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 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 If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you.

\n \n \nMilitary Claims Paralegal | Manchester | £25,000 - £30,000 DOE\n \n \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join a highly regarded Personal Injury team specialising in military injury and compensation claims. \n This is an ideal role for a motivated paralegal looking to develop specialist expertise within a rewarding area of claimant personal injury work. You'll support clients through often life-changing circumstances while gaining exposure to complex cases involving military injuries, illnesses and compensation claims. \n \n \nThe Opportunity\n \n \n You'll work closely with experienced lawyers on a broad range of military claims, supporting serving personnel, veterans and reservists pursuing compensation for injuries sustained during service. \n Your workload is likely to include: \n\n • Opening new files and onboarding clients\n, • Drafting correspondence, witness statements and legal documents\n, • Reviewing medical records and expert evidence\n, • Preparing instructions to medical experts and counsel\n, • Assisting with disclosure and evidence gathering\n, • Preparing tribunal documentation and attending hearings\n, • Conducting legal research and case analysis\n, • Progressing claims and managing client relationships\n, • Assessing new enquiries and gathering initial information\n, • Maintaining accurate files, records and time recording\n, • Supporting business development and networking initiatives\n, • Assisting fee earners with a variety of complex and sensitive claims\n\n You'll gain exposure to a wide range of cases, including serious injury and illness claims, while receiving ongoing training and support from experienced specialists within a collaborative team environment. \n \n \nAbout You\n \n \n\n • Previous paralegal experience within personal injury, litigation or claimant work\n, • Experience in military claims, AFCS or CICA matters would be advantageous but is not essential\n, • Strong academics, ideally including a Law degree or GDL\n, • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Strong legal research and drafting abilities\n, • Excellent communication and client care skills\n, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment\n, • Professional, empathetic and resilient approach\n, • Comfortable dealing with sensitive and complex matters\n, • Strong team player with the ability to work independently when required\n, • Positive attitude and willingness to learn and develop\n\n \n \nWhat's on Offer?\n \n \n\n • Salary of £25,000 - £30,000 DOE\n, • Exposure to high-quality and complex injury claims\n, • Specialist training and mentoring\n, • Genuine career development opportunities\n, • Supportive and collaborative team environment\n, • Opportunity to work on meaningful cases that make a real difference to clients' lives\n, • Comprehensive benefits package and hybrid working options\n\n \n \nInterested?\n \n \n If you're a Paralegal looking to build a specialist career within personal injury litigation and join a well-respected team handling complex and rewarding claims, we'd love to hear from you. \n For a confidential discussion or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch today \n \n \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Conveyancing Fee Earner – 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Mostly Remote | Manchester | £45,000\n \n \n A well-established and highly regarded law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner on a 6-month fixed-term contract to join its friendly and supportive property team.\n \n This is an excellent opportunity for a Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer, Conveyancing Fee Earner or experienced Conveyancing Assistant seeking a manageable caseload, genuine work-life balance and the flexibility of mostly remote working, while still having the opportunity to work from the firm's Manchester office when required.\n \n The role is being recruited as a replacement and offers a particularly manageable and structured caseload. With no billing targets and no unnecessary pressure, this is an ideal position for someone looking for a more sustainable approach to residential conveyancing.\n \n The Role – Conveyancing Fee Earner\n \n The successful Conveyancing Fee Earner will focus on transactions involving properties acquired through repossession and subsequently being sold on.\n \n The work will include:\n \n Handling residential property transactions involving repossessed properties.\n \n Dealing with freehold, leasehold and shared ownership transactions.\n \n Managing an effective caseload equivalent to approximately 40–50 files.\n \n Handling a defined part of the conveyancing process rather than being responsible for every stage of the transaction.\n \n Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure transactions progress efficiently.\n \n Providing a high standard of client care and conveyancing support.\n \n Maintaining accurate records and ensuring matters progress in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.\n \n Mostly Remote Working – Manchester Office\n \n One of the key attractions of this opportunity is the flexibility of the working arrangement.\n \n The successful candidate will work predominantly from home, with office attendance required in Manchester when necessary.\n \n The firm operates a genuinely flexible hybrid approach, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancer who values the ability to work remotely while remaining connected to an established and supportive team.\n \n Candidate Requirements:\n \n The firm is open to candidates with experience across residential conveyancing, including:\n \n Conveyancing Fee Earner\n \n Residential Conveyancer\n \n Licensed Conveyancer\n \n Conveyancing Assistant\n \n Conveyancing Paralegal\n \n \n You should have a good understanding of residential property transactions and be comfortable dealing with freehold, leasehold and/or shared ownership matters.\n \n Experience of repossession or post-repossession property sales would be advantageous, although relevant residential conveyancing experience will be considered.\n \n Most importantly, the firm is looking for someone who is organised, reliable and committed to delivering high-quality legal work and client service.\n \n Benefits:\n \n 6-month fixed-term contract\n \n Salary of £45,000\n \n Mostly remote working\n \n Office presence required in Manchester when necessary\n \n Manageable caseload of approximately 40–50 files\n \n No billing targets\n \n No unnecessary fee-earning pressure\n \n Structured and clearly defined role\n \n Friendly and supportive working environment\n \n Strong work-life balance\n \n High-quality residential conveyancing work\n \n Conveyancing Fee Earner – 6 Month FTC\n \n \n This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer, Residential Conveyancer or Conveyancing Fee Earner who wants to step away from high-volume, target-driven conveyancing and into a more manageable role.\n \n \n With mostly remote working, a manageable caseload, no billing targets and a salary of £40,000, this 6-month fixed-term contract offers an attractive combination of flexibility, stability and work-life balance.\n \n \n If you're an experienced conveyancer looking for a 6-month FTC with predominantly remote working and occasional Manchester office attendance, this opportunity is well worth exploring.

HR Advisor \n An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global business as HR Consultant. This business is a leading HR Consultancy, who are looking for a HR expert to deliver service via platforms such as Microsoft Teams in order to support clients in dealing with formal meetings with their employees - conducting and advising on consultancy, capability, disciplinary, grievance and appeal issues as well as investigations and settlement negotiations. You will join them onsite five days a week in vibrant office in Manchester City. This is a permanent role that offers £35K + benefits. \n \n Job Purpose \n We are looking for personable and confident HR professionals/employment lawyers with good technical skills who can respond to often short-notice assignments and produce thoughtful, legally compliant and well-written reports. The ability to act impartially, identify and quantify risk for our clients and communicate this to them effectively is crucial. \n \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n\n • Attend meetings with clients and their employees as arranged and diarised by an office-based paralegal and either conduct these or support the client to do so, as required.\n, • To undertake mediation, conciliation and other employment relations services as may be requested by clients from time to time.\n, • To provide clients with advice and guidance on their legal position with individual employees or groups of employees, with due regard to your duty of impartiality.\n, • To provide prompt, high quality reports of outcomes within specified time frames and adhere to administrative procedures concerning file management.\n, • Regularly achieve or exceed the hearing targets set by the Face2Face Management team.\n, • Work towards the team objective of obtaining repeat business.\n\n \n What you Bring to the Team \n\n • Educated to degree level in HR, law or related business discipline, or with relevant experience in employment law or an employee relations-focused HR role.\n, • Customer service experience.\n, • Excellent written and oral communication skills, delivering technical information and commercial advice as well as empathy to clients, and provide outstanding attention to detail.\n, • Strongly focussed on delivering an excellent client experience at all stages.\n, • A positive approach in a fast-moving, busy team environment.\n\n \n This is a great opportunity for someone wants to grow within the business and gain HR exposure to progress in their HR career. Interviews will be one stage and will be onsite. The company offers 25 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday day off, pension plan, onsite gym and life insurance, and more. \n If you're a confident, people-focused HR professional who thrives on variety, enjoys working directly with clients and wants to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you. \n \n \n 52221SKR \n INDMANS \n \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Paralegal to join a growing legal team in Manchester. You will work closely with the existing Private Client team, supporting fee earners across a varied caseload and working under the supervision of the Department Head. Key Responsibilities • Providing general administration and paralegal support within the Private Client department • Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney • Assisting fee earners with their caseloads and ongoing matters • Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and other third parties • Supporting the wider team with day-to-day Private Client work • Ensuring work is completed accurately and within required timescales Requirements • Previous experience within a Private Client department is desirable • Experience working within a busy law firm environment • Good understanding of Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney • Strong organisational and communication skills • Ability to manage workload effectively and work to deadlines • Professional and client-focused approach Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful

