http://www.4legaljobs.com/ Latest Jobs Posted Fri, 16 May 2008 07:14:42 +0100 rss20 by http://www.4legaljobs.com/ admin@4legaljobs.com http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1236 PERSONAL INJURY SOLICITOR - LONDON WEST END West end based specialist Personal Injury law firm actively seeks a new Solicitor/Legal Executive to join their team. You will have at least 3/4 years experience within Personal Injury Law and able to deal with a caseload of high level RTA and EL/PL work in our London offices. Excellent team spirit within this firm and future prospects! Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1235 FAMILY LAWYER - ESSEX This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for a confident, ambitious and motivated specialist family lawyer 3-5+ years PQE. The successful applicant will enjoy an opportunity to obtain greater experience and knowledge of both standard and high value work in a busy niche private family law firm. The role will involve complex, as well as routine tasks, and the successful applicant will be able to apply themselves fully to their role and advance their area of expertise. In addition, the successful applicant will undertake and develop their working knowledge of practice areas that complement family law work; in particular, conveyancing, Wills and probate. For an ambitious and motivated applicant with a proven track record of excellence there are prospects of partnership. FAMILY LAWYER - ESSEX Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1234 CRIME DUTY SOLICITOR - EAST LONDON 3 office London firm is currently seeking an experienced Crime Duty Solicitor to join a busy but friendly team. The successful candidate will undertake Criminal Defence Work as part of the duty solicitor rota and will be required to attend police stations, take witness statements and advise clients on their legal rights and obligations. Candidates must be prepared to work some unsociable hours as part of the duty solicitor scheme. The ideal candidate will be extremely hard working and be able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. An excellent opportunity for a role that each day will bring a new challenge and a varied caseload. CRIME DUTY SOLICITOR - EAST LONDON Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1233 PROBATE AND PROPERTY LAWYER - LONDON/MIDDLESEX Niche practice specialising only in Conveyancing and expanding into Probate work are now looking for a Probate Lawyer who can also cover property work. The candidate Must be experienced in probate law Must have some property experience Must be IT literate Preferably able to bring some contacts/following Excellent opportunity - lovely part of London - parking no problem! PROBATE AND PROPERTY LAWYER - LONDON/MIDDLESEX Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1232 EMPLOYMENT LAWYER - LONDON WEST END Pre-eminent UK media firm, Legal 500, offering a full range of legal services to clients predominantly in the media, entertainment, sports and leisure industries and based in the West End, seek full time Employment Lawyer 4 - 6 years PQE to join expanding team Employment lawyer of 4 to 6 PQE Good technical skills and an entrepreneurial flair To service the media client base and help drive the development of a thriving commercial practice. Candidates will have a sound grasp of employment law and hands-on experience in both non-contentious and contentious arenas Experience in the media sector would be preferable, but is not essential. The firm are growing and are recruiting committed and bright people with an interest in culture, media and sports who want to be part of a dynamic and ambitious team. EMPLOYMENT LAWYER - LONDON WEST END Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1231 This is an opportunity for an experienced multi-track Fee Earner to join a Legal 500 listed team of Litigators. The firm handles litigated claims across all types of insurance policies and provides anti-fraud advice and consultancy. This role requires the candidates to be able to work unsupervised on Multi Track cases involving EL, PL and RTAs matters. It is important that candidates can quickly review files and formulate initial strategy, commence early telephone negotiations with Third Party Solicitors and liaise with Insured and Insurers where necessary. In addition, client entertainment may be involved to promote self and the team and ensure good client relationships are maintained. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1230 This highly respected law firm who specialise in providing employment advice to public health sector clients, (with private clients including many blue chip companies) is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor. You will have responsibility for a split caseload of contentious and non contentious work, dealing with complex and challenging issues for a variety of large well-known private sector clients. You will develop strong working relationships with contacts in HR and legal departments as well as board directors within client organisations, as well as conducting training and briefing sessions for clients relating to impact of new legislation and other employment law issues. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1229 A very rare but highly exciting opportunity has arisen for a Partner within the Employment sector, to join this ever expanding law firm based within Manchester. This is a role that will involve an equal mix of Respondent and Claimant Employment law, which in turn will entail a mixture of contentious and non-contentious matters. There is a substantial amount of work from their Commercial clients waiting for the successful candidate. This is an opportunity to develop your own Employment team and will be offered to the candidate with the right abilities and ambitions. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1228 An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join a Commercial team based in the Manchester area. The vacancy has arisen owing to the expansion of their Commercial department. As a niche commercial practice their client base is extremely diverse and includes many financially successful entrepreneurs. The successful candidate will be involved with a range of corporate transactions, including takeovers, fundraising, private equity, corporate tax and shareholder agreements; acquisition and disposals of all types of businesses, including un-incorporated businesses, privately owned businesses, limited companies, charities, LLP's and franchises. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1227 PROPERTY LEGAL SECRETARY - NORWICH A Property Legal Secretary is required for a well established law firm with over 3 offices in Norwich and surrounding areas. Salary is negotiable but they do require someone who has had a least 12 months UK property secretarial experience. A bright, hard-working and client focused individual who are driven to provide a first-class service every time would be great! PROPERTY LEGAL SECRETARY - NORWICH Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1226 One of the largest law firms with a client base including NHS Trusts, Strategic Health Authorities and education sector clients is seeking a highly experienced Respondent Employment Solicitor to join their Manchester firm. Their focus is on contentious and non contentious respondent employment advice, ranging from strategic advice to handling Employment Tribunal claims. You will be taking a leading role in the development of a health employment practice and will be undertake a varied workload of employment matters in the health and public sector. You will initiate and take part in marketing / networking activities in order to maintain and