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\n Private Client Solicitor | Established West London Firm, Commercial Full Service \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor with around 3+ years' PQE to join a highly regarded and long established West London practice with an outstanding reputation for private client work. \n This is a fantastic role for a solicitor looking to broaden their expertise across the full spectrum of private client matters while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team. The department is populated by a number of STEP qualified lawyers, providing an exceptional environment for learning, development and the handling of high quality, often complex work. \n The caseload will include wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters and inheritance tax planning, offering genuine exposure to the full range of private client work. \n The successful candidate will have solid technical knowledge, excellent client care skills and a genuine interest in developing a long term career within private client law. You will enjoy working closely with colleagues in a supportive team environment and be committed to delivering an outstanding service to clients. \n In return, you will join a respected and progressive firm offering flexible hybrid working, a friendly and collaborative culture, excellent quality work and highly competitive remuneration. \n Whether you are looking to continue developing your technical expertise or take the next step in your private client career, this is an opportunity to join one of West London's strongest private client teams. \n \n \n

A nationwide leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Immigration Department Background: \n Our client’s has one of the largest legal aid immigration law practices in the UK and are ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for their services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. The Legal 500 legal directory applauds the services they provide nationwide. The immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals. \n The immigration team offers a wide range of services to foreign nationals and families seeking to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide, the department brings exceptional expertise to all immigration matters. Many of its lawyers are trained barristers who handle complex appeals in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The team is particularly recognised for its extensive experience in asylum (international protection) claims and for challenging human rights violations involving unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, the firm remains committed to providing support regardless of individual circumstances. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Immigration Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional \n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n 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. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n 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. \n Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n 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 website.

Role: Contentious Probate Solicitor (x2) - City of London \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n 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. \n Litigation Department Background: \n Our client's litigation team has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters , including: \n\n • Bankruptcy and Insolvency\n, • Building Disputes\n, • Civil Fraud\n, • Consumer/ Commercial Disputes\n, • Contract Disputes\n, • Debt\n, • Interim Applications\n, • International Cross Border Disputes\n, • Contentious Probate Disputes\n, • Professional Negligence\n, • Residential Property Disputes\n\n The lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Their Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client’s interests and offer the best representation for any court action. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Contentious Probate Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Contentious Probate Litigation cases including:\n, • Inheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims\n, • Proprietary estoppel claims\n, • Will disputes – challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery\n, • Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate\n, • Devastavit claims\n, • Undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • 2+ years Contentious Probate Litigation experience in private practice\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantage\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work an advantage as well as having the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n What’s on Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • Supportive team environment\n, • Clear opportunities for career growth\n, • Hybrid working in line with company policy\n\n Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. \n Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. \n About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.

Court of Protection Lawyer \n London \n £45,000 - £75,000 + Bonus worth £4,000 - £5,000 \n Are you looking to join a modern, forward-thinking law firm where your development is genuinely supported? \n Our client is a highly respected Legal 500 firm, recognised as a Top 200 UK law firm. Over the last 10 years, they’ve grown significantly — now with over 50 fee earners and a turnover of £9 million — and they have clear plans to double in size over the next five years. \n As part of this growth, they are now looking for a Court of Protection Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their established Private Client team. \n About the Role \n You will work on complex, high-value estates and support clients under the Court of Protection. You’ll work directly with the Deputy, the Court of Protection, the Office of the Public Guardian, and the individual and their family, building long-term relationships and helping to ensure decisions are made in each person’s best interests. \n In this role, you will: \n\n • Manage your own files and assist the Deputy with a range of Court of Protection matters\n, • Prepare general Court applications\n, • Prepare Statutory Will applications\n, • Represent the Deputy at Court of Protection hearings\n, • Investigate concerns or potential risks of Financial Abuse\n, • Assist with the administration of estates\n\n What you’ll need \n You’ll be an experienced Court of Protection Lawyer with at least 1 year PQE. A background in managing sensitive, complex matters is important, along with a clear and professional communication style. \n This is a great opportunity if you’re looking to develop your career within a supportive and ambitious firm. \n What's on offer \n\n • £45,000 - £75,000, plus a bonus worth up to £5,000\n, • Private health insurance (and discounted rates for family members)\n, • Death in service benefit of double the annual salary\n, • 3% matching pension contributions\n, • On site parking\n, • iPhone (for personal and business calls)\n, • 25 days holiday\n

Role: Private Client Solicitor Director– Wills and Probate \n Our client, a leading national law firm respected for its excellence in client care are looking to recruit experienced Wills & Probate Solicitor / Head of Department / Director. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n 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. \n Wills & Probate Law Department background \n Our client’s Wills & Probate Law department understands that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, its specialist team ensures its clients’ families are secure and their wishes are carried out. \n The department offers a comprehensive and personal service to its clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will. Our client’s specialist practitioners have considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation. \n Our client’s probate experts also offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work\n, • Supervising a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client work\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts; Advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matter; Contesting a will; Settling any tax liabilities and affairs\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • 5 Years+ PQE\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities.\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n, • STEP qualification preferable but not essential\n\n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n 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. \n 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. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n 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 Website.

Role: Family & Children Solicitor - City of London \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Family & Children Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s family department is ranked and recognized by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Family & Children Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family Law work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies, international elements of child abduction/ adoption, injunctions/ non molestation order and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • 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 Family Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n Base Salary: £42,500–£47,000 p.a., based on experience | Panel-Accredited Salary: £50,000–£52,000 p.a. \n 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. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n 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. \n 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 befound on our website.

Role: Court of Protection Solicitor – Deputyship Team \n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Court of Protection Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n 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. \n Department Background: \n Our client's Court of Protection finance team act as professional deputy, managing financial affairs for many vulnerable clients. Clients are referred by the Office of the Public Guardian to Philippa Barton as panel deputy, and by litigation teams acting for incapacitated clients who have recovered damages awards. \n You will be responsible for day to day management of our clients’ finances including building good relationships with clients, dealing with one off requests for payments, making applications to the court, managing building projects, managing tax and insurance issues and completing OPG reports. \n The team also act for clients applying to be appointed as lay deputy and deal with probate matters. \n The team director is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers. Client testimonials say that the team is “knowledgeable about all things Court of Protection” and they are “empathetic, approachable and diligent.” \n The team is fast growing and very busy. The team works closely together and prioritises providing a high level of client care and a very efficient service. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director;\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs;\n, • Assisting with Court of Protection matters including day to day conduct of deputyship files, deputyship and other Court of Protection applications;\n, • Updating accounts and completing OPG reports;\n, • Instructing capacity assessors and financial advisors;\n, • Drafting trust deeds;\n, • Dealing with correspondence;\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures;\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Demonstrate experience in professional property and affairs deputyship work\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and knowledge of Court of Protection practice and procedure and the Mental Capacity Act 2005\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional \n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow working from home. \n 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. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n 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. \n Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n 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 website.

Criminal Litigation Lawyer \n London Council \n Hybrid working \n £46,563 - £62,349 \n Permanent \n \n Overview of the Criminal Litigation Lawyer position \n Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting for a Criminal Litigation Lawyer to join one of our London Local Authority clients on a permanent basis. They are looking for an experienced criminal litigation lawyer to become part of their friendly and collaborative team, handling a varied and engaging caseload. The role ideally requires office attendance twice per week, and the client's preference is for candidates who are able to work full-time hours. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer with a local authority background to further develop their skills within a supportive and welcoming team. \n \n Key responsibilities of the Criminal Litigation Lawyer \n\n • Providing support to the Assistant Principal and Principal Lawyer, including mentoring and guiding junior team members\n, • Carrying a varied caseload of Criminal Litigation matters\n, • Attend licensing committees as required\n, • Conducting court work in the magistrates' court as required\n\n \n Experience/qualifications required for the Criminal Litigation position \n\n • You must be a qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Barrister or CILEx (ideally with higher rights))\n, • Able to work on a hybrid basis with ideally two days per week in the office, our client is seeking someone who is able to work full-time - however part-time requests will be considered\n, • You must have experience in criminal litigation from local authority\n\n \n What's in it for the successful Criminal Litigation Lawyer \n On offer is a range of excellent benefits such as: \n\n • Local Government Pension scheme\n, • Exclusive discounts from major brands\n, • Green Car Benefit Scheme\n, • Cycle Scheme\n, • Civil Service Sports Council\n, • Opportunity to work in a friendly and experienced team dealing with a really interesting mix of work\n\n \n How to apply for the Criminal Litigation Lawyer position \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Criminal Litigation Lawyer to progress in their career in a supportive team with an interesting variety of work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Criminal Litigation Lawyer position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position. Alternatively, you can contact Elleyn Hewitt in our Manchester office for an informal discussion about the role or for more detail on working at this organisation. \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Our client's Property Litigation team is recognised as one of most highly regarded in London. This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate with between 2-5 PQE years' experience to join a collaborative, supportive team, where you will gain early responsibility, work on complex, high-value disputes and receive ongoing mentoring and development. \n You will advise a stellar client base, including leading UK property companies, developers, investment funds, corporate occupiers and high net worth individuals. \n Their Lawyers regularly appear in court, (including the appellate courts) and are equally recognised for their expertise in mediation, arbitration and other forms of dispute resolution. \n You will work across a broad range of Property disputes, including: \n\n • Commercial, residential and mixed-use developments\n, • Breach of contract and development disputes\n, • Dilapidations and possession claims\n, • Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 matters\n, • Commercial and residential landlord and tenant disputes\n, • Rights of light, party wall and service charge disputes\n, • Construction, professional negligence and insolvency matters\n, • Telecommunications Code disputes.\n\n This role affords the candidate the opportunity to join one of London's leading Property Litigation teams, working alongside six individually ranked Partners, where they will handle complex, high-profile disputes for outstanding clients. You will benefit from early responsibility, genuine mentoring and excellent career development within a collaborative environment. \n For a confidential chat about this, or other roles which we are handling, please contact Laura Klass. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.\n \n Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.\n \n \n

