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Change Needs You \n Become a Met Police Officer with a starting salary of over £42k \n The Met is working hard to drive more trust, reduce crime, and maintain high standards for London and its communities. The Met is made up of officers and staff from all backgrounds but we are committed to becoming more representative of the communities we serve. \n We’re looking for people who share our values of integrity, courage, accountability, respect and empathy to join the dedicated, honest, committed, hard-working officers and staff already in our team. Those who are committed to working hard to bring offenders to justice, protect vulnerable people and deliver the change needed for London and its communities. \n Change Needs You. \n Policing is a challenging but rewarding career like no other. With your will and determination, we will help you reach your full potential as a Met police officer and be the best you can be for yourself, your community and London. \n As a Police Constable in the Met, you’ll join over 30,000 colleagues working across 32 boroughs, all dedicated to serving over nine million residents in one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. You’ll learn new things every day whether you’re out on patrol in the local community, giving evidence in court, investigating burglaries or supporting victims of crime. Every day brings a fresh challenge, the chance to learn something new and help others. \n A range of benefits: \n A career as a police officer offers many rewards and benefits, including: \n\n • A competitive starting salary of over £42,000\n, • Discounted rail travel up to 70 miles after initial training and free London travel\n, • Generous police pension scheme\n, • Generous annual leave and a range of other leave options, including career breaks, special leave, parental and adoption leave\n, • A comprehensive Health and Wellbeing service to help you stay healthy and well\n, • Access to a large number of subsidised leisure and sporting activities\n, • Becoming part of the Met family, and the policing family nationally - a unique and supportive network where you’ll meet friends for life while all working together to make London and the UK safer for everyone. Whether working collaboratively or on your own beat, your team and the wider Met are there to support you\n, • Flexible working options. Policing is a 24/7 service, and you will therefore be expected to work shift patterns including weekends and nights. However, we do aim to offer flexible working opportunities where operationally viable and depending on the role.\n, • A wide range of staff support associations which support the different interests of the staff and officers they represent, including but not limited to; the Association of Muslim Policing, the Metropolitan Police LGBT Network, the Metropolitan Police Black Police Association and the Network of Women\n\n How to join us: \n There are two routes of entry; our Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) or our Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP). \n Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship (PCDA) \n A three-year programme where you can learn as you earn policing London's streets, gaining a (BSc) Hons degree in professional policing practice on completion. The Met covers all qualification fees so there's no cost to you, it's all fully funded. \n You’ll start by working with one of our partner universities learning the basics of the job, before joining a team of experienced officers teaching you invaluable skills that you’ll put into practice and build upon before returning to uni for an end of programme assessment. \n Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) \n A two-year programme which provides new recruits with a blend of classroom based and operational learning. Your initial training will take place at a Met training centre before you join one of our policing teams to gain practical, on-the-job experience. \n You will be regularly assessed on your knowledge, skills and behaviours but, unlike our other entry route, you will not be required to complete an academic qualification as part of your training or attend university. \n Change Your Future \n There are countless career opportunities available at the Met due to its size and diverse population that you wouldn’t find in any other UK city. \n Upon successful completion of your training period, you’ll be able to decide on how you want to shape your future career path. Whether that be undertaking a new role, joining a specialist team, training to become a detective, or promotion through the ranks; there will always be a role for you at the Met. \n Apply Now

Our client is seeking an experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their growing team in London. \n This role will involve representing parents, grandparents, other family members, interveners, and children in a wide range of publicly funded child care matters. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal services, supporting vulnerable clients, and contributing to the ongoing development of the department. \n Key Responsibilities: \n • Manage a varied caseload of child care matters including Care Orders, Supervision Orders, Emergency Protection Orders, Placement Orders, Adoption Orders, and Child Arrangement Orders \n • Handle Legal Aid applications and CCMS procedures \n • Represent parents, grandparents, family members, and children directly or through CAFCASS-appointed Guardians \n • Defend allegations involving injury, abuse, or neglect \n • Prepare court bundles, witness statements, and supporting documentation \n • Attend conferences, hearings, and undertake advocacy where appropriate \n • Instruct counsel and liaise with external parties as required \n • Provide sensitive and practical advice to vulnerable clients \n • Communicate complex legal matters clearly and professionally \n • Maintain high standards of client care and service delivery \n • Supervise and support junior solicitors, trainees, and paralegals \n • Assist with training and development within the department \n • Contribute to the growth and development of the child care team \n • Build and maintain professional relationships and referral networks \n • Support marketing and business development initiatives to generate new work \n Requirements / Skills / Experience: \n • Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate \n • Law Society Children Panel Accreditation \n • Minimum 3 years’ PQE in Child Care Law \n • Strong experience managing publicly funded child care matters \n • Excellent client care, advocacy, and communication skills \n • Ability to work independently and manage competing deadlines \n Package / Benefits: \n • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n • Birthday leave after one year of service \n • Company pension scheme \n • Medicash health plan \n • Flexible and hybrid working \n • Bonus opportunities \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.

