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An established and well-respected private practice law firm in is seeking a motivated Private Client Paralegal to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in wills, probate, LPAs, trusts, estate administration, or tax planning who wants to build a long-term career in Private Client law. Newly qualified candidates and those with strong paralegal experience in this area will be considered. \n Key Responsibilities• Supporting solicitors with a varied caseload of private client matters• Drafting wills, LPAs, and related estate planning documents• Managing probate applications and assisting with full estate administration• Liaising with clients, executors, beneficiaries, and third-party professionals• Conducting legal research and preparing technical documentation• Maintaining accurate case files and supporting fee earners with daily tasks• Providing high-quality client care and ensuring matters progress efficiently \n Requirements• Experience in Private Client law, either as a Paralegal or NQ Solicitor• Strong knowledge of wills, probate, trusts, or related areas• Excellent client care skills with a professional and empathetic approach• Good attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities• Strong written and verbal communication skills• Ability to work independently and within a collaborative team• STEP qualification or interest in pursuing STEP is desirable but not essential \n Why Apply• Excellent career development with genuine progression opportunities• Supportive team environment with ongoing training• Opportunity to gain exposure to high-quality private client work• Competitive salary and benefits package \n How to ApplyIf you are a Private Client Paralegal or NQ Solicitor looking for a new role in Reading, apply now to be considered. Shortlisting is ongoing.

Location: Gerrards Cross | Friendly, modern, supportive firm \n Join a well-respected, long-established law firm in Gerrards Cross known for its personable culture, high client satisfaction, and strong professional development ethos. This is the ideal role for someone looking to build a successful career in law within an encouraging, inclusive, and well-structured team environment. \n Why this firm appeals \n\n • People-first culture: A genuinely supportive team where employees feel valued, listened to, and encouraged to grow.\n, • Clear progression: Tailored training plans, exposure to fee-earning work, and opportunities to move into Paralegal or Legal Executive roles.\n, • Modern systems: Efficient, well-organised workflows with up-to-date case management tools, making your job smoother and more enjoyable.\n, • Strong local reputation: A client base built on trust, service excellence, and long-standing relationships across South Buckinghamshire.\n\n The Role \n Supporting fee-earners across the team, you will help deliver smooth, high-quality legal services. Responsibilities include: \n\n • Managing client contact professionally via phone, email, and in-person\n, • Assisting with file opening, compliance checks, and document preparation\n, • Drafting letters, forms, reports, and basic legal documents\n, • Handling incoming/outgoing post, scanning, bundling, and file management\n, • Conducting searches, collating information, and maintaining accurate records\n, • Diary management, meeting scheduling, and general administrative support\n\n You’ll play a vital part in ensuring clients receive a seamless, positive experience from first contact to file completion. \n About You \n\n • Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Administrator, or Paralegal is advantageous but not essential\n, • Strong organisation and attention to detail\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication\n, • Ability to work proactively and manage changing priorities\n, • IT-confident with good typing and document-handling skills\n, • A friendly, professional manner and a genuine desire to support both clients and colleagues\n\n Benefits \n\n • £22,000–£28,000 market salary (experience-dependent)\n, • Training, mentoring, and structured career development\n, • Modern, central Gerrards Cross office with great transport links\n, • Supportive team environment with regular staff events\n, • Pension scheme and competitive benefits package\n\n How to Apply \n If you’re an organised, motivated Legal Assistant looking to grow in a welcoming, well-regarded Gerrards Cross firm, apply today for a confidential discussion.

Paralegal (Commercial & Procurement) Department: Legal Location: Uxbridge We're looking for a CILEX-qualified Paralegal to join our Legal team, supporting a broad range of commercial, procurement and technology matters across Pilgrim's Europe. Working with well-known brands including Richmond, Fridge Raiders, Moy Park, Rollover and Oakhouse Foods, you'll provide practical legal support that helps drive business success in a fast-paced FMCG environment. What You'll Do • Draft, review and negotiate commercial, procurement and technology agreements, • Support contracts relating to SaaS, software licensing, cloud services and IT procurement, • Advise stakeholders on contract risks and legal best practice, • Assist with dispute management, legal research and compliance matters, • Support legal projects, contract management and process improvements, • Build strong relationships with Procurement, IT, Finance and business stakeholders What You'll Bring • CILEX qualification (or equivalent legal qualification), • Around 2 years' legal experience in-house or within a commercial legal environment, • Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, • Kno...