Portfolio are proud to exclusively represent our client in their search for a Paralegal. This is an amazing opportunity for a Law graduate or experienced Paralegal to join the exsisting Litigation team, providing integral support in the litigation stage of Employment tribunals. You will be dealing with clients over phone and email, drafing of documents and legal admin, creating bundles and taking minutes in meetings. You will need to be organised and have good time management in a fast paced department. In return you will have amazing support and guidance, encouraging progression withing the business. If you have recently graduated with an LLb and are looking for your first role within Employment Law, please apply today and we'll be in touch! Job Purpose You will be working within a well established Legal department based in Manchester city centre, assisting the Litigation Executives prepare for Employment Tribunals. Job Overview We are looking for a bright, confident and enthusiastic team member who can assist Litigation Executives with telephone and email communications, drafting and legal administration. The successful candidate will gain exposure to commercial legal practice, working in a dynamic team covering Employment Law. A focus on remarkable client service and care is key for this role. The ideal candidate will have experience putting into practice their excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, written text and email). The position also presents a fantastic opportunity for anyone who has a genuine interest in Employment Law and wants to progress and build a career within a commercially focused company. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Handling client enquiries. Supporting Litigation Executives with their varied caseloads, assisting with applications, documents and bundles. Assisting the firm in discharging its regulatory obligations, primarily in respect of Client Care. Working proactively to assist in the creation and maintenance of files, system notes, minutes and diaries. Collaborating with the team furthering continually improving customer experience. What you Bring to the Team A sound academic background - LLb with Employment law as a module or Elective Experience in a customer focused environment and track record of excellent performance A positive team ethic and business development focus * Excellent written and oral communication skills INDMANJ The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

Employment Law Product Specialist -Legal Tech/AI (Home based role) Home Based | £30,000–£40,000 DOE | October Start Creideas is recruiting for an exciting new opportunity with a Manchester-based legal technology client. We’re looking for an Employment Law Product Specialist to bring their employment law knowledge, analytical skills, and attention to detail into a fast-moving environment where law, AI and technology come together. This is an excellent opportunity for a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or employment law professional who is looking to move away from traditional fee-earning and into Legal Tech. The Role: This is a hands-on quality and analysis role where your employment law expertise, data-driven approach and rigorous attention to detail will help ensure our platform delivers accurate, complete, and defensible results. You’ll work closely with Product Managers and the Development Team to test platform outputs against real-world and test data, identify errors, gaps, inconsistencies, and edge cases, and assess how the product performs across different scenarios. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a legal background who is interested in how AI and technology are changing the way legal work is delivered. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate and test platform data and outputs across a range of employment-focused assessments, ensuring quality and accuracy before release. Design test cases and model answers to assess platform performance across different scenarios and use cases. Identify errors, inconsistencies, anomalies, and edge cases, analysing patterns to help uncover root causes. Provide clear, actionable feedback to Product Managers and developers, and validate that fixes resolve identified issues. Support Product Managers with day-to-day evaluations, data preparation, and competing priorities, while maintaining consistent quality standards. Contribute to improving QA processes, evaluation frameworks, and documentation, using sensitive data responsibly and feeding insights into product decisions. Contribute ideas and practical legal insight to help shape the development of new product features. Stay up to date with developments in legal technology and AI and consider how these could improve the platform. Act as a key link between legal expertise and product development, helping translate legal requirements into practical improvements within the platform. Working pattern: This is a fully remote, home-based role, working Monday to Friday | 9am–5pm | 35 hours per week. The team currently meet in the office once a month for a team catch-up, with the office based in Manchester. The individual We’re looking for someone who combines strong legal knowledge with curiosity, attention to detail and a genuine interest in technology and AI. You’ll ideally have: Previous experience working with employment disputes, either in a legal or HR environment. This could be as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or HR professional with relevant employment experience. A good understanding of the information and processes involved in employment disputes and their resolution. An analytical and data-oriented mindset, with the ability to spot patterns, anomalies and quality issues. You don’t need to be highly technical – curiosity and logical thinking are more important. Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to testing, investigation and documentation. A naturally curious and constructively sceptical approach – you’ll be comfortable questioning whether an output is genuinely correct and defensible, rather than simply plausible. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and precise feedback to both Product and Development colleagues Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities across different workstreams. A proactive, self-starting approach and the ability to work effectively in a fast-moving product environment. A genuine interest in Legal Tech, AI and the future of legal services. This is a chance to take your employment law experience in a different direction. Rather than working solely on traditional legal matters, you’ll have the opportunity to apply your legal knowledge to the development of an AI-powered product, working alongside Product and Development specialists and helping shape how technology is used within the employment sector. You don't need to be an AI expert to apply for this role. We’re looking for someone who can bring their legal expertise, judgement and attention to detail and apply it in a new and exciting environment

ER Advisor An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a global business as HR Consultant. This business is a leading HR Consultancy, who are looking for a HR expert to deliver service via platforms such as Microsoft Teams in order to support clients in dealing with formal meetings with their employees - conducting and advising on consultancy, capability, disciplinary, grievance and appeal issues as well as investigations and settlement negotiations. You will join them onsite five days a week in vibrant office in Manchester City. This is a permanent role that offers £35K + benefits. Job Purpose We are looking for personable and confident HR professionals/employment lawyers with good technical skills who can respond to often short-notice assignments and produce thoughtful, legally compliant and well-written reports. The ability to act impartially, identify and quantify risk for our clients and communicate this to them effectively is crucial. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Attend meetings with clients and their employees as arranged and diarised by an office-based paralegal and either conduct these or support the client to do so, as required. To undertake mediation, conciliation and other employment relations services as may be requested by clients from time to time. To provide clients with advice and guidance on their legal position with individual employees or groups of employees, with due regard to your duty of impartiality. To provide prompt, high quality reports of outcomes within specified time frames and adhere to administrative procedures concerning file management. Regularly achieve or exceed the hearing targets set by the Face2Face Management team. Work towards the team objective of obtaining repeat business. What you Bring to the Team Educated to degree level in HR, law or related business discipline, or with relevant experience in employment law or an employee relations-focused HR role. Customer service experience. Excellent written and oral communication skills, delivering technical information and commercial advice as well as empathy to clients, and provide outstanding attention to detail. Strongly focussed on delivering an excellent client experience at all stages. A positive approach in a fast-moving, busy team environment. This is a great opportunity for someone wants to grow within the business and gain HR exposure to progress in their HR career. Interviews will be one stage and will be onsite. The company offers 25 days holiday + bank holidays, birthday day off, pension plan, onsite gym and life insurance, and more. If you're a confident, people-focused HR professional who thrives on variety, enjoys working directly with clients and wants to take the next step in your career, I'd love to hear from you. 52221SKR1 INDMANS The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Officer or Paralegal looking to secure a role within a busy Local Authority legal service, supporting the Council on a wide range of legal matters relating to children and families. Experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Officer or in a similar legal su

