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Bolt Burdon Solicitors Don't show me jobs from Bolt Burdon Solicitors

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£0 to £0 per year

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North London Don't show me jobs in this location

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We are looking for an experienced Legal Cashier with a keen interest in Legal Accounts to join our Cash Office team. You will have good all-round experience and excellent SAR knowledge. Duties will include purchase ledger, payment runs, billing and providing administrative support as needed to the rest of your team. Excellent IT Skills are also essential. Experience of Pilgrim Lawsoft is desirable This is a great opportunity to join an exciting firm where the working environment is innovative, demanding, friendly and very flexible. No agencies. legal cashier legal accounts cashier accounts

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Lawson Taylor Solicitors Don't show me jobs from Lawson Taylor Solicitors

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From £20,000 to £30,000 per year

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Manchester Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

Business Development Manager for a Legal Costs Drafting Firm Magna Costs Limited Magna Costs Limited are specialist legal cost consultants based at their prestigious city centre offices on King Street in Manchester who specialise in personal injury and clinical negligence costs. We offer a full range of costs drafting services to our Clients including preparation of detailed schedules, Bills of Costs, estimates and statements for Pre-trial Checklist and Trial purposes. We ensure that all Bills and Schedules of Costs are of the highest quality, fully detailed and turned around quickly. We are looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to generate more business for our Legal Cost Drafting Company. The successful candidate should have a proven track record of generating business with excellent organsational skills and a real ability to attract new custom. The successful candidate must have his own vehicle. Salary is dependent upon experience: between 20,000.00 - 30,000.00. There will be travel allowance in addition to basic salary and an excellent commission structure. To apply for this role please send your CV and covering letter to HR by clicking Apply Online. business development manager legal costs draftsman personal injury clinical negligence legal finance rta elpl

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IBB Solicitors Don't show me jobs from IBB Solicitors

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£0 to £0 per month

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West London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

IBB offers all its staff exceptional opportunities in an exciting and supportive working environment. Our culture encourages our individuals to develop expertise and eminence in their own professional area. To do this requires the hard work and dedication of leading individuals throughout our Business Support teams. As West Londons leading law firm, IBB enjoys a reputation for representing significant clients in complex legal matters. We are always looking for talented individuals with the ability, integrity, and initiative necessary to maintain these qualities and to ensure that our firm continues to be a stimulating and rewarding place to work. What we look for As a growing firm, we recruit professional business support staff at all levels. We look for individuals who * flourish in a challenging professional environment * actively seek to add value in all that they do * are eager to work hard, learn new skills and take ownership of their career * embrace the ethos of IBB and share our core values * have a record of academic excellence and personal achievement * are excited about the prospect of being a part of IBB We value the skills, knowledge, expertise and relationships that quality individuals bring to the firm. At the same time, we are sensitive to the challenges involved in making a transition to a new firm, and we therefore invest considerable time and resources to facilitate your integration in to the firm. The purpose of this role is to manage the provision of a complete finance service to fee earners in the practice. IBB has a mix of private and legally funded practice areas. This is a Head Legal cashier role within an established accounts team. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will need a minimum of 5 years relevant technical experience within a legal accounts environment. You will also have proven experience of managing and developing a team of cashiers. Key Responsibilities 1) To manage the accounts team between the two offices, ensuring an even distribution of workload between staff and ensuring the relevant resources are used effectively. 2) To ensure that systems and procedures comply with the solicitors accounts rules and practices; to be proactive in recommending changes to ensure compliance to these rules; to suggest changes in working methods; capitalise on potential for increased effectiveness and develop the service provided by the department to its internal clients. 3) Handling multiple ledger reconciliations and handling of receipts, payments and journals of transactions. 4) To process/authorise incoming and outgoing CHAPS and BACS payments on a daily basis using online banking systems and bankline terminal. 5) Processing of LSC / HMPG payments 6) Assist Finance Director with managing residual client ledger balances. 7) Manage purchase ledger and counsel ledger. 8) Liaison with and assistance to Credit control 9) To oversee and assist with other accounting activities as required, including: 1. writing office/expense cheques (inputting into AXXIA Accounts system) 2. entering bills on the computer and allocating costs between fee earners 3. checking and writing off balances on files that are ready for closure 4. entering up cash book & bank statements on a daily basis 5. reconciling deposit accounts. 6. Carrying out daily bank reconciliation between office and client accounts using the AXXIA practice management system. 7. Setting up direct debits 8. Producing month end journals including write offs 9. Processing quarter end, monthly and ad hoc reports. 10. Printing and checking Fee Earner Time Sheets daily. 11. Assisting with housekeeping on the Axxia practice management system. 12. Closing of files and general housekeeping of Criminal files 13. Entering both private and LSC bills on the computer and allocating costs between Fee Earners 10) To manage the accounts team to: * Ensure that workflow is monitored and work is allocated in line with the capabilities and capacity of team members * Manage appraisals for the team; with the Finance Director / Management Accountant in addition to providing support and guidance on day to day matters to team members * Ensure that team members receive the appropriate training, development and coaching to assist them in maximising performance in their role * Manage the team to ensure that time is used efficiently and effectively. 11) To prepare reports for the auditors and deal with their queries on request. 12) To contribute to the training, development and up skilling of fee earners; to provide constructive feedback to clients outside the finance team so that training needs can be promptly identified and addressed. Person Specification * Shortlisted applicants will have a strong background within legal cashiering * Up to date and good working knowledge of The Solicitors Accounts Rules and regulations * Previous supervisory and management experience * Excellent communication skills * Highly organised and able to coordinate / delegate a varied workload and manage workflows * Experience of appraising and developing / coaching team members * Ability to problem solve and have a results orientated approach * Ability to build and maintain relationships both within the finance team and with internal clients * Good passes in English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent * IT literate and conversant using MS Excel, Outlook, MS Word and knowledge of Financial reporting systems * Experience of using a computerised practice management system * Knowledge of legal aid would be a distinct advantage Remuneration Dependent on experience

