Legal Executive – PI / RTA

No Commented May 25 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Legal Executive – PI / RTA – Buckinghamshire

Position – Legal Executive – RTA / PI

 

Experience – 2+ PQE

  

Location – Milton Keynes

  

  

Our client is a market-leading dispute resolution law firm specialising exclusively in the insurance sector. They serve clients on a national basis, acting for insurers, reinsurers, brokers, self-insured and public sector organisations.

Due to continued expansion, they have 3 vacancies for qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in their  Motor Personal Injury Team in Milton Keynes.

Consideration will also be given to Trainee Legal Executives with at least 2 years litigation experience.

The successful candidates will be running their own caseload of litigated RTA Fast-track claims. Whilst previous defendant experience is preferred, candidates with appropriate claimant experience will also be considered.

We are looking for team players with excellent IT and analytical skills and an enthusiasm for this area of work.  An ability to work under pressure, keep to deadlines and prioritise your work is essential, whilst functioning well in a team environment.

Salary will be negotiable and is enhanced by a good benefits package

Expires: 26/05/2011

LPC Graduate

No Commented May 25 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: LPC Graduate – Hampshire**RBUK LEGAL-CAREERS IN BLACK & WHITE**

Calling all Graduates!

A well established firm of Solicitors based in Hampshire are looking to recruit a LPC Graduate to join their expanding Costs team.

A modern working environment with excellent IT support.

This is an excellent opportunity to progress your career with support for any relevant courses/qualifications.

If you wish to be considered for this position please do not hesitate to contact Shauna Canny

LEGAL COSTS DRAFTSMEN – LEGAL COSTS NEGOTIATORS – LEGAL COSTS ADVOCATES – LEGAL COSTS MANAGERS – LEGAL COSTS TEAM LEADERS – TRAINEE COSTS DRAFTSMEN – TRAINEE COSTS NEGOTIATORS – LAW COSTS DRAFTSMEN – LAW COSTS NEGOTIATORS – SOLICITORS WITH AN INTEREST IN COSTS – COSTS BARRISTER – COSTS CONSULTANTRBUK Legal Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.Expires: 26/05/2011

Solicitor – RTA/PI

No Commented May 24 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Solicitor – RTA/PI – Buckinghamshire

Position – Solicitor – RTA / PI

 

Experience – 2+ PQE

  

Location – Milton Keynes

  

  

Our client is a market-leading dispute resolution law firm specialising exclusively in the insurance sector. They serve clients on a national basis, acting for insurers, reinsurers, brokers, self-insured and public sector organisations.

Due to continued expansion, they have 3 vacancies for qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in their  Motor Personal Injury Team in Milton Keynes.

Consideration will also be given to Trainee Legal Executives with at least 2 years litigation experience.

The successful candidates will be running their own caseload of litigated RTA Fast-track claims. Whilst previous defendant experience is preferred, candidates with appropriate claimant experience will also be considered.

We are looking for team players with excellent IT and analytical skills and an enthusiasm for this area of work.  An ability to work under pressure, keep to deadlines and prioritise your work is essential, whilst functioning well in a team environment.

Salary will be negotiable and is enhanced by a good benefits package

Expires: 26/05/2011

PROJECTS ASSOCIATE – LONDON

No Commented May 23 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: PROJECTS ASSOCIATE – LONDON – LondonPROJECTS ASSOCIATE – LONDON
International, top tier firm are seeking high quality applicants with experience in the energy sector, in particular those with a background in oil, gas and power, as well as infrastructure PPP & PFI. The successful applicant will be approximately 3 – 4 years qualified. Excellent academics are a pre-requisite, eg ‘A’ grades at A-level or equivalent, minimum of 2:1 bachelors Degree or equivalent, and the necessary legal qualifications to practice law.

Main duties and responsibilities include:

Drafting and amending documentation
Reviewing documentation
Advising clients in meetings, on the phone and in writing
Liaising with clients
Attending client meetings
Managing client expectations appropriately
Business Development
Supervision of trainee solicitors
Legal research

**Must be coming from a top tier regional law firm**
PROJECTS ASSOCIATE – LONDON

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Limited www.law-staff.co.uk are a recruitment agency, all vacancy description are of general content and no responsibility is taken for salary or PQE differences.

" In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations Act of 2003, we require all candidates applying for a position to provide via email, fax or post, a copy of photographic identity and proof of address. Please also note that all communication with Law Staff Legal Recruitment is recorded and monitored by us for compliance and training. "

As part of our candidate registration and care process we at Law Staff aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.

Email admin@law-staff.co.uk
Fax 0870 350 1664
Address: Please see our website for details
Expires: 24/05/2011

Residential Conveyancer

No Commented May 19 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Residential Conveyancer – South EastLeading Sussex practice is currently looking to recruit additional residential conveyancers into a very busy team. The workload will consist of a mix of freehold and leasehold properties, registered and unregistered land, dealing with matters from initial instruction through to post completion. Applications are welcome from paralegals, legal executives (trainee and qualified) and licensed conveyancers, but candidates must have at least 6 months residential property casehandling experience. Applications are also welcome from experienced legal secretaries who have gained conveyancing experience through their jobs. Local candidates would also be preferred, however, those committed to relocating to the East Sussex area will also be considered.Expires: 20/05/2011

Trainee Costs Draftsman

No Commented May 18 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Trainee Costs Draftsman – East Midlands

 

Role:  Trainee Law Costs Draftsperson / Negotiator

 

Location:  Northampton

 

Salary: £15 – £18K

Description

Profitably assist with a caseload of Personal Injury or Civil Cost claims.