Legal Administrator - Complaints & Compliance.Legal Administrator - Complaints & Compliance.CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for a Legal Administrator to join a busy Manchester-based legal team, supporting with complaints, Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and debt chasing.This is an offic

As a Children Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of child care matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. Le

They are known for an ambitious but relaxed and friendly culture, and a highly regarded paralegal team. Substantial experience as a patent paralegal, ideally in private practice.

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

The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for the New Client Diary and case set-up/onboarding as well as assistant casework support to the other lawyers in the department.

We are looking for an organised, proactive and ambitious Paralegal who is keen to develop their experience within financial mis-selling, consumer claims or civil litigation. Previous experience as a Paralegal within a law firm or legal services environment. If you are an ambitious Paralegal with an

We are hiring for an experienced Conveyancing paralegal to start asap to join our clients Residential Conveyancing team in Manchester City Centre to assist in every day running of conveyancing matters from start to finish. Minimum of 2 years Experience in conveyancing paralegal role.

We are working with a leading firm who are looking to recruit an experienced Patent Paralegal to join their team in Manchester on a full-time, permanent basis with hybrid working.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a talented and motivated Data Claims Caseworker Paralegal to join its highly regarded Data Claims Department. Minimum one-year of Caseworker Paralegal experience within a law firm/litigation environment.

Title: Personal Injury Paralegal.Manchester (Hybrid – 2 Days In-Office).Our client is seeking an experienced Litigation Executive or Paralegal with experience handling claimant RTA personal injury claims.Our client is a nationally recognised law firm with an excellent reputation for personal injur

Candidates with experience as a Court of Protection Paralegal, Private Client Paralegal, Legal Assistant or similar will be considered. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal with experience in Court of Protection matters, or someone with a strong interest in this specialist area, to devel

Contentious Probate Solicitor Location: Hale Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience and candidate expectations An established and growing law firm is expanding its specialist contentious probate practice following a substantial increase in work generated through its successful marketing activity. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contentious Probate Lawyer to take ownership of a busy and dedicated practice, with scope to play a key role in its continued development. We are seeking an experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor to lead and develop the firm's contentious probate practice. The role is focused specifically on contentious probate matters rather than non-contentious wills work. You will report directly to the Head of Litigation and will take responsibility for managing your own caseload while providing leadership, supervision and support to the existing team. You will have the opportunity to shape the practice as it continues to grow and manage a strong and potentially increasing flow of work. The contentious probate team currently comprises: • A newly Qualified Solicitor, who manages a number of cases under the supervision of the Head of Litigation, • A paralegal providing support to the team, • You will work closely with both team members, providing guidance and oversight while independently leading the contentious probate practice, • Lead and develop the firm's contentious probate practice, reporting to the Head of Litigation, • Manage a busy caseload of contentious probate matters from initial instruction through to resolution, • Oversee and support the Newly Qualified Solicitor and Paralegal, • Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to junior members of the team, • Take ownership of the team's growing caseload and ensure matters are progressed effectively, • Help manage and develop the practice as the volume of contentious probate work continues to increase, • Maintain high standards of client care, technical accuracy and case management We are looking for a Contentious Probate Lawyer with approximately five or more years' post-qualification experience (PQE) who is confident handling contentious probate matters and is ready to take ownership of a growing practice. • Strong technical expertise in contentious probate, • The ability to manage contentious probate matters independently, • Excellent client management and communication skills, • The confidence to provide guidance and support to junior colleagues, • Strong organisational and case-management skills A commercially minded approach and an interest in developing a growing specialist practice Previous management experience is not essential. The key requirement is strong contentious probate expertise and the ability and willingness to take a leadership role within the team. The salary for this position has not yet been fixed and will be dependent on experience and candidate expectations. Further details regarding benefits will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Residential Conveyancer (Higher Value Transactions) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 Location: All North West, Cheshire, Greater Manchester Areas of Law: Residential Conveyancing Job Type: Permanent Level: 2-4 years qualified, 0-2 years qualified, Legal Executive, Newly Qualified, Paralegal Sector: Private practice South Manchester. Profitable, full-service law firm. To £45K + enhanced benefits. OVERVIEW • Market leading firm based in South Manchester is looking to expand the Residential Property Team., • The quality of work is excellent focused on higher value transactions for private clients and investors., • The nature of the role requires not less than 2 years’ fee earning experience in residential conveyancing transactions., • Progressive and professionally managed full-service law firm, which enjoys an enviable reputation., • Working alongside high calibre lawyers and professionals. Actis Legal specialises in the North West legal market and with such a detailed knowledge of the region, we are able to provide tailored and bespoke advice to individuals we act for and identify suitable career moves. All enquiries treated in the strictest of confidence. Please note that references to post qualification experience (PQE) are given as a guideline to the competences required for technical, client and case management skills, as well as budgeted salary for the role. We encourage you to apply for any job for which you feel you are a suitable candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title: Debt Recovery Lawyer Location: Sharston, Manchester M22 4SN Salary: A basic salary dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Job type: Full Time, Permanent Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award‑winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers' liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers' and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year‑on‑year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest‑rated firms in the sector. We are seeking a proactive lawyer with experience in debt recovery, consumer claims and housing disrepair to join our Consumer team. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload for individual and corporate clients while maintaining high standards of service, compliance and commercial performance. We offer a generous, uncapped commission structure with no hurdles. The role offers genuine progression, potentially to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across five departments. • Manage a substantial caseload of debt recovery, consumer and housing disrepair matters with minimal supervision., • Take ownership of files from instruction to conclusion, progressing matters efficiently and commercially., • Assess merits, evidence, liability, quantum, recoverability and litigation risk, providing practical legal advice., • Draft pre-action correspondence, claims, applications, witness statements, settlement agreements and other litigation documents., • Prepare and manage County Court and High Court proceedings, ensuring compliance with deadlines., • Conduct legal research and advise on recovery strategies, consumer rights, housing disrepair and litigation risk., • Manage defended claims, prepare cases for trial and liaise with Counsel where appropriate., • Negotiate settlements and payment arrangements with debtors, landlords, solicitors and third parties., • Advise on enforcement strategies, including CCJs, Writs of Control, Charging Orders, Orders for Sale, Attachment of Earnings Orders, Third Party Debt Orders and insolvency proceedings., • Manage housing disrepair claims, including evidence gathering and advising on landlord and tenant obligations, remedies and compensation., • Ensure compliance with the CPR, Pre-Action Protocols, consumer protection legislation, housing legislation, SRA requirements and internal procedures., • Maintain strong client relationships through regular updates and effective expectation management., • Supervise junior colleagues where required and support business development and process improvement., • Achieve individual and team financial and performance targets., • Lawyer, CILEx or experienced Paralegal with significant experience in debt recovery, civil litigation, consumer claims and/or housing disrepair., • 3-5 years' relevant experience., • Proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently., • Strong knowledge of CPR, Pre-Action Protocols, enforcement, consumer protection and landlord and tenant law., • Experience handling consumer and housing disrepair claims through negotiation and litigation., • Excellent drafting, analytical, research, negotiation and client care skills., • Strong organisation and time management, with high attention to detail., • Ability to supervise and mentor junior colleagues., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems; Proclaim experience desirable., • Law degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX qualification or Solicitor admission desirable, or essential for a Solicitor role. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. There is a degree of flexibility which can be discussed at interview. • Hybrid Working - 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation., • 23 Days Holiday - Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays., • 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement., • Private medical insurance available after 2 years' service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme., • 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more., • Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Advisor, Debt Recovery Lawyer, Debt Recovery Solicitor, Legal Executive, Employers Liability Lawyer may also be considered for this role #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Working Hours: Standard (09:00am-17:30pm), • Office or Field Based: Office Based (Cheadle, SK8 3GW), • Contract type: Permanent Benefits of working at Together • Based on site in Cheadle (SK8 3GW) - Monday to Friday, • 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays, • Free access to company holiday homes, • Buy & sell holidays, • Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus, • Life assurance and Critical illness cover, • Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme, • Free local gym access, • Local bar / restaurant discounts ––––––––––––– Company Description We’re Together. For over 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can’t or won’t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 950 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £8 billion loan book. ––––––––––––– We are looking for an experienced litigation professional to join our fantastic in-house Legal Team. We are being very open minded with regard to experience and we will mould the role around you. Ultimately, you will be responsible for proactively managing a high-volume and fast-moving portfolio of litigation matters within a regulated financial services environment. The role requires an individual who is able to proactively manage (with appropriate supervision based on your experience to date) a high volume and fast moving portfolio of customer legal claims, the majority of which arise from claims management companies, and security enforcement. The role requires someone who has experience of volume litigation and who is pragmatic, commercially minded and solutions focused. In addition to managing their own matters, the successful candidate will support the supervision, development and quality assurance of junior team members, helping to ensure consistency, efficiency and high standards across the team. The role will involve regular monitoring, interpretation and presentation of MI, data trends and insights, using these to identify trends to inform decision making. This role requires collaboration with other stakeholders across the business, including Complaints, Risk, Compliance, Recoveries and Operations and senior stakeholders. It would suit an ambitious Senior Paralegal, Legal Executive or Newly Qualified Solicitor with a strong background in financial services volume litigation who is seeking a broaden their litigation skills within an established in-house legal team. Typical duties include: Managing a portfolio of litigation matters from pre-action stage through to final resolution. Progression of day-to-day litigation strategy, progression and outcomes across allocated matters. Preparing pleadings, witness statements, applications, disclosure and other court documents. Monitoring court deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements. Preparing concise case summaries, risk assessments and recommendations. Supporting settlement discussions and dispute resolution strategies. Assisting with possession claims and enforcement of security. Working closely with internal business stakeholders. Producing and maintaining litigation management information, reporting and trend analysis. Supporting the supervision, development and quality assurance of junior colleagues. Contributing to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiencies. Supporting the implementation and use of legal technology and AI-enabled tools within the litigation function. If you have a good combination of the following skills, we would encourage you to apply: Good experience managing litigation matters within a financial services environment. Experience personally handling and progressing litigation files, including responsibility for strategy, case management and outcomes. Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules. Experience managing a substantial caseload of litigated matters. Strong drafting skills and experience preparing court documents and litigation correspondence. Ability to analyse legal, commercial and operational risks and provide practical recommendations. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong attention to detail. Ability to work independently whilst contributing effectively as part of a wider team. Background in process improvement or optimisation within legal workflow Previous in-house experience Experienceof mortgage litigation, possession proceedings or recoveries litigation. ––––––––––––– Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. #TMHP #J-18808-Ljbffr