Job Specification: Civil Litigation Solicitor (2+ PQE)Position\n Civil Litigation Solicitor (2+ PQE) Location\n London (Office-based) Employment Type\n Full-time, Permanent Salary\n Competitive, dependent on experience, plus benefits. About the Role\n We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Civil Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our growing disputes team in our London office. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a varied caseload of contentious matters for both individual and corporate clients while developing your technical expertise within a collaborative and supportive office environment. \n The successful candidate will manage their own caseload with appropriate supervision while assisting senior lawyers on more complex, high-value disputes. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Managing a varied caseload of civil litigation matters from instruction through to resolution.\n, • Advising clients on litigation strategy, legal risks, and commercial outcomes.\n, • Drafting correspondence, pleadings, witness statements, applications, and settlement agreements.\n, • Conducting legal research and preparing detailed advice for clients.\n, • Handling matters through the County Court and High Court where appropriate.\n, • Representing clients at hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations.\n, • Liaising with counsel, experts, courts, and other third parties.\n, • Ensuring compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.\n, • Working proactively towards early dispute resolution where appropriate.\n, • Maintaining excellent client relationships and delivering a high standard of client care.\n, • Assisting with business development activities, networking, and building professional relationships.\n, • Supporting and mentoring junior members of the team where appropriate.\nTypical Areas of Work\n The successful candidate may advise on matters including: \n\n • Contractual disputes\n, • Commercial disputes\n, • Debt recovery\n, • Property litigation\n, • Professional negligence claims\n, • Consumer disputes\n, • Shareholder and partnership disputes\n, • Injunctions\n, • Enforcement proceedings\n, • Alternative dispute resolution (ADR), including mediation\nEssential Requirements\n\n, • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.\n, • Minimum 2 years' PQE in civil litigation.\n, • Strong working knowledge of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR).\n, • Experience managing your own caseload with minimal supervision.\n, • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.\n, • Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to dispute resolution.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.\n, • High attention to detail and commitment to delivering outstanding client service.\nDesirable Experience\n\n, • Experience in High Court litigation.\n, • Advocacy experience in interlocutory hearings.\n, • Experience of mediation and other ADR processes.\n, • Existing professional network or involvement in business development.\n, • Experience supervising trainees or junior solicitors.\nPersonal Attributes\n\n, • Professional and client-focused.\n, • Commercially aware and solutions-driven.\n, • Team player with a collaborative approach.\n, • Proactive and self-motivated.\n, • Resilient and able to perform under pressure.\n, • Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.\nBenefits\n\n, • Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.\n, • Generous annual leave entitlement.\n, • Pension scheme.\n, • Private medical insurance.\n, • Life assurance.\n, • Ongoing professional development and funded training.\n, • Clear career progression opportunities.\n, • Supportive and collaborative office environment.\n, • Employee wellbeing programme.\n, • Regular team, networking, and firm events.\nEqual Opportunities\n We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued. Applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Role: Employment Paralegal / Caseworker \n Gemini Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a large and established law firm that provides expert legal services to both corporate organisations and private individuals across more than 25 practice areas. With offices throughout London and across England and Wales, our client has built an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding legal services and client care. \n Recognised and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, this top-tier firm is now seeking a Employment Paralegals to join its highly regarded Employment Department. \n The Employment team advises both employees and employers on a wide range of employment law matters and represents clients in Employment Tribunals, County Courts, and the High Court. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to develop their expertise within a supportive environment, working alongside experienced Employment Law specialists on high-quality and varied matters. \n Duties and responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Employment cases including all types of Discrimination claims; Unfair Dismissal; Redundancy; TUPE; negotiating Settlement Agreements; Mediation; Breach of Contract; Conduct matters and matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of Employment Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as an Employment Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Employment Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary package.\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training.\n, • Support for relevant legal accreditations and professional recognition.\n, • Exposure to high-quality and diverse employment law work.\n, • Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced legal professionals.\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment.\n\n Company culture \n Gemini Recruitment specialises in connecting exceptional legal professionals with some of the UK's most recognised and respected law firms. We are proud to partner with an award-winning, top-tier practice that is renowned for its supportive culture, commitment to employee development, and dedication to delivering outstanding client service. \n The firm offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals are valued, supported, and encouraged to progress their careers. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional excellence, and continuous learning, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a leading legal practice and become part of a team committed to achieving the highest standards. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and all applicable employment legislation. Successful applicants may be subject to background screening, including DBS checks, to establish eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for the role.

