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We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the UK’s most prestigious firm of specialist driving offence solicitors. Geoffrey Miller Solicitors is a highly respected law firm specialising in motoring criminal defence law in the UK. Recognised as industry leaders with offices in Salford and London, employing a wealth of experience, providing expert legal representation and guidance to clients. We are not a legal aid firm and only deal with private paying clients. JS Miller Solicitors is a separate trading name for serious motoring criminal prosecution cases and serious civil litigation. However, you will work for both firms at the same office. Geoffrey Miller Solicitors are very different from most law firms and proud of that. You will enjoy traditional business hours, competitive salary, bonus and benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are at the top of their game in this niche area of law. Everyone who works for us is properly valued not just in monetary terms but with recognition, progression opportunities and much more. Our head office is based in Salford, just outside the hub of Media City (within walking distance of the tram stop if you take public transport or we have free parking directly outside the office for anyone driving to work). The office is modern, spacious and bright. We have music playing throughout the day in the open plan area, a comfortable staff room and an on-site gym, which is free for use by all staff! Here’s the Basic Details: JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant LOCATION: Unit 3 Digital Park, 3 Pacific Way, Salford, Media City, M50 1DR. HOURS: 35 hours per week/Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with a flexible 1-hour lunch break SALARY: £20,000 – £25,000 (depending on experience). BENEFITS: You can enjoy a range of benefits including, free onsite parking, discretionary bonus scheme, Life Insurance benefit, Private Healthcare (tenure based), Pension, Health Cash Plan, Career Progression programme, Onsite gym, Flexible holiday options, Discount memberships, Savings club, Charitable support, Casual dress, Wellness programme, Training and development support, Loyalty incentives and free refreshments. We are also a real living wage employer. Tech We have invested heavily in our case management development, cloud IT, and phone systems. All Paralegals are allocated a laptop, mobile phone and office equipment. Eco-Friendliness We are paperless for a start! We are also proud supporters of Ecologi to offset our carbon footprint. about our approach to conscious capitalism. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate/s will be working within a small team from a shared inbox to provide comprehensive legal support to our Paralegals & Solicitors. You are expected to have open communication with your colleagues and work as an integral part of the team to meet/exceed common firm goals. We work in an incredibly fast paced, high-pressured environment (we really cannot stress this enough) so it is extremely important that you respond to all of your emails throughout the day, understanding the sense of urgency associated with instructions received and prioritise accordingly. You can expect your workload to include a variety of the tasks below but it is not limited to this list: Answering calls including taking new enquiry details swiftly but accurately from potential clients and transferring to case handlers to provide complex legal advice; Obtaining and combining dates of availability for trial Counsel and Experts daily; Resulting cases in court the same day; Opening client files upon receipt of instructions; Booking Counsel and Experts daily to attend all court hearings; Chasing responses daily as instructed, from the courts, prosecution, police, GP surgeries, hospitals, clients, witnesses etc.; Chasing & taking payments from clients, raising invoices; Drafting correspondence and documents daily to assist the case handlers; Contacting the court daily to confirm listing details for all hearings in court the next working day then confirming listing details to all parties required to attend; Collating and sending briefs to counsel and/or chambers for all court hearings; Collating case law cited in skeleton arguments/applications and producing corresponding index of enclosures; and Preparing claims to recover costs from the court for clients at the end of successful cases. Person Requirements An optimistic mind-set/approach; Enthusiastic, passionate & motivated by helping others; Reliable – punctual with an outstanding attendance rate; Resilient; Proactive and highly productive; Accountable and solution orientated; Approachable and non-judgmental of our clients and the allegations they face often including drink driving and drug driving; Strict adherence to our duty of confidentiality; and A preference of working as a team rather than independently. Skills and Competencies We are looking for unique individuals who possess all of the skills and traits below. However, it is equally as important that this list resonates with you too, otherwise we may not be the firm for you: At least 3 years’ administrative experience is essential (legal is preferable); At least 2 years’ experience using Proclaim or an equivalent case management system is essential; Strong IT skills including using Outlook, Word and Excel; Excellent communication skills including telephone customer service; Strong prioritisation skills – an awareness of urgency in the industry we work in; and Strong organisation skills – experience of responding and dealing with all emails/instructions the same day (no backlog of more than 24 hours). Qualifications GCSE’s in English, Maths and IT at Grade C or above Training We hold the position of the market leader in the niche of motoring law. This is a highly technical area of criminal law where even the most experienced general crime solicitors have little knowledge of the various strategies we apply to our cases. Our Legal Assistants are not here to do general basic admin, often the case at large law firms, the role is much more comprehensive and fast paced as detailed above. We expect very high standards and maintain those with regular performance management and training for all new starters regardless of experience. The firm has a dedicated Training Officer who implements interactive training plans from the outset. In addition to face to face training and feedback sessions, we