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

Role: Housing Solicitor (x5)| NQ - 5 years PQE | Nationwide opportunity Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor / Supervisor for highly sought permanent position. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our clients accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001-2013 accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Housing Department Background: Our clients Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. Main Responsibilities of the Role: • Report directly to Department Director, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Unlawful eviction; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases, • Dealing with correspondence, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly, • Ensuring compliance with file managementKey Skills Required:, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying, • Strong management skills, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage On Offer:Salary & Supervision Bonus • NQ:£46,500p.a.(Outside London), • 13 PQE:£48,500£50,500p.a.(Outside London), • 3-5 PQE: Negotiablesalary, depending on experience The Company supports hybrid working in line with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory. About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

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