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Farrer & Co is synonymous with the highest quality legal advice and service. We advise individuals, families, businesses, financial services, educational and not-for-profit organisations on every aspect of the law, wherever the need arises. From our offices in London we work with trusted professionals around the world to deliver a seamless international service. Our clients present us with complex and varied challenges. Whether that's a complicated family trust issue, a multinational corporate transaction, or an emerging threat to their reputation, they need clear thinkers who can advise on the best solutions, fast thinkers when speed is of the essence and agile thinkers who can produce a fresh approach to get the job done. That's why they choose us. Our clients value our in-depth knowledge, technical excellence and diversity of disciplines. But what really binds our long-standing relationships with them is our approach: pragmatic, plain speaking and always steadfast in our values, which we hold dear. Values which mean we gain our clients' trust, always strive to do the right thing, and aim for the best results for them. Superb client service sits at the heart of everything we do. We are modern lawyers with timeless values. The Team The Contentious Trusts & Estates team specialises in trusts and estates disputes. The team’s work breaks down into big ticket trust disputes often with an international element, and substantial probate disputes / inheritance act claims. We regularly appear in the High Court and the Court of Protection as well as courts in the Channel Islands and overseas. Scope We are looking for an extremely organised and proactive Practice Assistant to provide a high level of professional support to their allocated Fee Earners as well as other members of the Department. The candidate will be experienced in their specialist area but will be expected to be flexible to cover the broader remit of the Department. They will be highly motivated, display outstanding attention to detail and have the ability to multitask with ease. It is essential that they are a strong team player with a positive, up-beat approach. Responsibilities Organisational Support Effective and proactive diary management Has an excellent knowledge of all systems/processes used within the Department Is professional and maintains effective communications with clients and Fee Earners, using an appropriate mix of communication styles Researches new clients/contacts and prepares bios before meetings, and conducts basic research (on-line or otherwise) for Fee Earners when required Arranges travel and any other activities on behalf of others, where appropriate Client Relationship and Business Development Provides excellent service to clients, fee earners and colleagues, in a timely and professional manner, presenting a positive image of the Firm at all times Is aware of the differing needs of fee earners and is able to provide high quality PA support to any member of the department, tailoring their approach accordingly Recognises, respects and honours client confidentiality at all times Organises business development meetings and events for Fee Earners, and where they are held online offers technical support on the day Assists the BD team in the production of business development materials Understands and uses InterAction effectively to support fee earners BD efforts including recording all business development meetings in InterAction Document Production Produces typed work accurately, a high speed and in accordance with the firm’s house style Makes effective use of the Document Management System Creates new documents from the Firm’s templates, using contact data from InterAction where appropriate Proof-reads all documents for spelling, grammar and sense, querying wording where appropriate Proactively uses initiative to compose correspondence on behalf of fee earners, requiring focused concentration and attention to detail Assists fee earners in the production of ebundles where required Thoroughly understands and uses the full suite of tools used in production of documents and the firm’s templates for these Prepares thorough and clear handovers following a period of cover IT Skills/Systems Maintains a high level of proficiency in core IT applications including the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) Makes suggestions for additional training, as required Is capable of troubleshooting IT issues for fee earners and liaising with IT where these cannot be resolved within the team File Management Ensures that files within the case management system are kept in good order so that documents can be easily accessed Works in accordance with the department protocol in relation to e-filing Adopts a pro-active approach and works with Fee Earners effectively, to maintain regular file management, ensuring all files are closed and archived, as appropriate, and a risk assessment having been undertaken Keeps accurate records of all files sent to off-site storage via Records Financial Risk Management Has an excellent knowledge and application of the Firm's procedures in billing, AML, Credit Control and debt management Liaises with clients to obtain AML documentation and obtains relevant documentation from clients in a timely manner, as required by Fee Earners Sets up conflict searches for review by fee earners, correctly identifying the appropriate classification for each entry Thoroughly understands what is required for client care letters and prepares first drafts of CCLs for fee earners Prepares bills (including bill narratives if required) and covering letter to client, as required by fee earners Liaises with credit control and alerting Fee Earners to unpaid bills, where required Deals with time-recording matters for Fee Earners as required (for example, to record holiday absence) Person Specification Has excellent timekeeping and prioritises work effectively Is adaptable, flexible, reliable, co-operative and has a professional approach to work Works as a positive, friendly and helpful team player Communicates clearly and in a positive and constructive manner Interacts in good faith and demonstrates effective listening Uses initiative and takes a proactive approach to work by regularly seeking ways to improve support in the department Positively supports and promotes change within the Department Demonstrates a keen interest in and commitment to the department Has a caring approach to self and colleagues providing support and guidance to junior members of the department Education and Qualifications Qualified to GCSE standard, grade C/ Level 4 (or equivalent) at Mathematics and English essential Previous secretarial experience in a law firm essential Special aspects The hours of work for this opportunity are 09:30am-5:30pm but it is essential to be committed, flexible and prepared to work beyond the normal office hours when necessary and in response to client demand. You will be expected to follow the firm’s agile working policy, which embraces home working but will require employees to spend a minimum number of days each week in the London office. Farrer & Co is an equals opportunity employer who welcomes applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We look to employ the best candidates regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, social or economic background, religion, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We are keen to ensure candidates have the best interview experience possible, if you require any adjustments during the interview or application process please let the recruitment team know. Comments Farrer & Co conducts a pre-employment screening which consists of a Criminal History Background and Credit Check for successful candidates.