Housing SolicitorPermanentLondon Hybrid working Competitive Salary \n Overview of the Housing Solicitor Position \n If you're a housing solicitor who enjoys advocacy, managing your own caseload, and being part of a collaborative team, this is an opportunity worth exploring. \n You'll be joining a well-established housing provider at an exciting stage of growth and transformation. With a significant expansion of its housing portfolio planned over the coming years, the legal team is taking on increasingly varied and complex work. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Housing Solicitor to take on greater responsibility and work closely with key stakeholders. \n Key Responsibilities \n The Housing Solicitor will be responsible for providing high-quality legal advice and representation across landlord and tenant matters such as: \n\n • Disrepair matters\n, • Tenancy breaches\n, • Tenancy Fraud\n, • Unlawful occupation\n, • Failed succession\n, • Possession proceedings (including rent arrears and anti-social behaviour cases)\n, • Leasehold matters\n\n You will also be responsible for: \n\n • Managing a paralegal and supporting and assisting in the supervision of junior staff as required\n, • Represent clients in court, tribunals, and other legal proceedings\n, • Monitor a legal inbox and provide legal advice to clients across the business\n, • Ensure accurate time recording and file management in accordance with internal procedures\n\n Experience/qualifications required for the Housing Solicitor position \n\n • Must possess a clean and current Practicing Certificate\n, • Proven experience managing a diverse caseload across landlord and tenant matters and knowledge of housing legislation, case law, and the Civil Procedure Rules\n, • Demonstrable advocacy experience and strong drafting skills\n, • A client-focussed approach\n, • Enthusiastic, proactive, and committed to providing excellent service\n\n What's in it for the successful Housing Solicitor? \n Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including: \n\n • Generous holiday allowance\n, • Competitive Pension scheme\n, • Flexible working arrangement\n, • Supportive staff network\n\n How to apply for the Senior Housing Lawyer position \n This is a great opportunity for an experienced Housing Solicitor to progress their career in a supportive team with some interesting work. If you believe that you have the required experience and qualifications to be considered for the Housing Solicitor position, please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Alternatively, you can contact Maxine Beitler in our Manchester office for a further discussion about this role. \n \n Sellick Partnership is proud to be an inclusive and accessible recruitment business and we support applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note, our advertisements use years' experience, hourly rates, and salary levels purely as a guide and we assess applications based on the experience and skills evidenced on the CV. For information on how your personal details may be used by Sellick Partnership, please review our data processing notice on our website.