Housing Litigation Paralegals | Nationwide opportunities \n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Housing Department Background: \n Our client’s Housing team, Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy", The Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. \n Our Client handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Their solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Housing Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n 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. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n 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. \n 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 on our website.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Housing Department Background: \n Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of public and private housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Housing Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Housing Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Housing Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Housing Department Background: \n Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. \n Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters, such as: Homelessness applications and appeals; Disrepair claims; Eviction and possession proceedings; Property ownership disputes; Unlawful eviction cases; Succession rights for tenants; Neighbourhood and anti-social behaviour issues.\n, • Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • 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\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition\n, • Attractive salary package with supervision bonus*\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Do you have experience as a Housing SolutionsOfficer? Do you want to work with a knowledgeable team of peers to help reduce the number of people in temporary accommodation? I’m excited to be able to recruit for my client who are looking for an experienced applicant to join an expanding Housing Solutions Team. If you are an experienced Housing Solutions Officer then this is the role for you!Main Duties Include:\n\n • Provide a quality service of housing solutions, advice, and homeless prevention casework to fulfil the authority’s statutory function to prevent homelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996.\n, • Ensure the robust processing of homeless applications and appropriate accurate and quality advice is given to prevent all aspects of homelessness.\n, • Use all available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies or secure suitable, affordable accommodation.\n, • Writing and issuing robust Section 184 decisions.\n, • Provide a comprehensive statutory service of advice and assistance to all non-priority homeless cases including rough sleepers in accordance with s.192 Housing Act 1996.\n, • Have experience with various tools to prevent homelessness such as: HomeFinder Scheme, Discretionary Hardship Payments, and court representation to prevent homelessness.\nThis role is great for anyone who wants to hit the ground running and get on with work from day one, whilst always improving your skills and knowledge. If you have experience in the desired areas then apply today!

\n • Estate Manager\n, • Wandsworth SW18 1HR\n, • Public Sector - Local Authority\n, • Full time - Mon-Fri, 36 hours per week\n, • Temporary role - 3 months with likely extension\n, • £21.70 per hour PAYE / £28.29 per hour Umbrella\n\n To manage approximately 750 properties and deal with a wide range of tenancy and leasehold issues.Specific Duties: 1.Responsible to the Area Housing Manager through the Senior Estate Manager for the day-to-day management and routine repair of a group of dwellings within the Area. 2. Provides the main point of contact with tenants and leaseholders by receiving and acting upon tenants and leaseholders' complaints and enquires. Carries out inspections of individual properties as well as internal and external communal areas of blocks and estates, making recommendations for improvements as necessary. 3. Responsible for prioritising own workload, dealing with enquiries and requests on management and repair matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. As the first and primary point of contact, is required to be highly conversant and comply with relevant legislation and case law, imparting the information to tenants, residents and leaseholders as required. 4. Investigates and recommends management transfers, discretionary tenancies, succession requests and prepares reports for Area Housing Manager/ Deputy Area Housing Manager where appropriate. Liaises with internal and external agencies in respect of vulnerable residents with mental or physical health issues or social difficulties. Attends and presents at case conferences such as Community Multi Agency Risk Assessment Panel or Team Around the Child regarding high risk or complex cases. 5. Issues repair orders in accordance with Council procedures; carries out post- inspections and the checking of invoices. Processes variation orders and resolves disputes regarding invoices. Responsible for ensuring appropriate security measures are taken for all vacant properties in their patch. 6. Assesses whether permission should be given to tenants and leaseholders to carry out alterations/improvements in accordance with Council policy and detailed procedures/ stringent time limits. Investigates unauthorised alterations and takes appropriate enforcement action to remedy breaches of tenancy/lease terms. Investigates breaches by Leaseholders of HMO Regulations. 7. Responsible for full and appropriate investigation of routine and non-routine complex cases of antisocial behaviour, including all reports of hate crime; ensures all cases are progressed in accordance with policy and procedure. Keeps the NPS anti-social behaviour database fully updated. Initiates mediation where possible and takes enforcement action for breach of lease/tenancy agreements where appropriate. 8. Responsible for investigating, and taking appropriate action on complaints from residents, elected Members of Parliament and ward Councillors. 9. Responsible for processing Flexible Fixed Term Tenancies Reviews in accordance with policy and detailed procedure, adhering to stringent time limits. Ensures that timely responses are provided to leasehold Pre-Assignment Queries and Right to Buy tenancy and occupancy checks to ensure compliance with the statutory time frame and prevent compensatory payments by the Council. 10. Assists the Resident Participation Officer in maintaining positive liaison with existing tenant, resident/ leaseholder associations/ forum meetings as directed by the Area Housing Manager. Assists where appropriate in the formation of new associations and attends relevant evening meetings/ weekend social events. 11. Attends Court routinely on housing management cases, gas safety injunction cases, unauthorised occupants, and squatters; also arranges and attends subsequent evictions. Attends evictions for rent arrears and unauthorised occupation and executes gas safety injunction orders. 12. Calculates charges for major works and consults with leaseholders in accordance with relevant legislation including the preparation of consultation letters, subsequent negotiations with leaseholders and liaison with other sections of the department and other Council departments. Similarly advises leaseholders on matters relating to routine service charges/major works: answers service charge enquiries within timescales laid down in the Leaseholder's Charter. 13. Responsible for undertaking fire safety checks, particularly of leasehold property front entrance doors to ensure compliance with fire regulations and specific lease terms. Makes sure buildings are compliant with fire safety regulations by ensuring that communal areas are clear. Initiates and progresses enforcement action for breach of lease if warranted. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

Role: Private Client Solicitor (Wills and Probate Law) - Director position – City of London \n Our client, a leading national law firm respected for its excellence in client care are looking to recruit experienced Private Client Solicitor (Director Level). \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Wills & Probate Law Department background \n Our client’s Wills & Probate Law department understands that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, its specialist team ensures its clients’ families are secure and their wishes are carried out. \n The department offers a comprehensive and personal service to its clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will. Our client’s specialist practitioners have considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation. \n Our client’s probate experts also offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role \n\n • Report directly to department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work\n, • Supervising a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client work\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts; Advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matter; Contesting a will; Settling any tax liabilities and affairs\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • 3 Years+ PQE\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities.\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n, • STEP qualification preferable but not essential\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n What’s on Offer: \n\n • Attractive salary package\n, • Supportive team environment\n, • Clear opportunities for career growth\n, • Hybrid working in line with company policy\n\n Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. \n Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. \n About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.

