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If you are a qualified paralegal or solicitor with experience in construction law and looking for a new challenge, this role is a great opportunity to take your career on a new exciting journey. We are seeking an intelligent, resourceful, motivated, and highly collaborative team player to join our specialist practice. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of written expert advice and evidence in legal disputes across the construction and engineering sectors. This role will be based in Manchester, however if you are located close to our other offices, please do express your interest in this opportunity. • You will contribute to the delivery of written expert advice and evidence in legal disputes across the construction and engineering sectors., • You will be a Paralegal or Solicitor with experience in construction law, confident working with expert witnesses and familiar with standard building contracts. You may already be working as a Professional Support Lawyer or be looking for a role with similar responsibilities., • You are highly literate, able to produce clear, well structured, and persuasive written work at pace. You can quickly grasp complex technical concepts and translate them into accurate, accessible explanations., • You have a meticulous eye for detail and are comfortable undertaking rigorous quality assurance of expert reports. In your QA you will ask probing questions of the report author, suggest improved phrasing, highlight omissions or breaks in causation, raise points that may not be fully supported by the evidence, and assist generally with report finalisation., • Qualified paralegal or solicitor., • Strong academic background (minimum 2:1 degree or equivalent)., • Experience working in construction law., • Familiarity with major building contracts (NEC, JCT, FIDIC, etc.)., • You are an excellent communicator who thrives in a collaborative, intellectually demanding environment., • Exceptional written communication skills, with the ability to produce high quality reports. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Description An excellent opportunity is available for a qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal to join an established legal team in bRISTOL. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their existing expertise while managing a varied family law caseload and providing high-quality legal advice and representation to clients. The position will involve a mixture of contentious and non-contentious family matters, including divorce, domestic abuse, children matters, adoption and care proceedings. Working hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm Working arrangement: Office-based To provide professional legal advice, representation and case management across a broad range of family law matters, ensuring clients receive clear, effective and commercially appropriate guidance throughout their case. • Manage an individual caseload covering a broad range of family law matters., • Advise and represent clients in divorce and other contentious family proceedings, including matters involving domestic abuse., • Provide advice and representation in relation to children matters, including child contact and related arrangements., • Handle adoption matters and provide appropriate legal guidance to clients throughout the process., • Represent parents and/or children in care proceedings, including preparation for and attendance at court hearings., • Attend court and advocate on behalf of clients where required., • Represent clients in mediation and other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution., • Meet with clients face-to-face and provide advice through telephone and video conferencing appointments., • Develop a clear and comprehensive understanding of each client's circumstances and build a strong legal position based on the facts and applicable family law., • Prepare, draft and review legal correspondence, statements, applications and other relevant documentation., • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider legal team, including senior management, solicitors, paralegals, secretarial staff and other support personnel., • Seek appropriate guidance from more senior fee earners where necessary and contribute to the continued development of legal knowledge and technical expertise., • Participate in regular file reviews with a senior Solicitor to maintain high standards of compliance, file management and client care., • Qualified Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal with relevant family law experience., • Demonstrable experience handling family law matters and managing a caseload independently., • Experience of contentious family work, including divorce and domestic abuse matters., • Knowledge and practical experience of children law, adoption and care proceedings., • Ability to represent clients effectively in court proceedings., • Experience of mediation and/or other forms of Non-Court Dispute Resolution., • Strong legal drafting, analytical and case-management skills., • Excellent client-care and communication abilities, with confidence advising clients both in person and remotely., • Ability to establish the key issues within complex family matters and develop a clear and effective position on behalf of the client., • Willingness to seek advice and collaborate with colleagues to strengthen knowledge and professional capability., • Commitment to maintaining appropriate standards of compliance and client care., • Ability to work towards a target of 6 billable hours per day and cooperate with the firm's credit control procedures., • Salary from £60,000 per annum, depending on experience., • Company pension scheme., • Regular professional development and support from experienced members of the legal team #J-18808-Ljbffr

TSR Legal are recruiting a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with 4+PQE to join their Bristol team, offering great hybrid working (2-3 days office). You will manage your own files and liaise with clients regionally and nationwide. You will work alongside a Partner highly ranked in the Legal 500 with paralegal and administrative support daily. This role requires strong communication and a track record in medical negligence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DAC Beachcroft in Bristol is seeking a paralegal/claims handler within the Professional Negligence Team. You will support the handling of claims across professional indemnity, directors and officers, and employment practices liability matters. The role offers training under supervision, with progression toward independent liability assessment and strategy development. A strong academic background and IT literacy are essential for success. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Remote (Birmingham 1 day per month) Salary: £46,000 PQE: 2+ years’ post-qualification experience An excellent opportunity for a qualified Employment Solicitor / Barrister to join the in-house Legal team of a Professional Membership body. This can be a remote working role, with occasional visits to Birmingham Office. The work this team does plays a valuable support service to qualified practitioners in the UK, ensuring they make compliant decisions in times of stress. You will independently manage a varied caseload, advising on disciplinary and grievance matters, redundancy, discrimination, whistleblowing, contractual issues, pay and dismissals. Working closely with 2 Senor solicitors, a flavour of the role is below. • Manage a full employment law caseload from instruction through to conclusion., • Advise clients clearly and practically on a broad range of employment issues., • Negotiate settlements where appropriate, • Identify and escape significant legal, financial or reputational risks., • Liaise with ACAS, tribunals, counsel, representatives and other stakeholders., • Provide guidance and mentoring to Paralegal colleagues when required., • Maintain high standards of client care, file management and professional compliance., • Keep up to date with developments in employment law and tribunal procedure. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Employment Solicitor / CILEx with 2+ years' PQE, with strong case file experience. Claimant experience is well suited, but not essential. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage a busy caseload independently while delivering pragmatic, high-quality legal advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Business Group Knowledge Lawyer (BGKL) is a senior lawyer role which will report directly to the Business Group Head (BGH) for our Real Estate Business Group which encompasses our core real estate teams, residential development and planning. In this role you will work strategically with the BGH to help deliver innovation projects and other priorities. This will include playing a key role in promoting the use of our self-service legal technology toolkit and liaising with our Legal Technology Application Manager, acting as the subject matter expert for legal technology tools that are applicable to the Real Estate Business Group. You will be part of a team of two knowledge lawyers and a knowledge paralegal who will work with the BGH and the various teams across the business group to drive a culture of excellence and continuous development of our legal knowledge. You will facilitate an environment where teams and individual fee-earners feel empowered develop their own knowledge and skills and can see the value in doing so. There is not expectation to be a subject matter expert for every specialism within the business group. Instead, you'll work collaboratively with the teams to ensure that every team has the right processes in place for onboarding trainees, developing early-stage talent, keeping abreast of new legal developments, sharing knowledge and much more You will be leading the dissemination of legal and best practice updates, identifying and mitigating existing and new risks, and identifying and implementing new ways of working, particularly where those initiatives are broadly applicable across the business group. In addition to working closely with the BGH, you will work with the Chief Innovation Officer (and the wider Innovation & Legal Technology Team) to support the continued use, development and adoption of legal technology, drive innovation, and identify more effective ways of delivering legal services. You will work closely with the other Knowledge Lawyer and the Knowledge Paralegal in the real estate business group to deliver the following: • Continuous review of each team's processes for developing legal knowledge, ensuring consistency and best practice across all teams., • Promote knowledge development across the teams through our third-party content and knowledge tools. Manage training and development of legal knowledge for trainees and other early-stage talent., • Implement, maintain and review a training programme across the business group, and facilitate training within teams and sub-teams as necessary., • Ensure teams and sub-teams have the necessary tools and (where still applicable) precedent banks of relevant documents and information required to deliver excellent client service., • Provide guidance and support to the Knowledge Paralegal ; particularly ensuring that the Paralegal is effectively fulfilling their primary role in helping teams to co-ordinate the