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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client solicitor with a background in Court of Protection to join a Top 200 law firm in Southampton. This firm have one of the largest and longest established Court of Protection teams in the country and is well known for its outstanding knowledge and experience, The Cop team cover anything from litigating 'best interests' disputes, trusts and powers of attorney through to property and affairs and welfare deputyships. It acts as professional deputy and trustee on many complex high-value cases and provides support in many personal injury claims. The role will see you join a highly rated partner and in particular you will be tasked with providing clients with expert legal advice and help them with all financial management matters, from planning and investments, to tax returns and accounting. You will be responsible for your own caseload, while also assisting the Partners and senior team members on High Value cases. To be successful you will be between 0 and 5 years PQE and have the drive to succeed within a corporate environment. In return you will receive support and training which will give your career a fantastic platform for progression and highly competitive salary and benefits. Please apply as directed or get in touch with to find out more about this and other roles that I am recruiting for.
Our client, with its international profile, Central London headquarters and offices throughout the UK have recently featured in various press publications and are one of the fastest expanding in the UK. They now seek to add an experienced Private Client Lawer to into their Southampton office This is a modern law firm with ambitious plans for growth, their experienced team of specialist Wills and Probate solicitors undertake all aspects of Wills, Probate, and Estate Planning work including Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney Drafting Deeds of Variation Court of protection Inheritance Tax and succession planning This is an exciting opportunity to join a firm which will provides multiple opportunities for career progression. The Successful Candidate will:- Have experience in a similar fee eaarning role Be STEP and SFE Accredited Be motivated by career progression Please apply as directed or contact James Hart at Search Legal for more information. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.
Senior Legal Assistant - Medical Negligence My client is a leading law firm featured in The Times' Best Law Firms, who consistently achieve recognition in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. They are seeking a Senior Legal Assistant to join their Medical Negligence team in Southampton.Within the role you will have access to long-term career opportunities and be part of a team that truly values its staff. Their modern offices also boast a subsidised on-site restaurant/coffee shop. Working as part of a team of Senior Legal Assistants, you will provide direct support to four of the lawyers of the team, including one of the Partners and a Senior Associate, handling a mixture of chargeable and non-chargeable duties, including: Initial advice and guidance to new clients Acting as a point of contact and team liaison throughout the course of a matter - responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner. Take an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts and clients both internal and external. File opening and closure (and associated due diligence) Supporting the credit control process by creating bills and liaising with accounts to arrange payment of disbursements and client account payments. Administrative tasks such as creating bundles, typing from dictation, collating medical records, and court e-filing. Using the case management system to maintain up-to-date information on clients and their matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career Legal Assistant who is looking for that next step opportunity that entails more responsibility and a greater level of involvement in the day-to-day management of client matters. This would also suit a Senior / Legal Assistant with longer-term ambitions to become a Paralegal or a qualified lawyer, Skills and experience required: A Legal Assistant (or similarly qualified legal support professional) with prior experience in Medical Negligence, Personal Injury or Litigation. An individual with prior experience working in the health sector or another type of medical environment would also be of interest. Familiarity with time recording and experience with working toward a small fee target would be beneficial, but is not essential. Engaging, empathetic, and friendly communication style, with the ability to interact confidently with clients (and their families) who are going through an extremely difficult time. Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, and a naturally proactive approach to your duties. Somebody who is flexible, dependable, and able to take the initiative. A willingness to get "stuck in" and support others across the team when needed. An ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines. Whilst this position is offered full-time, they are a flexible team and are open to considering alternative working patterns. There will also be scope for this person to split their time between working from home and in the office once settled. Benefits: As a career firm, my client rewards the work their people undertake with continued personal development opportunities. In most roles, they are open to supporting hybrid, flexible working and different work patterns. My client also offers great benefits including 28 days' annual leave, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, firmwide bonus scheme and a generous pension scheme.
My Southampton based client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join there friendly and supportive Medical Negligence team which is led by five highly experienced Partners whose unique mixture of experience ensures their clients receive the best possible service and secure significant settlements from their claims. Two of the Partners are qualified doctors, and other Partners in the team have acted in defence of medical negligence claims, meaning they have a valuable understanding of how the process works from the "other side". Day to Day: Our Senior Legal Assistants play a crucial role in the ongoing management of client matters and are instrumental in helping our lawyers achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. Working as part of a wider team of Senior Legal Assistants, you will provide direct support to four of the lawyers of the team, including one of the Partners and a Senior Associate, handling a mixture of chargeable and non-chargeable duties, including: Initial advice and guidance to new clients Acting as a point of contact and team liaison throughout the course of a matter - responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner. Take an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts and clients both internal and external. File opening and closure (and associated due diligence) Supporting the credit control process by creating bills and liaising with accounts to arrange payment of disbursements and client account payments. Administrative tasks such as creating bundles, typing from dictation, collating medical records, and court e-filing. Using the case management system to maintain up-to-date information on clients and their matters. This is a fantastic opportunity for a career Legal Assistant who is looking for that "next step" opportunity that entails more responsibility and a greater level of involvement in the day-to-day management of client matters. This would also suit a Senior / Legal Assistant with longer-term ambitions to become a Paralegal or a qualified lawyer, What we look for: Our Firm is built on the value of being "human first" and, because of that, we are looking to attract those who have a passion for delivering excellent standards of client service, and the drive to continuously learn and improve. We are ideally looking for: A Legal Assistant (or similarly qualified legal support professional) with prior experience working as part of a Personal injury, Medical negligence, or Litigation Team. An individual with prior experience working in the health sector or another type of medical environment would also be of real interest. Familiarity with time recording and experience with working toward a small fee target would be beneficial, but is not essential. Engaging, empathetic, and friendly communication style, with the ability to interact confidently with clients (and their families) who are going through an extremely difficult time. Excellent organisation skills, attention to detail, and a naturally proactive approach to your duties. Somebody who is flexible, dependable, and able to take the initiative. A willingness to get "stuck in" and support others across the team when needed. An ability to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines. Please apply today, this is a fantastic firm and supportive team, offering excellent benefits and career development
My client is regarded as a top 100 law firm and operates under various brands across the UK. They are recognised in the directories as a leading and top ranked firm and offer all the benefits you would expect from a leading firm including competitive salaries and benefits packages yet retain the look and feel of a tradition high street practice. They are now looking to expand their family team based in the Eastleigh area by adding talented NQ family lawyer. The role will see you advising on matrimonial matters including divorce, pre and post nuptial agreements, co-habitation agreements, distribution of assets and child arrangements . You will be expected to run a caseload without supervision and engage with various business development initiatives. The Successful Candidate will:- Be a NQ Solicitor or Legal Executive Be ambitious and able to work to billing targets Be keen to develop their personal brand and that of the business Be personable and professional For more information about this, and other Family roles that I am recruiting for across Hampshire please apply as directed or confidentially contact James Hart at Search Legal Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.