Role: Court of Protection - Deputyship team – City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Department Background: \n Our Court of Protection finance team act as professional deputy, managing financial affairs for many vulnerable clients. Clients are referred by the Office of the Public Guardian to Philippa Barton as panel deputy, and by litigation teams acting for incapacitated clients who have recovered damages awards. \n You will be responsible for day-to-day management of our clients’ finances including building good relationships with clients, dealing with one off requests for payments, making applications to the court, managing building projects, managing tax and insurance issues and completing OPG reports. \n The team also act for clients applying to be appointed as lay deputy and deal with probate matters. \n The team director is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers. Client testimonials say that the team is “knowledgeable about all things Court of Protection” and they are “empathetic, approachable and diligent.” \n The team is fast growing and very busy. The team works closely together and prioritises providing a high level of client care and a very efficient service. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director;\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs;\n, • Assisting with Court of Protection matters including day to day conduct of deputyship files, deputyship and other Court of Protection applications;\n, • Updating accounts and completing OPG reports;\n, • Instructing capacity assessors and financial advisors;\n, • Drafting trust deeds;\n, • Dealing with correspondence;\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures;\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly;\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Solicitor with 2–3 years’ PQE, holding a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.\n, • Demonstrate experience in professional property and affairs deputyship work\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and knowledge of Court of Protection practice and procedure and the Mental Capacity Act 2005\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Why Join Us? \n\n • Work with one of the UK’s leading law firms recognised for excellence and innovation\n, • Be part of a diverse, inclusive workforce committed to equal opportunities\n, • Access ongoing professional development and training\n\n What we offer \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Court of Protection (Health & Welfare) Solicitors – London, Manchester and Birmingham \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Court of Protection Department Background: \n The Court of Protection determines matters concerning individuals, mainly adults, who lack the mental capacity to make decisions for themselves, including in disputes about capacity and best interests across health and welfare, medical treatment, deprivation of liberty, and property and financial affairs. \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors’ Court of Protection department is consistently ranked by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500, and is recognised for its client-focused approach, technical excellence and commitment to representing vulnerable individuals. The directories describe the team as bringing both legal rigour and a strong human perspective to its work, with practitioners who “understand this area legally as well as from a human perspective”.The department has particular strength in deprivation of liberty, section 16 and section 21A matters, cross-jurisdictional matters and complex, multi-party welfare disputes, often involving and significant public law issues. The team also frequently acts for children and young adults with additional needs in high-value personal injury and related Court of Protection proceedings. \n Our health and welfare Court of Protection lawyers work closely with colleagues in Court of Protection (property and affairs), community care, clinical negligence, family, childcare and public law, ensuring holistic and joined-up representation. The team regularly acts on instructions from the Official Solicitor and supports clients, families and professional advocates through some of the most sensitive and emotionally charged cases, always keeping the welfare of the individual at the heart of decision-making. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to your supervisor or Department Director.\n, • Your will be responsible for conducting all aspects of Court of Protection case work (health and welfare) across a variety of case types including general welfare and deprivation of liberty challenges\n, • Where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members.\n, • Manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assist with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management and maintaining accurate time-costing procedures\n, • Business development and supporting the marketing and growth of the firm and COP department\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • 0 - 3 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) in handling a case load of mental capacity welfare work\n, • Mental Capacity (welfare) Accreditation would be desirable but not essential\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Court of Protection work and the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Good working knowledge of Mental Capacity Law and practice appropriate to PQE\n, • Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n, • Manage your own caseload and meet deadlines.\n, • Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate and organized case records.\n, • Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build strong client relationships.\n\n What we offer: \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to equal opportunities and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, belief, or marital status and embraces the diversity of its staff. \n The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Litigation Department Background: \n Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: \n\n • Bankruptcy and Insolvency\n, • Building Disputes\n, • Civil Fraud\n, • Consumer/ Commercial Disputes\n, • Contract Disputes\n, • Debt\n, • Interim Applications\n, • International Cross Border Disputes\n, • Contentious Probate Disputes\n, • Professional Negligence\n, • Residential Property Disputes\n\n Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client’s interests and offer the best representation for any court action. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key tasks include: \n\n • Boundary disputes- resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.\n, • Landlord and tenant issues- dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.\n, • Rights of way and easements- advising on access rights and usage of land.\n, • Nuisance and trespass claims- acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.\n, • Disputes over property ownership- handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.\n, • Development issues- disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.\n, • Disrepair- acting for landlord and tenant\n, • Mortgage Repossessions\n, • Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Specialist Support Worker \n We're looking for a passionate, compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Mental Health Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets \n £31,593.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. \n Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution Free DBSAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. \n Tabard Court is a mental health supported accommodation for individual with significant offending histories and complex mental health needs. \n What you'll do:1. Keyworking, Support Planning & Recovery Hold a keyworking caseload (typically 4-6 customers), meeting each customer regularly for structured keywork sessions focused on mental health, risk, daily living skills and recovery goals. Complete and regularly review support plans, risk management plans and crisis plans with customers and the wider team, ensuring they are meaningful, co-produced and linked to clear, achievable outcomes. 2. Risk Management & Safeguarding Undertake initial and ongoing assessments of risk and need, including dynamic risk indicators (e.g. changes in behaviour, non-engagement, relapse indicators), and escalate concerns promptly.3. Day-to-day Support & Service delivery Provide practical support with daily living skills (e.g. budgeting, shopping, appointments, selfcare, routines) to enable customers to build independence and sustain their accommodation. \n This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead \n About you:Experience & Knowledge NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent Experience of working with people with significant mental health needs, ideally in forensic or criminal justice settings (secure services, probation, prison, step-down or similar). Understanding of recovery-oriented practice and trauma-informed approaches in mental health. Awareness of risk assessment and risk management processes in forensic mental health (e.g. working with index offences, relapse indicators, safeguarding, conditions of discharge or licence). Experience of keyworking or case management, including multi-agency liaison and report writing. Comfortable working in a structured environment with policies, procedures and clear documentation standards, while remaining flexible and responsive to individual need. \n About us: \n Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team.Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. \n If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. \n We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. \n We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds. \n Please see our website for full Job description

A fantastic opportunity has emerged for a specialist Generic Housing Officer to join one of Adecco Public Sector's most improved housing clients in a permanent post. The salary is paying £42,000 per annum, and it's a non car driving role. In addition, office attendance will be hybrid (2 days each week).The post holder will be hybrid working (our client's head office is near King's Cross station in Central London) and expected to own a patch of only 300 units around the areas of Bexley, Brent, Haringey, Croydon, Surbiton and some areas of Kent (14 miles south east of Central London but still within the M25) which will include leasehold but mainly general needs homes. You will be expected to seek out solutions for all customers whatever their needs and will need to be able to think independently and creatively. You will work closely with residents, colleagues, external agencies and contractors to maintain high standards of service delivery and sustainment of tenancies.Reporting directly into the Head of Housing, this is a full time post (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) and is a key role within our client's small business. The successful candidate will be expected to have knowledge of/experience in: Providing a professional and knowledgeable estate and facilities service to residents in a range of tenures and resolve issues efficiently and effectively. Estate Inspections: Inspecting and grading communal areas and estates, raising and following up on appropriate corrective actions to customer resolution. Estate and facilities management: Providing a responsive and efficient estate, block and facilities management service to ensure residents' communal areas and neighbourhoods are pleasant, well-maintained and safe places to live. Service Charges: Understanding all services and charges provided to estates, properties and communal areas and checking the quality of services provided to ensure these represent value for money. Rent Arrears: Chasing residents for any arrears, and attending court if necessary. ASB: Tackling and reducing the effects of anti-social behaviour on estates and in communal areas. Ensuring agents comply with contractual obligations and monitor the quality of work. Housing sector knowledge: including knowledge around property management, service charges, health and safety, personal safety and working with vulnerable people.* Monitoring the financial costs of managing properties and scrutinise service charges (desirable). \n Previous experience of working in housing management in a regulated social housing environment (preferably at a small Housing Association, although this is not essential), as well as a good understanding of housing legislation and regulation, tenancy rights and landlord responsibilities would be highly desirable. \n Only applicants who feel they meet the above criteria, and can start on short notice (1 month's notice period maximum) need apply for this role as the client is keen to fill this vacancy as soon as possible and conduct interviews in late July/early August 2026.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Immigration Department Background: \n We have one of the largest legal aid Immigration practices in the UK and are ranked as a top tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. Our immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. \n Our Immigration team offer a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. \n With over 160 specialist Immigration lawyers nationwide, we bring the highest level of expertise to all Immigration matters. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n Our Immigration team is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client’s circumstance. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Immigration Paralegal / Caseworker with IAAS Level (1 or 2) accreditation\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Immigration Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Senior Caseworker/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Excellent progression opportunities\n, • Support for appropriate legal awards/recognition\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