We are helping a highly respected family law boutique in South Manchester recruit for a Private Family Solicitor with 2-5 PQE. You’ll manage a caseload of around 20 private family matters and assist a senior solicitor on more complex cases, and will have the opportunity to gain valuable, career-building experience in advising on specialist finance, LGBT and surrogacy matters. Our client is a prestigious boutique practice based in South Manchester, specialising in family and private client law. For its size, this firm genuinely packs a punch, advising some of the wealthiest families in the region. They are well-established in the South Manchester and Cheshire market and their services are highly sought after by HNW individuals and families. They generate most of their work via their reputation and have a strong flow of referred work between their two practice area teams. But don’t let their lofty client base fool you – this firm has an extremely down-to-earth, welcoming culture. And you won’t catch anyone working late into the night. You will work as part of a supportive team, split across two offices, with a reasonable caseload and billing target, and the opportunity to work from home for some of the week. You’ll be well-supported with your cases, as the firm has a ton of paralegal and secretarial support. If learning from the best in the field is important to you, this firm has that covered too. Not only do the experts here have a wealth of experience, but they also have real depth too – such as specialising in advising the LGBT community and in complex financial arrangements. So, if you are someone looking to develop a valuable, in-demand specialism, this is the place to do it. Their offices are conveniently located in town centres within a five-minute walk of the main train stations, which boast regular train links from Manchester, Stockport and other surrounding areas. There is also free onsite parking in the office car park for those commuting by car. The firm has a clear idea of its direction, which is to grow sustainably and organically while retaining a small, close-knit team who are genuinely the best at what they do. They enjoy their Cheshire town presence and offer a more relaxed working environment than the city centre. For this reason, opportunities rarely come up with this firm, so it’s important to grab them with both hands when they do! For exceptional candidates, this is the best place to develop your career. How to apply for this Private Family Solicitor role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Michaela Baddeley at Realm Recruit. Michaela is a Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of family lawyers in the North West. Working with family teams across the region, she recruits for family law roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a family solicitor looking to make a move, Michaela can help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £40,000 - £45,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-34667

Fast-track progression – move up to Partner quickly Hybrid working Manageable targets and 1:1 support A reputable full-service law firm based in North Manchester is recruiting for a family lawyer with at least four years’ experience to join its matrimonial team. If you’re looking for something closer to home but still with lots of progression, this could be the role for you – the firm is sizeable but has only five partners, so there isn’t a ceiling on how far you could go. You’ll enjoy extremely manageable targets and a fantastic work/life balance, working two days per week from home. The opportunity comes with a host of fantastic benefits, enhanced annual leave (increasing further with service) and free parking. You’ll also receive a performance bonus on top of your salary. You’ll also have plenty of secretarial and admin support on your files, as the firm has a support-to-fee earner ratio close to 1:1. You’ll advance your career quickly, as you’ll be learning from a highly experienced and Legal 500 recommended family partner, who also has Law Society Children accreditation. In the role, you’ll be providing legal advice on a variety of private and legal aid childcare matters, making a real difference to the lives of those families you work with. The firm has ten busy offices across the North West and has recently undertaken an exciting rebrand to herald its next phase of growth. This role is easily commutable from Bury, Bolton, Prestwich, Whitefield, Rochdale, Ramsbottom and surrounds. How to apply for this role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Michaela Baddeley at Realm Recruit. Michaela is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of family lawyers in the North West. Working with family teams across the region, she recruits for family law roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a family solicitor looking to make a move, Michaela can help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £40,000 - £50,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-35431

We are helping a highly regarded law firm in South Manchester to recruit for a family solicitor to join their Legal 500 team at Senior Associate level, with a view to becoming a Partner within 12 months. This could be an unrivalled opportunity for someone who is currently at Associate level to amplify their career trajectory and reach all the way up to partnership in just one year’s time. In the role, you will play an instrumental part in growing an already strong offering within mid-to-high value divorce and financial matters. Working as part of a highly regarded and experienced family team, you will handle a mixed caseload of private family work, specialising in financial remedy. You’ll advise on divorces, asset protection, mediations and arbitrations, and deal with HNW business owners with complex business assets. The firm has embraced hybrid working and you’ll be able to work from home for two days per week. Additional benefits include healthcare, generous annual leave provisions and plenty of secretarial and administrative support within the team to help you do your best work each day. The role has come to the market for genuine reasons and the firm enjoys a fantastic employee retention rate. How to apply for this role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula Pawlowska at Realm Recruit. Paula is an Associate Director and Family Team Lead at Realm. Specialising in the recruitment of family lawyers, she works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across the North West. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, Paula is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £65,000 - £70,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-35210

Our client, a friendly, multi-site and full-service law firm, is looking for a family care / childcare solicitor to join its successful matrimonial team based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The firm are very flexible in their approach and understand that not everyone wants to work a standard nine-to-five day. As a result, they are open to considering flexible working arrangements and are also happy for their team to work from home if they wish for up to 2 days per week. What’s more, they offer a wide range of benefits along with a competitive salary. In the role, you’ll be providing legal advice on a variety of care matters, including domestic violence and other childcare-related issues, making a real difference to the lives of those families you work with in the local Rochdale and Greater Manchester area. The firm are accredited by Resolution and members of the Law Society Family and Children Panels as well as being on the ICACU panel (international children work / child abduction). The firm prides itself on investing in its people, offering a clear career progression framework across its growing number of offices and supporting its team members to enjoy a happy work/life balance. The firm has a fantastic employee retention record, with the role only becoming available due to genuine organic growth. You will work with a modern Case Management System and there is plenty of admin and secretarial support for you to draw on. This role is easily commutable from Rochdale, Manchester, Bury, Bolton, Oldham and surrounds. If you’re looking for a family solicitor position with a firm close to home in Rochdale, with a great reputation in the community, get in touch today. How to apply for this Family Care Solicitor role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Michaela Baddeley at Realm Recruit. Michaela is a Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of family lawyers in the North West. Working with family teams across the region, she recruits for family law roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a family solicitor looking to make a move, Michaela can help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £47,000 - £47,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-33765