Disclosure Officer\n\n • Annual Salary: £22.42 PAYE / £29.11 Umbrella per hour\n, • Location: Sutton, SM1\n, • Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (1-year contract)\n\n As a Disclosure Officer, you will play a crucial role in managing and reviewing vast volumes of evidential material, ensuring compliance with legal standards and supporting fair criminal proceedings. Day-to-day of the role:\n\n • Review, assess, and manage all evidential and unused material in accordance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) requirements.\n, • Prepare accurate and comprehensive disclosure schedules.\n, • Identify material that may undermine the prosecution case or assist the defence.\n, • Ensure correct handling, retention, and management of third-party material.\n, • Accurately describe material and assess sensitivity levels.\n, • Liaise closely with the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), counsel, and legal representatives.\n, • Present evidence and/or support disclosure processes during court proceedings where required.\n, • Maintain strict confidentiality and data integrity standards at all times.\n, • Uphold the highest standards of quality assurance, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.\nRequired Skills & Qualifications:\n\n, • Proven experience in disclosure within complex criminal investigations.\n, • Strong knowledge of CPIA and Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) requirements.\n, • Demonstrable attention to detail and commitment to evidential integrity.\n, • Investigative mindset with analytical capability.\n, • Proficiency in MS Excel and Microsoft Office applications.\nDesirable:\n\n, • Experience of E-discovery & HOLMES.\nAdditional Requirements:\n\n, • Ability to work under pressure within a high-profile and sensitive investigation.\n, • Strong organisational skills to manage large volumes of material.\n, • Commitment to maintaining public confidence in the criminal justice system.\n, • Willingness to sign a Confidentiality Agreement upon appointment.\nWhy This Role Matters:\n This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a pivotal investigation, supporting the pursuit of justice for victims and ensuring the integrity of one of the most extensive miscarriages of justice in British legal history. \n \n To apply for the Disclosure Officer position, please submit your CV.

Role: Immigration Paralegal/Caseworker \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Immigration Department Background: \n Our client’s Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. \n In addition, our client’s Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, our client’s practitioners are committed to assisting no matter their individual client’s circumstance. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Immigration Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n *This position is open to candidates in London and nationwide. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at website.

Corporate Collections OfficerLocation: Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UWPay: £23.41 p/h UmbrellaFinance – Exchequer ServicesWe're looking for an experienced and motivated Corporate Collections Officer to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in debt recovery, billing and customer service who enjoys solving problems, working collaboratively, and delivering excellent outcomes for both customers and the organisation.As a Corporate Collections Officer, you will play a vital role in maximising the collection and recovery of corporate income while providing a professional, efficient and customer-focused service. You'll work with a wide range of internal departments, external organisations and customers, ensuring that debts are managed fairly, consistently and in line with legislation and Council policies.About the RoleYou will be responsible for managing the end-to-end collection and recovery process for corporate debt, ensuring invoices are issued accurately and payments are collected promptly. You'll investigate and resolve account discrepancies, negotiate repayment arrangements, maintain accurate financial records, and determine appropriate recovery action where debts remain unpaid.Working within a busy finance environment, you'll balance competing priorities, meet deadlines and provide excellent customer service, particularly when dealing with sensitive or complex cases.Key Responsibilities Manage the billing, invoicing and recovery of corporate debts. Investigate outstanding accounts and determine appropriate recovery action. Liaise with Legal Services, enforcement agents, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), recovery agents and third parties to resolve outstanding debts. Process credit notes, refunds, write-offs, standing orders and direct debit collections in accordance with relevant regulations. Carry out account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies, ensuring all income is accurately allocated. Prepare and monitor BACS collections and associated reports. Generate reminders, final demands and recovery correspondence. Negotiate realistic repayment arrangements while considering customers' individual circumstances. Maintain accurate customer records and financial information using corporate financial systems. Produce management information and reports on debt recovery performance. Respond professionally to customer enquiries by telephone, email, letter and face-to-face in line with customer service standards. Support colleagues by sharing knowledge and assisting with training where required. Contribute to continuous improvement of collection processes and systems.About YouWe're looking for someone who can clearly demonstrate experience in the following areas: Invoicing, billing and debt collection processes. Account reconciliations, including investigating and resolving discrepancies. Working with vulnerable customers and managing sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. A sound understanding of data protection legislation and the importance of maintaining confidentiality when handling customer information.You'll also have: Experience working within a financial or income recovery environment. Practical experience of debt recovery and credit control. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines. Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and financial management systems. The ability to analyse information, make informed decisions and work independently. A customer-focused approach with excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.QualificationsEssential GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C/Level 4 or above in Maths, English and one other subject. Ability to learn and apply relevant legislation and Council procedures. Confident user of Microsoft Office and other business systems.Desirable A Level, NVQ Level 3, BTEC or equivalent qualification (or relevant experience). Knowledge of debt recovery legislation and best practice. Experience within local government or a large public sector organisation. Knowledge of the Care Act 2014 or Adult Social Care debt recovery. Experience preparing County Court cases.What We're Looking ForSuccessful candidates will be able to provide clear examples of achievements in: Recovering outstanding debt while maintaining excellent customer relationships. Resolving complex account queries and reconciliations. Managing challenging conversations with professionalism and empathy. Improving processes or identifying efficiencies within financial services. Working effectively under pressure while maintaining accuracy and meeting targets.