Role Purpose•To be the allocated Social Worker to complete assessments for children in need, including those in need of protection, children looked after, those subject to public care proceedings and, where directed by the Court, children subject to private law proceedings• To be responsible for the assessment, planning, monitoring and review functions for all allocated children and families. This post is responsible for the following services and outputs;• Statutory social work practice with children and families within a local authority team setting Main Duties / Accountabilities• To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s equal opportunity policy and take an active role in promoting equality and diversity and to Harrow’s diverse community. OR To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s equal opportunity policy and take an active role in promoting and enabling equality of opportunity, promoting the diverse needs and aspirations of Harrow’s community, ensuring equality and diversity is mainstreamed in all service/directorate activities• To ensure compliance with your responsibilities as laid out in the council’s health and safety policy and take an active role in promoting a positive health and safety culture. Role Profile Template 2019• To promote and participate in the council’s investors in people (IIP) and individual performance appraisal and development (IPAD) initiatives and information management best practice.• To ensure compliance with the council’s information security policies and maintain confidentiality.• To adhere to the Council’s CREATE values Generic Duties• To undertake all work in a manner that is responsive to legislative requirements as well as corporate and national priorities • To contribute to the formulation of the Service Plan and to be clear about Team priorities as they relate to the social work role and function.• To prepare for regular supervision and reflective practice consultations concerning casework practice and ensure that work is progressed and completed as agreed.• To contribute to regular individual performance and development consultations and undertake any necessary training and professional learning and development.• To take responsibility for ensuring that all work undertaken in connection with assessment, planning, monitoring and review functions are undertaken in an efficient and effective manner which demonstrates a positive impact and outcome for children, young people and their families.• To strive to achieve and maintain best practice standards in all aspects of the work undertaken and exercise sound professional judgements at all times.• To seek direction, advice, guidance and support whenever necessary and appropriate and to ensure that the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager is notified of any situation concerning risks about the safety or wellbeing of a child.• To be responsive to User’s needs, comments, questions and complaints and co-operate with any investigation or resolution of dissatisfaction at a local level wherever possible.• To consult with the Senior Practitioner/Team Manager on all matters concerning budgets and resources.• To undertake all duties in accordance with the Council’s approach to diversity.• To undertake all duties in accordance with the Council’s approach to health and safety.• To comply with IT requirements in relation to User data, casework records and management security and information so that this accurately reflects the work that is undertaken.• To participate in all Team meetings, activities and initiatives relating to service delivery and developments.Team Specific / Special Accountabilities• To be conversant with operational and practice issues pertaining to the delivery of frontline social work services for children, young people and their Parents/Carers.• To undertake Initial and Core Assessments of children and families in accordance with the Assessment Framework, ensuring that they are completed in a timely manner and include an analysis of the needs and circumstances of each child and family, the desired outcomes to be achieved and the services that are required.• To ensure that every allocated child has an up to date and outcome focused Plan that clearly states the action, responsible professional(s) and agreed time scale for completion.• To ensure that all allocated children are visited, spoken to/communicated with and monitored in accordance with statutory and procedural requirements and in line with best practice standards.• To ensure that all direct work undertaken with children/young people is purposeful, sensitive, respectful and honest. • To ensure that all correspondence and written notes detailing the outcomes and decisions from meetings with children/young people and Parents/Carers are distributed promptly.

Senior Carer \n Location: Lindsay Court, Croydon, CR0 1FA \n Shift Pattern: Saturday and Sunday, 9am – 5pm; Can be agreed as alternate weekends if preferred \n Job Type: Fixed Term Contract for 6 months \n Salary: £14.99 per hour (rising to £15.51 per hour after a successful probation of 5 months) \n Eldon Housing Association is an established provider of Sheltered Housing and Facilities Management Services. We are proud to provide high standards of service to older people across several care schemes in the Croydon area, with a strong reputation for delivering safe, comfortable, and supportive homes. We aim to provide an inclusive and diverse working environment where people are at the heart of everything they do. \n The shifts available may suit either one person working every weekend, or two people job sharing the role on alternate weekends. \n We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Senior Carer who is passionate, professional and caring to be part of the Lindsay Court team. \n What You’ll Be Doing \n As Senior Carer you will be the responsible person to ensure that the objectives of the scheme are met as well as the operational and management policies are adhered to. \n You will be required to provide a supportive environment and ensure the physical, mental and social wellbeing of our tenants. \n Person Specifications: \n\n • A Care Certificate or willingness to work towards the qualification.\n, • Experience of working with the elderly in a senior position or the length of service that will qualify as a senior employee.\n, • Experience of working in a supported Housing or Residential Care environment.\n, • Experience managing or overseeing onsite buildings or property locations.\n, • Supervisory experience is an advantage, or the willingness to learn.\n, • Ability to deal calmly with emergencies.\n, • Ability to work on your own initiative.\n, • Computer competency is required.\n\n Desired Skills: \n\n • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not required.\n\n All applicants must have a genuine caring and sensitive personality and the ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy to caring for older people. \n An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. \n Eldon Housing is committed to Equality and Diversity; we therefore encourage those applicants who are considered disproportionate because of a protected characteristic. However, appointment will be based on merit and suitability to the role. \n Upon receipt of your application, we will process your data for recruitment purposes only.

Our client a true market leader in their field is looking for an experienced Employment Law Advocate specialising within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK. \n This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting. \n We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams and Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents.\n, • Representing clients in Tribunals and hearing and contested cases at tribunal\n, • Preparation of cases, write up and running trials in court\n, • Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications\n, • Representing client interests wholly and presenting all legal arguments relevant\n\n \n Person Specification \n\n • Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law\n, • Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases\n, • Professional qualification preferred but not essential\n, • Hold a full valid driving licence, and can work with autonomy and independently\n, • Ability to work under pressure\n\n \n \n 971383BGR1 \n INDFIR \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Registered General Nurse \n Location: New Court Place, Borehamwood \n Salary: £15.50 - £22.00, depending on experience \n Hours Per Week: 24 \n Are you the candidate we are looking for? At Shaftesbury New Court Place we are recruiting for a Registered General Nurse. \n We are looking for people with the passion, talent, skills and experience that all add up to a caring and community-minded workforce. \n We believe that the people we support have the right to a full and flourishing life. They deserve the very best in delivery. Driven by our core values, Shaftesbury strives to be Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous in all that we do. \n Our disability services across adult care, children’s care and education are all focused on inclusion and support. Committed to professional, flexible and personalised care, we are passionate about going the extra mile in providing opportunities for people to thrive and live well. \n About the role \n As a Registered General Nurse you will be required to hold a valid NMC Pin and provide the details to Shaftesbury. \n Your duties will include ensuring the highest standard of clinical care is provided to all people supported. You will be involved in assessments, medication administration and care planning implementation and evaluation. \n New Court Place, Hertfordshire, is a residential home with nursing care for 24 adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, plus respite care and services for 16-18 year olds. \n Our home is a large accessible building. Our spacious and welcoming environment provides modern facilities with daily nursing care. \n Benefits of working at Shaftesbury \n At Shaftesbury, we know that our workers are our greatest asset. We’re proud to have some of the best and most committed staff in the sector – and we want to attract more people like you to work with Shaftesbury. We’re now offering even more great benefits to reward the work of our wonderful staff, which is listed below: \n\n • Happy Birthday to you! As well as sending you a birthday card, all frontline care staff can have the opportunity to take the day off on their birthday, taken from your annual entitlement.\n, • Great CQC, great reward. If your service is rated good or equivalent by CQC in all domains, all staff will receive a £30 gift voucher. If rated outstanding, all staff will receive a £50 gift voucher.\n, • We want to reward staff in a range of ways for their hard work. You can be nominated for a recognition letter from a member of the Executive Leadership Team and you may also be nominated to receive a gift voucher up to £50 for going above and beyond within your role.\n, • Excellent training package provided for all staff.\n, • Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 25 days + 8 days bank holiday for the first 5 years. Increasing to 28 days + 8 days bank holiday after 5 years.\n, • Pension Scheme.\n, • Access to our employee assistance program.\n\n To Apply \n If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Shaftesbury, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Role: Professional Negligence Solicitor (x2) - London \n Gemini Recruitment is working with a large, well-established law firm with a strong national presence. The firm advises corporate clients and private individuals across 25+ practice areas from offices in London and throughout England and Wales. It is consistently recognised as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. \n The firm also holds Investors in People Gold, LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001:2013 accreditations and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Department Background: \n Recognised for excellence across Professional Negligence, Commercial Litigation, Contentious Probate and General Litigation, the department handles complex, high-value disputes for claimants and defendants, including individuals, companies, charities and professional firms. \n In this role, you will manage a varied caseload of professional negligence claims. You will work closely with senior lawyers on strategic, high-profile matters, many of which proceed in the High Court and Court of Appeal. The team is known for its proactive, commercially focused approach, and you will be encouraged to take early responsibility and contribute to business development. \n This opportunity suits a driven litigator with strong analytical skills, excellent client care, and a genuine interest in professional negligence work. A supportive, collaborative environment and clear progression prospects await the right candidate. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • You will be professional with a pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs.\n, • You will be responsible for all aspects of Professional negligence work, Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members.\n, • You will be attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases.\n, • Dealing with correspondence and managing a challenging case-load of clients’ matters from inception to completion.\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence and attending conferences and court.\n, • You will be maintaining accurate time costing procedures.\n, • You will be implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Qualified solicitor with experience in handling complex professional negligence claims and complex disputes\n, • Strong litigation and dispute resolution skill\n, • Excellent negotiation abilities\n, • Client-focused with a commitment to delivering outstanding service\n, • Committed team player and adapts well to new challenges\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters sensitively and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business.\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases.\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills - Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n 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. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n 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. \n 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 on our website.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n Wills and Probate Department Background: \n We understand that drawing up a will or administering an estate can be an emotional experience, therefore, our specialist team will make sure that the future of our clients’ families are secure and their wishes are carried out. \n We offer a comprehensive and personal service to clients including will drafting, inheritance tax planning advice, assistance with the administration of a will or advice on a contested will. Our team has considerable expertise in advising on international wills, wills involving extended families/ estranged family and contested wills/ probate litigation. \n Our probate experts offer advice under the law of England and Wales in addition to Islamic wills and inheritance matters. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Wills & Probate work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Supervising a team of solicitors/trainees & paralegals undertaking private client work\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts; Advising on inheritance tax; court of protection matter; Contesting a will; Settling any tax liabilities and affairs\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • 5 Years+ PQE\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of Wills and Probate work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Wills & Probate related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n, • STEP qualification preferable but not essential\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please visit our website and apply using our online process for your application to be considered.