Hybrid working Experienced secretarial support Legal 500, Resolution accredited team A highly respected, full-service firm in East Manchester is looking for a Care Solicitor with at least four years’ experience to join its market leading team. The role comes with the ability to work from home for three days per week, working as part of a Legal 500 specialist team alongside other very experienced care solicitors. The team here is one of the biggest care teams in Manchester, so it’s a great place to continue a successful career in childcare law. Realm has been the recruitment partner for this regional firm for several years and – hand on heart – they are an absolute dream to work with. They are extremely proactive in remaining competitive with compensation and bonus schemes, benefits, and flexibility/remote-working. As a result, this firm has a very happy team and an incredibly high employee retention rate. The many lawyers we have placed here enjoy their work, benefitting from a genuinely lovely team, fantastic benefits package and manageable caseload, leaving plenty of room for an excellent work/life balance. The team even benefits from all-expenses-paid weekends away – which should demonstrate the intense focus this firm puts on engagement and job satisfaction. The professionals we place here always comment on how comfortable and welcome they feel from day one. Their offices are also easily commutable from North, East, South and Central Manchester with great transport links, including quick access to the M60. They are the go-to firm for the regional business and private client community and generate most of their work via word-of-mouth referrals, so lawyers here enjoy a sustainable and varied stream of cases to get their teeth into, enabling them to broaden their experience and commercial skills. The firm has a clear progression framework and regularly review team salaries and promotability. Plus, it is on an impressive growth track and has added to each of its teams in the past 12 months, so team members feel positive and part of something successful. How to apply for this role Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula Pawlowska at Realm Recruit. Paula is an Associate Director and Family Team Lead at Realm. Specialising in the recruitment of family lawyers, she works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across the North West. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, Paula is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £40,000 - £50,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-35386-1

Our client, a national, full-service law firm, is looking for a Family Solicitor to join its successful matrimonial team at their office in Wigan, Greater Manchester. The firm has embraced hybrid working and the positive impact it has had on work/life balance for its team members. Therefore, you’ll be able to work flexibly and from home for part of your week, spending the rest of the week at the firm’s office in Wigan. There’s also free parking, making it easily commutable from Manchester, Bolton, Wigan, Chorley, Salford and the surrounding areas. In the role, you’ll be providing legal advice on a mixed caseload of family law matters. Including private and legal aid, to the local community in Wigan, Westhoughton, Bolton and surrounds. The firm has recently successfully recruited a team of experienced childcare solicitors, and now want to focus on expanding its private family and legal aid services. The firm has a team of eight family lawyers based across the North West and undergone a period of significant growth, so there is a ready caseload for you to get stuck in with. You’ll feel welcome here straight away and get the opportunity to build strong relationships with your colleagues – there’s even the option of a team trip to Dublin each year! You’ll also have the opportunity to build connections and network on behalf of the firm if you wish, as the firm attends several charity and sector events and dinners across the year. You’ll be supported in gaining Resolution membership and access to the family panel, if you aren’t already a member. The role would also be fantastic for someone who prefers plenty of admin and secretarial support on their cases, as the ratio is almost 1:1. If you are looking for an exciting role closer to home in Wigan, with plenty of room for growth and progression as part of a larger regional and national team, speak to us today. How to apply for this role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’ above. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Paula Pawlowska at Realm Recruit. Paula is an Associate Director and Family Team Lead at Realm. Specialising in the recruitment of family lawyers, she works with family solicitors and care solicitors at all levels and has connections with family departments across the North West. As a result of her in-depth knowledge of the family law market, Paula is perfectly placed to help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £30,000 - £45,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-34874

Vacancy details Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 month FTC - Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Mid Business area Support Duration Temporary Hours Full time Location Manchester Reference number GL02345 Duration details 12 Months FTC Job title Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 Month FTC - Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It’s called ‘One Firm, Wherever You Are’. You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations. Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis. We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer. Our expectation is that, on average, you’ll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g. courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week. Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long-term medical condition. We believe this approach: fits with our values and personality; will enhance our performance through greater flexibility; advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer – helping you better balance work and family/life commitments; offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan. Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department & wider firm? As the single point of contact for fee earners and the completion of their work, the role with undertake all aspects of the Practice Assistant role, or where appropriate, manage the workflow by utilising Team Assistants and Shared Services, retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion. Provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to fee earners in the group and exceptional client service. What does the role actually involve? Client relationship management Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients and dealing with basic client queries as appropriate Manage the production of documents and check returned work produced by the Shared Services team/speech recognition for accuracy/formatting, before it is passed to the relevant lawyer Taking and making client related calls, dealing with and handling message taking as appropriate. Liaise with Client & Marketing and provide support for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc. Manage Interaction and ensure new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information are added Responsible for keeping up to date with client specific protocols and processes, implementing, providing guidance and training to others where necessary and ongoing monitoring Administrative Responsible for files being opened and closed. Supervise general filing requirements and record- keeping and production of engagement letters, ensuring compliance at all times Monitor and manage key dates for clients and ensure compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters Support fee earners in business development activities including the involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations, scheduling meetings e.g. tenders, directories, internal client Work with business development managers on the maintenance of CRM to ensure key client contacts are in Interaction and ‘bounce-backs’ e.g. contacts with rejected email addresses are reviewed, updated or archived from system Assisting in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences (vulture) Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to date, anticipating requirements e.g. associated travel/accommodation bookings, meeting rooms, drafting itineraries, preparing agendas, preparing and circulating papers Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as required First point of contact for the team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams Assisting in the tender process – liaising with Business Development, collating outstanding information, assisting with draft/final submissions Arrange for the preparation and collation of internal sector newsletters and briefings Arrange photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc. Receiving instructions via digital dictation for tasks and acting upon the same Maintaining LinkedIn profile, updating connections and adding new activity Checks Mytenders for CVs, copies of old tenders, policies, insurance details etc. Manages enquiry inboxes, and website queries Communication Key point of contact for Fee Earners and Clients to maintain relationships and ensure a high level of support is always provided by the team Monitor post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate fee earner and actioned as necessary; proactively responding to and drafting responses on behalf of others, prioritising emails, collating necessary paperwork and e-filing Provide support to their immediate colleagues in the department, and where practical, other legal and support departments as requested by the Team Manager. Assisting others where there is spare capacity or it evident that a colleague needs assistance with their workload Answering phone calls for other members of the team when they are away from their desk and participating in a lunch time telephone rota within the Practice Assistant team Minute taking, following up designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting Liaise with the [Team Manager] over any