Elevate Legal Talent is supporting a leading construction and procurement business with the appointment of an experienced Senior Paralegal to join their legal team on an interim basis (3 Month FTC). This role suits a commercially focused paralegal with experience across construction, procurement and

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. 1 This is an entry level position where skills will be developed to deal with claims for losses of lower value and complexity, however, a legal qualification is required. Under close supervision, provides excellent claim handling services in areas of investigation, evaluation, negotiation and resolution of assigned claims in accordance with the Company's policies, procedures, best practices and controls at all times. Referring to more senior colleagues for advice when required. Supports the Claims Management Team by providing proactive, consistent, quality claims handling and superior customer service, ensuring that the Claims function runs effectively and that service standards are maintained. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion. • In accordance with Company guidelines and best practices:, • Analyses and applies policy coverage accurately to all assigned claims., • Investigates assigned claims., • Negotiates and settles claims proactively and reserves claims accurately, delivering a consistent quality service., • Instructs, liaises with and manages external vendors and monitors the quality and cost of their services, ensuring required technical and company service standards are met., • Authorises claim payments and reserves within agreed claims handling authority., • Maintains data accuracy., • Develops and maintains effective business relationships both externally and internally., • Works as a team member providing such support as required by other members of the team and fully participates in individual and shared project work., • Openly communicates knowledge of his/her actions with manager and colleagues in order to consider and better understand the impact on other technical, operational, sales and financial disciplines, • Proactively participates in training and other learning and development activities to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and other skills., • Perform other duties as assigned., • Some prior insurance claims or underwriting or legal work related activity experience preferred (e.g. paralegal, solicitor, trainee barrister or similar)., • Possess and demonstrate a level of general technical knowledge and other skills sufficient to handle assigned caseload of claims within designated handling authority., • Possesses a basic or more preferably an intermediate knowledge of UK legal system, some practical experience of litigation and /or coverage work in an insurance or legal environment., • Is capable of handling claims competently in line with required technical standards, best practices and service level standards., • Has good communication skills., • Must be articulate and capable and confident to talk directly to internal stakeholders and Insureds on professional lines matters., • Intermediate business perspective., • Intermediate ability to build collaborative relationships., • Intermediate openness to influence, flexibility., • Demonstrates intermediate accountability and credibility., • Intermediate ability to think analytically and strategically., • Advanced customer focus is a key and important requirement., • Intermediate ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making., • Intermediate ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Law degree or licensed solicitor or equivalent in a competent jurisdiction., • A legal qualification or equivalent., • Private Medical Insurance: On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction., • Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution., • Holiday Entitlement: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year., • Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs., • Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit life-at-travelers/benefits/. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Legal Officer / Paralegal - Children & Families Location: Manchester Rate: £16-£20 per hour Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to extend Hours: Full-time Sector: Local Authority CRA Consulting are currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Officer / Paralegal to join the Children & Families Legal team of a Manchester-based Local Authority on an initial 3-month locum contract, with the potential for extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Officer or Paralegal looking to secure a role within a busy Local Authority legal service, supporting the Council on a wide range of legal matters relating to children and families. The successful candidate will work alongside Principal Lawyers, Senior Lawyers and the wider legal team, assisting with a varied caseload and providing legal support across both public and private law matters, including work taking place before and after proceedings. Key responsibilities: • Managing and progressing an individual caseload of children and families legal work, • Providing legal support and advice in relation to children and families matters, • Assisting with public and private law proceedings, • Preparing and drafting legal documentation, correspondence and case-related documents, • Conducting legal research and keeping up to date with relevant legislation, regulations and guidance, • Preparing briefs and instructions for advocates and external Counsel, • Maintaining accurate and well-organised case files, • Working closely with social workers, solicitors, Counsel, Courts and other external stakeholders, • Supporting the wider Children & Families Legal team with complex and sensitive matters, • Working to tight deadlines and ensuring compliance with relevant procedures and quality standards, • Assisting with the general running and efficiency of the legal service The ideal candidate will have: • Previous Local Authority legal experience, • Experience working as a Paralegal, Legal Officer or in a similar legal support position, • Experience within Children & Families / Childcare law, • Knowledge of public and private law children proceedings, • Strong legal drafting, research and analytical skills, • Excellent organisation and case management abilities, • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work to demanding deadlines, • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders, • CILEX Level 3 Diploma in Law or an equivalent legal qualification is desirable This is a great opportunity to gain further experience within a well-established Local Authority legal team, with the initial contract running for 3 months and the potential for extension. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join a forward-thinking team with high-quality, growing caseloads Work part-time or full-time with flexible, family-friendly hours Clear route to progression with bonus incentives throughout the year Are you a Solicitor with contentious probate experience, looking to grow your career within a truly specialist team? This is a rare opportunity to join a dynamic firm with exciting expansion plans — they’re set to grow by five more hires this year alone. You’ll be based in their Manchester office (minimum three days a week), supported by a team that understands your work and is invested in your success. With a family-friendly ethos, a low-chargeable hours target, and a bonus structure that rewards performance, this is the ideal environment to develop your expertise. Who we’re looking for • Experienced Solicitor, • Comfortable working from the Manchester office 3+ days a week, • Organised, conscientious, and passionate about contentious probate work, • Confident managing key administrative duties and progressing files under supervision, • A collaborative and self-motivated team player Salary & Benefits • Salary between £45,000–£65,000 depending on experience, • 35-hour full-time week, or part-time available, • Family Flex scheme – only 25 billable hours/week required (paid overtime available), • Bonus incentives throughout the year (earn up to £1,000 per mission), • Private health insurance, • Enhanced maternity policy and strong return-to-work support, • Pension scheme, • Home-first culture for most positions, • Clear progression path: Paralegal → Solicitor → Associate → Senior Associate → Partner, • Tech-enabled, people-focused environment with outstanding leadership, • High-quality, growing caseload – you’ll never be short of good work, • Supportive of individual strengths – whether you enjoy BD, mentoring, or casework Contact Kelly Reid If you're a motivated paralegal ready to step into a thriving contentious probate team and want the flexibility to do your best work, contact Kelly Reid at or call for a confidential chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr

eDiscovery Solicitor/Associate (Commercial Disputes & Investigations) role at DAC Beachcroft. The position supports in the continued commercial growth of DACB Discover and related eDiscovery services, with advisory support for eDiscovery projects managed in the UK and elsewhere. Non-fee earning • Support DACB Discover lead fee earner with product, service and operational development (adoption of new AI capabilities within the discovery platforms) and internal adoption, • Attend business development meetings as required and interface with third party providers and internal stakeholders, identifying and developing opportunities for growth, • Develop working knowledge of the commercial model and monitor project budgets Fee-earning • Support other fee earning staff by providing legal project management and advisory support in respect of:, • Forensic collections scoping calls, • Document review, • Searching and reporting, including disclosure issues, • Provide additional fee earning support to the wider commercial litigation practice as required, • ~1-3 years PQE (or comparable paralegal experience, subject to meeting the remaining requirements), • Significant experience of managing or involvement with disclosure and mid-large scale document review projects using eDiscovery tools (self-service or third-party led), • A working understanding of civil procedure rules, particularly regarding disclosure, • Excellent and demonstrable interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills, • An entrepreneurial attitude and a strong and demonstrable desire to expand eDiscovery, project management and/or legal tech skills (including the use of AI based solutions in relation to investigations & discovery), • Technical expertise and experience in one of the following key areas: White collar criminal defence, business crime and internal investigations We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-five housebuilders. We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago de Chile, and Singapore plus a representative office in Miami and broad network of affiliations across the globe. At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities. We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further. DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL). Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: or • Associate, • Full-time, • Legal, • Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Application Deadline: 26 October 2026 Department: Emerging Talent Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Manchester We are passionate about developing the next generation of legal talent by providing our Trainee solicitors the support, opportunities and experience needed to build a successful and rewarding career. We are therefore delighted to announce that applications for our 2027 Trainee Intake are now open until Monday 26 October. We believe in providing our trainees with a high-quality training experience and a path to qualification over the course of two-years. Additionally, we provide the following core benefits to our trainees: • The opportunity to work in at least three of our specialist areas. Typically, this is achieved by rotating departments every six months, so that trainees undertake four seats in total., • Access to a shared funding model that is tailored to the needs of trainees who are required to undertake any SQE exams during their training contract., • A first-year trainee salary of: £34,750 in Liverpool and Manchester and £41,750 in London (Salaries are reviewed annually and any increase to these rates will be effective from September 2027), • A comprehensive learning and development curriculum aligned to key milestones in our training contracts., • 25 days’ annual leave, plus all public holidays and up to 3 days’ additional paid leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year, • Access to a SMART pension scheme and annual travel insurance, • A range of health and wellbeing benefits including, private medical insurance, 24/7 access to an employee assistance programme, and income protection cover. We welcome applications from candidates who: By July 2027, applicants must have completed, or be on track to complete, one of the following with a minimum 2:1 classification: • A law degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification), • A non-law degree and a law conversion course (e.g. GDL), • A postgraduate law qualification (e.g. LLM or LPC) Applicants must also have achieved five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A-C), including Maths and English. JMW will consider applications from candidates who may not meet the required academic requirements but have mitigating circumstances. Desirable criteria • Achieved strong A-Level grades (or equivalent qualifications, excluding EPQ), • Evidence of prior legal work experience (such as participation in a work experience/vacation scheme and/or time spent working in a law firm in roles such as a paralegal or legal assistant) A full overview of our 2027 intake, including the recruitment and selection process, key dates and FAQs can be found here. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Commercial Litigation Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time Location: Manchester Our Commercial Road Transport team provides specialist sector-based advice to businesses operating commercial vehicles, including HGVs, coaches and buses, ranging from SMEs through to large FTSE organisations. The work is varied, fast-paced and often high profile and encompasses contentious and non-contentious matters including regulatory compliance, operator licensing applications, investigations, Traffic Commissioner public inquiries and wider road transport-related risk management. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate to gain client exposure, run their own matters and help develop a growing, market leading practice. You will manage a varied caseload of commercial road transport regulatory matters with appropriate support and supervision. Responsibilities include: • Providing sector-based regulatory compliance advice and representing clients in related criminal and civil matters, • Assisting and representing clients at Traffic Commissioner Public Inquiry Hearings, Preliminary Hearings, Driver Conduct Hearings and Magistrates’ Court Hearings, • Supporting operators with Operator Licence applications and investigations involving the DVSA, Trading Standards, Environment Agency, Border Force, Police and Health and Safety Executive, • Advising on the operator licensing aspects of business restructures, acquisitions, mergers and insolvency matters within the sector, • Providing ongoing consultancy advice on best practice, compliance risk management systems and road transport audits, • Delivering client training on sector related topics, • Producing articles, blogs and sector guidance for internal publication, trade press and client engagement, • Taking part in business development opportunities, including industry events and sector-focused initiatives, with scope to grow your own network, • Responding to potential new client enquiries, converting appropriate opportunities and supporting the continued growth of the Commercial Road Transport practice, • Running matters with appropriate supervision, including day to day client contact and case progressionPlaying an active role in supervising, mentoring and developing junior team members, including the team’s solicitor, trainee and paralegal, • Maintaining up to date knowledge of legal, regulatory and sector developments. This role is suited to an ambitious Associate or Senior Associate, ideally with at least 5+ years’ PQE. We welcome candidates with direct commercial road transport experience, as well as those from broader regulatory, transport, criminal or motoring defence backgrounds who are keen to pivot into a specialist and growing sector. You will also bring: • Strong regulatory experience, ideally gained in road transport regulation, Traffic Commissioner hearings, criminal or motoring defence or broader regulatory work involving bodies such as the DVSA, HSE, Environment Agency, Police or Trading Standards, • Experience of advocacy, or a genuine appetite to develop advocacy skills, with the confidence to represent clients at hearings, • The ability to run cases, manage competing priorities and progress matters with appropriate independence, • A willingness and ability to travel nationally for hearings, client meetings, training and sector events, including opportunities such as attending Parliament and industry forums, • Excellent presentation, communication and drafting skills, with the confidence to advise clients clearly and build relationships with professional contacts, • A commercial, client-focused approach and the ability to tailor advice to a varied client base, from SMEs to large, sophisticated organisations, • An interest in business development, profile raising and producing blogs, articles, guidance and training materials for clients and the wider sector, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • An ambitious and driven approach with a collaborative mindset and the ability to supervise and develop junior colleagues while contributing to the team’s growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DWF is looking for a Legal Delivery Team Lead to join our UK Delivery Centre in Manchester. You will lead a paralegal team delivering routine legal tasks, ensuring high-quality service for clients while meeting SLAs and compliance policies.