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Fried Frank Harris Shriver and Jacobson Don't show me jobs from Fried Frank Harris Shriver and Jacobson

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£0 to £0 per year

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

Job Title: Associate, Litigation Specification: To work for a U.S. based law firm providing U.K. legal advice in connection with international litigation and international commercial arbitrations group facilitating depositions, collection of evidence relating to legal proceedings, responding to letters of request and advising of regulatory law enforcement proceedings and white collar legal issues. The associate must have attained strong international litigation and international commercial arbitrations experience in a leading international law firm. The associate will have excellent academics and needs to be qualified in U.K. law to meet the demands of our clients. Salary: Competitive plus benefits Please apply online with your CV and cover letter. associate litigation commercial attorney solicitor lawyer

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Keystone Law Don't show me jobs from Keystone Law

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From £23,000 to £28,500 per year

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

PA / Legal PA Location: London Salary: 23,000 to 28,500 (depending on experience) An exciting new opportunity has just opened up at Keystone Law for a new PA to the Operations Director at its London offices. This is a very varied role and offers the applicant room to grow into a wider operations or marketing role. Keystone Law is both a fast growing law firm and highly entrepreneurial business. Our business model is different from the traditional law firm model and as a result this gives the successful applicant a wide ranging and varied role within a tight-knit team. We are looking for a PA to the Operations Director to join this highly talented team and help our company continue to be amongst the country's fastest growing law firms. The successful applicant will assist the Operations Director and enjoy the responsibility of ensuring important aspects of our firm run smoothly. This will involve working on template documents, helping with marketing initiatives, arranging meetings, and generally supporting the Operations Director. You will need to use your initiative and determination to succeed in this role but successful applicants will find this role very rewarding and a real breath of fresh air. This role could grow into a more senior operations or marketing role depending on the ability of the successful candidate. Duties: * Assist Operations Director * Check and update correspondence and documents * Follow up meetings and run small projects * Assist with key marketing, events and operational matters * Manage diaries and emails * Arrange meetings and book conference rooms * General administrative tasks * Answer telephone queries and act as first point of contact * Email management * Problem solving * People management Ideal applicants will be able to demonstrate: * Proven experience of working in a PA position (legal sector experience preferred) * Team support experience * Educated to degree level is desirable * Familiarity with correspondence and documents * 70 WPM * Good knowledge of MS Office * Excellent telephone and office manner * Excellent communication, organisational and team skills * Excellent attention to detail * Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic * Ability to multi task and prioritise * Proven general administrative skills If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and would enjoy working for an expanding and forward-thinking law firm, then please get in touch today. legal pa pa personal assistant administration administrative admin legal administration