development of legal knowledge., • Work with the BGH and play a key role in promoting the use of AI and our firmwide legal technology toolkit, acting as the subject matter expert for legal technology tools that are specific to the real estate group (eg Orbital and Avail)., • Leading on the sharing of information of broad applicability to the business group on risk, working practices, and legal updates., • Supporting the business development team in responding to tender questions relating specifically to knowledge management in the business group., • Work with our business development, marketing and content creation teams in terms of horizon scanning ; monitoring Bills, Law Commission consultations, major case law developments and other relevant sources to ensure the teams are well sighted on legal changes which present opportunities for us to provide thought leadership, marketing and proactive solutions to our clients., • Supporting the wider Knowledge for Growth team on client training, events and other client facing materials and our Informed Counsel programme where the sessions are to be delivered on topics relevant to the Business Group. You'll need to have extensive experience of working within the real estate team of a large UK law practice. You should also be able to demonstrate an interest in innovation and AI. You will need to be a self-starter taking the initiative to work with a variety of people both across our firm and externally to bring expertise to the group. Communication skills are key as well as the ability to interpret new content and drive new ways of working. You'll be influencing change, introducing new concepts/processes and championing innovation. • You will need to be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 year's + PQE., • Able to demonstrate strong knowledge of English and Welsh real estate law (you will support our Scottish real estate team but prior knowledge of Scottish real estate is not required)., • Have a strong interest in innovation and the development and adoption of AI tools., • Previous experience of coaching, delivering training presentations or mentoring other colleagues., • Experience of working within a large professional services practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Bristol is seeking a part-time Claims Handler / Paralegal to support our Professional Negligence Team. You will manage a caseload of lower value professional indemnity and management liability claims under supervision, and contribute to delivering a high-quality service to insureds and their insurers. The role offers training to independently assess liability and strategy, with exposure to litigation avoidance and ADR, while developing expertise in professional indemnity, #J-18808-Ljbffr

Chadwick Nott is recruiting a Junior Residential Property Solicitor in Bristol (1-3 PQE) or a strong paralegal ready to step up into a fee earner role. This permanent, full-time position offers a hybrid working pattern with 2 days from home and 35 hours per week. You will handle freehold/leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity, remortgages, lease extensions, and liaise with clients, agents and introducers. Progression to more complex work and a senior role awaits the right candidate. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Claims Handler/Paralegal - PCR. Previous experience of working as a claims handler or similar within the field of professional indemnity is useful but not essential;.

We are currently supporting a leading construction and procurement business with the appointment of an experienced Senior Paralegal to join their legal team on an interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused paralegal with experience across construction, procurement and/or commercial contracts, who can quickly become embedded within an established legal function. • Support construction and commercial contract matters., • Review, draft and manage contracts, amendments and related documentation., • Support procurement activity, including tender and supplier documentation., • Assist with contract reviews, risk identification and escalation., • Manage contractual records, obligations and key dates., • Provide day-to-day support to procurement, commercial and operational teams., • Conduct legal and contractual research as required., • Experienced Senior Paralegal or experienced Paralegal., • Background inconstruction, engineering, infrastructure, procurement or commercial contracts., • Strong commercial contracts experience., • Understanding of construction contracts and/or procurement processes., • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills., • Commercially minded, proactive and able to work independently., • Confident communicating with non-legal stakeholders., • Available to start ASAP. Elevate is a global provider of consulting, technology, and services for law departments and law firms. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of 1,600+ legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operates across the United States, Europe, the UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia. Legal Talent is our flexible resourcing division, redefining careers in the legal industry. We connect exceptional legal professionals with the evolving needs of our customers through a curated, world-class global talent community and advanced, technology-enabled search capabilities. We are proud to have been ranked Band 1 in Chambers’ Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category. A world where legal and business teams achieve extraordinary outcomes together. At Legal Talent, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success. As The Law Company, transforming the legal business landscape, we believe a diverse and inclusive culture is essential for attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s top talent. We empower our people to bring their authentic selves to work because diversity of experience and perspective drives innovation and simply makes good business sense. As strong advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion, Legal Talent is committed to hiring talented professionals from all backgrounds. We invite you to join the Legal Talent team and help us reshape the legal industry, making a real impact on the legal universe. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Professional and Commercial Risk - Claims Handling Location: Bristol Description Our Professional Negligence Team specialises in advising professionals and their insurers when negligence claims arise. We work across a variety of service lines, including law, construction, architecture, property consultants, financial services, and accounting, offering tailored advice for each sector. Our expertise covers a wide range of claims, from straightforward disputes to complex, high-value cases, assessing professional standards and mitigating risks for our clients. We also handle management liability claims i.e. directors and officers and employment practices liability claims. We take a proactive approach to resolving disputes, often employing creative solutions to avoid litigation where possible. The team is also well-versed in alternative dispute resolution methods, helping to achieve favourable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively. Through our deep knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulations, we ensure that our clients receive expert guidance on navigating claims in their respective fields. The Professional Negligence Team sits within the wider Professional and Commercial Risks team in our Bristol office. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It includes commercial litigation together with the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers, as well as large professional services firms themselves including leading global surveyors, solicitors and insurance brokers. Alongside the team sits a market leading claims handling team, DAC Beachcroft Specialist Claims Services, handling several thousand professional indemnity, management liability, general liability and cyber claims on an outsourced basis on behalf of London Market Insurers. This role is a claims handling/paralegal role within the Professional Negligence Team handling Professional Negligence claims, Directors and Officers and Employment Practices Liability claims. • Manage a caseload of lower value claims under supervision. This will include developing a knowledge of professional indemnity law, employment practices liability, insurance law and coverage issues as well as the civil procedure rules and aspects of alternative dispute resolution. The role will provide training and supervision with a view to enabling you to independently assess liability and quantum, and advise on strategy for a claim;, • Conduct the review of new cases;, • Drafting correspondence to clients;, • Maintain ongoing contact with the insurer and insured professional throughout the process to report on progress and take further instructions;, • Instruct experts and external counsel where appropriate;, • Complete administrative tasks;, • Handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols., • Graduate calibre with an excellent academic record;, • Previous experience of working as a claims handler or similar within the field of professional indemnity is useful but not essential;, • IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel., • Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities;, • Proactive and demonstrating initiative in driving forward matters on own accord, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate;, • Very good attention to detail and accuracy;, • Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential;, • Committed and enthusiastic with a mature attitude to work and a desire to commit long term to a career in this field;, • Confident oral and written communication skills. 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 (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable. For PSL queries, please contact: or #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Professional and Commercial Risk - Claims Handling Location: Bristol Our Professional Negligence Team specialises in advising professionals and their insurers when negligence claims arise. We work across a variety of service lines, including law, construction, architecture, property consultants, financial services, and accounting, offering tailored advice for each sector. Our expertise covers a wide range of claims, from straightforward disputes to complex, high-value cases, assessing professional standards and mitigating risks for our clients. We also handle Management Liability claims i.e. directors and officers and employment practices liability claims. We take a proactive approach to resolving disputes, often employing creative solutions to avoid litigation where possible. The team is also well-versed in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation, helping to achieve favourable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively. Through our deep knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulations, we ensure that our clients receive expert guidance on navigating claims in their respective fields. The Professional Negligence Team sits within the wider Professional and Commercial Risks team in our Bristol office. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It includes commercial litigation together with the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers, as well as large professional services firms themselves including leading global surveyors, solicitors and insurance brokers. Alongside the team sits a market leading claims handling team, DAC Beachcroft Specialist Claims Services, handling several thousand professional indemnity claims on an outsourced basis on behalf of London Market Insurers. This role is a claims handling/paralegal role within the Professional Negligence Team handling Professional Negligence claims, Directors and Officers and Employment Practices Liability claims. • Manage a caseload of lower value claims under supervision. This will include developing a knowledge of professional indemnity law, employment practices liability, insurance law and coverage issues as well as the civil procedure rules and aspects of alternative dispute resolution. The role will provide training and supervision with a view to enabling you to independently assess liability and quantum, and advise on strategy for a claim;, • Conduct the review of new cases;, • Drafting correspondence to clients;, • Maintain ongoing contact with the insurer and insured professional throughout the process to report on progress and take further instructions;, • Instruct experts and external counsel where appropriate;, • Complete administrative tasks;, • Handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols., • Graduate calibre with an excellent academic record;, • Previous experience of working as a claims handler or similar within the field of professional indemnity is useful but not essential;, • IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel., • Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities;, • Proactive and demonstrating initiative in driving forward matters on own accord, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate;, • Very good attention to detail and accuracy with drafting;, • Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential;, • Committed and enthusiastic with a mature attitude to work and a desire to commit long term to a career in this field;, • Confident oral and written communication skills. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

TSR Legal are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected national firm who are currently seeking a Clinical Negligence Solicitor with 4+PQE to join their highly recommended team in Bristol offering great hybrid working ( 2-3 days office working) This role has arisen due to increased workloads within the firm. To be considered for this role you MUST have clinical / medical negligence experience. You will be working alongside a Partner highly ranked in the Legal 500 and will have paralegal and administrative support daily. You will manage your own files as well as contributing to the growth of the department as a whole. You will be an excellent communicator and demonstrate the ability to liaise effectively with a variety of clients regionally and nationwide. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DAC Beachcroft seeks a claims handling/paralegal to join the Professional Negligence Team in Bristol. You'll handle Professional Negligence, Directors & Officers, and Employment Practices Liability claims, with supervision and development opportunities in a Tier 1 team renowned in the market. You will support a busy firm with a proactive approach to dispute resolution, and benefit from flexible working options within a market-leading professional risks practice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Role profile We are looking for a Knowledge Lawyer/Professional Support Lawyer to provide high quality knowledge support for our top-tier Corporate team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and well-respected Knowledge team, working in a supportive and collegiate environment. It would suit both someone who was looking to move to their first knowledge role as well as those with previous experience of professional support wanting a high-profile role which is central to many areas of the Firm's work. You would be stepping into an established Knowledge function and working alongside other Corporate Knowledge Lawyers, as well as a wider Knowledge team. We recognise the importance of flexibility, and flexible working arrangements are common across the Knowledge team and within the Practice Group. We are happy to discuss both formal working hours (full-time or part-time) and hybrid working arrangements for this opportunity. The Corporate team handles a broad and diverse range of corporate work, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, emerging companies and venture capital, equity capital markets, joint ventures, corporate governance, and corporate reorganisations and simplifications. We focus on acting for clients driving transformational change across technology, media and telecommunications, energy and energy transition, and life sciences and healthcare, as well as financial services, mobility, retail and consumer, infrastructure, and the built environment. A number of the partners in the team are market leaders in these sectors and attract high profile and innovative mandates. We act for a wide variety of clients, including large quoted companies, privately owned businesses and their shareholders, private equity and venture capital firms, banks, financial institutions and institutional investors.. Knowledge is at the heart of Osborne Clarke's strategy, and you will be a key member of an innovative and purposeful Knowledge team. You will provide dynamic, technically excellent and business-focused support to the Corporate team, implementing best practice professional support within a fast-growing part of our business. You will work collaboratively with the existing Corporate Knowledge Lawyers, the Corporate Partners and other members of the Knowledge team as well as sales and marketing professionals and Partners in other parts of the firm. You will carry out your responsibilities with the support of your line manager - the Head of Business Transactions Group Knowledge - and dedicated paralegal, PA and training administration support. Like all our people, you will benefit from our multi-award winning development programme so that you are well supported and developed in your role to build a career in Knowledge. As a Corporate Knowledge Lawyer you will: • keep the Corporate and wider team up-to-date on relevant legal and regulatory change across the team's practice, including producing reader-friendly internal updates on relevant developments;, • deliver and facilitate engaging legal training and know-how sharing;, • develop and maintain a technically excellent collection of template documents;, • proactively support the use of AI tools and other technology relevant to Corporate work and be an enthusiastic champion of technology to deliver client service;, • driving a consistent client knowledge offering including insights, horizon-scanning, multi-jurisdictional overviews and client seminars, workshops and webinars as part of the team's overall business development activities;, • address queries from lawyers and clients regarding current law and practice;, • work collaboratively with the existing Corporate Knowledge Lawyers; and, • input into and helping to deliver the Corporate team and Osborne Clarke Knowledge strategy. You will have an excellent knowledge of law, regulation and practice across a range of corporate transaction types. You will have an ability to present information clearly - both in writing and when speaking. You will be a pro-active self-starter with excellent organisational skills. Due to the technical nature of the work, we are looking for someone who is legally-qualified with relevant post-graduate experience. You may be a fee-earning lawyer in private practice or working within the legal team of a business, in academia or in a knowledge role elsewhere, or returning to work after a career break. If you are unsure whether your qualifications and experience are right for the role, please do contact us - we are always happy to have informal conversations with people who would like to join our team. We offer competitive salaries and generousbenefits. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this. Please note that although we include closing dates for our roles as a guide, we review and progress applications on a rolling basis. At Osborne Clarke we do not make any recruitment decisions using automated decision-making. We are committed to providing an environment where you can perform to the best of your abilities at every stage of your recruitment experience and beyond. If you require any adjustments to be made during the application stage, interview process, or when working with us, please let us know in confidence. Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations*. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success. AtOsborne Clarkewe value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. *Services in India are provided by a relationship firm #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are recruiting for a Senior Paralegal to join our Retail Mortgage Services team in Bristol. As a Senior Paralegal you will undertake legal work in respect of mortgage litigation, lender sales, and/or other related services delivered within Retail Mortgage Services team. This role is being offered on a full time basis. As a Senior Paralegal you will be responsible for the following; • Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters, under supervision., • Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA, • Drafting correspondence, • Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties, • Managing key dates, • Ensuring Peppermint system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced, • Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management, • Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,, • Play an active role in continuous improvement and change within relevant team and support the senior management team in that respect., • Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures., • Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team., • Operate at a competency level which means you are a Subject Matter Expert., • Degree, previous paralegal or equivalent experience, • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), • Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility, • Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint,, • interwoven would be beneficial, • Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts & managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking, TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one step ahead, and we do the same for our people. With local, national and international reach, we have over 1,800 people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firms across Europe, India and the US. Over the last few years TLT’s successful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support for colleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and at the Legal Business, The Lawyer and British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next for our clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valued for our values. We do this in our unique way by creating social value and a dynamic environment where our people are curious, creative and ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone to be their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to the success of TLT. We value our employees highly and we want you to feel valued. You’ll receive a competitive salary with an annual pay review. You will also have access to an extensive range of benefits via our flexible benefits scheme including 25 days holiday (which will increase to 30 days based upon length of service) and private medical insurance. At TLT we have a progressive fully flexible working approach. We empower our people to work in a place and at a time that meets their needs, those of their clients and of the wider team and firm. Part of this agile approach is a focus on hybrid working and supporting the work/life balance of our people. We’re happy to talk about how flexible working can work for you and this role. TLT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment and encourages applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of disability, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by the laws in the locations in which we operate. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments, where necessary, to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, require any reasonable adjustments or an application to Access to work please contact the recruitment team on #J-18808-Ljbffr

