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To provide a fully effective service to clients of Debenhams Ottaway by progressing client files under the direction of the Team Leader, and to provide secretarial and administrative assistance to the Team Leader and to others in the Private Client Department when required. Key responsibilities: Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following: Client Service Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the TL’s instructions. This may include amongst other things drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and dealing with the administration of Estates and Trusts. To provide a courteous and efficient service to clients. To ensure that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared in accordance with the firm’s standards and precedents and the TL’s instructions. To observe the code of practice in all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and to observe fully the requirements of the Solicitors Accounts Rules. To report complaints from clients or third parties to the HOD. To produce fees in accordance with the fee target set at the beginning of each financial year and to record a minimum of 720 hours of chargeable time per annum (at an average of 60 hours per month) at charging rates agreed by the TL. To introduce clients to lawyers in different departments as appropriate. Matter Administration Maintaining control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording and accounting are maintained at all times. To include: Input onto probate accounting systema for probate matters and generating reports and forms as required Drafting Legal Statements for probate applications Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney Preparation of any other documents and work as required by Team Leader To be fully conversant with the firm’s computer systems and follow IT instructions directly and through procedures tabs. To work in a tidy organised manner by reducing unseemly clutter and ensure files are relocated in the cabinets provided. To bill all matters promptly and accurately; to maintain a justifiable and accurate level of work-in-progress; to pay and collect disbursements in accordance with professional and internal practice; to properly account for all client monies and effect transfers from client to office account when appropriate. To collect all outstanding costs and disbursements from clients and ensure that levels of unpaid costs do not exceed those levels authorised by your Team Leader. Secretarial/Administrative Opening and closing client files in accordance with standard procedures including performing on-line money laundering checks Answer the telephone or meet clients who call into the office without an appointment on behalf of the Lawyers, answering queries and taking messages where appropriate and making appropriate file notes Liaison with clients as instructed Maintain Lawyers’ diaries and make appointments Organise internal and external meetings including meeting room bookings and if appropriate organising refreshments. Manage outgoing post and emails as required. Maintaining internal and client files to ensure they are up-to-date at all times. Undertake typing duties for fee earners Collate work received from the outsourcing company including arranging necessary enclosures so that it is ready to send out Liaison with the Accounts Department as appropriate to ensure timely and accurate accounts administration, including receiving cheques, entering on file and passing to accounts Input onto Peppermint/Isokon client and potential client contact details Undertake administrative duties such as photocopying Administration associated with the archiving of files Create and maintain a tidy and well organised office environment. Ensure the faults with the department’s IT, printing, photocopying and fax machines are reported appropriately Work as part of a team, assisting with secretarial and telephone cover as required. Act on instructions from lawyers to perform tasks in connection with client/administrative matters Initial handling of client queries that arise from “drop in” service Update and keep track of legal documents such as wills and deeds as per the required procedure Skills and attributes: Experience of working within a Private Client Department of a Law Firm or relevant legal qualifications would be preferred Secretarial experience in a Law firm is desirable. Knowledge, experience and passion for private client law and practices. Adopts a client-centered focus at all times taking responsibility for the level of client service they provide and takes proactive steps to maximize and improve client relationships Creative problem-solving ability Good written and verbal communication skills Fast and accurate keyboard skills Good grasp of grammar and spelling Computer Literacy in relevant software packages Ability to multi-task, organise, prioritise and plan Ability to work calmly under pressure and with a demanding work load Confident with the ability to interface and develop relationships with a variety of people. Organisation skills including the ability to prioritise work Initiative Ability to follow instructions given Good time keeping Professional appearance To apply for the role please send your CV to the Debenhams Ottaway Recruitment Team – [email protected]