Title: Senior Crime Paralegal - Police Station Accredited Caseworker \n A Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Criminal Law Paralegal with Ploce Station accreditation, for highly sought permanent positon. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Crime Department background: \n Our client’s crime department is ranked by Chambers and Partners for its reputation for well-prepared, high-quality work. Their department’s case building excellence is based on a sound knowledge of the criminal justice system and the ability to assemble first-rate evidence and documentation. \n A number of our client’s solicitors are police station representatives and offers free 24/7 representation at all police station interviews as well as at pre-charge investigations. Our client’s crime department has been involved in many high profile and complex cases. In addition the department has a number of Higher Courts Advocates providing representation for serious matters such as murder and rape. Our client regularly represent clients at the Youth Court, Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director and assist with the management of complex criminal cases.\n, • Provide accredited representation and advice to clients at police stations, including out-of-hours call-outs where required.\n, • Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funded and privately funded work.\n, • Attend clients, take detailed instructions, and prepare cases from initial investigation through to trial.\n, • Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, police, prosecution agencies, experts, and other third parties.\n, • Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, case summaries, defence statements, and trial bundles.\n, • Review, analyse, and process evidence including CCTV, body-worn video, forensic reports, and digital material.\n, • Prepare and submit Legal Aid applications and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.\n, • Assist solicitors and advocates with trial preparation, conferences, and court hearings.\n, • Attend Magistrates' Courts, Crown Courts, and other tribunals as required.\n, • Maintain accurate time recording and file management records.\n, • Ensure full compliance with SRA standards, regulatory requirements, departmental procedures, and quality standards.\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Deliver outstanding client care and support clients throughout criminal proceedings with professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion.\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Police Station Accreditation (essential).\n, • Significant experience working within Criminal Defence Law.\n, • Proven experience as a Crime Paralegal, Criminal Caseworker, Police Station Representative, or Criminal Defence Advisor.\n, • Strong knowledge of criminal procedure, criminal evidence, and the criminal justice system.\n, • Experience handling a broad range of criminal matters, including serious and complex cases.\n, • Ability to confidently attend and represent clients at police stations independently.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will consider applicants wishing to work part time, full time or with flexible working hours. The Company will allow hybrid working. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers

Private Client Solicitor | Established West London Firm, Commercial Full Service An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor with around 3+ years' PQE to join a highly regarded and long established West London practice with an outstanding reputation for private client work.This is a fantastic role for a solicitor looking to broaden their expertise across the full spectrum of private client matters while working alongside an experienced and collaborative team. The department is populated by a number of STEP qualified lawyers, providing an exceptional environment for learning, development and the handling of high quality, often complex work.The caseload will include wills, estate planning, probate and estate administration, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, Court of Protection matters and inheritance tax planning, offering genuine exposure to the full range of private client work.The successful candidate will have solid technical knowledge, excellent client care skills and a genuine interest in developing a long term career within private client law. You will enjoy working closely with colleagues in a supportive team environment and be committed to delivering an outstanding service to clients.In return, you will join a respected and progressive firm offering flexible hybrid working, a friendly and collaborative culture, excellent quality work and highly competitive remuneration.Whether you are looking to continue developing your technical expertise or take the next step in your private client career, this is an opportunity to join one of West London's strongest private client teams.For a confidential discussion about this Private Client Solicitor opportunity, please get in touch with me on or .