£31,000 per annum, Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00pm, Permanent, BS2 Bristol, 33 days holiday, Pension, Bonus, 1 day work from home per week plus more. An opportunity has arisen for a conveyancing assistant to join a very well established law firm. This firm are a long standing, reputable law firm with a large client base and pride themselves in their local relationships. The conveyancing assistant joining their business in Bristol would gain the opportunity to work within their team orientated environment as a part of there ever expanding business. Working within a personable and friendly team, this role will see you : Assist the Conveyancer to progress the transaction in accordance with laid down procedures and standards. Liaison with clients and keeping them properly informed at all times. To provide support and assistance to the team supervisor as and when required. Ensure the Case Management system is used to progress cases and is kept up to date at all times if applicable. Provide first point of contact for telephone calls and visitors to the branch / office taking messages, handling queries using own initiative and knowledge and elevate to Conveyancer where required. To work in the best interest of the client and the firm and provide the highest standards of client care at all times. To handle all monies belonging to clients within the Solicitors Regulatory Authority and/or Law Society guidelines and as may be directed by the firm's financial regulations as set out in the Office Procedures Manual. To assist in the training of other staff as required, including the provision of training in the use and application of SOS Connect case management system or any replacement for that system. To carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required in relation to a post of this nature This conveyancing assistant will have a need for the successful candidate to have experience working on within a fast paced environment. The conveyancing assistant will have previous experience working within residential property and hold case management system experience. This would be the ideal role for someone who has worked as a conveyancing secretary, conveyancing paralegal or conveyancing assistant. Benefits include : Competitive salary of up to £31,000 per annum (Open to further discuss dependant on experience) 1 day work from home per week (following completion of probation) 33 days Holiday including bank holidays Pension Life assurance Annual bonus Friendly and personable office environment Local parking available #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dehns is one of Europe’s leading IP law firms with more than 300 people across 8 offices in 3 European countries. We have been obtaining and protecting IP on behalf of our clients for more than 100 years, and for a wide range of organisations across a comprehensive range of technologies. Reporting to: IP Paralegal Services Manager Working for: This role supports partners, associates and trainees Contract type: Full time, permanent Location: The principal place of work will be the Firm’s Bristol office. The Firm is located on other sites within the UK and Europe. Travel to and work from these offices may be required from time to time. Hours of work: 35 hours per week to be worked in accordance with the provisions of the Firm's flexitime scheme. 3 days working in the office, 2 days working from home. Please note, during the probationary period, to facilitate training, 4 days per week in the office is highly recommended. Purpose of role: To provide a full support service to qualified and trainee Patent Attorneys and work as part of the paralegal team to ensure a high level of support is delivered across the Bristol office and the Firm as a whole. Job Specification: • Preparation of documentation relevant to patents, designs and/or trademarks as appropriate and monitoring various formalities processes relevant to the filing of UK, European, International and Patent Co-operation Treaty (PCT) applications. Including:, • Typing and amending Word documents with technical content, • Preparing forms and letters from templates with case-specific information, • Maintaining records for fee earner cases in respect of various formalities eg maintaining US IDS records for a patent family. Assisting fee earners in obtaining information from EPO, UKIPO, EUIPO, WIPO and other IP related websites and databases., • Assistance with assignments, changes of name/address and other recordals, including obtaining/collating information on requirements/costs, preparing documents (eg Powers of Attorney) for execution by clients, preparing forms/instructions to overseas associates, monitoring progress of recordals and reporting to client., • Preparing basic correspondence/emails to clients, IP offices and overseas agents., • Preparing standard reporting letters to clients., • Daily and weekly monitoring Attorney deadlines/workloads, liaising with our Records Department and taking necessary action in respect of deadlines wherever appropriate., • Preparation of various documentation and presentations relevant to Attorney involvement in committees and other professional activities., • Instructing overseas agents to attend to filing of new patent, design and trade mark applications (including national phase of PCT applications), to include attending to all filing formalities., • Dealing with incoming and outgoing communications, sending reminders/acknowledgements and preparing and/or sending emails on behalf of Attorneys, • Preparation and handling of all ancillary documentation as necessary (e.g. file management, photocopying, scanning, etc.), • Preparation of cost estimates for clients., • Running status reports and portfolio schedules as and when required by clients., • Adding official fees and firm service charges to our billing system., • Preparation of invoices., • Regular monitoring of Attorneys WIP (e.g. unbilled time or service charges wherever appropriate)., • Checking new client details on Inprotech database and updating various other records., • Maintaining client files with relevant client specific information, e.g. standard procedures re billing, correspondence etc., • Arranging Attorney travel as required. Preparation of Travel Itineraries and dealing with expense claims on behalf of Attorney, if required., • Acting as point of contact for client enquiries on behalf of Attorney. Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries., • Point of contact when arranging internal and external meetings, booking of rooms, venues and refreshments., • As required, assisting with ad hoc responsibilities and administrative tasks to support Attorneys. Person Specification • Ability to work independently to a high standard and use own initiative., • Excellent organisational skills., • Efficient, able to prioritise to meet deadlines and multi-task., • Must be able and willing to learn new systems and procedures., • Must be a team player, personable and approachable., • Able to work under pressure and respond to changing demands on a daily basis, • A very high attention to detail, • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Work, Excel and Outlook Preferred skills/knowledge/experience: • Experience of working within an IP, legal or other professional services environment within a similar role., • Working knowledge of PowerPoint advantageous., • Any experience of Inprotech Database system advantageous, although systems induction training will be provided. Certifications: • Preference for CIPA Introductory Certificate in Patent Administration Course (IPAC) and/or CITMA Paralegal Course., • The Paralegal job title applies to those who have attained one or both of these certifications. This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature and main duties of the job as it currently stands. It is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule and may be varied from time to time. It does not form part of the contract of employment. • Flexible Working, • Health & Sports Membership, • Private Medical Insurance & Mental Health Assistance #J-18808-Ljbffr

TLT is recruiting a Senior Paralegal for its Retail Mortgage Services team in Bristol. The role focuses on mortgage litigation, lender sales, and related services, with a strong emphasis on client service and case management. You will handle end-to-end fee-earning work, manage documentation, supervise case progression, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining regulatory compliance and accurate billing and MI. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Hybrid | Various locations - Bristol | Edinburgh | Southampton | Newcastle | Plymouth | Leeds The Business Group Knowledge Lawyer (BGKL) is a senior lawyer role who will report directly into the Business Group Head (BGH) for our Corporate and Commercial Services Business Group (CCS). You will be part of a team of two knowledge lawyers and a knowledge paralegal who will work with the BGH. In this role you will work strategically with the BGH to help deliver key knowledge and innovation priorities for the Business Group. This will include: • supporting the lawyers in the Business Group responsible for technical excellence in their area of expertise, including supporting on training and promoting a culture of excellence, • playing a leading role in developing and promoting innovation in the Business Group, including developing and promoting the use of our self-service legal technology toolkit and acting as the subject matter expert for legal technology tools that are specific to the Business Group, • supporting on the preparation and, where appropriate, delivery of client facing knowledge-led content. The Business Group covers a broad range of specialist corporate and commercial legal areas, carried on through a number of teams. There is no expectation that this role requires you to be a subject matter expert for every specialism within the Business Group, although a strong grounding in Digital and Technology law and practice will be particularly advantageous, both in terms of supporting the specialist lawyers in that area but also holding a strong interest and understanding in the opportunities that technology presents for the Business Group and its clients. You will work with the BGH, team leaders and the wider Business Group Knowledge Team to: • drive a culture of excellence and continuous development of the Business Group's legal knowledge, • facilitate an environment where teams and individual lawyers feel empowered to play a key role in developing their own knowledge and can see the value in doing so, • ensure the adoption of processes to support early-stage talent development and that the wider Business Group is kept up to date with new legal developments, risk and best practice updates and new ways of working, • support in the preparation and, where appropriate, delivery of knowledge-led value add training for the Business Group's clients. In addition, you will work with the Chief Innovation Officer (and the wider Innovation & Legal Technology Team) to support the adoption of legal technology, drive innovation, and identify more effective ways of delivering legal services. • Drive continuous improvement of legal knowledge processes, ensuring consistency and best practice across teams., • Support technical excellence within the Business Group, with a particular focus on Digital and Technology law., • Lead legal knowledge training and development for early-career talent and promote current awareness of legal, risk and practice developments across the group., • Maximise the value of third-party knowledge resources and tools to support team development., • Champion the use of AI and self-service legal technology solutions, acting as the Business Group's legal technology SME., • Collaborate with the wider Knowledge Team, including overseeing and developing paralegal support., • Contribute to tenders by providing expertise on knowledge management and innovation., • Work with business development teams on horizon scanning and emerging trends to identify opportunities for client training, thought leadership and innovative solutions., • Support the development and delivery of client-facing knowledge content You'll need to have strong experience of working within the commercial/corporate team of a large UK law practice. As well as this background you should be able to demonstrate an interest in innovation and AI and want this change of direction in your legal career. You will need to be a self-starter taking the initiative to work with a variety of people both across our firm and externally to bring expertise back to the group. Communication skills are key as well as the ability to interpret new content and drive new ways of working. You'll be influencing change, introducing new concepts/processes and championing innovation. To be successful in this role you'll need as a minimum: • You will need to be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 year's + PQE., • Able to demonstrate strong knowledge of UK commercial contracting law., • Have a strong interest in innovation, the adoption of legal technology and embedding AI into ways of working to drive continuous improvement across the Business Group., • Previous experience of coaching, training or mentoring., • Experience of working and driving change within a large law practice. Previous experience in a legal technology and AI role is not required although we are looking for a strong interest in this space. We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. As signatories to the Mindful Business Charter, it's important to us that our people are able to maintain healthy and happy lives, both in and out of work. We have a number of resources and initiatives designed to support health and wellbeing and we're very happy to talk flexible working. Through our DEI initiatives we create an environment in which difference is valued. We have an Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Group, led by our Board Sponsor, which works with our colleague networks (we currently have firm supported networks for race, ethnicity, and cultural heritage, LGBTQ+, disabilities, neurodiversity, families, and women's career development and we're in constant dialogue with our people about how we expand our networks to better support everybody). Find out more about DEI at WBD here. We encourage applicants from all social backgrounds, ethnicities, disabilities, gender identities and sexual orientations. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long term condition and need us to make any adjustments to give you the best possible recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the recruiter on the right hand side of this page. Please also let us know if you need this job advert or the application form in a different format. We will offer an interview to candidates with a disability or long-term condition who meet the minimum criteria for this role. You can opt into this scheme within the application form. Your response to this question is only used for this purpose, is only visible to the recruitment team and is not used for data monitoring. We are an in-house recruitment team and will always aim to fill our roles directly in the first instance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Bristol is seeking a part-time Claims Handler / Paralegal to support our Professional Negligence Team handling professional indemnity, directors and officers, and employment practices liability claims. The role focuses on timely, high-quality client service and efficient case management. You will manage lower value claims under supervision, draft correspondence, liaise with insurers and clients, and coordinate with external experts. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Business Group Knowledge Lawyer - Corporate & Commercial - 5+ Years PQE Location: Bristol Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility) Salary: £75,000 to £105,000 (DOE) You’ll work closely with the Business Group Head (BGH), team leaders and the wider Knowledge Team to deliver strategic knowledge and innovation priorities across the Corporate & Commercial Business Group. Responsibilities include: • Supporting specialist lawyers on technical excellence, training and best practice, • Leading innovation initiatives and promoting the firm's self service legal technology toolkit, • Acting as subject matter expert for legal technology tools used within the Business Group, • Preparing and, where appropriate, delivering client facing knowledge led content, • Driving continuous development of legal knowledge across all teams, • Ensuring processes are in place for early stage talent development and current awareness updates, • Supporting the adoption of AI and new ways of working across the Business Group, • Supervising and developing the Knowledge Paralegal, • Assisting with tender responses relating to knowledge management and innovation, • Working with business development teams on horizon scanning, thought leadership and client training opportunities A strong grounding in Digital and Technology law is particularly advantageous, given the Business Group’s specialist areas and the role’s focus on innovation and legal tech. This role is suited to a qualified lawyer with: • 5+ years PQE within a commercial or corporate team in a large UK law firm, • Strong technical knowledge of UK commercial contracting, • A genuine interest in innovation, legal technology and embedding AI into legal processes, • Experience coaching, training or mentoring colleagues, • Confidence influencing change and introducing new concepts and processes, • Excellent communication skills and the ability to interpret complex content clearly, • A proactive, self starting approach and comfort working with stakeholders across the business, • Experience driving change within a large law practice (highly desirable), • Prior legal tech/AI experience is not essential, but enthusiasm for this space is The firm offers: • A collaborative, forward thinking and innovation focused working environment, • Clear progression pathways within a growing Knowledge function, • Hybrid working and strong work life balance support, • Opportunities to contribute to client training, thought leadership and strategic projects, • A comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing, development and flexibility At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture or any other personal characteristic. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline. At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Bristol Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (Hybrid) Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 (DOE) A growing residential property team is seeking a Junior Residential Property Solicitor (1-3 PQE) or a strong paralegal ready to step up into a fee earner role. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, high performing team with clear development pathways and exposure to high quality work. • Freehold & leasehold sales and purchases, • Transfers of equity, • Re mortgages, • Lease extensions, • Liaising with clients, agents and introducers, • Handling more complex tasks as your experience grows You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative Bristol team with strong support from senior fee earners and regional leadership. • Solicitor, FCILEX, Licensed Conveyancer OR strong paralegal with solid conveyancing experience, • 1-3 years' PQE (or equivalent experience), • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, • Ability to manage files with supervision, • Eagerness to develop and take on more complex work, • Strong communication and client care skills, • Hybrid working: 2 days from home, • Office presence important initially, • 9 day fortnight available after probation, • Full time contracted hours: 35 per week, • Opportunity to step into a more senior role over time, • Clear development pathway, • Exposure to team management responsibilities as you grow At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dehns is seeking a proactive IP Paralegal to support qualified and trainee Patent Attorneys across Bristol and the Firm. You will handle patent, design and trademark documentation, manage filing formalities and assist with client communications. Three days in the office and two days' home working, with training focus during probation. Strong organisational skills and IP administration experience are essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr

This is a superb opportunity for a Commercial Property Solicitor to join an established law firm in the Bristol area, with the added benefit of being able to work on a hybrid basis. A Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 5 years PQE under your belt, specifically within Commercial Property, you will deal with all manner of Commercial Property transactions across a varied client base. • Up to £60,000pa, • Depending on Experience, • Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote), • Full support in CPD with the opportunity to gain further qualifications, plus funding for professional memberships, • Paralegal Support, • Realistic career advancement opportunities, • Enhanced Annual Leave Package, • Pension, • Free Parking, • Regular Office Events 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday • Managing your own full and varied caseload of Commercial Property transactions with the support of the Paralegal teams, • Providing clear and accurate advice to clients, in addition to liaising with concerned parties, • Maintaining excellent client care, ensuring repeat business, • Supervising junior team members, • A Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with a minimum 5 years PQE in Commercial Property, • Be an excellent networker and enjoy building client relationships, • Must possess excellent IT skills, and ideally experience of using a Case Management System, • Be technically competent and meticulous with a wide range of client experience, • Be keen to learn, train and develop your own knowledge and skills #J-18808-Ljbffr