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

About usWe are supportive, collaborative, professional and our goal is to offer an excellent service in a friendly, approachable and clear way.Our work environment includes: Modern office settingWe are seeking a capable and approachable solicitor or paralegal who ideally has experience in drafting wills, probate matters (both taxable and not), lasting powers of attorney and deputyships. Some basic conveyancing knowledge would be a plus, but is not essential. The successful applicant will be part of a team of 3 lawyers in our busy private client department, within our long established but modern high street practice. Our clients come from a wide mix of backgrounds, locations and have varying needs, hence empathy is as vital as efficiency. We offer hybrid and flexible working, with secretarial support and suitable training where needed, and there is considerable scope for advancement for the right candidate. Driver preferred, as we do offer home visits.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Temp to permSalary: £28,000.00-£50,000.00 per yearBenefits: Flexitime Free parking Sick pay Work from homeSchedule: Flexitime Monday to FridaySupplemental pay types: Bonus schemeAbility to commute/relocate: Rochdale: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Experience: Probate and wills: 1 year (required)Work Location: Hybrid remote in RochdaleReference ID: Private client

Our well-established Client is currently seeking an experienced Private Client Paralegal to join their busy Private Client department based fulltime in their Stoke on Trent office. The role will be working with and providing secretarial support to the department on a caseload of work across a range of matters. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role in the legal sector, with some experience dealing with Power of Attorneys and Trust Probates. Skills and experience you will have: good client care skills, enthusiasm to deliver a great client service, organisation and being a team player. is also important to be comfortable with modern IT systems, both audio and copy typing, and diary management. experience working with Tikit (also known as PW4 OR Partner for Windows) would be beneficial. Desirable ideally you should have knowledge of Wills, Powers of Attorney, and estate administration. ability to manage your workload. a confident communicator with excellent client service skills a high degree of efficiency and accuracy To apply for this position please send your CV to Elisa Alabdalla as directed.

Providing legal assistance to the private client team.Preparing and drafting legal documents.Managing client relationships and providing excellent customer service.Conducting legal research and preparing case reports.Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.Assisting with the administration of estates and trusts.Supporting the legal team in case preparation and during trials.Working collaboratively with other team members to meet client needs.A successful Private Client Paralegal should have:Experience in a similar paralegal role within the professional services industry.Excellent communication skills.Strong knowledge of private client legal matters.Proficiency in using legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.A proactive approach and ability to work independently.Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Working on wide ranging clients, across varied sectors and turnover ranges, you will focus on building relationships with key stakeholders/client base, delivering on a wide spectrum of personal tax compliance, with opportunities to take on tax advisory projects, if desired.Qualified by experience, or ATT/CTA, or ACA qualified, with a detailed knowledge of UK tax legislation, using tax law, HMRC guidance and understanding of the implications for clients.Previous experience in a similar role.Able to actively manage their own workload and take responsibility for their own development.

This is a chance to join a busy Warwickshire private practice focusing on commercial property matters for a mix of clients. It's likely that your caseload will focus on general landlord & tenant matters and some secured lending work.The team for local and national clients and this is a role that would give you lots of client exposure. The team has some experienced Partners who will help train and develop you.This would be a great opportunity for somebody who wants to develop as a property lawyer but perhaps doesn't want to work or commute to a larger Birmingham firm.The firm has an excellent culture. The team typically works in the office.Ideally you will be a qualified commercial property solicitor or a trainee solicitor approaching qualification with a strong seat in real estate.

Managing a portfolio of high-net-worth clients, addressing their tax queries and offering strategic adviceLeading a team of tax professionals, ensuring high-quality service deliveryDeveloping and implementing effective tax strategies that meet clients' business objectivesStaying updated with the latest tax laws and regulationsConducting comprehensive tax risk assessmentsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with clientsContributing to the development and training of team membersSupporting business development activities by identifying new opportunitiesA successful Private Client Senior should have:A professional qualification in taxation isn't needed but if support is wanting it will be providedProven experience in coaching a juniorStrong understanding of personal tax laws and regulationsExcellent client service skillsAbility to develop and implement tax strategiesExperience in risk assessment and mitigationStrong business development skills