Do you have experience as a Housing Options Officer? Do you want to work with a knowledgeable team of peers to help reduce the number of people in temporary accommodation? I’m excited to be able to recruit for my client who are looking for an experienced applicant to join an expanding Housing Options Team. Main Duties Include:\n\n • Provide a quality service of housing options, advice, and homeless prevention casework to fulfil the authority’s statutory function to prevent homelessness in accordance with Housing Act 1996.\n, • Ensure the robust processing of homeless applications and appropriate accurate and quality advice is given to prevent all aspects of homelessness.\n, • Use all available homelessness prevention tools to sustain tenancies or secure suitable, affordable accommodation.\n, • Writing and issuing robust Section 184 decisions.\n, • Provide a comprehensive statutory service of advice and assistance to all non-priority homeless cases including rough sleepers in accordance with s.192 Housing Act 1996.\n, • Have experience with various tools to prevent homelessness such as: HomeFinder Scheme, Discretionary Hardship Payments, and court representation to prevent homelessness.\nThis role is great for anyone who wants to hit the ground running and get on with work from day one, whilst always improving your skills and knowledge. If you have experience in the desired areas then apply today!

Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within the busy Court environment at Ealing Magistrates Court and Willesden Magistrates Court. You will play a vital role in supporting our volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice ... \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Morgan Hunt currently require a Legal Assistant for Housing Trust based in North London on a Temporary basisPay Rate : £27.94ph LtdHours:35 hrs Mon to Fri - 9am and 17.00pm - Hybrid, minimum 3 days in the office or on site / at court (Tuesdays & Wednesday MUST be in the office), 2 days from homeLocation: North LondonDuration : 6 month on going contractThe Ideal Candidate Law Degree (preferred) Legal background in Housing is also preferred not necessary in a legal team, could be in the income team for example, majority of work comes under income possession at courts. Required to go to court to attend hearings, as and when they come up.Job RoleYou will form an integral part of the legal team by providing legal support to the operational teams on a range of housing management related issues including tenancy and lease breaches with particular focus on escalated arrears and pursuing effective recovery via legal action.You will work closely with the local officers and tenancy sustainment and safeguarding teams to ensure debt is escalated appropriately, once all reasonable support options have been put in place.You will have your own caseload which will be predominately escalated arrears cases that have been referred to you, to drive an effective resolution. You will play a crucial role in rent and service charge collection for the organisation. Your decisions will be in collaboration with operational teams, whilst placing the resident at the centre of every decision.You will provide training, support and advice to operational teams on tenancy and lease breaches including rent and service charge recovery, to empower them to take decisions that make our schemes great places to live and for residents to live their lives well.Lead on rent and service charge recovery cases referred to you by the operational teams, with the goal of maximising income for the organisation.Manage other legal cases assigned to you. Provide support to Paralegals, team managers and team leaders as required - particularly those where there is a crossover with arrears to ensure cases are managed in a joined-up way. This may include housing and lease management issues including disrepair.Work and support paralegals and work effectively with other departments on cases that may require their input to successfully recover service charge debt.Represent trust well in external settings such as court, multi-agency meetings, local authority engagement meetings, mediation and casework panels on tenancy and lease breaches.Prepare, draft and respond to all necessary legal documentation and bundles, evidence and witness statements as required.Work effectively with panel solicitors where cases require external involvement.Take ownership and accountability for your caseload in accordance with performance indicators. Seek advice, flag risk and offer mitigations on issues that may rise.Work closely with the operational teams and tenancy sustainment and safeguarding teams, to be confident that legal escalation takes place once all reasonable proactive engagement with residents has been exhausted, always focusing on tenancy sustainment objectives.Support and advise operational teams to ensure legal risks are identified and mitigated appropriately. Proactively feed into policy and practices to support this.Demonstrate adequate legal knowledge for the role, be inquisitive and keep up to date with developments in the law.Work alongside legal colleagues to deliver meaningful training, guidance and advice to operational teams. \n Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

Homelessness Housing Coordinator \n Enfield \n Hybrid \n Contract \n PAYE: £22.55 per hour \n Role \n The Homelessness Housing Coordinator will be based within the Initial Assessment Team and will work closely across the service to prevent homelessness through early intervention and effective case management. \n Essential Experience \n\n • Conducting initial homelessness assessments.\n, • Welfare benefits.\n, • The Homelessness Reduction Act.\n, • Housing and homelessness policy, legislation, case law, and best practice.\n, • Court processes, possession orders, and evictions.\n, • Homelessness decision-making.\n\n \n To find out more information please contact Abbie at \n Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Devereux Chambers is seeking a Clerking and Facilities Assistant / Junior Clerk to provide essential support to our barristers, clerking team and wider business services staff. This is a busy, varied position in a leading set of chambers, where no two days are the same and high standards of professionalism, organisation and client care are expected. \n Devereux Chambers is a leading set of 57 barristers, including 13 KCs, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team of practice managers and business services staff. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our work, particularly in serious injury and clinical negligence, employment, and tax. We are known for our supportive and approachable culture, progress approach and strong professional work ethic, offering a high standard of client service and commitment to excellence in all areas of practice at all times. \n Working as a Clerking and Facilities Assistant / Junior Clerk offers exposure to working across multiple practice areas, providing opportunities to develop skills in a varied and dynamic position within a collaborative and professional environment. \n Main responsibilities are: \n Administrative and document support \n\n • Copying, printing and filing papers for members of chambers and the clerking team.\n, • Ensuring documents are prepared, organised and available in good time for conferences, hearings and other commitments.\n, • Lodging documents at court and ensuring all necessary paperwork is correctly submitted and tracked.\n\n Court and barrister support \n\n • Assisting barristers to court with their papers, ensuring timely arrival and that all materials are complete and in order.\n, • Responding quickly and professionally to requests from barristers and clerks, often to tight deadlines.\n\n Post and reception duties \n\n • Managing the incoming and outgoing post, including sorting, distributing and arranging deliveries and collections.\n, • Providing reception cover when required, welcoming clients and visitors, creating meeting links and handling enquiries and maintaining a professional front-of-house presence.\n\n Facilities and office support \n\n • Carrying out daily facilities checks and tasks, including organising recycling, checking and replenishing copiers and reporting any issues.\n, • Supporting the smooth running of chambers’ premises by liaising with colleagues and external suppliers where necessary.\n, • Assisting with general office duties to ensure an efficient and well-presented working environment.\n\n Team support and collaboration \n\n • Working closely with the clerking team, members of chambers and business services staff to provide consistent, high-quality support.\n, • Contributing to a positive and cooperative team culture, sharing information and assisting colleagues as needed.\nExperience, Skills and Qualifications Required:\n \n Qualifications \n\n • A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades A–C (or equivalent), including Maths and English.\n\n Experience \n\n • Previous experience in barristers’ chambers or other professional services environments is beneficial but not essential, provided you can demonstrate an equivalent skill set.\n, • Experience in administrative, customer-facing or facilities roles will be advantageous.\n\n Skills and attributes \n\n • First-rate communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact effectively with barristers, colleagues, clients and court staff.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and diligence in handling documents, managing tasks and following procedures.\n, • Strong people skills; articulate, client-friendly and able to build rapport with a wide range of contacts.\n, • A focused and proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise, manage time effectively and remain calm under pressure.\n, • An excellent team player, able to work collaboratively while also taking responsibility for individual tasks.\n\n