Role: Employment Solicitor (2years+ PQE) \n Gemini Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a large and established law firm that provides expert legal services to both corporate organisations and private individuals across more than 25 practice areas. With offices throughout London and across England and Wales, our client has earned an outstanding reputation for legal excellence and exceptional client service. \n Recognised and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, this top-tier firm is seeking an experienced Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded Employment Department. \n The Employment team advises employees and employers on a comprehensive range of employment law matters, acting for both claimants and respondents in Employment Tribunals, County Courts, and the High Court. The team delivers practical, strategic advice from the outset of a matter through to resolution by negotiation, mediation, settlement, or litigation. Duties and responsibilities\n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Manage a varied caseload of employment law matters from inception to conclusion.\n, • Advise and represent clients on matters including: Unfair Dismissal; Discrimination Claims; Redundancy; TUPE; Breach of Contract; Conduct and Workplace Issues; Settlement Agreements; Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution\n, • Undertake advocacy where appropriate.\n, • Attend client meetings, take instructions, and prepare cases.\n, • Draft legal documents, witness statements, and correspondence.\n, • Maintain accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues when required.\n, • Implement recommendations arising from file reviews in a timely manner.\n, • Ensure compliance with departmental, regulatory, and firm-wide procedures.\n, • Contribute to business development activities and help generate new business opportunities.\nExperience and qualifications\n\n, • Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Employment Law.\n, • Hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.\n, • Demonstrable experience handling privately funded employment law matters.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal procedures.\n, • Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous.\n, • Experience undertaking your own advocacy is desirable.\n, • Excellent client care and communication skills.\n, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.\n, • Proven ability to work effectively towards key performance indicators.\n, • Strong networking and business development skills.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and case/document management systems.\n, • A professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach.\nBenefits\n\n, • Competitive salary package.\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training.\n, • Support for relevant legal accreditations and professional recognition.\n, • Exposure to high-quality and diverse employment law work.\n, • Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced legal professionals.\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment.\nCompany culture\n Gemini Recruitment specialises in connecting exceptional legal professionals with some of the UK's most recognised and respected law firms. We are proud to partner with an award-winning, top-tier practice that is renowned for its supportive culture, commitment to employee development, and dedication to delivering outstanding client service. \n The firm offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals are valued, supported, and encouraged to progress their careers. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional excellence, and continuous learning, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a leading legal practice and become part of a team committed to achieving the highest standards. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and all applicable employment legislation. Successful applicants may be subject to background screening, including DBS checks, to establish eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for the role.

Solicitor - Debt Recovery (Housing) \n Contract: Permanent - Full time \n Salary: £63,559 to £70,621 per annum for 35 hours per week. \n Location: Bruce Kenrick House, 2 Killick Street, London N1 9FL \n Workplace type: 2-3 days in the office \n What you’ll do \n As a Solicitor - Debt Recovery, you will play a key role within NHG’s Legal Services team, leading and empowering a team to deliver first-class legal services focused on debt recovery and associated litigation matters. You will manage a varied caseload while working collaboratively with operational teams to ensure legal matters are resolved efficiently, compliantly, and with a resident-focused approach. \n You’ll act as a trusted subject matter expert across debt recovery matters, supporting NHG’s ability to recover debts owed while balancing legal obligations, operational effectiveness, and customer outcomes. \n How you’ll do it \n\n • Manage a varied caseload of debt recovery litigation matters, including arrears possession claims, leasehold forfeiture claims, service charge disputes, debt claims, and enforcement actions.\n, • Lead and mentor a team of paralegals, ensuring high-quality case management and performance standards are achieved.\n, • Provide expert legal advice and guidance to operational teams on debt recovery and income collection matters.\n, • Prepare and oversee legal documentation, witness statements, court bundles, and evidence to a high standard.\n, • Identify and mitigate legal and operational risks, ensuring high-risk cases are prioritised appropriately.\n, • Support and deputise for the Head of Legal (Litigation) on complex or substantial matters.\n, • Develop and improve legal processes and procedures to enhance efficiency, compliance, and service delivery.\n, • Work collaboratively with other in-house legal teams including disrepair and compliance functions.\n, • Manage legal spend in line with budget requirements and the legal services framework.\n, • Deliver training and guidance to operational colleagues to improve legal awareness and support proactive debt management.\n\n The ideal candidate \n We believe great service starts with great people, and we are committed to recruiting and developing passionate, enthusiastic, and talented individuals who can add value to our thriving organisation. \n Pending confirmation of legislative changes, this role may require a qualification to demonstrate competence. If not already qualified, there may be an expectation to study towards a professional qualification. \n Essential: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a valid Practising Certificate.