planned absences, arranging cover as necessary and communicating this to the relevant fee earners Financial Assist fee earners and business development for client and event billing and credit control process Responsible for the completion of complex billing; ensuring bills are prepared to the highest standards of accuracy and it’s undertaken within the team in accordance with the contractual requirement Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate Reviewing and updating time allocation and disbursements ensuring appropriate matter allocation Supporting the co-ordination of the WIP certification process Anticipating and dealing with matter related finance administration to include APRs, BACs, TTs Managing Expenses Processing Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PSM where challenges arise Responsible for managing the creation and maintenance of client data rooms in accordance with case milestones Proactively promote the use of data rooms with clients and lawyers Responsible for ensuring client and matter data is maintained within our case management and practice management systems, raising requests with the CMI team as appropriate Online applications e.g. Companies House, Land Registry, Searchflow, CRU forms Undertaking searches and completion of Stamp Duty Land Tax Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Customer service Arranging and attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and PSM's to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate Regularly offer assistance wherever possible Person specification What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role? Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office An aptitude for producing documents and client communications of the highest standard Advanced knowledge of document management/case management systems Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the legal support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to establish and build client relationships; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Customer service focused Proven experience of managing administration services and resources, with a hands-on, practical approach Effective at investigating issues and seeing a problem through to conclusion Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Excellent team player, sharing in team goals to provide excellent quality and efficiency of service, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Confidential and discreet but able to redirect information when appropriate to ensure areas of concern are resolved effectively Well organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all client communications and deliverables

Overview: Mayer Brown is a leading global law firm with offices in 27 key business centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. With approximately 200 lawyers in each of the world’s three largest financial centres — New York, London and Hong Kong — we are uniquely positioned to advise leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex legal needs. We have deep experience in high-stakes litigation and complex transactions across industry sectors, including our signature strength, the global financial services industry. We are a collegial, collaborative and diverse firm where highly motivated individuals with an unwavering commitment to excellence receive the opportunity, support and development they need to grow, thrive and realise their greatest potential. We also encourage all our people to use their skills to support the wider community through our pro bono and community volunteering programmes. At Mayer Brown the principles of mutual respect, dignity and understanding are central to the way we work and help to provide an environment where diversity and inclusion are embraced. The Role: Administration Apprentice 18 month fixed term contract Purpose of the role: Working in various practice groups in an administrative role, you will gain an understanding of the variety of tasks that are undertaken to support your colleagues in the secretarial team, as well as fee earners and partners in the wider practice group. We are looking for an individual who is keen to grow their knowledge and confidence whilst gaining an understanding of the numerous administrative tasks that are carried out in the team. With the support and mentoring of colleagues, you will develop your skills within the workplace with a view to progressing your career within the secretarial team. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with flexibility in accordance with the needs of the business. Responsibilities: Scanning documents, filing them electronically and in hard copy Printing and photocopying documents as when required Delivery and collection of items from other Practice Groups or Business Services departments Producing, editing and formatting short documents; Entering data on internal systems/databases (e.g., InterAction, Excel, etc.); Creating expense reports using Chrome River; Billing support, including producing and updating billing spreadsheets, prebills, bill narratives and covering letters for fee-earner approval; Entering fee-earner time on InTapp Adding activities and meetings into Interaction Answering telephones and taking messages; Organising couriers and sorting post; Organising meetings via Outlook, WebEx, Microsoft Teams and Zoom and booking rooms/refreshments; Qualifications: Educated to at least GCSE, A level or equivalent preferred. Experience, skills and personal attributes: To support your ongoing learning and development, you will undertake the Business Administration Level 3 Apprenticeship which is supported by our external training provider. We have created this opportunity for individuals who: have completed school education and would prefer to start their career rather than attend University; would like to leave College earlier than planned to start their career, yet must remain in education to undertake a qualification Our newly created Administration Apprentice role will give you the opportunity of gaining valuable on-the-job structured learning whilst earning a competitive salary. It is for a fixed period of 18 months. Following that period you may be eligible to apply for other roles advertised in the business. As a member of the team, you will be supported and mentored by experienced and knowledgeable colleagues. To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate: ability to communicate effectively at all levels ability to prioritise own workload with direction as required ability to keep calm under pressure good team player a "can-do" and flexible attitude excellent attention to detail good working knowledge of Outlook and Word At Mayer Brown, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment that offers our people the opportunity and support they need to succeed. We are therefore happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that individuals may require throughout the recruitment process and once they have joined the Firm. In addition, one of our core values at Mayer Brown is to promote diversity and inclusion at all levels within the business which is actively supported by our diversity networks - LGBT+, Fusion (Race and Ethnicity), Women, Enable (Disability) and Work and Me (Family).

Vacancy details Team Assistant / Legal Administrator - Nottingham and Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Junior Business area Support Duration Permanent Hours Full time Location Manchester, Nottingham Reference number JG2 Job title Team Assistant / Legal Administrator - Nottingham and Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jonah Philpott At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It’s called ‘One Firm, Wherever You Are’. You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations. Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis. We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer. Our expectation is that, on average, you’ll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g. courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week. Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long-term medical condition. We believe this approach: fits with our values and personality; will enhance our performance through greater flexibility; advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer – helping you better balance work and family/life commitments; offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan. Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department and wider firm? The role provides administrative and file management support across the team. Work will come either directly from the fee earner or through the work allocated by the Practice Assistants. The role is accountable for establishing and maintaining an ongoing service-based relationship with the team they support recognising and translating the needs and expectations into a responsive service. What does the role actually involve? Liaise with PA to provide support to Client & Marketing for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc Liaise with PA to enter, maintain and update Interaction - adding new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information Responsible for ensuring current knowledge of client specific protocols and processes, and building these into current practices File management – updating and maintaining all files, ensuring documents are filed correctly and named in line with the business wide naming convention and the correct folder structures are adopted (both electronic and paper) File opening and closing – matters are set up on the relevant document/case management system. Undertake all file closing/ archiving procedures ensuring we are compliant at all times Assisting the PA as directed in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences, (vulture) responsible for arranging registers delegates; booking travel; printing/sending materials; arranges give-aways Responsible for ordering all promotional goods and ensuring stock levels Make room and taxi bookings as requested, organising hand deliveries and courier requests, and other ad hoc requests Printing/ copying/ scanning of documents flowing to document solutions for support with high volume jobs, as appropriate Liaising with fellow team member on workloads and ensure deadlines are consistently met Answering internal calls for other members of the team Liaison with and taking direction from your PA and PSM Assisting the PA with billing as required Assisting with expenses Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PA and PSM where challenges arise Responsible for creating and uploading information to client data rooms, in line with instructions from Lawyer and PA Production of court bundles, ensuring the master bundle is correctly prepared in line with Lawyer instructions and court rules and instructions provided to document solutions to complete printing/copying of master bundles; suitable delivery methods pre-booked as needed Checking client and internal data for accuracy Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Responsible for checking post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is appropriately filed in firms document management systems Attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and practice assistants to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate Regularly offer assistance wherever possible Person specification What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role? Relevant office-based administration experience Experience of document management/case management systems Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the Legal Support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to liaise with internal and external clients in a professional manner; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Good organisational skills and ability to manage own time effectively within a fast-paced environment Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Excellent attention to detail Customer service focused Proactive, professional, and flexible approach to work Keen to develop over a period of time with a willingness and ability to learn

Basic information Location London Service line Tax & Legal Date published 20-Jul-2023 Req # 13360 Job description Connect to your Industry Deloitte’s legal practice in the UK is part of the global Deloitte Legal network, which has over 2,500 lawyers in more than 85 jurisdictions. This makes Deloitte Legal one of the largest legal businesses in the world with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional global law firm. We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please do discuss with us. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity Come and join LEMG, a Legal Team that sees things a bit differently. We are looking to recruit a Manager to join our LEMG team to support the exciting growth of the business. LEMG helps clients to manage complex legal entity structures through all aspects of the legal entity lifecycle, combining deep technical knowledge with a market leading approach to innovation and technology. The team works with multinational groups spanning a variety of sectors and industries on a wide range of governance and advisory projects. This is an opportunity for someone with the right mix of attitude, vision, experience, skills and drive to work at Deloitte Legal. We particularly look for traits such as curiosity, resourcefulness, energy and enthusiasm as well as being a great team player. Main accountabilities and duties include: Complex compliance projects and group structure changes Producing documents in connection with UK share allotments, subdivisions, consolidations and dividend payments Supporting on capital reductions and share buy-backs and preparing related transactional documents, working closely with our Corporate legal team Governance requirements Staying up to date on other relevant legislation and advising clients on such matters Working closely alongside in-house company secretarial teams, including interim support solutions to support clients Assisting with business development initiatives and new client generation, including pitches and proposals Operational responsibility for finance and risk management of own matters Training and mentoring more junior members of the team Connect to your skills and professional experience The essential experience will include: ACG or Solicitor with experience of working as a company secretary and/or with legal entity compliance Demonstrates the ability to apply the requisite skills in a client-driven, commercially astute manner Experience of working in professional services and/or in a global organisation Enthusiasm for innovation and/or technology-aligned solutions An organised, pro-active individual who is driven by personal development Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. At Deloitte Legal, you’ll work collaboratively to transform business outcomes, as you grow your own career. Join us and experience the future of law, today. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process. Connect with your colleagues “At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.” Becky, Deloitte Legal “Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four.” - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal Connect to your agile working options Location: London Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Having great conversations with your team and your leadership paves the way for great collaborative ways of working. You’ll be joining one of our innovative virtual communities. Which means you’ll be part of the London team. You’ll have the flexibility to work from home or a client site as required. You’ll also have access to a number of local collaboration spaces where you can meet with colleagues when needed to support your role. Our hybrid-working model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. You’ll have all the support you need to succeed, including robust tech and home workstation set-up guidance, as well as access to a variety of flexible working spaces and all sorts of social activities for you to join. We’re continually innovating our working practices too, so you can expect to see new and exciting technology developments coming soon. The future of work is evolving fast and we’re already leading the way, by enabling flexibility for our people, and making it easy for us all to connect and collaborate. Discover more about our locations. Our commitment to you Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead. Connect to your next step A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level. Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careers WPFULL SLTAXC BALGTX

Salary: up to £24,000Hours: full or part time, hybrid workingA super role within a full-service legal practice. You will join the Private Client department and work as part of a small team providing secretarial and administrative support to the lawyers. This is a varied role where Client care skills are key. Your duties will include:· Preparing and amending legal documents, correspondence using digital dictation· Diary management including travel booking· Document and file management (electronic)· Client care· Preparing bills· General administration tasksPrevious experience as a legal secretary is ideal or secretarial experience within a professional office environment.Legal SecretaryFull or part time and hybridHuddersfield town centreClark Legal provides a very personal, caring and confidential service, second to none. It welcomes applications from all sections of the community and tries to ensure that all clients for which it recruits select staff solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential, regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, political beliefs and affiliations, family circumstances or other irrelevant distinctions. Information supplied to Clark Legal will be retained confidentially as appropriate and used solely as part of your job search.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: £19,000.00-£24,000.00 per yearBenefits: Work from homeSchedule: Monday to FridayWork Location: In personReference ID: 50982107