The Business Group Knowledge Lawyer (BGKL) is a senior lawyer role who will report directly into the Business Group Head (BGH) for our Corporate and Commercial Services Business Group (CCS). You will be part of a team of two knowledge lawyers and a knowledge paralegal who will work with the BGH. In this role you will work strategically with the BGH to help deliver key knowledge and innovation priorities for the Business Group. This will include: • supporting the lawyers in the Business Group responsible for technical excellence in their area of expertise, including supporting on training and promoting a culture of excellence, • playing a leading role in developing and promoting innovation in the Business Group, including developing and promoting the use of our self-service legal technology toolkit and acting as the subject matter expert for legal technology tools that are specific to the Business Group, • supporting on the preparation and, where appropriate, delivery of client facing knowledge-led content. The Business Group covers a broad range of specialist corporate and commercial legal areas, carried on through a number of teams. There is no expectation that this role requires you to be a subject matter expert for every specialism within the Business Group, although a strong grounding in Digital and Technology law and practice will be particularly advantageous, both in terms of supporting the specialist lawyers in that area but also holding a strong interest and understanding in the opportunities that technology presents for the Business Group and its clients. You will work with the BGH, team leaders and the wider Business Group Knowledge Team to: • drive a culture of excellence and continuous development of the Business Group's legal knowledge, • facilitate an environment where teams and individual lawyers feel empowered to play a key role in developing their own knowledge and can see the value in doing so, • ensure the adoption of processes to support early-stage talent development and that the wider Business Group is kept up to date with new legal developments, risk and best practice updates and new ways of working, • support in the preparation and, where appropriate, delivery of knowledge-led value add training for the Business Group's clients. In addition, you will work with the Chief Innovation Officer (and the wider Innovation & Legal Technology Team) to support the adoption of legal technology, drive innovation, and identify more effective ways of delivering legal services. • Continuous improvement of each team's processes for developing legal knowledge ensuring consistency and best practice across all teams., • Supporting the lawyers in the Business Group responsible for technical excellence in their area of expertise, with a particular focus on Digital and Technology law and practice., • Manage training and development of legal knowledge for early-stage talent, along with wider current awareness in respect of risk, working practices and legal updates for the broader Business Group., • Promote development across the teams through our third-party content and related tools., • Play a key role in promoting the use of AI and our self-service legal technology toolkit acting as the subject matter expert for legal technology tools that are specific to the Business Group., • Work closely with the wider Business Group Knowledge Team, particularly ensuring that the Knowledge Team's paralegal support is effectively supervised and developed., • Supporting in responding to tender questions relating specifically to knowledge management and innovation in the Business Group., • Work with our business development teams in terms of horizon scanning and innovation developments to help identify opportunities for us to provide training, thought leadership and proactive solutions for our clients., • Supporting on the preparation and, where appropriate, delivery of client facing knowledge-led content. You’ll need to have strong experience of working within the commercial/corporate team of a large UK law practice. As well as this background you should be able to demonstrate an interest in innovation and AI and want this change of direction in your legal career. You will need to be a self-starter taking the initiative to work with a variety of people both across our firm and externally to bring expertise back to the group. Communication skills are key as well as the ability to interpret new content and drive new ways of working. You’ll be influencing change, introducing new concepts/processes and championing innovation. • You will need to be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 year's + PQE., • Able to demonstrate strong knowledge of UK commercial contracting law., • Have a strong interest in innovation, the adoption of legal technology and embedding AI into ways of working to drive continuous improvement across the Business Group., • Previous experience of coaching, training or mentoring., • Experience of working and driving change within a large law practice. Previous experience in a legal technology and AI role is not required although we are looking for a strong interest in this space. #J-18808-Ljbffr

TLT is recruiting for Contract Senior Paralegal to join our Retail Mortgage Services team in Bristol on a 3-6 month contract. This full-time role is based at the Bristol office and paid day rate via an Umbrella Company. You will handle fee-earning, end-to-end case work, prepare documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and manage billing with strong data accuracy and regulatory compliance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It’s what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there’s no limit to what you can achieve. Job Location:Bristol Job Type:Permanent Remuneration:Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand qualifications Sedgwick Legal Services (SLS) advises and handles disputes for major insurers, Lloyds syndicates, large corporates, utilities, and local authorities. This role focuses on property damage losses, including those caused by major fires, floods, building collapse, escape of water, and subsidence. Our Legal team leads from our Central Bristol Office, with colleagues in Cardiff and London. The role requires a hybrid working model with three days per week in our Bristol office. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber risk and data protection issues, supporting a highly regarded and expanding team on complex and high-profile matters. You will work closely with solicitors and cyber specialistsadvisinginsurers and insureds on large and complex cyber claims, regulatoryobligationsand incident response strategies. You will support the Cyber team on a wide range of matters arising from cyber incidents and data breaches including: Supporting the management of data breach and cyber incident response matters, assisting clients on legal and regulatory obligations, regulatory reporting, investigations, evidence gathering and crisis response. Liaise with insurers, insureds and technical experts, maintain case management systems, draft client documentation, undertake legal research, and support cyber-related litigation and recovery actions. • Professional Qualifications:A law degree, LPC/SQE studies, equivalent qualification, orpreviousrelevant legal experience., • Interest in Cyber and Data Risk:A genuine interest in cyber risk, data protection, informationsecurityand technology-related disputes., • Communication:Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to engage directly with clients and external stakeholders., • Expertise:Knowledge of the litigation process is desirable., • Technical Knowledge:Be interested in and willing to learn the technical aspects of construction and property claims investigations asrequiredfor the role., • Experience (Desirable):Previousexperience in litigation, insurance, regulatory work, cyber, data protection or professional services environments would beadvantageousbut is not essential., • Cyber incident and breach response management., • Regulatory reporting and engagement with regulators., • Complex claim handling and litigation support., • Client relationship management across insurers, brokers and corporate clients., • You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role., • The opportunity to apply for a Training Contract (must have LPC) or a fully funded CILEX qualification., • Competitive salarytaking into accountskills,experienceand qualifications, • A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP), • You will joinan appropriate incentive(bonus) scheme, • Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays, • Flexible working from our office or your home, • Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions), • Life assurance, • Employeeassistanceprogramme for employee wellbeing, • Wellbeing and digital GP apps, • Group Income Protection, • Voluntary flexible benefits – green car scheme, health assessment, travel insurance, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, • Discounts on various products and services At Sedgwick, youwon'tjust build your career;you'llcultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education. Together,we'renot only reshaping the insurancelandscape,we’rebuilding a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry. As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have azero tolerancepolicy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion,sexor sexual orientation. After the closingdatewe will review allapplications, andmay select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person). #J-18808-Ljbffr