\n, • Minimum 2 years PQE.\n, • Experience working within a social housing legal department, housing association, local authority, or private practice environment.\n, • Strong knowledge of housing law, landlord and tenant legislation, and litigation processes relating to debt recovery.\n, • Experience managing complex caseloads within a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.\n, • Leadership and team management capability.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.\n, • Experience using legal databases, case management systems, and Microsoft Office.\n, • Ability to provide pragmatic, risk-aware, and resident-focused legal advice.\n\n What’s in it for you? \n Once you join us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow within our organisation. You’ll also have access to a wide range of learning opportunities to help you achieve and maximise your potential. \n Benefits include: \n\n • Excellent annual leave allowance and flexible working opportunities (qualifying period may apply)\n, • Generous pension scheme\n, • Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay in addition to statutory entitlements (qualifying period may apply)\n, • Employee assistance - free confidential advice and counselling services provided by independent specialist organisations.\n, • Health cash plan\n, • Staff discounts - we give our staff access to discounts at hundreds of major retailers, gyms, restaurants, entertainment, days out, insurance, and much more.\n, • Interest free loans - season ticket loan, tenancy deposit loan, and training loan\n, • Cycle to work scheme.\n, • Life Assurance x 4 annual salary\n\n All about us \n Notting Hill Genesis is a not-for-profit organisation providing affordable homes for Londoners and it is now one of the largest housing associations in London. We are both a landlord and a developer, with more than 65,000 existing homes and 10,000 more in our pipeline and we employ around 1,800 employees. \n \n We welcome applications from everyone. We actively monitor the diversity of our workforce and strive to show equal representation throughout all levels of the organisation. We are a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a Disability Confident employer amongst other diversity commitments. \n Selection Process \n Step 1: If you are interested, please send your application now! Closing date is 24 August 2026. \n Step 2: Successful candidates will be asked to do an assessment \n Step 3: Successful candidates will be invited to interview \n NHG reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, so we advise you to submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Role: Senior Crime Paralegal - Police Station Accreditation \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated talented and higly experienced Crime Paralegal to join our highly regarded Crime Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Ranked by Chambers & Partners, our highly regarded Crime Department provides expert representation at every stage of the criminal justice process. Our team includes accredited Police Station Representatives and Higher Courts Advocates, offering 24/7 advice and representation in matters ranging from police investigations to serious and complex Crown Court cases. We regularly represent clients before the Youth Court, Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, and Court of Appeal, and have extensive experience handling high-profile cases, appeals against conviction and sentence, judicial reviews, and applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission. Duties and responsibilities\n As a Senior Crime Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting solicitors on complex criminal matters while independently undertaking police station attendances and managing your own caseload of criminal defence matters where appropriate. \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director and assist with the management of complex criminal cases.\n, • Provide accredited representation and advice to clients at police stations, including out-of-hours call-outs where required.\n, • Manage a varied caseload of criminal matters, including Legal Aid Agency (LAA) funded and privately funded work.\n, • Attend clients, take detailed instructions, and prepare cases from initial investigation through to trial.\n, • Liaise with clients, counsel, courts, police, prosecution agencies, experts, and other third parties.\n, • Prepare legal documentation, witness statements, case summaries, defence statements, and trial bundles.\n, • Review, analyse, and process evidence\n, • Prepare and submit Legal Aid applications and ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements.\n, • Assist solicitors and advocates with trial preparation, conferences, and court hearings.\n, • Attend Magistrates' Courts, Crown Courts, and other tribunals as required.\n, • Maintain accurate time recording and file management records.\n, • Ensure full compliance with SRA standards, regulatory requirements, departmental procedures, and quality standards.\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Deliver outstanding client care and support clients throughout criminal proceedings with professionalism, sensitivity, and discretion.\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\nExperience and qualifications\n This role is ideally suited to a candidate with substantial criminal defence experience who is confident working in a fast-paced environment, handling sensitive matters, and providing exceptional support to clients throughout the criminal justice process. \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Police Station Accreditation (essential).\n, • Significant experience working within Criminal Defence Law.\n, • Proven experience as a Crime Paralegal, Criminal Caseworker, Police Station Representative, or Criminal Defence Advisor.\n, • Strong knowledge of criminal procedure, criminal evidence, and the criminal justice system.\n, • Experience handling a broad range of criminal matters, including serious and complex cases.\n, • Ability to confidently attend and represent clients at police stations independently.