Opportunities for partnership Work from home two days per week Bonus twice a year Family law boutique Highly reputable Cheshire market firm Due to organic growth, a highly respected family law boutique in South Manchester is recruiting for a Private Family Solicitor with at least four years’ experience to join at Associate or Senior Associate level. Your mission will be to come in and plug the gap between the most senior and most junior members of the team, hit the ground running on an existing caseload of work, and bring additional expertise and gravitas to this close-knit team of five. For this reason, there is huge scope for progression, including promotion to Partner in the mid-term. You’ll also be able to work from home two days per week and receive a discretionary bonus twice per year. You’ll also have access to secretarial support, which is becoming increasingly rare in the current market. Current team members describe the culture as “warm, open and transparent” and a place where they “feel valued”. Team outings include lunch clubs and spa weekends. You’ll manage a reasonable caseload of mixed private family matters for a HNW Cheshire client base. Most of the team’s work is generated via reputation, referrer relationships, and word of mouth referrals. The role would suit someone whose development is currently blocked at their current firm, wants to work for a family law boutique, or who would simply prefer a more pivotal position in a smaller team. The firm will also consider applicants looking for a reduced-hours contract of four days per week. How to apply for this Private Family Associate Solicitor role If this sounds like the job for you, you can apply via this website by clicking ‘Apply’. Alternatively, to learn more about this opportunity or to register your interest, contact Michaela Baddeley at Realm Recruit. Michaela is an Associate Consultant at Realm and specialises in the recruitment of family lawyers in the North West. Working with family teams across the region, she recruits for family law roles at all levels, from paralegal to partner. If you’re a family solicitor looking to make a move, Michaela can help you take your next step. Know someone else who might be suitable? If so, get in touch – if we find your referral a job, we’ll reward you with up to £500 in vouchers of your choice. Find out more here. Please note: any references to salary and/or experience in our adverts are intended as a guide only. Realm is committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Applicants are invited to contact Realm to identify any additional support they might require to enable them to make an application. Key details Salary £40,000 - £70,000 Location Greater Manchester Role type Hybrid working Contract type Permanent Practice area Family Job ref V-35532-1

Vacancy details Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 month FTC - Manchester Vacancy type Secretarial/administrative Level Mid Business area Support Duration Temporary Hours Full time Location Manchester Reference number GL02345 Duration details 12 Months FTC Job title Practice Assistant/ Legal Secretary - Health Advisory and Litigation - 12 Month FTC - Manchester Team Legal Support Vacancy owner Jen Foster At Browne Jacobson, we’ve always worked across business and society, and this expertise sets us apart. Social and environmental impact are at the top of our business agenda. We champion fairness, make the complex simple and forge connections between clients to find creative solutions. This is how we improve outcomes for every person, community and business we serve. With offices in Birmingham, Dublin, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham, we’re a UK & I based law firm with an international reach. Our sectors include: health; real estate and construction; education; energy and infrastructure; financial services; government; insurance; manufacturing and industrials; and retail, consumer and logistics. We nurture talent at all levels and from every background and celebrate what makes people individuals. Law needs all voices to reflect the society it serves and we’re working towards social mobility, diversity and inclusion in our firm - and our profession. We strive to create meaningful personal and professional development opportunities and offer flexible working in support of a good work-life balance. We focus on wellbeing and individuality, so that all our people can thrive. What is the working practice for this role? The firm operates a set of core principles that guides our working practice. It’s called ‘One Firm, Wherever You Are’. You might have enjoyed working from home and would like to split your time between there and the office/ other work locations. Others may be eager to return to the office on a more regular basis. We believe that a regular level of in-person contact is an important way to build connections with your colleagues, enhancing knowledge and idea sharing and enabling all of us to benefit from the vibrant office culture Browne Jacobson has to offer. Our expectation is that, on average, you’ll work from home for no more than three days per week, with the remainder of your time either spent with your colleagues in the office or working from other locations as work demands dictate, e.g. courts, client offices, conferences etc. This is an average expectation over time and we know that there will be variations from week to week. Equally, there will be individual circumstances in which a different pattern of work is needed, for example as an agreed reasonable adjustment for colleagues with a disability or long-term medical condition. We believe this approach: fits with our values and personality; will enhance our performance through greater flexibility; advances our ambitions as an inclusive employer – helping you better balance work and family/life commitments; offers opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint (travel, office services etc.), a key ambition underpinning our corporate sustainability plan. Why is this role important and how does it fit into the team, department & wider firm? As the single point of contact for fee earners and the completion of their work, the role with undertake all aspects of the Practice Assistant role, or where appropriate, manage the workflow by utilising Team Assistants and Shared Services, retaining ownership and accountability of all tasks through to completion. Provide a high quality, comprehensive workflow management and organisational service to fee earners in the group and exceptional client service. What does the role actually involve? Client relationship management Become an active part in the care of clients and be wholly familiar with contacts/clients and dealing with basic client queries as appropriate Manage the production of documents and check returned work produced by the Shared Services team/speech recognition for accuracy/formatting, before it is passed to the relevant lawyer Taking and making client related calls, dealing with and handling message taking as appropriate. Liaise with Client & Marketing and provide support for scheduling tender meetings, directory interviews, client training etc. Manage Interaction and ensure new prospects, clients and contacts, activities and business development information are added Responsible for keeping up to date with client specific protocols and processes, implementing, providing guidance and training to others where necessary and ongoing monitoring Administrative Responsible for files being opened and closed. Supervise general filing requirements and record- keeping and production of engagement letters, ensuring compliance at all times Monitor and manage key dates for clients and ensure compliance procedures are up to date on all files and matters Support fee earners in business development activities including the involvement in preparation of pitches and presentations, scheduling meetings e.g. tenders, directories, internal client Work with business development managers on the maintenance of CRM to ensure key client contacts are in Interaction and ‘bounce-backs’ e.g. contacts with rejected email addresses are reviewed, updated or archived from system Assisting in the organisation of internal and external events, seminars and conferences (vulture) Manage diaries, ensuring they are up-to date, anticipating requirements e.g. associated travel/accommodation bookings, meeting rooms, drafting itineraries, preparing agendas, preparing and circulating papers Produce and maintain Excel spreadsheets as required First point of contact for the team, dealing with queries and acting on initiative to provide exceptional client service, promoting and developing ownership within the teams Assisting in the tender process – liaising with Business Development, collating outstanding information, assisting with draft/final submissions Arrange for the preparation and collation of internal sector newsletters and briefings Arrange photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out letters, faxes etc. Receiving instructions via digital dictation for tasks and acting upon the same Maintaining LinkedIn profile, updating connections and adding new activity Checks Mytenders for CVs, copies of old tenders, policies, insurance details etc. Manages enquiry inboxes, and website queries Communication Key point of contact for Fee Earners and Clients to maintain relationships and ensure a high level of support is always provided by the team Monitor post and/or emails and dealing with as appropriate ensuring all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate fee earner and actioned as necessary; proactively responding to and drafting responses on behalf of others, prioritising emails, collating necessary paperwork and e-filing Provide support to their immediate colleagues in the department, and where practical, other legal and support departments as requested by the Team Manager. Assisting others where there is spare capacity or it evident that a colleague needs assistance with their workload Answering phone calls for other members of the team when they are away from their desk and participating in a lunch time telephone rota within the Practice Assistant team Minute taking, following up designated actions to ensure completion ahead of the next meeting Liaise with the [Team Manager] over any planned absences, arranging cover as necessary and communicating this to the relevant fee earners Financial Assist fee earners and business development for client and event billing and credit control process Responsible for the completion of complex billing; ensuring bills are prepared to the highest standards of accuracy and it’s