also hold regular team and firm meetings where new procedures are discussed between colleagues with various levels of experience so that there is never a time where any member of the team is without support. You will also be assigned a ‘buddy’ to assist you with any queries you may have further to training. Please note, that further to face to face training, you will be expected to utilise our office manuals which document all procedures step by step and are updated on a regular basis as an active resource available to all staff requiring assistance with task work. Application Process Please visit our careers page to find out more about our firm, including what it’s like to work with us, a list of the staff benefits, progression options https://www.motoroffence.co.uk/careers/working-at-geoffrey-miller-solicitors/ If everything we have explained so far is appealing to you, please submit your CV and cover letter to consider to [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates with disabilities to apply. Please note that this is not a legal role, it is a support administrative role. Please do not apply if you are looking for a legal position (Paralegal, Solicitor etc.) No Agencies Please

Assisting with commercial and employment law matters.Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts.Supporting the wider team in employment law matters.Conducting legal research and providing advice on relevant laws and regulations.Supporting the company in ensuring legal compliance within the financial services industry.Assisting with dispute resolution and litigation matters.Managing relationships with external legal counsel.Supporting the implementation of legal policies and procedures.Assisting the London Legal team with day-to-day legal queries (including but not limited to reviewing commercial contracts, responding to employment queries and assisting with general corporate matters, as required).Taking initiatives in developing new processes and improving current processes to streamline the Legal team's response, increase efficiency, and support collaboration within the teamObtaining and maintaining an excellent understanding of the organisation and the products with a focus on regulations and laws in various jurisdictions.Representing the Legal team in projects and transactions as required.Initiating, planning, prioritising and managing work activities and projects effectively.Regularly communicating with your line manager and providing updates in team meetings on progress.General legal and administration support (including but not limited to filing, execution of contracts, renewals of certified documents)Collaborating with other teams and outside counsel when appropriate.Complying with all applicable compliance policies, procedures, laws, and regulationsA successful 'Paralegal' should have:A law degree or equivalent legal qualification.At least three years experience in commercial and employment law ideally within the financial services sector.Strong drafting and negotiation skills.Excellent legal research skills.Good understanding of financial regulations.Proven ability to manage relationships with external counsel

Make an impact at Goodwin, where we partner with our clients to practice law with integrity, ingenuity, agility and ambition. We are in the business of building authentic, long-term relationships with our clients, who are some of the world’s most successful and innovative investors, entrepreneurs and disruptors in the life sciences, private equity, real estate, technology and financial industries, and where they converge. Our immersive understanding of these industries – combined with our expertise across high-stakes litigation and dispute resolution, world-class regulatory compliance and advisory services, and complex transactions – sets us apart. Our Global Operations Team – all business professionals of the firm – was named the “Best Business Team” by The American Lawyer. This position is responsible for coordinating billing for various partners, secretaries, and their clients within our Private Investment Funds department. Requirements entail supporting the Revenue Controller with the billing processes, services, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely entry into the firm’s billing system, while maintaining a high level of customer service. What you will do: Invoice Preparation Order, prepare, and distribute pre-bills for assigned billing partners/accounts Assist with electronic billing functions including; pulling disbursement back.up, transmitting bills electronically, updating client detail with various electronic billing vendors, etc. Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate phase, task, and billing codes. Prepare, produce, and finalize invoices for assigned accounts. This position will have direct contact with billing partners to resolve billing related issues. Assist secretarial bill preparers with questions as needed. Reprint posted invoices and provide copies as necessary. Produce ad hoc reports as requested. Assist with billing overflow from other team members as needed. Update billing addresses and payer information as needed. Client/Attorney Requirements Respond in a timely manner to department emails and help line calls. Assist with preparing client and/or attorney analyses as needed. Responsible for client audit report preparation. Maintain client/matter maintenance information. Support collections staff members in processing billing adjustments, verifying client account balances and assisting in other collections projects as needed. Who you are: 1-3 years of experience working in a professional services time and materials billing environment. Law firm billing experience preferred. Electronic billing experience preferred (ideally, working knowledge of a variety of eBilling platforms). Use of Aderant Elite 2G and ARCS. Ability to adhere to and apply billing department policies and procedures. Ability to communicate with all levels of the firm professionally and tactfully. Ability to provide a high level of customer service in a fast paced environment. Ability to handle a high volume of tasks while maintaining attention to detail and prioritizing as necessary. Proficiency in MS Office. Strong knowledge of excel preferred. Goodwin Procter LLP is an equal opportunity employer. This means that Goodwin Procter LLP considers applicants for employment, and makes employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or other legally protected status.