Managing files and ensuring that all time spent is accurately recorded.

Managing files to ensure that all payments made and received are accurately recorded and procedures relating to payment of disbursements and damages are followed without exception. Monitor and manage own compliance with target in respect of income and drafting.

Skills & Qualifications

Law degree and/or experience of Personal Injury Work for either a Solicitors firm or an Insurer.

LPC qualification is desirable

Ability to use CostMaster software is desirable

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

IT Literate – in particular MicroSoft Word and Excel

Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and an ability to manage a diary system and prioritise own workload.

Expires: 19/05/2011

Trainee Costs Negotiator/Draftsman

No Commented May 16 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Trainee Costs Negotiator/Draftsman – London

Trainee – Costs Draftsperson

East London

£15 – £17K + Bonus

Our client is an independent legal costs assessors and negotiators for claimant solicitors based in London. They have several clients around the UK and deal with RTA, EL, PL, OL and Aviation cases.

 

They are continuously expanding their client base and so seek people with at least 6 months experience of Claimant or Defendant Costs work.

 

Outline job role:

 

  • § Responsible for own caseload of varied but mainly personal injury claims.
  • § Drafting informal Schedule of Costs and formal Bill of Costs
  • § Preparing files for the DCC process and recovery of costs from the defendant
  • § Negotiating costs on behalf of their clients by way of various communication methods
  • § Maintaining a personal client base and assisting the management to further the business
  • § Working with clients on a personal basis in order to maintain good relations
  • § Attending DCC hearings with senior members of staff to further your knowledge of the costs recovery process
  • § Using Cost Master’ and Proclaim’ software

ONLY PEOPLE WITH AT LEAST 6 MONTHS COSTS EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED

  

  

PLEASE PROVIDE A PARAGRAPH TO SELL YOURSELF’ INTO SUCH ROLE.

Expires: 17/05/2011

Trainee Patent Attorney

No Commented May 12 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Trainee Patent Attorney – South WestTrainee Patent Attorney required for this established private practice based in West of England.  You should have at least 2 years experience in the profession, post foundation/IP certificatePhysics/Electronics caseload.Expires: 16/05/2011

Private Client Solicitor

No Commented May 9 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Private Client Solicitor – London

A well regarded, leading international law firm based in The City are currently looking to recruit a Private Client solicitor to become part of their established team of partners, associates and trainees. You will be joining a mixed team of experts in international and UK trusts and estates, domestic and international probate, residential and agricultural property and contentious trusts.

As a UK qualified solicitor you will be working within a leading London firm with a recognised and strong private client practice. You will have a minimum of 4PQE and good academics. The work will involve a significant amount of high net worth offshore and international work, specialising in trusts and tax planning, wills and trusts drafting and management of tax driven projects. Managerial experience would be preferred, as would completion of STEP or CIOT, but this is not essential.

My client is looking for a solicitor to show passion in their work and the willingness to progress through the company. Although previous experience in business development would be beneficial, it is not a necessity due to an existing caseload.

If this fantastic opportunity is of interest to you then please contact Jamie Winfield quoting the reference 154101

Expires: 10/05/2011

Agriculture lawyer NQ – 2 years Norwich

No Commented May 9 2011
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Client: Location: Salary: Agriculture lawyer NQ – 2 years Norwich – East AngliaAgriculture Lawyer  NQ – 2 years PQE* Norwich 

Our client is a long established and highly successful law practice offering a full range of legal services to businesses, institutions and individuals.  They are rapidly becoming a leading regional firm in the East of England. 

The Agricultural team, one of the largest in the region, provides a comprehensive range of legal services to farmers, landowners and others involved in agri-business.

The team’s expertise covers the following areas:

  • Farm acquisitions and disposals
  • Agricultural tenancies
  • Business structures
  • Succession issues
  • Tax advice
  • Diversification issues
  • Rights of way and access to land

Due to continued growth in the Agriculture team, we are seeking a motivated and talented Solicitor to join the team in Norwich.  The successful candidate will have an interest in agriculture and rural affairs and experience in property law as a trainee or solicitor in a well regarded firm.

As this is an expanding and important area of the firm’s practice, the ability to build and sustain strong relationships with clients and colleagues is essential.  Additionally, you will have excellent communication, drafting and analytical skills along with a commitment to client service and passion to pursue a career as an Agricultural lawyer.  

Competitive salary dependant on experience and benefits including pension scheme, private medical insurance, permanent health insurance, life assurance, bonus scheme, holiday from 25 days, cycle to work scheme and childcare vouchers.  

Working for one of the regions leading commercial law firms, our lawyers are engaged in the highest quality work in an area of outstanding natural beauty.  

*The PQE identified on this advertisement is a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

LEX Recruitment is acting on behalf of the employer as a recruitment agency.Expires: 11/05/2011