TLT LLP is recruiting a Senior Paralegal to oversee a busy conveyancing caseload from our Bristol office. You will handle own files, draft detailed client advice, and maintain clear client communications. The role supports the retail mortgage services team and offers hybrid working options discussed at interview. The ideal candidate has conveyancing experience across freehold, leasehold and shared ownership, with strong spelling, grammar and client empathy. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Due to our continued success, we have a new opportunity for an ambitious Associate to join our reputable family team in Bristol. Our tier 1 ranked team is led by partner Clare Webb and consists of 2 Senior Associates and a Paralegal. You will have exposure to a broad range of privately funded financial remedy work, private children law and cohabitation disputes. You will work with a client base that comprises professional clients, high net worth individuals and in particular those with business interests and those in the sports and agricultural sectors. You will have experience of handling complex, high quality family law matters to include both privately funded financial remedy work, private children law and cohabitation disputes. Our client base comprises professional clients, high net worth individuals, those with business interests and those in the sports and agricultural sectors. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to progress their legal career within our highly regarded, friendly and progressive family team. It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures You will be a well-established Lawyer with experience from a leading firm. Ideally, you will have at least four years of post-qualification experience. You will need to be technically excellent and commercially aware. You will need a solid foundation in litigation but also knowledge and awareness of non-court practices. You will need to be a team player with a client focused approach and a keenness to become involved in business development activities within the team, having already established key local professional connections. You will have a strong academic background and excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be someone who likes to be proactive, and who is flexible working both individually and as part of a team, with minimal supervision, able to manage several different cases and clients effectively. Communication will be one of your strong points, both written and oral, and you will be enthusiastic about delivering excellent quality service to our clients. We expect you to be able to use your initiative, and be a forward-planner, anticipating our clients’ needs in advance wherever possible. You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years. We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service. A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment. Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey. There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Due to our continued success, we have a new opportunity for an ambitious Associate to join our reputable family team in Bristol. Our tier 1 ranked team is led by partner Clare Webb and consists of 2 Senior Associates and a Paralegal. You will have exposure to a broad range of privately funded financial remedy work, private children law and cohabitation disputes. You will work with a client base that comprises professional clients, high net worth individuals and in particular those with business interests and those in the sports and agricultural sectors. You will have experience of handling complex, high quality family law matters to include both privately funded financial remedy work, private children law and cohabitation disputes. Our client base comprises professional clients, high net worth individuals, those with business interests and those in the sports and agricultural sectors. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to progress their legal career within our highly regarded, friendly and progressive family team. It is an integral part of this role that you comply with information security and all firm policies and procedures You will be a well-established Lawyer with experience from a leading firm. Ideally, you will have at least four years of post-qualification experience. You will need to be technically excellent and commercially aware. You will need a solid foundation in litigation but also knowledge and awareness of non-court practices. You will need to be a team player with a client focused approach and a keenness to become involved in business development activities within the team, having already established key local professional connections. You will have a strong academic background and excellent communication and organisational skills. You will be someone who likes to be proactive, and who is flexible working both individually and as part of a team, with minimal supervision, able to manage several different cases and clients effectively. Communication will be one of your strong points, both written and oral, and you will be enthusiastic about delivering excellent quality service to our clients. We expect you to be able to use your initiative, and be a forward-planner, anticipating our clients’ needs in advance wherever possible. You’ll be joining a national law firm that enjoys a strong reputation, made possible by our exceptional people – each chosen for their industry knowledge and passion for their field. We want to help you to reach your full potential, love the work you do and deliver the best results for your clients. It’s our goal to make you feel great about working with us, and we work hard to cultivate a culture that makes it easy for you to stay with us for many years. We work flexibly and you’ll be empowered to work where you do your best work, balancing your individual needs with the need for us to engage as teams and deliver excellent client service. A career at Clarke Willmott will feel different to other law firms. We thrive on our individual differences and diversity because as a team, we are united by our shared values and mutual respect. Working with us you will feel empowered, valued and free to be yourself in a safe and supportive environment. Our mission is to help you realise your full potential whilst maintaining a positive work-life balance. We provide a comprehensive learning and development programme and a range of wellbeing initiatives to support your career journey. There’s no doubt we expect the best from our people and even the occasional extra mile. In return, your dedication and commitment to the continued success of the firm will be rewarded with a comprehensive range of flexible benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Womble Bond Dickinson (UK) LLP is seeking a senior Business Group Knowledge Lawyer to partner with the Business Group Head for Real Estate. You will drive innovation projects, promote self-service legal technology, and act as the go-to expert for real estate tech tools such as Orbital and Avail. You will lead a small team of knowledge lawyers and a paralegal, standardising processes, developing training, sharing updates, and supporting risk management. #J-18808-Ljbffr

TLT are recruiting for Contract Senior Paralegal's to join our Retail Mortgage Services (RMS) Team in Bristol for a 3-6 month contract. This role is based full time from our TLT Bristol office and will be paid a day rate via an Umbrella Company. • Fee earning end to end case work including being responsible for your own cases allocated in accordance with resourcing thresholds, to include some more complex matters, under supervision., • Preparation of documentation, liaising with clients, customers (as and when required), third parties to progress cases through the appropriate process within SLA., • Drafting correspondence., • Reviewing incoming correspondence from third parties., • Managing key dates., • Ensuring the case management system is accurately updated to allow data capture and MI to be produced., • Responsible for delivering an excellent client service through case management., • Full financial management of matters with high level of financial hygiene specifically in relation to billing,, • Undertake work within the regulatory and industry frameworks, policies and procedures., • Maintain a culture of positive behaviour and role modelling within the team., • Operate at a competency level which means you are a Subject Matter Expert., • Regularly updating clients on case progress and ensuring prompt billing., • Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company policies, and data protection regulations., • At least 2 yearsof previous paralegal experience., • A Law degree or equivalent qualification., • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written), • Accuracy, good organisational skills, ability to operate in a fast paced environment and flexibility., • Good knowledge of Word and Outlook is required and experience in Excel, PowerPoint, interwoven would be beneficial., • Desirable, but not essential, are proficient Excel skills (with basic and vlookup formulas, pivot tables, pivot charts & managing large spreadsheets) and the ability to export data to other spreadsheets and charts efficiently, whilst also being able to put together easy-to-read analysis., • Excellent ability to manage a busy caseload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines., • Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties., • Meticulous approach to reviewing documents, preparing legal documents, and ensuring accuracy. Fast paced, fast growing and forward thinking,TLT is the law firm that helps clients stay one stepahead, and we do the same for our people. With local,nationaland international reach, we have over 1,800people in offices across the UK and a network of partner firmsacross Europe,Indiaand the US. Over the last few years TLT'ssuccessful growth, delivery of high-quality work and support forcolleagues has been consistently recognised by The Times and atthe Legal Business, TheLawyerand British Legal Awards. Our ambition is to create opportunities for what comes next forour clients, recognised as their 1st tier adviser and being valuedfor our values. We do this in our unique way by creating socialvalue and a dynamic environment where our people are curious,creativeand ambitious for their success. In our open and collaborative culture, we encourage everyone tobe their whole self, to have a voice and to contribute to thesuccess of TLT. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Ridge and Partners LLP is seeking a qualified paralegal or solicitor with construction law experience to join its team in Manchester. You will contribute to the delivery of written expert advice and evidence in legal disputes across construction and engineering sectors and work collaboratively with expert witnesses. You will produce clear, well-structured reports, QA complex materials, and translate technical concepts into accessible explanations while supporting finalisation of reports for #J-18808-Ljbffr