undertaken within the team in accordance with the contractual requirement Request cheques, bank transfers, and paying in money received, as appropriate Reviewing and updating time allocation and disbursements ensuring appropriate matter allocation Supporting the co-ordination of the WIP certification process Anticipating and dealing with matter related finance administration to include APRs, BACs, TTs Managing Expenses Processing Responsible for managing priorities and workloads to ensure deadlines are met. Liaising with PSM where challenges arise Responsible for managing the creation and maintenance of client data rooms in accordance with case milestones Proactively promote the use of data rooms with clients and lawyers Responsible for ensuring client and matter data is maintained within our case management and practice management systems, raising requests with the CMI team as appropriate Online applications e.g. Companies House, Land Registry, Searchflow, CRU forms Undertaking searches and completion of Stamp Duty Land Tax Ensuring compliance with firm wide/department policies and procedures including Lexcel and Information Security Customer service Arranging and attending team meetings Liaising with fee earners and PSM's to take instruction and liaise on work requirements Consistently and appropriately update service users on progress where appropriate Regularly offer assistance wherever possible Person specification What technical skills are required for someone to be successful and enjoy the role? Experience of working in a legal or professional services environment Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office An aptitude for producing documents and client communications of the highest standard Advanced knowledge of document management/case management systems Who would be a good fit for this role? As part of the legal support team, you would be expected to have the following skills and experience: An effective communicator with the ability to establish and build client relationships; striving to provide exceptional service at all times Customer service focused Proven experience of managing administration services and resources, with a hands-on, practical approach Effective at investigating issues and seeing a problem through to conclusion Conscientious, taking personal responsibility for own work and accountability for its delivery and quality Excellent team player, sharing in team goals to provide excellent quality and efficiency of service, with a willingness to take on new responsibilities and challenges Positive can-do attitude with the ability to adapt to change Confidential and discreet but able to redirect information when appropriate to ensure areas of concern are resolved effectively Well organised and methodical with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all client communications and deliverables

Basic information Location Manchester Service line Tax & Legal Date published 09-Jun-2023 Req # 13071 Job description Connect to your Industry Deloitte’s legal practice in the UK is part of the global Deloitte Legal network, which has over 2,500 lawyers in more than 85 jurisdictions. This makes Deloitte Legal one of the largest legal businesses in the world with a global footprint that exceeds that of any traditional global law firm. We encourage consideration of flexible ways of working, both formal and informal arrangements that allow for the best outcomes for our people and our clients. If this opportunity is of interest to you, please do discuss with us. Connect to your career at Deloitte Deloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, that covers audit, risk advisory, and consulting services across tax, legal, business, technology and corporate finance, we help our clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more. What brings us all together at Deloitte? It’s how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most. Connect to your opportunity Come and join LEMG, a Legal Team that sees things a bit differently. We are looking to recruit a Manager to join our LEMG team to support the exciting growth of the business. LEMG helps clients to manage complex legal entity structures through all aspects of the legal entity lifecycle, combining deep technical knowledge with a market leading approach to innovation and technology. The team works with multinational groups spanning a variety of sectors and industries on a wide range of governance and advisory projects. Connect to your skills and professional experience This is an opportunity for someone with the right mix of attitude, vision, experience, skills and drive to work at Deloitte Legal. We particularly look for traits such as curiosity, resourcefulness, energy and enthusiasm as well as being a great team player. Main accountabilities and duties include: Complex compliance projects and group structure changes Producing documents in connection with UK share allotments, subdivisions, consolidations and dividend payments Supporting on capital reductions and share buy-backs and preparing related transactional documents, working closely with our Corporate legal team Governance requirements Staying up to date on other relevant legislation and advising clients on such matters Working closely alongside in-house company secretarial teams, including interim support solutions to support clients Assisting with business development initiatives and new client generation, including pitches and proposals Operational responsibility for finance and risk management of own matters Training and mentoring more junior members of the team The desired experience will include: ACG or Solicitor with experience of working as a company secretary and/or with legal entity compliance Demonstrates the ability to apply the requisite skills in a client-driven, commercially astute manner Experience of working in professional services and/or in a global organisation Enthusiasm for innovation and/or technology-aligned solutions An organised, pro-active individual who is driven by personal development Connect to your business - Deloitte Legal By connecting legal expertise and technological innovation, we’re creating a new future for law. At Deloitte Legal, you’ll work collaboratively to transform business outcomes, as you grow your own career. Join us and experience the future of law, today. Personal independence Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints. This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm. The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process. Connect with your colleagues “At Deloitte I am encouraged to work from home whenever it’s convenient. My hours are flexible – if I want to start earlier or later I can, provided I work my weekly hours overall. There are loads of non-work-related initiatives going on that you can become involved in.” Becky, Deloitte Legal “Our ability to seamlessly integrate legal services into broader solutions offered by Deloitte is a differentiator as compared to traditional law firms. Deloitte also has some impressive proprietary technology which we can use to streamline/improve the delivery of legal services. We are ahead of the competition in this regard, including the other Big Four.” - Benjamin, Deloitte Legal Connect to your agile working options Location: Manchester Your Work, Your Way: We call our hybrid working vision Deloitte Works. And it does. We trust you to make the right choices around where, when and how you work. You’ll be able to make decisions about how you work best, to be collaborative, learn from colleagues, share your experiences, build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. 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Details Reference number 368906 Salary £61,253 - £67,713 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Job grade Grade 7 Contract type Permanent Business area HMRC - CCG - Central Type of role Accountancy Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Croydon, Stratford About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it’s really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Are you a qualified accountant who loves problem solving, analysing financial records and developing your own independent opinion? Do you want to showcase your accountancy expertise to UK Criminal courts? Do you want to be part of a team where flexible working is the norm? If the answer is Yes, then we can offer you a leadership role with your work principally providing independent accountancy opinion on HMRC Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) cases. FIS is responsible for both civil and criminal investigations in tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud. Our Forensic Accountants enjoy a wide range of work, primarily relating to criminal prosecutions and anti-fraud interventions. You will play an active role in high-profile issues and ultimately your work will touch the lives of everyone in the UK. Some experience of Forensic accounting, Money Laundering issues and Illicit Finance issues would be beneficial to the role." Job description As a Forensic Accountant you will give objective, independent and professional advice relating to criminal investigations and anti-money laundering interventions. We want you to use your knowledge and experience to understand and explain financial and accounting transactions to investigators, lawyers and the courts. You will provide clear and concise analysis of relevant accounting, financial and transactional information to clearly communicate complex financial issues to non-accountants including investigation teams, lawyers and the courts. You will demonstrate