develop work from existing and potential clients in the health and public sector, and within this role you will also maintain and develop technical knowledge through attendance at training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1225 FAMILY LAWYER - KENT 3 office well established firm with an enviable reputation among its clients and fellow lawyers are looking for an experienced Family Lawyer to take over an existing caseload starting in July 2008. The firm has a Legal Aid Franchise and the work will be both public and private, with some child cases and ancillary relief. This position would suit an experienced Legal executive or NQ solicitor. A minimum of 2 years UK family experience is essential for this role. Candidates should also have excellent communication and client care skills. Excellent opportunity to make your mark in a warm, friendly and comfortable environment. FAMILY LAWYER - KENT Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1224 COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY SOLICITOR - SUFFOLK Commercial and Property Solicitors required for expanding progressive Suffolk office. Excellent prospects and working environment. Must be qualified Solicitors - any level of solicitor will be considered, but must have solid proven commercial or property background and a minium of 12 months UK legal experience. COMMERCIAL AND PROPERTY SOLICITOR - SUFFOLK Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1223 CRIME DUTY SOLICITOR - ESSEX This coastal based practice in Essex are in need of a Crime Duty Solicitor for one of their two offices. Looking for a flexible team player with good Advocacy skills. Salary is negotiable and dependant on experience CRIME DUTY SOLICITOR - ESSEX Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1222 PLOT SALES LEGAL ASSISTANT - NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Our client requires a Plot Sales Assistant to work within their Residential Development team. The successful candidate will take prime responsibility for the administration of plot sales under the supervision of the Partner. He or she will also undertake other property related administration as may be required by the Property team from time to time. The administrative role will include i) - Assisting the Partner/Solicitor in the preparation and assembly of the standard estate documentation ("The Seller's Legal Pack"). This will include Contract, Lease/Transfer, Land Registry entries and plan, other title documents, standard replies to enquiries, planning, highway and drainage documents, and other relevant papers. Send estate plan to Land Registry for approval ii) Upon each plot being sold, he/she will tailor the "The Seller's Legal Pack" in accord with details of the particular sale and send out the pack to the buyer's solicitors Keep seller and his agent informed of progress regularly and keep a running record yourself Deal with additional enquiries and other correspondence of an administrative nature. Refer enquiries seeking further factual information to the client. As he/she approach exchange, take instructions on matters such as extras, reduced deposits, completion dates and the like When the Buyer is ready to exchange, first refer file to the Partner/Solicitor or, if exchange is likely to take place on a day the supervising solicitor is not in, then to another Solicitor in the team. Following exchange, report to client and agent, and prepare for completion (ie progress Transfer/Lease) and send out for signing, reply to requisitions (you will receive assistance in this firm the Partner/Solicitor) prepare buyer's completion statement. Deal with completion; report to client; prepare instructions to Accounts to send out completion monies to Seller's Bank, prepare Seller's completion statement and bill Deal with any post completion tidying up etc PLOT SALES LEGAL ASSISTANT - NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - 12 MONTHS UK LEGAL EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL! Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1221 HOUSING SUPERVISOR - NORTH WALES A Housing Solicitor is required for a nationwide charity with multiple offices in Wales. You will be dealing with many offices across the North of Wales. Purpose of Job: To provide a specialist legal casework service across North Wales and to assist with overseeing the quality of the casework - Work with other solicitors and managers to provide supervision of senior caseworkers and ensure that work they undertake complies with the Legal Services Commission's Legal Help contract and Specialist Level Quality Mark and the Law Society's Practice Rules. - Maintain an active caseload, including litigation, which enables homeless people or those with housing problems to enforce their existing rights. This involves litigation, including where appropriate judicial review, under a legal aid certificate. Excellent career prospects and responsibilities with this position Car owner ideal Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1220 PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER - EAST SUSSEX A 3 Partner law firm delightfully located on the South coast require the need for a Private Client Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years experience. Experience in wills and probate including taking instructions for wills and advising clients, drafting wills containing nil rate band discretionary trusts. Experience in advising clients and preparing enduring and lasting powers of attorney and of preparing applications to the Court of Protection for receivership. Experience in taking instructions and advising personal representatives, obtaining information about the estates of deceased persons, completing inheritance tax forms, dealing with payment of inheritance tax, drafting oaths for executors/administrators, making applications for grants of representation, dealing with post-grant matters, preparing estate accounts PRIVATE CLIENT LAWYER - EAST SUSSEX Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1014 An exciting opportunity has arisen within this progressive law firm, based in Manchester city centre, for a Construction Solicitor. The role will involve handling a caseload of both contentious and non-contentious work. The Practice acts on behalf of a wide range of clients, in the public and private sectors. The department is growing in profile and they are currently working on some very large cases. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1004 Manchester city centre practice is looking for a senior/experienced Law Costs Draftsperson for an extremely busy Personal Injury department. The department has a great deal of complex and interesting large PI files, some with very substantial costs making the work varied and interesting. The successful candidate will be experienced in all aspects of costs, including drafting contentious bills for fast track, multi track and catastrophic high value cases, completing accurate costs schedules for the court as and when required and attending assessment hearings, while being part of a team of 5, managed by one of the Partners in the PI department. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.4legaljobs.com/view.php?job_id=1003 Graduate Trainee Legal Recruitment Consultant (with Law Degree) to join a small successful team handling vacancies at all levels in Private Practice from Legal Secretaries up to Partners. The team handles vacancies across the North West, as part of an expanding branch network covering the North of England. Interviewing and placing legal staff using computerised databases and marketing the company's services to the Legal profession are the main duties involved. Fri, 16 May 2008 00:00:00 +0100