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it. 1 This is an entry level position where skills will be developed to deal with claims for losses of lower value and complexity, however, a legal qualification is required. Under close supervision, provides excellent claim handling services in areas of investigation, evaluation, negotiation and resolution of assigned claims in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures, best practices and controls at all times. Referring to more senior colleagues for advice when required. Supports the Claims Management Team by providing proactive, consistent, quality claims handling and superior customer service, ensuring that the Claims function runs effectively and that service standards are maintained. Travelers Europe currently offers flexibility to employees who wish to work on a hybrid basis in accordance with our Hybrid Work Arrangements Policy. This entails full time employees working three days a week in the office and two days at home (or pro rata for part-time employees). This policy may be changed at the Company’s discretion. • In accordance with Company guidelines and best practices:, • Analyses and applies policy coverage accurately to all assigned claims., • Investigates assigned claims., • Negotiates and settles claims proactively and reserves claims accurately, delivering a consistent quality service., • Instructs, liaises with and manages external vendors and monitors the quality and cost of their services, ensuring required technical and company service standards are met., • Authorises claim payments and reserves within agreed claims handling authority., • Maintains data accuracy., • Develops and maintains effective business relationships both externally and internally., • Works as a team member providing such support as required by other members of the team and fully participates in individual and shared project work., • Openly communicates knowledge of his/her actions with manager and colleagues in order to consider and better understand the impact on other technical, operational, sales and financial disciplines, • Proactively participates in training and other learning and development activities to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and other skills., • Perform other duties as assigned., • Some prior insurance claims or underwriting or legal work related activity experience preferred (e.g. paralegal, solicitor, trainee barrister or similar)., • Possess and demonstrate a level of general technical knowledge and other skills sufficient to handle assigned caseload of claims within designated handling authority., • Possesses a basic or more preferably an intermediate knowledge of UK legal system, some practical experience of litigation and /or coverage work in an insurance or legal environment., • Is capable of handling claims competently in line with required technical standards, best practices and service level standards., • Has good communication skills., • Must be articulate and capable and confident to talk directly to internal stakeholders and Insureds on professional lines matters., • Intermediate business perspective., • Intermediate ability to build collaborative relationships., • Intermediate openness to influence, flexibility., • Demonstrates intermediate accountability and credibility., • Intermediate ability to think analytically and strategically., • Advanced customer focus is a key and important requirement., • Intermediate ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making., • Intermediate ability to work effectively as part of a team., • Law degree or licensed solicitor or equivalent in a competent jurisdiction., • A legal qualification or equivalent., • Private Medical Insurance:On commencement of employment, you are eligible for single cover provided by Travelers, with the option to add cover for your dependents, at your expense through payroll deduction., • Retirement: Travelers will make a core contribution of a percentage of salary to your Pension Plan. Additionally, if you decide to contribute to the plan, you will receive an increased company contribution., • Holiday Entitlement:Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 25 days holiday entitlement annually, plus the opportunity to purchase additional days to allow for up to a total of 35 holidays per year., • Wellness Programme: The Travelers wellness programme is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health programme provides access to free professional counseling services and other resources that support your daily life needs., • Volunteer Encouragement:We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards programme that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice. Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you. Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting. To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit life-at-travelers/benefits/. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Bonus + Benefits Manchester or Leeds For over three decades, Anakin Seal Legal Recruitment — the specialist legal arm of IPS Group — has been connecting exceptional legal professionals with leading law firms and in‑house legal teams across the UK. We’re now looking for an ambitious Senior Recruitment Consultant to join our established team in either Manchester or Leeds. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a desk, work with a respected brand, and grow your career within a reputable and established legal recruitment business. • A brand with real credibility: Over 30 years of market presence and a trusted nationwide network of clients and candidates., • Warm desk & strong relationships: Step into an established portfolio with repeat business and loyal clients., • Outstanding earning potential: Competitive base salary with an uncapped bonus scheme and additional performance incentives., • Autonomy without pressure: A supportive, professional environment focused on quality client relationships and delivering solutions — not arbitrary KPIs., • Full operational support: Marketing, compliance, payroll, and IT all handled for you, so you can focus on doing what you do best., • Flexible working model: Enjoy a hybrid setup with agreed flexibility. You’ll already be an experienced 360 recruiter, ideally with legal sector experience — or perhaps you’re a qualified legal professional ready to transition into a dynamic, client‑facing role. We’re looking for someone who brings: • Proven ability to manage the full recruitment lifecycle, • Strong relationship‑building and networking skills, • Excellent communication and consultative sales abilities, • A proactive, solution‑oriented approach, • A genuine passion for delivering quality and integrity in everything you do, • Since 1993, Anakin Seal Legal has built a reputation for recruiting across all levels — from Paralegal to Partner, within both private practice and in‑house legal teams., • As part of the IPS Group, we combine the resources, reach, and stability of a national organisation with the agility and personal touch of a specialist boutique consultancy., • Our core values — Professionalism, Integrity, Collaboration, Knowledge, and Delivery — underpin everything we do. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can bring their authentic self to work. Whatever your background — gender, ethnicity, disability, age, religion, or orientation — you’re welcome here. If you’re a confident, motivated professional who values autonomy, genuine relationships, and meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Trainee Solicitor – Training Contracts in Manchester at Monarch Solicitors Monarch Solicitors are an award-winning commercial law firm advising clients nationally and internationally. We specialise in commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, fintech, investment, real estate, tax investigations and immigration. We are recognised as leaders in our field of law as we have been involved in major high-profile cases and received praise for our enviable success record and excellent client services. Our trusted legal advisors provide bespoke advice to individuals and businesses, protecting their bottom line. With a wealth of experience and a proficient, multi-linguistic team our clients get the best possible service and expert management of cross jurisdictional issues. We have a Chinese desk that specialises in helping Mandarin/Cantonese speaking clients do business in the UK. This means that the firms’ Trainee Solicitors enjoy an exciting and dynamic career with a firm that understands and values the benefits of having well trained and experienced solicitors on board. We offer training contracts in our Manchester head office. As a trainee at Monarch Solicitors in Manchester, you will undertake seats in at least three practice areas ranging from: • Corporate, • Property, • Litigation, • Immigration Our trainees need to gain contentious experience during their Training Contract, which they do in our litigation department in Manchester. You will therefore gain wide exposure to our business which will allow you to determine which area you would like