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious Private Client Lawyer looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm. Join a growing and highly regarded Private Client team managing a diverse caseload of complex, high-value matters. Applications are welcomed from S

LAW Absolute are working with a local authority based in East Anglia who are currently seeking an experienced SEND Lawyer for an initial 3-month locum assignment, with a strong likelihood of extension. This is an excellent opportunity for a local government lawyer who can join the team and hit the g

Disputes Lawyer - NQ or recently qualified | Essex. A long established, prestigious Legal 500 rated law firm in the heart of Essex is looking for a Disputes Lawyer to join their team. A newly or recently qualified Lawyer willing to specialise in a broad range of Disputes.

A highly regarded boutique law firm within the projects, energy and infrastructure sector is seeking to engage an experienced Project Finance Lawyer on a remote consultancy basis, supporting a strong pipeline of work across the Gulf. This opportunity will be well suited to lawyers with upwards of 8

Sellick Partnership is looking for a Adult Social Care Lawyer to join a competent local authority on a permanent basis. Key Responsibilities of an Adult Social Care Lawyer:. Required Skills and Experience of an Adult Social Care Lawyer:.

You’ll be encouraged to build strong client relationships and take ownership of files, with plenty of support from senior lawyers and the wider property team. Residential Property Lawyer | East London / Essex. A Top 50 UK law firm, renowned for its rapid growth and client centric approach, is loo

Sellick Partnership is proud to be recruiting a Planning Lawyer to join a local authority based in the North West. The successful Planning Lawyer will take on a varied planning law caseload, including, but not limited to:.

A highly respected Thames Valley firm is looking for an ambitious Private Client Crime lawyer as part of its expansion within the region. As Private Client Crime Lawyer you will be involved in privately funded defence in investigations, regulatory work, fraud, and historic cases. If you are a Priva

Private Client Lawyer / 1+ PQE / North Yorkshire / c£50,000 DOE / An excellent opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor to join a supportive and growing firm offering quality work, ongoing development and genuine career progression. JOB TITLE: Private Client Lawyer. With ambitious growth plans an

A well-established public sector organisation in Yorkshire is seeking an Employment Lawyer to join them on a locum basis. Our client is seeking an Employment Lawyer who can work with minimal supervision; the caseload will include tribunals, HR advice, policy work and member training. The successful

For more information on this Litigation Lawyer role and other vacancies please contact Marcus Stevens quoting Ref 37170. Law Staff has been instructed by this well known Essex Law Firm who are a well known Employer of Choice to search for a talented Litigation Lawyer. They offer in return flexible h

Sellick Partnership are currently recruiting to a brilliant opportunity for a Prosecutions Lawyer to join a well-regarded Council on a locum basis. Our client is looking for a Locum Prosecutions Lawyer with some local authority experience to join their friendly and welcoming team. Our client is seek

Are you an experienced Immigration Lawyer looking for a new opportunity within a respected and forward-thinking law firm? This is a fantastic chance to join a well-established legal practice known for its expertise in both individual and business immigration matters.

Locum Adult Social Care Lawyer. We are currently recruiting for an experienced ASC Lawyer to join a well-regarded local authority in the southwest region.

Commercial Property Lawyer | Buckinghamshire / Hybrid | Competitive Salary. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join the Real Estate Team of a leading law firm, based in Buckinghamshire (only 25 minutes out of central London by train).

We are currently supporting one of our long-standing Local Authority clients in recruiting an experienced SEN lawyer to join the team on an ongoing locum basis. The role would be to act as the sole SEN lawyer for the Authority. We are looking for a qualified lawyer with extensive experience in SEN l

Top 200 UK Law firm and one of the regions most established and fastest growing law firms with over 270 people and 35 Partners wishes to hire a newly or recently qualified Commercial Lawyer. Ideally you will have experience in Commercial Law, whether as a qualified lawyer or as a trainee. We are als

A local authority based in the Berkshire location is seeking a Childcare Lawyer for an initial period of three months. The council is seeking a qualified and experienced locum Childcare Lawyer who can start as soon as possible. In light of the recent judgment in the Mazur case, the locum Childcare L

A newly or recently qualified Lawyer willing to specialise in a broad range of Private Client matters.