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Litigation Department Background: \n Our litigation teams are ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK Directory for their excellence in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate and General Litigation work across the South East. Viewed as a "stand out" team it has extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants, representing individuals, companies, charities or those involved in group litigation, in complex and high value civil / commercial litigation matters, including: \n\n • Bankruptcy and Insolvency\n, • Building Disputes\n, • Civil Fraud\n, • Consumer/ Commercial Disputes\n, • Contract Disputes\n, • Debt\n, • Interim Applications\n, • International Cross Border Disputes\n, • Contentious Probate Disputes\n, • Professional Negligence\n, • Residential Property Disputes\n\n Our lawyers offer advice and assistance in dispute resolution and litigated cases and regularly acts in reported cases in the High Court and the Court of Appeal. The Litigation team is equipped to take swift action to protect our client’s interests and offer the best representation for any court action. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Contentious Probate Litigation work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Contentious Probate Litigation cases including: Inheritance Dependants Act 1975 claims; Proprietary estoppel claims; Will disputes – challenging Wills on the basis of capacity; duress and forgery; Removing Executors in their roles for failure to administer the estate; Devastavit claims\n, • Undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 2-4 years of proven experience in Wills and Probate law\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantage\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Litigation related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Birchrose Associates is proud to be partnering with a highly regarded London law firm, renowned for its exceptional client service and collaborative culture, to recruit an experienced Executive Assistant to support Partners within the firm's Family department. \n The Firm \n Our client is a highly regarded London law firm, recognised for delivering exceptional legal advice and outstanding client service. Its Family Law team is renowned for advising on complex, high-profile and international matters, earning an excellent reputation for both its expertise and client-focused approach. \n Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to developing its people, the firm is now seeking an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level support to Partners and Fee Earners within this successful and busy team. \n The Opportunity \n The successful Executive Assistant will provide comprehensive executive, secretarial and administrative support to Partners, Fee Earners and the wider department. Duties include: \n\n • Providing proactive EA and legal secretarial support, including file opening, billing, file closing and document formatting\n, • Managing complex diaries, arranging meetings, coordinating conference calls and organising UK and international travel\n, • Preparing legal documents\n, • Acting as a first point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders\n, • Managing the department's knowledge management and iManage systems\n, • Coordinating seminars, webinars and departmental events\n, • Supporting the preparation of Court bundles, client bibles and other legal documentation\n, • Assisting with billing, drafting invoices and supporting the proactive management of WIP and aged debt\n, • Mentoring and supporting Secretaries and Senior Secretaries\n\n This Executive Assistant opportunity is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am -5.30pm \n Requirements \n\n • At least 5 years experience as an Executive Assistant or Senior Legal Secretary within a law firm\n, • Experience supporting Partners within a Family or Litigation team is essential\n\n Vacancy Highlights \n\n • Hybrid working (50/50)\n, • Excellent benefits package\n\n To be considered for this Executive Assistant opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion. \n Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles. \n We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout. \n PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.

Family & Childcare Solicitor - City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Department Background: \n The Legal 500 independent legal directory applauds our Family legal team has “superbly reliable”, “professional, personable, and very efficient”. The department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. Our family team includes solicitors who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring our clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Family law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private Family / children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Family / Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child-Care work-related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n **Accredited Family Solicitor (Family Law Panel). Abduction Panel accreditation is desirable. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, apply now or you can also visit our website and apply using our online process.

Take responsibility for processing a varied caseload of the most complex and major planning applications. \n \n Prepare high-quality reports and make clear, robust recommendations to committee or to the Assistant Director for Planning for decisions under delegated powers, on planning applications, policy matters, appeals, enforcement and other relevant issues \n \n Support the management team by exercising professional and managerial responsibility for planning staff to ensure delivery of a high-quality, customer-focused service \n \n Assist the service by signing off applications at delegated level, ensuring decisions are sound, defensible, and in line with planning policy and legislation. \n SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: \n \n Lead on the borough’s most complex and high-profile planning applications and appeals, including strategic sites and large-scale developments \n Provide expert advice and guidance on planning matters, ensuring robust decision-making and compliance with relevant legislation and policy \n Lead pre-application discussions and Planning Performance Agreements (PPAs) for major developments, ensuring timely and coordinated input across services \n Lead and manage complex legal agreements, including Section 106 and other planning obligations, ensuring they are robust and deliverable \n Advise and support Planning Enforcement officers with their day to day work including identification of breaches of planning control and the drafting of enforcement notices \n Commission and oversee external professional services where required, managing associated risks and ensuring value for money for the Council \n Represent the Council by preparing and presenting expert evidence at public inquiries, hearings, and in court for the full range of planning applications \n Maintain a thorough and up-to-date knowledge of relevant planning law, policy, procedures, and best practice \n Advise Councillors and other key stakeholders on planning matters \n Contribute to the achievement of service performance targets and corporate outcomes, promoting continuous improvement and innovation \n Represent the Assistant Director of Planning at committee \n Assist in the supervision and instruction of other staff within the Division \n Exercise delegated authority to sign off planning applications in accordance with the Council’s scheme of delegation \n Give advice to staff on the implications that development may have on communities e.g. taking account of infrastructure, sustainability or educational requirements \n Advise team members regarding liaising with statutory and non-statutory consultees to assist in the determination of said applications \n Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and scope of the role, as required to support the effective delivery of the planning service and corporate priorities \n \n SKILLS & ABILITIES \n \n\n • Ability to communicate orally in a clear and confident manner with Councillors and a wide range of people at all levels\n, • Ability to write in a clear, concise and well-structured manner\n, • Ability to present the Council’s case to Councillors, in court and at appeal\n, • Excellent organisation skills - can handle a busy workload with efficiency and focus\n, • Ensure on-going structured and rigorous approach to continuous improvement.\n, • Ensure that a proactive approach to workload is applied\n, • Ability to work well within a team\n, • Ability to self-motivate\n, • Ability to work unsupervised\n, • Skilled at understanding technical plans and documents\n, • A proactive, solution-focused mindset\n, • Ability to mentor/ supervise more junior members of the team\n, • KNOWLEDGE\n\n In depth knowledge of planning legislation

Role: Immigration Solicitors – IAAS Level 2 Accredited - Nationwide opportunities \n A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking three or more IAAS Level 2 Accredited Immigration Solicitors for permanent positions within its expanding team. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Immigration Department Background: \n Our client’s has one of the largest legal aid immigration law practices in the UK and are ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. The Legal 500 legal directory applauds the services they provide nationwide. The immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals. \n The immigration team offers a wide range of services to foreign nationals and families seeking to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide, the department brings exceptional expertise to all immigration matters. Many of its lawyers are trained barristers who handle complex appeals in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The team is particularly recognised for its extensive experience in asylum (international protection) claims and for challenging human rights violations involving unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, the firm remains committed to providing support regardless of individual circumstances. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl. drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Registered with the Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • 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 Immigration issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n What’s on Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • Supportive team environment\n, • Clear opportunities for career growth\n, • Hybrid working in line with company policy\n\n Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. \n Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. \n About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.

Rent Income Officer (Administrative Support) – Temporary Contract \n Location: Wembley (Hybrid Working)Rate: £18.65 PAYE / £24.56 UmbrellaHours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pmContract: Ongoing Temporary AssignmentStart: ImmediateRequirement: Basic DBS required \n About the Role \n We are seeking a proactive and organised Rent Income Officer (Administrative Support) to join a busy Rent Income Team within the General Needs Service. This role plays a key part in delivering efficient administrative support and helping maximise rent collection services for council tenants. \n You will work collaboratively with Rent Income Officers, Area Tenancy Managers, Welfare Advisors, and the Income & Financial Inclusion Team to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide a robust administrative function to the Rent Income Team, supporting rent collection across residential and non-residential accounts\n, • Manage a duty rota and respond to front-facing queries regarding rent accounts and arrears\n, • Handle tenant enquiries via face-to-face, phone, email and virtual channels with professionalism, empathy and confidentiality\n, • Provide rent account balances and set up repayment arrangements for non-complex arrears cases\n, • Support tenants through sensitive or difficult conversations, including complaints, in a tactful and diplomatic way\n, • Monitor and reduce former tenant arrears and sundry debt, taking timely recovery action and recommending write-offs where appropriate\n, • Set up direct debits, process telephone payments, and arrange rent cards/statements\n, • Manage incoming post, emails and CRM tasks, distributing them to relevant officers\n, • Verify rent and service charges via the Universal Credit portal and issue standard notifications\n, • Maintain and monitor parking and storage accounts, including enforcement and recovery activity\n, • Assist in preparing court applications using online claims systems\n\n Knowledge & Skills \n\n • Strong understanding of rent collection processes (or similar income/recovery environments)\n, • Ability to explain policies and procedures clearly in plain English\n, • Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach\n, • Confident handling sensitive situations with discretion and empathy\n, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail\n, • Experience working with CRM systems and administrative workflows\n\n Our Values \n We are looking for someone who will: \n\n • Collaborate proactively across teams\n, • Lead inclusively and support colleagues and residents\n, • Embrace change in a dynamic environment\n, • Be bold and curious in problem-solving\n, • Celebrate and share success\n\n Additional Information \n\n • Hybrid working pattern based in Wembley\n, • Immediate start required\n, • Candidates must be willing to undergo a Basic DBS check\n\n If you are an organised and customer-focused professional looking to make a real impact in a public service role, we’d love to hear from you. \n Apply today for immediate consideration.