to qualify into as an England and Wales qualified solicitor. Responsibilities Whilst your experience on each seat will be very different, in all of them you will develop your legal and business skills, gain insight into our high profile clients and enhance your commercial awareness. The tasks you undertake could include: drafting and proofing documents, conducting due diligence, attending client meetings, preparing documents for a court hearing, researching titles and leases on a real estate transactions. You may even run some smaller transactions for our clients. Underpinning this exposure to the best work available, you will receive learning and development support from the firms Training Principle whilst learning from practical day-to-day experiences. Monarch Solicitors are committed to investing in our people and this is reflected in our two year training contract in Manchester. Our future trainees are made to feel part of the Monarch Solicitors team from the moment of offer, right through to qualification and beyond. You will have quarterly review meetings to discuss your progress and decide which practice group you’ll be joining next. The two years will soon pass and you’ll be discussing your qualification with our Training Principal before you know it! Experience and Skills Ideally you will have at least 18 months prior legal experience to apply to us. We expect our trainees to be problem-solvers with strong communication skills and commercial acumen. The competencies that we look for in our trainees include: • Business awareness, • Leading and managing, • Problem solving with commercial insight, • Relationship building and networking, • Strong communication skills (oral and written), • Ability to identify legal vs business issues Our Training Contract is open to Law graduates with the LPC or BPTC. If you have not studied a qualifying Law degree (as specified by the SRA) then you will need to have completed a Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL). Eligibility for a Training Contract Excellent academics are essential but the firm recruits from both legal and non-legal backgrounds. Applications from graduates in any discipline and from candidates considering a change of career are welcomed. However, it is the current policy of Monarch Solicitors to first and foremost provide career progression to our current Legal Assistants / Paralegals by way of offering Training Contracts. As a precursor to the offer of a Training Contract, all prospective candidates will be required to undertake a work placement as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal for 18 months. All Training Contract applicants will be required to meet the following criteria: • At least 18 months of proven commitment to the firm and demonstrable achievements with the firm., • A commitment to developing a long term career in Manchester., • A 2:1 degree in any subject. Alternative grades will be accepted with relevant previous experience., • Essential characteristics will include the ability to demonstrate a loyal and confident personality with integrity, excellent communication skills, a desire to contribute and be an active part of the firm and the capacity to work under pressure and in furthering the interests of the firm. Applying for a Training Contract • Applications for training contracts will be accepted on Monarch Solicitors application form after completion of a at least 18 months work placement and training contracts will be offered to successful candidates in the following 12-24 months, or completion of the LPC (or equivalent), whichever is the later., • Candidates will be considered for placements after the completing their degree course however a final decision with regard to the offer of a training contract may not be taken until their completion of the LPC (or equivalent for BPTC candidates)., • Each Legal Assistant / Paralegal will be monitored throughout their placement, where they will be required to do some fee earning work, administration work and/or marketing work and will include routine assessments., • At the end of the placement, students will be invited to deliver a presentation and undertake a formal interview following which a decision will be made as to whether to offer a Training Contract., • The recruitment procedure will include interviewing; taking up references, the undertaking of a client scenario, presentation, and some form of networking opportunity (for instance lunch with Partners and Associate Solicitors). If required psychometric, numeric and literacy testing may be added to this selection criteria., • Shortlisted applicants will be invited to a Stage 1 assessment centre and a 15 minute presentation at Stage 2. Places will be offered taking into account Monarch Solicitors: • Immediate and specific requirements, • Future areas of growth, • Succession planning We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Established in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award‑winning, no win no fee law firm specialising exclusively in personal injury claims. Headquartered in Manchester, we support clients nationwide across all areas of personal injury, including employers’ liability, serious injury, clinical negligence, occupiers’ and public liability, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. We are ranked 64th in The Lawyer UK Top 200, out of more than 10,000 law firms nationwide, and after achieving a 20% year‑on‑year growth, Express Solicitors are the largest personal injury claimant firm in the UK. Our commitment to outstanding client care is reflected in our Trustpilot rating of 4.8 (Excellent), placing us among the highest‑rated firms in the sector. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented lawyer with experience across debt recovery, consumer claims and housing disrepair to join our busy Consumer team. This role offers exposure to a broad caseload of debt recovery, consumer claims and housing disrepair matters, working with a range of clients from individuals to large corporations. The successful candidate will manage a mixed caseload, ensuring high standards of client service and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. We offer a generous commission structure. With no hurdles and no caps, you are rewarded for the success of every case you bring to completion. The role offers genuine progression, quite likely to a training contract. We currently have 96 trainee solicitors across our five departments. Responsibilities Managing a substantial and varied caseload of pre-legal, litigated and post-judgment debt recovery matters, with minimal supervision. Managing a caseload of consumer claims, including advising on consumer rights, assessing the merits of claims, drafting pre-action correspondence and progressing matters through litigation where appropriate. Managing housing disrepair claims, including reviewing evidence, assessing liability and quantum, advising clients on prospects and progressing claims in accordance with applicable legislation, Pre-Action Protocols and court procedures. Taking ownership of files from initial instruction through to conclusion, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently, commercially and in accordance with relevant procedural requirements. Drafting and reviewing pre-action correspondence, Letters Before Action, statutory demands, claims, applications, witness statements, consent orders, settlement agreements and other relevant litigation documentation. Preparing, issuing and managing County Court and High Court proceedings, ensuring compliance with all procedural deadlines. Conducting legal research and providing practical, commercially focused advice to clients on debt recovery, consumer claims, housing disrepair, recovery strategies and litigation risk. Assessing the merits, evidence, liability, quantum and recoverability of consumer and housing disrepair claims and identifying potential risks at an early stage. Managing defended claims, preparing cases for trial and liaising with Counsel where appropriate. Negotiating settlements and payment arrangements with debtors, landlords, solicitors and third parties to achieve the best commercial outcome for clients. Advising clients on enforcement options and implementing appropriate recovery strategies, including: County Court Judgments (CCJs) High Court Writs of Control Charging Orders Orders for Sale Attachment of Earnings Orders Third Party Debt Orders Insolvency proceedings, including bankruptcy and winding-up petitions where appropriate. Managing housing disrepair matters from initial assessment through pre-action correspondence, evidence gathering, negotiation and, where required, litigation and settlement. Reviewing tenancy agreements, inspection reports, photographs, repair records, correspondence, expert evidence and other documentation relevant to housing disrepair claims. Advising on landlord and tenant obligations relating to property condition, repairs, habitability and statutory duties, and identifying appropriate remedies and compensation where applicable. Managing a larger volume of files while maintaining high levels of accuracy, client service and