How to apply for the Housing Disrepair Lawyer role:. For more information or to apply for the Housing Disrepair Lawyer role, contact Laura Smith in the Sellick Partnership Manchester office. Our client, a Local Authority based in Essex is seeking an experienced Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join their

A Commercial Real Estate Lawyer with 2-3pqe to join the Surrey office, which also supports the Commercial Real Estate team across all offices. The firm is looking for a lawyer who recognises the importance of balancing technical skill with outstanding client service.

Litigation Lawyer (Corporate Governance). Sellick Partnership is excited to be partnering with Trafford Council who are currently looking for a Litigation Lawyer to join their busy Litigation Legal Team on a hybrid working basis. Benefits available alongside the Litigation Lawyer position include.

Coronial / Inquest Lawyer - Remote - 6 month contract. You must be a UK qualified Lawyer - Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive and will have a strong background in managing coronial processes, ideally for another NHS Trust.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Lawyer to join a friendly and well-supported Local Authority childcare team. This position for a Childcare Lawyer is to start as soon as possible, and is anticipated to be ongoing for a minimum period of 3-6 months. The Childcare Lawyer will be res

The successful Lawyer will become the primary employment law adviser for the client's UK operations, supporting HR and senior stakeholders across a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. We are working with a market-leading Alternative Legal Services Provider on an exciti

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Childcare Lawyer to join a well-regarded local authority in the southwest region.

Your new firm is a well-established and highly regarded law practice with a strong presence across the North West.Known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional development, the firm offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing specialist team handling complex and high-profi

An opportunity has arisen for a Real Estate Lawyer to join a highly regarded Public Law & Projects team advising on major public sector-led developments and infrastructure projects across England & Wales. The team is known for advising on complex and socially impactful projects, offering Lawyers the

A Media and Entertainment Lawyer (Partner) is sought by a national law firm to join its Birmingham City Centre office. Develop a specialist Media & Entertainment practice within a national firm, working alongside lawyers who already advise an impressive client base across the creative industries. Qu

Referment is partnering with a leading UK legal business to appoint a Senior Commercial Lawyer at Senior Associate or Principal Associate level. You’ll handle commercial contracts, SaaS, and data protection matters, enjoy client ownership and autonomy, and have the chance to mentor junior lawyers

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Family Solicitor (Partner), with 10+ years of PQE, to join a Top 100 law firm in London.This exceptional opportunity involves leading high-value family matters and developing your client network.Successful candidates will have substantial experience in complex fami

Strategic opportunity to join an award winning corporate practice covering transactional and advisory work.The team work for public and private corporates, as well as private equity firms; and are well known for their sector expertise in technology and media, retail, insurance and financial services

A leading legal recruitment firm in Greater London seeks lawyers qualified in jurisdictions like the UK, Ireland, or Australia.

Taylor Root Dusseldorf is seeking a senior construction lawyer for a long-term building remediation project.

CapeClarke is seeking a talented Competition Lawyer (2-4 PQE) to join a leading US law firm in London. As a Competition Lawyer, you will advise on EU and UK merger control, engage in antitrust matters, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Hydrogen UK Ltd in London is seeking a senior Financial Services Regulation lawyer to join a market-leading financial institutions practice.

The Crown Estate, a leading land and marine portfolio manager in the UK, seeks a Senior Lawyer (Energy) to provide expert legal advice focused on energy projects and regulatory matters.

For some lawyers, it offers the best of both worlds. Out of hours, you’ll enjoy a lifestyle that most city lawyers can only dream of.

Working with the Head of Investment Compliance and an international team of ex‑Big Law lawyers, paralegals, and analysts, you’ll serve as the day‑to‑day legal contact for institutional investors and asset manager clients across private equity, infrastructure, credit, and real estate strategi

Carta is seeking a Senior Transactional Lawyer to join our Compliance – Transactional team in the UK.

Carta is seeking a Senior Transactional Lawyer to lead regulatory and deal-side compliance for institutional investors and asset managers. The role requires a qualified lawyer with 4–6+ PQE in regulatory or investment compliance, and strong client-facing skills in a fast-paced financial services e

Essential Employment is seeking an experienced Contracts & Procurement Lawyer to join its busy legal team in Barking.