We are seeking an experienced, efficient, competent and self-motivated individual join our team within Colorectal/Specialized Surgery. The Support Administrator will play a pivotal role in ensuring a smooth transition of administrative work to support the clinical team and patients. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of an administrative support service for Clinical Nurse Specialist’ and the wider team, ensuring a high standard of administrative duties is maintained and deadlines are met. This will include keeping accurate, up to date records and ensuring the smooth running of clinics. This is a busy role so you must have the ability to prioritize your workload to effectively complete tasks and communicate with both staff and patients at all levels. You must be able to work well under pressure. The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres, treating over 60,000 patients a year. We are based in Manchester and serve a population of 3.2 million across Greater Manchester & Cheshire, but as a national specialist around 15% patients are referred to us from other parts of the country. We provide radiotherapy through one of the largest radiotherapy departments in the world; chemotherapy on site and through 14 other hospitals; highly specialist surgery for complex and rare cancer; and a wide range of support and diagnostic services. We are also an international leader in research, with world first breakthroughs for over 100 years. We run one of the largest early clinical trial units in Europe with over 300 trials every year. Cancer research in Manchester, most of which is undertaken on the Christie site, has been officially ranked the best in the UK. Provide a full PA service for consultant(s) teams, to ensure new referrals are triaged in a timely manner, that appointments are made within agreed timescales to meet targets and that information is readily available to support the patient pathway. Delegate duties to appropriate team members to ensure workflow is maintained. Liaise with MDT Co-coordinators to ensure patients are reviewed in a timely manner to meet clinical needs. Ensure all relevant information is available for multi-disciplinary meetings for your team. Co-ordinate case notes and reports where necessary. Ensure investigations are managed in accordance with the results acknowledgement procedure ensuring close liaison with medical staff to ensure clinical results are reviewed and actioned. Contribute to the compliance of all patient pathway targets, liaising with patient trackers as appropriate. Organise and schedule meetings and maintain an up to date diary for appointments, meetings, interviews and travel arrangements. Liaise with staff at all levels both internally and externally, answering written and verbal enquiries when necessary, taking action on all matters which can be dealt with without further reference. Answer written and verbal enquiries from patients/relatives, referring enquiries to consultant(s) only when necessary. Deal with stressful phone calls in a professional manner which can be emotional and of a sensitive nature from relatives/patients. Organise admissions and accurate inputting of patient data onto the Theatre computer system (Medway) as appropriate. Contribute to the appropriate management of the waiting list. Liaise with internal and external departments to arrange clinical investigations and procedures. Type clinical correspondence and annotations, ensuring compliance with turnaround time targets. Liaise with patients involved in trials undertaken by the team, co-ordinating all necessary information between patients, hospital and organising bodies. Ensure accurate input of patient details when entering data onto information databases and Patient Administration System (Medway) including routine use of the case note tracking system. Oversee receipt of new patient referrals, to ensure these are triaged and appointed within appropriate timescales and ensure appointment or admission is arranged as necessary. Liaise with medical staff with regards to annual leave, to ensure clinics are reduced, suspended or cancelled as necessary in order that clinics are managed effectively and appropriately staffed. Liaise with secretarial colleagues when booking annual leave to ensure this is in accordance with Annual Leave Procedure and does not compromise the secretarial service. Contribute to the training of new members of staff within a given area as required. Provide information required to support the investigation of litigation cases. Provide statistical information to the Information Department as required. Ensure case notes are kept up to date and that all investigations and other material (outside notes and films) are available for clinic appointments/admissions. Work with Clinicians, Managers and Administration staff to review working practices, identify new improved ways of working and find solutions to problems. Work with Divisional Managers to improve quality and range of services, with resources being managed according to agreed policies and priorities. Processing incoming correspondence and distributing to appropriate areas, including charitable donations. This job description is not intended to be exhaustive but reflects the main responsibilities of the post holder. Other duties may be required from time to time, which are commensurate with the grade of the post. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the UK’s most prestigious firm of specialist driving offence solicitors. Geoffrey Miller Solicitors is a highly respected law firm specialising in motoring criminal defence law in the UK. Recognised as industry leaders with offices in Salford and London, employing a wealth of experience, providing expert legal representation and guidance to clients. We are not a legal aid firm and only deal with private paying clients. JS Miller Solicitors is a separate trading name for serious motoring criminal prosecution cases and serious civil litigation. However, you will work for both firms at the same office. Geoffrey Miller Solicitors are very different from most law firms and proud of that. You will enjoy traditional business hours, competitive salary, bonus and benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are at the top of their game in this niche area of law. Everyone who works for us is properly valued not just in monetary terms but with recognition, progression opportunities and much more. Our head office is based in Salford, just outside the hub of Media City (within walking distance of the tram stop if you take public transport or we have free parking directly outside the office for anyone driving to work). The office is modern, spacious and bright. We have music playing throughout the day in the open plan area, a comfortable staff room and an on-site gym, which is free for use by all staff! Here’s the Basic Details: JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant LOCATION: Unit 3 Digital Park, 3 Pacific Way, Salford, Media City, M50 1DR. HOURS: 35 hours per week/Monday to Friday 9am-5pm with a flexible 1-hour lunch break SALARY: £20,000 – £25,000 (depending on experience). BENEFITS: You can enjoy a range of benefits including, free onsite parking, discretionary bonus scheme, Life Insurance benefit, Private Healthcare (tenure based), Pension, Health Cash Plan, Career Progression programme, Onsite gym, Flexible holiday options, Discount memberships, Savings club, Charitable support, Casual dress, Wellness programme, Training and development support, Loyalty incentives and free refreshments. We are also a real living wage employer. Tech We have invested heavily in our case management development, cloud IT, and phone systems. All Paralegals are allocated a laptop, mobile phone and office equipment. Eco-Friendliness We are paperless for a start! We are also proud supporters of Ecologi to offset our carbon footprint. about our approach to conscious capitalism. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate/s will be working within a small team from a shared inbox to provide comprehensive legal support to our Paralegals & Solicitors. You are expected to have open communication with your colleagues and work as an integral part of the team to meet/exceed common firm goals. We work in an incredibly fast paced, high-pressured environment (we really cannot stress this enough) so it is extremely important that you respond to all of your emails throughout the day, understanding the sense of urgency associated with instructions received and prioritise accordingly. You can expect your workload to include a variety of the tasks below but it is not limited to this list: Answering calls including taking new enquiry details swiftly but accurately from potential clients and transferring to case handlers to provide complex legal advice; Obtaining and combining dates of availability for trial Counsel and Experts daily; Resulting cases in court the same day; Opening client files upon receipt of instructions; Booking Counsel and Experts daily to attend all court hearings; Chasing responses daily as instructed, from the courts, prosecution, police, GP surgeries, hospitals, clients, witnesses etc.; Chasing & taking payments from clients, raising invoices; Drafting correspondence and documents daily to assist the case handlers; Contacting the court daily to confirm listing details for all hearings in court the next working day then confirming listing details to all parties required to attend; Collating and sending briefs to counsel and/or chambers for all court hearings; Collating case law cited in skeleton arguments/applications and producing corresponding index of enclosures; and Preparing claims to recover costs from the court for clients at the end of successful cases. Person Requirements An optimistic mind-set/approach; Enthusiastic, passionate & motivated by helping others; Reliable – punctual with an outstanding attendance rate; Resilient; Proactive and highly productive; Accountable and solution orientated; Approachable and non-judgmental of our clients and the allegations they face often including drink driving and drug driving; Strict adherence to our duty of confidentiality; and A preference of working as a team rather than independently. Skills and Competencies We are looking for unique individuals who possess all of the skills and traits below. However, it is equally as important that this list resonates with you too, otherwise we may not be the firm for you: At least 3 years’ administrative experience is essential (legal is preferable); At least 2 years’ experience using Proclaim or an equivalent case management system is essential; Strong IT skills including using Outlook, Word and Excel; Excellent communication skills including telephone customer service; Strong prioritisation skills – an awareness of urgency in the industry we work in; and Strong organisation skills – experience of responding and dealing with all emails/instructions the same day (no backlog of more than 24 hours). Qualifications GCSE’s in English, Maths and IT at Grade C or above Training We hold the position of the market leader in the niche of motoring law. This is a highly technical area of criminal law where even the most experienced general crime solicitors have little knowledge of the various strategies we apply to our cases. Our Legal Assistants are not here to do general basic admin, often the case at large law firms, the role is much more comprehensive and fast paced as detailed above. We expect very high standards and maintain those with regular performance management and training for all new starters regardless of experience. The firm has a dedicated Training Officer who implements interactive training plans from the outset. In addition to face to face training and feedback