Paralegal - Family Department \n\n • Annual Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 (DOE)\n, • Location: Wimbledon\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n\n A highly regarded Legal 500 firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its established Family Department in Wimbledon. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a genuine interest in family law to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking team. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Supporting fee earners on a range of family matters including divorce, financial remedies, and child arrangements.\n, • Drafting documents, correspondence, and court forms.\n, • Preparing bundles and assisting with case management.\n, • Conducting legal research and liaising with clients and third parties.\n, • Providing general administrative support to the wider team.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Law degree (essential).\n, • Demonstrable interest in Family Law.\n, • Previous family law or litigation experience (desirable).\n, • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.\n, • Excellent communication and client care skills.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Financial:\n \n, • Salary up to £28,000 (DOE).\n, • Annual bonus scheme (up to 7%).\n, • 5% employer pension contribution.\n, • Death in service (4x salary).\n, • Interest-free season ticket loan.\n, • Staff discounts (including Conveyancing).\n, • Electric Vehicle scheme.\n, • Shopping discount portal.\n \n, • Work-Life:\n \n, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.\n, • Buy/sell annual leave.\n, • Hybrid working.\n, • Enhanced family leave policies.\n, • Volunteering day.\n \n, • Health & Wellbeing:\n \n, • Private medical cover.\n, • Employee Assistance Programme.\n, • Discounted gym membership & health screening.\n, • Cycle to Work scheme.\n, • Regular social events.\n \n, • Development:\n \n, • Structured performance reviews and career development support.\n \n\n To apply for this Paralegal position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and interest in family law. For a confidential discussion, please get in touch with Mark Watts at Reed Recruitment, your local legal recruitment specialist.

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. \n \n Would you like to explore a rewarding career experience as an Occupational Therapist? \n \n About Us \n Cygnet Health Care was established in 1988 as an independent provider of health and social care services in England, Scotland and Wales. \n Your Role – Band 5 Occupational Therapist \n Working hours – 40 Hours per week \n Salary: B5 £39459 \n Service Line: Mental Health \n Location: 22 Barkham Terrace Lambeth Road, London, Greater London, SE1 7PW \n \n Responsible to: Head of Occupational Therapy and Regional Lead Occupational Therapist \n \n Summary of the site \n \n Cygnet Churchill, in south London, is an inpatient mental health hospital for men. Cygnet Churchill has four wards including two emergency acute admissions services (Juniper Court and Palm Court) and one low secure service (Winston Court). You would initially be based acute mental health unit. There will be the opportunity to rotate to the other services. We have a designated qualified OT on each ward as well as OTAs. \n \n In this role you will assess, implement and develop an OT treatment programme according to service users’ diagnosis and identified needs. This will be based upon findings from assessments including associated risks, in order to develop treatment plans accordingly. You will be an integral member of the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and OT department whilst working autonomously with the support of an OTA. The MDT wrap around the service to support the individuals in our care throughout their journey with us to capture and manage risk and relapse in community settings. \n \n The team consists of nurses, psychologists, psychology assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, social workers, and psychiatrists as well as 24/7 support from the nursing team. This means that we are able to meet the changing needs of our service users as they progress through their care pathway, while ensuring their safety is maintained and their independence supported. \n \n If you feel you suit the criteria, then please make an application today. For an informal discussion about the role please contact our in-house recruiter. \n \n Occupational Therapy Directorate \n Under the leadership of our occupational therapy directors we support over 150 Occupational Therapists. Working together as a large team we provide support to each other across the group, with the opportunity to be part of specialist interest groups & become involved in service development. \n \n Every service line has a clinical lead occupational therapist to lead and develop evidence based practice and agreed occupational therapy pathway. \n \n We ensure our occupational therapists have a voice through participating in service model development, utilising the expertise and support of our clinical lead occupational therapists. \n \n 5 reasons why you should make an application today… \n\n • We care about people in our services\n, • Career pathway progression within the company to support your development and skills, including sensory integration training and leadership and management training\n, • You will be an integral part of a large, well established MDT with extensive experience to draw from\n, • Dedicated CPD time being part of a national network of over 150 OTs in the Cygnet Group within different specialisms including Forensic Practice, LD and ASD, Acute mental health, and PICU.\n, • You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team of 5 OTs and 3 OTAs who are driven to provide excellence and where innovation and creativity are welcomed with enthusiasm.\n\n \n The Successful Candidate should be/ have: \n\n • A registered Occupational Therapist with the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council).\n, • An understanding of Occupational Therapy process/ interventions and can take a “hands on” approach.\n, • Excellent communication and time management skills\n, • Passionate about student education\n, • Ability to manage highly demanding clinical presentation\n, • Interest in the field of adult mental health\n\n \n In return we will offer you: \n\n • A competitive salary\n, • Free parking and free meals for staff on duty\n, • Opportunities for CPD and to undertake further learning and development. For example: Leadership & Management, and Sensory Modulation.\n, • Training days provided by highly experienced and renowned OT specialists\n, • Expert clinical supervision from Regional Lead and peer support\n, • Bi-monthly OT CPD meetings focused on skill and strategic service development.\n, • Employee referral scheme: recommend a friend to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.\n, • Group pension: a generous pension plan helping you save for your future.\n, • NHS Discount Cards & Blue Light Card – includes big brand discounts.\n, • Plus much more…\n\n \n A career at Cygnet comes with excellent benefits. Whether it’s saving you money on the high street, with healthcare, holidays & leisure – or securing your future with professional development and a pension – we support you to be happy both in & out of work. \n \n Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day. \n \n If youwould like to discuss this role with the recruiting occupational therapist or arrange an informal visit, we’d be more than happy to facilitate this. Please contact: Emma Hahn (Head of Occupational Therapy at Churchill) at \n \n RequirementsThe successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS and reference check and an offer of employment will be subject to successful clearance. \n \n Recruitment agencies please note: Speculative emails are not to be sent directly to our clinical staff, these need to go via our internal recruitment team. If speculative candidates are sent directly to a member of the clinical team, we will consider these candidates as our own \n \n What next? \n \n If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you. \n \n Click the button to apply

A leading claimant law firm is seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2–6 years' personal injury experience to join its growing Serious Injury team in Bristol.Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile, life-changing injury cases, including brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, serious orthopaedic injuries and fatal accident claims. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of intermediate and multi-track claims while supporting on complex catastrophic injury matters.Experience Required\n\n • 2–6 years' experience in personal injury litigation\n, • Experience handling higher-value claims\n, • Strong client care and communication skills\n, • Confident progressing cases through litigation\n, • Experience valuing quantum and negotiating settlements\n, • Ability to manage court deadlines and limitation dates\n, • Proactive and organised approach to case management\nWhat's on Offer?\n\n, • Hybrid working (2 days in the office)\n, • Bonus scheme\n, • Paid birthday off\n, • Employee Assistance Programme\n, • Ongoing training and development\n, • Charitable volunteering day\n, • Employee events throughout the year\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme, Death in Service and travel loans (subject to qualifying periods)\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team and build a long-term career within serious injury law.

Role: Public Law Paralegal - London | Nationwide Opportunities \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law\n, • Immigration Accreditation preferred\n, • Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Public Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n 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. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n 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. \n 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 on our website.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Public Law Department Background: \n Our Public Law team is applauded by the Legal 500 UK directory has a "dynamicteam", who are "exceptional in ability and reach". Ranked and recommended for its excellence in Public Law UK-wide, the department undertakes both publicly (legal aid) and privately funded work and has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review claimant matters against the Home Office, HMRC, local authority, NHS including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent human rights violations. The department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n As a large and well-established firm, we are well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). The quality of our work is repeatedly demonstrated by our high success rates. Our lawyers are award winning and many of our cases, which are recorded in the reported case journals, raise new and important issues, and create legal precedents for the future. We also collaborate with other firms on funding and case management issues, and have a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce. \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies.