your abilities to utilise your accounting knowledge and commercial experience to identify risks, critically assess financial evidence and provide expert opinion. You will support litigation, acting as an expert witness or witness of fact and will proactively assist others involved in criminal prosecutions or civil investigations of tax fraud and Proceeds of Crime Act (PoCA) interventions including confiscation orders and cash seizures. You will prepare and review professional reports with both factual and opinion evidence, attend case conferences, meetings and court acting with professionalism, integrity and independence. Our team undertakes regular Continuing Professional Development. We will provide you with opportunities to share knowledge, develop and provide quality accountancy training to both colleagues and tax professionals. Person specification The candidate will have strong financial accounting experience gained in either practice, industry, public sector or private sector and specifically including: Analysing and interpreting a range of financial records; and preparing or reviewing financial statements; Considering the appropriate accounting treatment of a variety of specific transactions; and Delivering high quality written and verbal accountancy outputs to key stakeholders Responsibilities: Provide objective and independent accounting advice relating to criminal and civil investigations and anti-money laundering interventions, including acting as an independent expert witness. Support activities targeting alcohol, supply chain and duty evasion fraud utilising your commercial experience. Communicate, meet with and advise internal and external stakeholders. Develop, support and provide quality bespoke accountancy training to key partners. Coach and mentor colleagues. Share knowledge and best practice, using innovative methods and digital tools. Demonstrate expertise, experience, and authority to credibly engage with courts, tribunals, accountants, colleagues, customers, and senior HMRC officers. Essential Criteria: You must already have full and complete qualification from, and continuing membership of, one of the following professional accounting bodies: The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Please Note: Part qualified accountants are not eligible for these posts. Desirable Criteria: Some experience of Forensic Accounting, Money Laundering issues and Illicit Finance issues would be beneficial. This could be in the public or private sector. Qualifications The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Communicating and Influencing Delivering at Pace Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: An accountancy based technical assessment (to include both a presentation and a written output) – unless you have an exemption. Benefits Alongside your salary of £61,253, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £17,744 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues’ Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it’s really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Experience and Technical skills. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete a name blind CV. Your CV will be tailored to the role advertised, detailing your job history, skills and experience. Your CV should be clear, concise and easily digestible to the reader. For each role please include: Dates in role (MM/YY – MM/YY). Employer. Job Title. A description of your responsibilities and relevant achievements detailing the ‘what you did’ and ‘how you did it’. Detail any key achievements and the impact your work has had, tailor this to showcase how your experience aligns with the advertised role and essential criteria. Qualifications: List all relevant qualifications required for the role as outlined in the job advert and essential criteria. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Sift The sift will be carried out against the CV, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Technical Assessment If you are successful at sift you will be invited to an accountancy based technical assessment (to include both a presentation and a written output) – unless you have an exemption. Interview If you are successful in the technical assessment, you will be invited to an interview which involves: Experience questions to understand your suitability for the role advertised. Questions seeking examples of the selected behaviours ‘Communicating and Influencing’ and ‘Delivering at Pace’ and you will be asked strength-based questions to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role. This is an example of a strengths-based question: “It is often said that the customer's needs should come first. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?” There is no expectation or requirement for you to prepare for the strengths-based questions in advance of the interview, though you may find it helpful to spend some time reflecting on what you enjoy doing and what you do well. Interviews and technical assessments will take place via video link. Sift and interview dates to be confirmed. Technical Assessment Exemption Criteria You may be eligible for an exemption from sitting a technical assessment as part of the interview process for this post if you demonstrate you fulfil one of the following criteria: 1) You are a current member of the HMRC Advisory and Forensic Accountants (AFA) Profession and previously passed the technical assessment at Grade 7 level or in any campaign after 1 January 2024. 2) You were, within the last 3 years (from the closing date of the advert you are applying for) a member of the HMRC AFA Profession and previously passed the technical assessment at Grade 7 level or after 1 January 2024. 3) You successfully passed the Grade 7 technical assessment in the last 3 years (or any AFA technical assessment after 1 January 2024) as part of a previous HMRC AFA recruitment campaign. You should submit proof that you previously passed the technical assessment, this may be in the form of written interview feedback you received or confirmation information from Civil Service Jobs. If you are seeking an exemption under any of these criteria please email [email protected] with your evidence and candidate number within 3 working days of the campaign closing date. Eligibility Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days (Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake, please contact us via: [email protected] – Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example – ‘Please re-open my application – 368906 & vacancy closing date 24/09/2024’ To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application. Reserve List A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles – if this applies to you, we’ll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs account. Merit List After interview, a single merit list will be created, and you will only be considered for posts in locations you have expressed a preference for. Appointments will be made in strict merit order in line with the set number of roles in each location. Criminal Record Check Applications received from candidates with a criminal record are considered fairly in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice and the Recruitment of ex-offenders Policy. Reasonable Adjustments We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our recruitment process. To assist you with this, we will reduce or remove any barriers where possible and provide additional support where appropriate. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact the UBS Recruitment Excellence Team via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional. Additional Security Information Please note: in addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. Important information for existing HMRC contractual homeworkers: Please note that this role is unsuitable for contractual homeworkers due to the nature and/or requirements of the role. Terms and Conditions Customer facing roles in HMRC require the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English and/or Welsh where required. Where this is an essential requirement, this will be tested as part of the selection process. HMRC has a presence in every region of the UK. For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. The Civil Service values honesty and integrity and expects all candidates to abide by these principles. The evidence you provide in your application must relate to your own experiences. Any instances of plagiarism or other forms of cheating will be investigated and, if proven, the relevant application(s) will be withdrawn from the process. Recording of interviews is prohibited unless explicit agreement is sought in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. Questions relating to an individual application must be emailed as detailed later in this advert. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant’s details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. New entrants will join on the minimum of the pay band. If you experience accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window). See our vetting charter (opens in a new window). People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Rachel Poole Email : [email protected] Recruitment team Email : [email protected] Further information Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. You have the right to complain if you feel there has been a breach of the Recruitment Principles. In the first instance, you should raise the matter directly via [email protected]. If you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their website.