Join to apply for the Senior Claims Handler role at DAC Beachcroft 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Claims Handler role at DAC Beachcroft Direct message the job poster from DAC Beachcroft Our Professional & Commercial Risks Team deals with a variety of insurance claims against businesses and their employees / directors. They act on numerous high value and sensitive claims for clients throughout the UK including solicitors, surveyors, accountants, brokers, engineers, architects and their insurers. The team are particularly experienced in the deployment of alternative dispute resolution techniques, including mediation and arbitration. The Bristol team includes commercial litigation (with a particular emphasis on financial services) and is in the top tier rankings for professional negligence in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of recognised leading individuals within the team. The team also includes a market leading claims handling team, handling several thousand professional and financial lines claims on an outsourced basis on behalf of London Market Insurers. Key Responsibilities The overall purpose of this role is to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to clients in the management of insurance cases. Senior Claims Handlers will typically work on cases with a value of up to £500k and/or more complex cases with, for example, coverage issues. • Manage a varied caseload., • Manage, with support from the Administrator, the set-up of new files by reviewing incoming instructions, completing case set-up form, identify relevant issues and passing to Claims Supervisor to allocate with recommendations, • Conduct review of new cases, completing case checklist to identify coverage issues. Assess liability and quantum and establish strategy for the case, • Draft correspondence to brokers/insured's requesting additional information as required, • Resolve claims through negotiation of settlement, rebuttal of claim and/or declining of cover. Review panel reports and obtain instructions when appropriate, • Maintain ongoing contact with the client throughout the process to report on progress and take further instructions, • Play a key role in developing and maintaining client relationships., • Ensure that the client’s brand and methodology are promoted effectively in all dealings with third parties, • Instruct experts and external counsel where appropriate, • Ensure that case management system and hard copy files are updated with diary dates as required by the case, • Assume responsibility for quality control and client protocol compliance on own caseload, including accuracy and timeliness of record keeping, file management and management reporting and information, • Handle confidential information in line with the firm’s data security protocols Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Graduate calibre with an excellent Academic Record, • An interest in the area of insurance claims management, • Able to get started quickly with an appropriate level of support from senior team members, • Previous experience of either working as a claims paralegal or similar within insurance, or in private practice as a paralegal / litigation executive. Experience in property and/or liability claims preferable., • IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel., • Knowledge/previous experience of case management systems would be an advantage but training will be provided., • Client focused with an ability to build strong relationships with client and third party contacts at all levels, • Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities, • Proactive and energetic with a tenacious approach to identifying issues and solving problems, • Quality and customer service oriented with a concern for accuracy and an eye for detail, • Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential, • Able to progress tasks using own initiative, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate, • Committed and enthusiastic with a mature attitude to work and a desire to commit long term to a career in this field., • Confident oral and written communication skills About DAC Beachcroft 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. 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We have an exciting new role for a Paralegal Manager to join our Projects, Real Estate and Finance (PREF) group. This role will be based in our Bristol office, with occasional travel to our Reading and London offices. To line manage our paralegals who work across our practice group (including Real Estate, Banking, Construction, Planning and Environmental and Projects). To be responsible for the pastoral care and delivery of training to the paralegals. To lead the development of the paralegals' careers in line with a contribution framework. We have over 20 paralegals who span the full range of work across the different practice areas. They are primarily located in our Bristol office, with others based in our London and Reading offices. There is a wide range of experience and roles from brand new paralegals to senior paralegals, who are about to qualify as solicitors and are seeking associate roles. With the introduction of our new paralegal contribution framework, setting out what is expected from each of the four levels of paralegal contribution, this anticipates each paralegal having two line managers, the Paralegal Manager and a technical line manager with whom that paralegal regularly works. The Paralegal Manager will be responsible for all line management of those paralegals, but not technical supervision. They will work closely with the technical line managers and report to the Operations Director. We are seeking a candidate with excellent people-management skills. They need not be a qualified lawyer. • Daily management of the paralegals, • Resolution of daily and other on-going management issues., • Producing management reports., • Providing pastoral care to team members., • Managing, approving and recording absences (sickness, annual leave etc.) and ensuring the provision of appropriate cover., • Ensuring adequate provision of administrative support is in place for the team., • Supporting the Operations Director with administrative tasks, including running reports and some diary management., • Resource management, • Forecasting and planning resource requirements over the short, medium and long term., • Recruitment and induction of new paralegals., • Constantly monitoring the performance of the paralegal in meeting the requirements set out in the paralegals contribution framework and proactively identifying and implementing agreed improvements to working practices., • Monitoring and managing processes for ensuring the team delivers work to the required quality standards., • Performance management of team members in line with the firm's review structure, including performance improvement where necessary., • Management of the team and individual's training requirements, skills, development and progression plans., • Stakeholder management, • Working with challenging stakeholders in what can be a highly pressured working environment to meet their requirements., • Work with the Client Partners to ensure the correct level of paralegal support is in place., • Working Practices, • Instigate and manage projects to improve the utilisation and working practices of the paralegal teams. Osborne Clarke is an international legal practice with over 330 Partners and more than 1,260 talented lawyers in 26 locations*. Our sector-based approach enables us to help our clients tackle the issues they are facing today, and prepare for the ones that they will face tomorrow. Advising them both comprehensively and commercially. We love working closely with our clients on new deals, products and solutions which will transform their businesses, markets and even sectors. And our unique approachable culture is not an added extra, it's fundamental to our success. At Osborne Clarke we value difference and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We want everyone to feel that OC is a place where you can be yourself and belong, and our range of interest groups and diversity networks - not to mention our great teams - are a part of making that a reality. We value the health and wellbeing of our people and our wide range of initiatives and benefits support this. • Services in India are provided by a relationship firm #J-18808-Ljbffr

DAC Beachcroft LLP in Bristol is seeking a Claims Handler/Paralegal for the Professional Negligence Team. You will support handling professional indemnity, Directors and Officers, and employment practices liability claims under supervision. The role offers training and supervision to develop independence in liability assessment and strategy while working within a market-leading, Tier 1 team known for handling high-profile insurers and major clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Department: Professional and Commercial Risk - Claims Handling Employment Type: Permanent - Part Time Location: Bristol Our Professional Negligence Team specialises in advising professionals and their insurers when negligence claims arise. We work across a variety of service lines, including law, construction, architecture, property consultants, financial services, and accounting, offering tailored advice for each sector. Our expertise covers a wide range of claims, from straightforward disputes to complex, high-value cases, assessing professional standards and mitigating risks for our clients. We also handle management liability claims i.e. directors and officers and employment practices liability claims. We take a proactive approach to resolving disputes, often employing creative solutions to avoid litigation where possible. The team is also well-versed in alternative dispute resolution methods helping to achieve favourable outcomes efficiently and cost-effectively. Through our deep knowledge of industry-specific standards and regulations, we ensure that our clients receive expert guidance on navigating claims in their respective fields. The Professional Negligence Team sits within the wider Professional and Commercial Risks team in our Bristol office. The team is ranked in Tier 1 in both the Legal 500 and Chambers directories, with a number of leading individuals named. It includes commercial litigation together with the longest established professional negligence team in Bristol, acting for most of the leading insurers, as well as large professional services firms themselves including leading global surveyors, solicitors and insurance brokers. Alongside the team sits a market leading claims handling team, DAC Beachcroft Specialist Claims Services, handling several thousand professional indemnity, management liability, general liability and cyber claims on an outsourced basis on behalf of London Market Insurers. This role is a claims handling/paralegal role within the Professional Negligence Team handling Professional Negligence claims, Directors and Officers and Employment Practices Liability claims. The overall purpose of this role is to provide a timely, professional and high-quality service to clients in the management of professional negligence and management liability claims. The role will require you to: • Manage a caseload of lower value claims under supervision. This will include developing a knowledge of professional indemnity law, employment practices liability, insurance law and coverage issues as well as the civil procedure rules and aspects of alternative dispute resolution. The role will provide training and supervision with a view to enabling you to independently assess liability and quantum, and advise on strategy for a claim;, • Conduct the review of new cases;, • Drafting correspondence to clients;, • Maintain ongoing contact with the insurer and insured professional throughout the process to report on progress and take further instructions;, • Instruct experts and external counsel where appropriate;, • Complete administrative tasks;, • Handle confidential information in line with the firms data security protocols., • Graduate calibre with an excellent academic record;, • Previous experience of working as a claims handler or similar within the field of professional indemnity is useful but not essential;, • IT literate with working knowledge of Word and Excel., • Able to work to deadlines, prioritise own workload effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities;, • Proactive and demonstrating initiative in driving forward matters on own accord, seeking guidance and input from others where appropriate;, • Very good attention to detail and accuracy;, • Team oriented. A collegiate approach to sharing knowledge and working with colleagues across locations is essential;, • Committed and enthusiastic with a mature attitude to work and a desire to commit long term to a career in this field;, • Confident oral and written communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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