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Solomon Solicitors Don't show me jobs from Solomon Solicitors

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£0 to £0 per year

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Luton Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

RTA FEE - EARNER / SOLICITOR RTA Fee Earner/ Solicitor required for a fast growing law firm in Luton. The candidate will ideally have up to 1 year experience however we are happy to consider candidates with less experience as well. You will be expected to hit the ground running with a full RTA caseload dealing with both pre litigated and litigated matters. It is essential that you are able to process a case through the MOJ portal but also have the confidence to deal with those that drop out of the portal using your fast track litigation skills. The successful candidate will be used to working towards tight deadlines, targets. Furthermore they are dedicated and enthusiastic in assisting the firm to expand further. We have Training Contract opportunities for the right candidates to start in October 2012. rta fee earner solicitor lawyer personal injury pi litigation transport

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Waterfront Solicitors LLP Don't show me jobs from Waterfront Solicitors LLP

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£0 to £0 per year

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

Corporate Solicitor Exciting opportunity to join the corporate team at a niche IP/IT law firm in London. We are a niche IP/IT law firm based in London with a growing corporate practice. Our corporate team advises on a wide range of corporate law matters, including setting up businesses, corporate advisory, private equity and M&A. We act for clients of all sizes across all industry sectors, but we have particular expertise in advising entrepreneurs in the IT, technology and media sectors who value our specialist knowledge and the pragmatic, commercial approach we take. An increasing volume of corporate work has led to a requirement to expand our corporate team and we are currently looking to recruit a corporate solicitor with between one to three years PQE. We would be interested to hear from solicitors who would like the opportunity to move to a dynamic, progressive firm. The number of years PQE you have is less important to us than your attitude and the amount of hands-on experience you have advising clients in relation to corporate law matters, including drafting and negotiating corporate documents such as board meeting minutes, articles of association, shareholders agreements, LLP agreements and share and asset purchase agreements. We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, confident advising clients and working without a great deal of supervision and enthusiastic about business development and growing the corporate practice. Our client base is led by technology clients and so this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is often working with companies at the forefront of technological innovation. Our team is growing along with our reputation in the technology industry and you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of our firm. corporate solicitor lawyer attorney legal counsel ip it private equity m a

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LPC Law Ltd Don't show me jobs from LPC Law Ltd

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£0 to £0 per year

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London Don't show me jobs in this location

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Contract

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Part time

Job Title: County Court Advocate Contract: Freelance Location: Work from home attending County Courts in regions throughout UK Remuneration: Fixed Fee per Hearing As a firm of solicitors, LPC Law is the UK's largest provider of advocacy services to other firms of solicitors. We are seeking freelance Advocates to represent local councils, insurance companies, private individuals and the major banks nationwide in the County Courts of England & Wales. We attend a large variety of civil hearings including mortgage possessions, bankruptcy, summary judgment applications and small claims trials. We have positions throughout the UK, allowing Advocates to receive challenging and rewarding work, in the locations where they want to work. At present we are particularly seeking candidates in the London area. However, we will accept applications from candidates based anywhere in England and Wales. Candidates must have completed, or be due to complete, the BPTC or LPC by July 2012. Please APPLY NOW to allow time for your application to be processed. Working as an Advocate, you could be in court every day, managing your own caseload, formulating submissions and putting them before District Judges in chambers. You will deal with ushers, solicitors, defendants and witnesses. Typical duties include: * Structuring and preparing relevant submissions of law and fact * Liasing with instructing solicitors and LPC Law to ensure cases are managed effectively at court * Keeping up to date with developments in law and procedure * Legal research using both paper and electronic sources * Arranging and conducting pre-trial conferences with clients, lay and expert witnesses * Negotiating with opponents at court * Where appropriate witness examination, opening and closing speeches * Analysis of the cogent law and procedure and application to the facts * Compiling and submitting attendance notes for all hearings * Invoicing LPC Law for the work undertaken You will be a BVC/BPTC, LPC or ILEX graduate who has the ability to understand the business needs and commercial realities from both the firm's and the client's perspectives. You must have obtained a minimum of grade of a VC on the BVC or Commendation on the LPC. You will need to demonstrate independence, self-motivation and excellent time management skills. You will need to be able to think on your feet during pressured situations, whilst always putting your client's case forward in the strongest terms. You must be able to research the law and apply it to practical situations. You need to have excellent public speaking skills, good attention to detail and an ability to write accurately and professionally. You must be able to get on with people. Hearings are paid at a fixed rate per hearing and travel disbursements are paid. Candidates must have completed, or be due to complete, the BPTC or LPC by July 2012. Please apply NOW to allow time for your application to be processed. advocate advocacy freelance county court advocacy solicitor

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Leigh Day & Co. Don't show me jobs from Leigh Day & Co.