Keoghs LLP, a leading insurance law firm in the UK, is seeking a talented insurance lawyer to join our dynamic Property Risks and Coverage Team. With a flexible location policy and the opportunity for hybrid working, this is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a real impact. We do, however, require a minimum of one day per week in the office.As part of our team, you'll collaborate on large and complex cases, tackling some of the most significant product liability and insurance coverage claims in the UK. Your role will involve handling your own caseload while supporting a Partner on high-value cases often exceeding £1 million.You'll also participate in delivering training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients, contributing to client development, and preparing and presenting seminars on technical legal issues. If you’re ready to take on challenging and rewarding work in a supportive and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you! Key Responsibilities\n Case Management: \n When assisting a Partner on complex and high-value cases, tasks will include: \n\n • Reviewing documents and preparing draft advices to clients.\n, • Crafting bespoke coverage advices.\n, • Conducting thorough investigations.\n, • Supporting all aspects of the litigation process.\n, • Analysing issues of coverage, liability, quantum, and strategy.\n, • Preparing first draft instructions to counsel and experts.\n, • Performing legal research.\n, • Attending client meetings, strategy discussions, and conferences for note-taking and follow-up\n, • Ensuring compliance with SRA Standards & Regulations. \n\n For Cases Managed Independently: \n\n • Independently handle a caseload from start to finish with minimal supervision.\n, • Handle all aspects of case management.\n, • Draft applications and court proceedings.\n, • Engage in settlement negotiations, roundtable discussions, and ADR.\n\n Note: The above is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be delegated as required. \n Working Hours \n\n • 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm, with 1 unpaid hour for lunch.\n, • Primary location is London, with additional hours as needed to meet client and court obligations.\n\n Join us and thrive in a role that balances independence and teamwork, ensuring you grow professionally while making a significant impact! Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n Essential Qualifications and Experience: \n\n • Legal Qualification: Solicitor/FILEX\n, • Experience: Previous defendant product liability insurance litigation experience\n, • Knowledge: Thorough understanding of disputes and claims handled by the department and our insurer clients\n, • Technical Expertise: Familiarity with product liability, Consumer Protection Act, breach of contract, negligence, property law, and insurance coverage issues\n, • Time management: Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritise appropriately, record time appropriately and comply with guidelines, and meet chargeable time targets.\n, • Proactivity: Ability to think ahead and proactively drive cases forward. \n\n Desirable: \n\n • Customer Relations: Experience dealing with challenging customers\n, • Work generation: Ability to generate work externally and from within Keoghs\n, • Delegation and supervision: Ability to delegate work and supervise junior fee earners.\n, • Business Development: Desire to assist with BD, training to clients, article writing, and contribute to the Product Liability Special Interest Group\n\n \n Required Soft Skills: \n\n • Prioritisation: Strong ability to manage and prioritise workload effectively\n, • Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail in all tasks\n, • Technical Proficiency: Comfortable working with case management systems\n, • Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills for liaising with senior claims handlers and managing major litigation \nBenefits\n\n, • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

Role: Public Law Solicitor \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitor for highly sought permanent position. \n 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 client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc…\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven Solicitor experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n 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. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n 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. \n 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 on our website.

Do you have the commitment and values to make a real difference to the lives of people with care needs? Are you passionate about empowering them to improve their quality of life, while supporting them to realise their hopes, dreams and aspirations? \n Creative Support is a not-for-profit organisation which provides high quality, person-centred support to people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs and dementia. The support we offer is tailored to the individual client’s needs and encourages independence and community engagement. \n We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive leader to provide person-centered care and support to our services users. You will be based in vibrant, multi-cultural Brent and support with the operational management for three of Extra Care services – Beechwood Court (Wembley), Tulsi House (Sudbury) and Harrod Court (Kingsbury). Clients that draw on care may have dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities, learning disabilities and complex health needs. All three services focus on providing integrated, holistic care and support to older people with care and support needs. \n You will collaborate with the Social Services and other stakeholders to ensure that the highest care standards are met. You will ensure an empowering service which meets the needs of our clients and works with their families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere. The ability to work in an empathic and holistic way to maintain client orientation and independence is essential. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. We are a local provider employing a diverse team of over 100 well-supported staff to deliver great services. \n You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with dignified personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access work, education and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you bring to the role and to the lives of the people we support, such as, sports and outdoor pursuits, creative arts, music, and cooking to name but a few. You will do at least two shifts per week on the rota working directly with clients. Whilst most hours will be delivered during the week days, you will be expected to work on weekends when required. \n Previous practitioner or management experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential, alongside a warm, person-centered and respectful approach. You should ideally have a relevant professional qualification (e.g. Diploma in Social Work, RMN/RGN, NVQ 4/5) and/or a degree level or post-graduate qualification. \n We will be very pleased to arrange a telephone discussion with you to discuss this rewarding post – please contact Pia Parekh on or email \n Vacancy Reference Number: 91527 \n Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number \n Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 28 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS. \n We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded. \n Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship under the UKVI scheme, and we are unable to accept applicants with Skilled Worker Visas.

Shipping Litigation Solicitor, 3+ PQE, London, £85,000–£100,000 (DOE). Join a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked Shipping team handling high-profile international maritime disputes with excellent hybrid working and benefits on offer. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Gemma Jones on or email with your CV – JOB REF: 215304487THE ROLE:This role offers exposure to a broad spectrum of shipping and international trade matters, including marine casualties, General Average disputes, ship sale and purchase transactions, port operations and emergency response situations. Acting for a diverse international client base, you will provide commercially focused advice across a wide range of contentious maritime issues. The caseload is varied and high quality, encompassing vessel arrests, Admiralty proceedings, unpaid shipping and bunker claims, bill of lading and charterparty disputes, as well as English High Court litigation and international arbitration.THE CANDIDATE:Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years' PQE and experience in shipping litigation or maritime disputes. You will possess strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication and client relationship skills, enjoy working collaboratively and independently, and have an interest in business development and building a profile within the shipping sector.THE FIRM:This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading international law firm with a longstanding reputation in the marine, trade and energy sectors. Renowned for delivering exceptional client service, the firm is equally committed to investing in the development of its people and fostering a flexible, collaborative and inclusive working environment. Offering a genuine work-life balance alongside high-quality, complex legal work, this is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their career within a highly regarded international practice.THE PACKAGE:An excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package is on offer, including an annual bonus, hybrid working, 25 days' annual leave plus birthday leave and a Christmas shutdown, private medical insurance, an annual fitness allowance, an enhanced pension scheme, an electric vehicle scheme, enhanced family leave, life assurance, group income protection, comprehensive wellbeing support, and outstanding training and career development opportunities.HOW TO APPLY:Contact Gemma Jones at eNL on or email with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide.At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Receptionist / Community Hub Assistant \n Pay: £13.92 PAYE per hour Job Type: Temporary (Until the end of August with possible extension) Location: Darwin Court, 1 Crail Row, London, SE17 1AD Working Pattern: Shift-based, including evenings and Saturdays \n The Role \n We are seeking a friendly, professional, and customer-focused Receptionist / Community Hub Assistant to support the day-to-day operation of a busy community hub. This varied role combines front-of-house reception duties, administrative support, customer service, room booking coordination, and operational support to ensure the centre is maintained to a high standard and provides an excellent experience for all visitors. \n The successful candidate will be flexible in their approach to work, with the ability to support community programmes, activities, and events through regular evening and weekend working. \n Day-to-Day Responsibilities \n\n • Welcome visitors and provide a professional and positive first impression.\n, • Respond to enquiries in person, by telephone, and via email.\n, • Manage room bookings and assist with the coordination of community activities and events.\n, • Process payments and maintain accurate booking and financial records where required.\n, • Provide general administrative support to the centre team.\n, • Set up rooms and facilities for programmed activities and room hire bookings.\n, • Carry out cleaning duties in accordance with agreed schedules, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the building.\n, • Operate specialist cleaning equipment safely and in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.\n, • Report and follow up on any maintenance issues, defects, or health and safety concerns.\n, • Ensure cleaning products and chemicals are used and stored in line with COSHH regulations.\n, • Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a first-class customer experience.\n, • Support the smooth and efficient operation of the community hub at all times.\n\n Required Skills & Experience \n\n • Previous experience in a reception, customer service, administrative, or community-focused role.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n, • Good IT skills and confidence using booking systems, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.\n, • Customer-focused approach with a professional and welcoming manner.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Understanding of health and safety requirements within a facilities or community environment.\n, • Experience setting up rooms, supporting events, or assisting with facility operations would be advantageous.\n, • Flexible approach to working evenings and weekends when required.\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • A proactive and practical individual who enjoys helping others.\n, • Someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation.\n, • A reliable team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.\n, • An individual committed to delivering an outstanding customer experience for all visitors and community users.\n\n To apply for the Receptionist / Community Hub Assistant position, please submit your CV for consideration.