financial performance. Acting as a key point of contact for clients, providing regular case updates, strategic advice and managing expectations throughout the litigation process. Reviewing legal documentation, contracts, tenancy agreements and supporting evidence to assess liability, recoverability and identify legal or commercial risks. Maintaining accurate electronic case records and ensuring all work is recorded in accordance with firm procedures and billing requirements. Ensuring compliance with the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), relevant Pre-Action Protocols, consumer protection legislation, housing and landlord and tenant legislation, SRA requirements and internal risk management procedures. Assisting with the supervision and mentoring of junior paralegals and legal assistants, providing guidance on processes and technical issues. Supporting business development initiatives by identifying opportunities to strengthen client relationships and contribute to client retention. Contributing to continuous improvement of departmental processes, precedents and case management procedures. Working towards and consistently achieving individual and team financial and performance targets, including billing, recoveries and productivity measures. Person Specification Lawyer, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx), or experienced Paralegal with significant experience in debt recovery, civil litigation, consumer claims and/or housing disrepair. Minimum 3–5 years' experience within debt recovery, civil litigation, consumer litigation, housing disrepair or commercial litigation. Demonstrable experience managing a high-volume caseload independently with minimal supervision. Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), relevant Pre-Action Protocols and enforcement procedures. Good working knowledge of consumer protection legislation and consumer rights, with the ability to identify potential causes of action, defences and remedies. Experience of handling consumer claims, including assessing merits, reviewing evidence, drafting pre-action correspondence and progressing defended litigation. Good working knowledge of housing disrepair and landlord and tenant obligations, including the legal duties relating to repairs and property condition. Experience handling housing disrepair claims, including evidence gathering, liability and quantum assessment, negotiation and litigation. Excellent understanding of the end-to-end debt recovery process, from pre-action through litigation and enforcement. Experience handling defended litigation and complex recovery matters. Strong drafting skills with the ability to prepare high-quality legal documents, pleadings, witness statements and client correspondence. Proven ability to analyse legal issues and provide practical, commercially focused advice and solutions. Excellent client care skills with experience managing key client relationships and delivering exceptional service. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to achieve positive commercial outcomes. Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload and consistently meet court deadlines and client expectations. High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and accuracy. Ability to supervise, mentor and support junior team members. Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems. Experience using the Proclaim Case Management System is highly desirable. Law degree, LPC, SQE, CILEX qualification or admission as a Solicitor of England and Wales is desirable (or essential if recruiting specifically for a Solicitor role). Commercially aware, with an understanding of client objectives, cost recovery and departmental profitability. Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Salary & Hours A basic salary dependent on experience. Along with a very generous commission scheme, paid monthly in arrears. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday. There is a degree of flexibility which can be discussed at interview. Hybrid Working 3/2 hybrid working pattern after probation. 23 Days Holiday Rising to 26 days, plus bank/public holidays. 3 holiday buy backs and an extra day for your birthday after service length requirement. Looking After Your Health Private medical insurance available after 2 years’ service, annual flu jab and Employee Assistance Programme. 24/7 onsite Gym, Netball/Football team, 10km Manchester team and more. Work Life / Balance Active social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget. Interviews will be conducted by MS Teams and will include scenario-based questioning. Our employees are our most important asset, we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all. Petal Peters, our Recruitment Manager, is happy to answer any questions you may have, about what Express Solicitors can offer you. Stay up to date with our latest news and job offers. #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Role We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Conveyancer to join our growing team in Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional to manage residential property transactions from instruction through to completion on behalf of mortgage lenders dealing with repossessed properties. You will play a key role in progressing matters efficiently, ensuring exceptional client service, regulatory compliance, and adherence to service level agreements while working closely with solicitors, lenders, asset managers, estate agents, and buyers. Key Responsibilities • Manage residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion activities., • Prepare and draft legal documentation, including contracts, transfer deeds, title reports, auction packs and completion statements., • Deal with enquiries raised by buyers and their solicitors, ensuring timely progression of transactions., • Identify legal, regulatory and operational risks within cases and escalate appropriately to the Team Leader, Client or Asset Manager in accordance with procedures., • Prepare files for exchange and completion, ensuring all requirements have been satisfied., • Manage completion monies and ensure accurate financial reconciliations in line with client and regulatory requirements., • Liaise effectively with solicitors, buyers, lenders, estate agents, asset managers and internal stakeholders to progress matters efficiently., • Submit Land Registry applications and manage post-sale matters, including the distribution of surplus funds where applicable., • Maintain accurate records and case management systems., • Complete client MI and attend client and Asset Manager review meetings., • Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Data Protection, Information Security and Financial Crime procedures., • Maintain high levels of accuracy, productivity and service delivery while meeting client SLAs and internal quality standards. Essential Skills & Experience • Previous experience within a conveyancing, legal assistant or paralegal role., • Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes and legal terminology., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to manage a busy caseload and prioritise effectively., • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills., • Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications., • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards., • Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders and third parties. Desirable • Experience working within lender services, repossession sales or volume conveyancing environments., • Knowledge of FCA-regulated environments and relevant regulatory frameworks., • Experience handling completion funds and financial reconciliations. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be customer-focused, resilient and highly organised, with the ability to work independently while maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders. You'll be someone who takes ownership of your work, demonstrates integrity, and consistently delivers a high standard of service. Why Join Us? • Opportunity to work within a specialist and growing conveyancing team., • Exposure to a varied and fast-paced caseload., • Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and progression., • Competitive salary and benefits package. The Company Part of the Lantern Group, Ascent is one of the UK's largest specialist debt recovery law firms, widely recognised as a market leader in the provision of high-quality, ethically-led services, and in customer engagement and rehabilitation. What We Offer: • A friendly, team-focused workplace, • Opportunities for career progression and professional development, • A competitive benefits package, including:, • Company pension scheme, • Generous holiday allowance, plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase additional days), • Health cash plan, • Life Assurance, • Critical illness cover, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), • Discounts on online shopping and gym memberships, • Cycle-to-work scheme, • Refer a friend, • Feedback recognition Scheme JBRP1_UKTJ

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