sessions, we also hold regular team and firm meetings where new procedures are discussed between colleagues with various levels of experience so that there is never a time where any member of the team is without support. You will also be assigned a ‘buddy’ to assist you with any queries you may have further to training. Please note, that further to face to face training, you will be expected to utilise our office manuals which document all procedures step by step and are updated on a regular basis as an active resource available to all staff requiring assistance with task work. Application Process Please visit our careers page to find out more about our firm, including what it’s like to work with us, a list of the staff benefits, progression options https://www.motoroffence.co.uk/careers/working-at-geoffrey-miller-solicitors/ If everything we have explained so far is appealing to you, please submit your CV and cover letter to consider to [email protected] Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates with disabilities to apply. Please note that this is not a legal role, it is a support administrative role. Please do not apply if you are looking for a legal position (Paralegal, Solicitor etc.) No Agencies Please

Superb opportunity for an experienced Legal PA/Secretary to provide secretarial and administrative support to a thriving and friendly Partner and team with a great sense of humour! You must have solid experience of either Family Law or Private Client and most of all be happy dealing with a diverse range of wealthy and influential clients on the phone and in person. Previous experience managing a busy inbox/diary and arranging travel needed. Law Choice is a specialist firm of legal recruiters supplying London’s law firms with a wide range of permanent, contract and temporary legal support staff including legal secretaries and legal PA’s across all practice areas including Corporate & Commercial, Litigation, Property and Real Estate, Employment, Insurance, Private Client, Tax, Family and Intellectual Property. Archives/Records, Reception /Front of House/Marketing/Human Resources or Legal Accounts Legal Document Production; Executive Assistants, EA & PA’s Front of House/Receptionists and client hospitality staff; legal assistants, legal administrators and paralegals; legal risk & compliance; legal marketing and business development staff; legal Finance and legal IT staff; and facilities/archives/office services/clerical staff;

Senior Legal Secretary - Finance Projects and Restructuring Manchester A fantastic, top 100 established Manchester firm, known to us as a client for many years are keen to add an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to their already impressive FPR team. Based in well-equipped offices in an impressive setting, close to commuter links, the Senior Legal Secretary will benefit from working with a cohesive team of Secretaries, Administrators and Coordinators to deliver a high quality of a full range of Legal Secretarial Duties. The role offers an enviable hybrid working option. Duties and responsibilities of the Senior Legal Secretary in Finance, Projects & Restructuring: Provide high level support to partners and fee earners working closely with the partner and their team in the Litigation Department Extensive diary management and organising complex travel arrangements for a lot of overseas travel for partners Assisting partners with the daily secretarial duties such as managing bundles Plays an active role in knowledge sharing to ensure growth and development Assists the partner in providing them with effective and high quality secretarial support Undertakes all aspects of the role using the most appropriate tools and resources for the task to meet deadlines Demonstrates flexibility and proactively contribute to the team's success by actively seeking to improve working processes Ensures all work is undertaken in the correct priority order Communicates with Team Coordinators/Team Leaders to keep them appraised of a task's status Follows team processes and procedures when undertaking tasks Collaborates with team members on team processes, procedures and solutions - ensuring more junior members of the team understand and adhere to these Actively participates in team meetings Billing subject matter expert Ensuring accurate and timely use of the finance management system to facilitate matter opening, maintenance, closure and archiving. Generating accurate billing reports, letters and draft bills in a timely manner. Managing accounts payable (invoices), expenses and disbursements. Recording time for fee-earners when required (including non-billable productive time) on a daily basis Arranging complex travel bookings, including visas, flights, taxis, accommodation and rental cars, etc. Completing financial reports where required, from internal systems highlighting outstanding monies to be billed and updating particular client financial schedules where necessary Skills Required: Extensive relevant experience as a Legal Secretary Have a strong working knowledge of iManage and Bighand or similar tools IT literate with high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook), Lync - Skype for Business and Microsoft Teams Detailed and strong working knowledge of and high level of proficiency in Elite billing Exemplary document management and filing Excellent telephone manner Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills Applies knowledge and judgement to solve problems and make decisions Experience of delegating to, and training, junior team members The firm are offering 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, a hybrid working arrangement to suit the candidate and a range of competitive benefits. If you are an experienced Senior Legal Secretary, based in or near Manchester, please get in touch for confidential consideration or send your CV to [email protected]