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£0 to £0 per year

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EC1M4LB Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

Leigh Day & Co is a leading Human Rights, Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury law firm with an international reputation. As a firm, we are committed to championing the rights of the individual in their legal struggle against commercial organisations. We are passionate about our work because what we do can make a difference to a person's life. Leigh Day & Co is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. A copy of the Equality and Diversity Policy is available upon request. We are currently seeking a Marketing Manager to join our friendly Marketing Team in the Business Services Department to assist the Head of Marketing in delivering an exciting but ambitious marketing strategy. This is a varied and challenging role with specific responsibilities for marketing communications, event management and NGO relationship management. The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level and have at least five years broad marketing experience although all applications will be considered. The successful candidate will be highly motivated with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills. Strong project management abilities are a must-have due to high level of multi-tasking required. Good literacy and numeracy skills are essential together with a strong aptitude in using MS Office and other software packages. Knowledge of CRM systems (i.e. Interaction) would be advantageous. Start date: ASAP This is a permanent, full-time role Salary: Competitive Closing date: Monday 28th May 2012 by close of business Please have a look at our website to find out more about this opportunity. A copy of the application form can be downloaded from our website. To apply, please return the following documents to Helen McGregor, HR Administrator by close of business on Monday 28th May 2012:- - The application form (downloadable from our website) - The completed diversity monitoring questionnaire (a copy of which is attached to the application form) - A copy of your up-to-date CV - A covering letter stating your current salary details Please note that failure to return all the above requested documents will result in your application not being considered. marketing marketing manager manager leigh day co solicitor law firm legal permanent full time london event event management pr relationship management ngo law firm legal marketing strategy marketing communication

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DLA Piper UK LLP Don't show me jobs from DLA Piper UK LLP

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£0 to £0 per year

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Manchester Don't show me jobs in this location

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Permanent

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Full time

DLA Piper DLA Piper is one of the world's largest law firms with over 8000 people in 70 offices and 30 countries across the world and global turnover exceeding 1 billion. Our vision is to be the leading global business law firm, a vision which is underpinned by a set of core values which invest in our people, our clients and our community. Our integrated network of offices throughout the UK offers clients pragmatic business driven advice in an environment where innovation, excellence and going that extra mile is the norm. Unsurprisingly, it is exactly those qualities which we seek in the people we recruit. We want individuals who are open, down-to-earth, pragmatic, friendly and responsive. In short we recruit team players who will contribute to the development of our firm. In return we offer a supportive and empowering environment, great training and development programmes where all of our people are given every opportunity to fulfil their full potential. We are proud to have been consistently voted one of the UK's and Europe's best places to work in surveys which benchmark us against all major employers and not just other law firms. Business Group Projects & Infrastructure We represent commercial banks and investment banks, private equity funds, insurance companies, multilateral financing companies, export credit agencies, joint ventures, institutional investors, contractors, developers, sponsors, trustees, sovereigns and government agencies in a wide variety of matters. Our lawyers have significant experience structuring transactions to address the complex and sometimes conflicting economic and/or political goals of transaction and business venture participants. We have participated in the development, financing, acquisition and operation of complex infrastructure projects on nearly every continent. Our lawyers have helped to deliver ground-breaking private finance agreements and have first-hand experience with the structures and solutions that meet the needs of international financial institutions, government sponsored privatization programs, and global clients. Additional Information A new vacancy has now arisen for a Projects/Energy solicitor to join our team in Manchester. We do not set upper or lower limits of pqe for any of our vacancies. We have however given an indicative pqe solely as an approximate guide for applicants. Candidates who have around 2 - 5 years pqe with a background in projects/energy are likely to have the right level of knowledge/gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role.