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\nBenefits\n\n, • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Role: Property Litigation Solicitor \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a talented and driven Property Litigation Solicitor to join our highly regarded Litigation Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Litigation Department is recommended by The Legal 500 UK for its expertise in Commercial Litigation, Professional Negligence, Contentious Probate, and General Litigation. Acting for individuals, businesses, charities, and organisations, the team handles a wide range of complex disputes, including contract claims, civil fraud, insolvency, contentious probate, property disputes, and cross-border litigation. \n The department regularly represents clients in the High Court and Court of Appeal, providing strategic advice, effective dispute resolution, and robust representation. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-quality and complex litigation matters alongside highly experienced practitioners. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation committed to professional development, innovation and delivering exceptional client service. Duties and responsibilities\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Manage a varied litigation caseload, providing technical expertise and guidance where appropriate.\n, • Maintain a professional and proactive approach, delivering excellent client care and understanding clients' needs.\n, • Take client instructions, prepare cases, and manage correspondence.\n, • Maintain accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Implement recommendations arising from file reviews promptly and effectively.\n, • Ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory requirements.\n\n Key tasks include: \n\n • Boundary disputes– resolving disagreements between neighbours about property lines.\n, • Landlord and tenant issues– dealing with rent arrears, lease breaches, eviction proceedings, and lease renewals.\n, • Rights of way and easements– advising on access rights and usage of land.\n, • Nuisance and trespass claims– acting where someone’s use of their property interferes with another’s.\n, • Disputes over property ownership– handling cases like co-ownership disagreements or claims under trusts.\n, • Development issues– disputes related to property development, including restrictive covenants and planning.\n, • Disrepair– acting for landlord and tenant\n, • Mortgage Repossessions\n, • Commercial property matters- lease related matters - dilapidations, arrears of rents , lease forfeiture\nExperience and qualifications\n\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organizational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Litigation work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with Probate Litigation related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\nBenefits\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: \n\n • Competitive remuneration package.\n, • Clear salary review and career progression opportunities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • 22 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources.\n, • Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders.\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers.\n, • Full payment of employment-related DBS checks.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services.\n\n Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. Company culture\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Role: Immigration Solicitors – IAAS Level 1 Accredited Supervisor status \n A leading Legal 500 firm is seeking three or more IAAS Level 2 Accredited Immigration Solicitors/Super for permanent positions within its expanding team. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Immigration Department Background: \n Our client’s has one of the largest legal aid immigration law practices in the UK and are ranked and recommended as a top-tier practice by The Legal 500 directory for our services including, business immigration, human rights, appeals and overstay. The Legal 500 legal directory applauds the services they provide nationwide. The immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals. \n The immigration team offers a wide range of services to foreign nationals and families seeking to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide, the department brings exceptional expertise to all immigration matters. Many of its lawyers are trained barristers who handle complex appeals in the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The team is particularly recognised for its extensive experience in asylum (international protection) claims and for challenging human rights violations involving unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, the firm remains committed to providing support regardless of individual circumstances. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl. drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Registered with the Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 1 / supervisor status.\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n What’s on Offer: \n\n • Competitive salary package\n, • Supportive team environment\n, • Clear opportunities for career growth\n, • Hybrid working in line with company policy\n\n Our Commitment: We value diversity, inclusivity, and equal opportunities, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve. \n Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and all relevant laws. CRB/DBS checks will confirm your UK work eligibility and role suitability. \n About Gemini Recruitment: Gemini Recruitment is a leading agency specialising in legal placements across the UK. We work closely with Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals, and Legal Support Staff, offering deep insight into opportunities in the legal market.

Role: Immigration Paralegal/Caseworker - IAAS Level 2 Accredited \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Immigration Department Background: \n Our client’s Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. \n In addition, our client’s Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, our client’s practitioners are committed to assisting no matter their individual client’s circumstance. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Accredited at IAAS Level 2, or prepared to pursue accreditation.\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Immigration Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n *This position is open to candidates in London and nationwide. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at website.

Job Title: Legal Assistant: Adult Social CareGrade: £16.71 (rate dependent on experience)Location: HybridContract: Temporary ongoing (initial assignment to January 2027, with a view to extend)Working Hours: 36 hours per weekJob OverviewHB Public Law, a shared service between a number of North West London boroughs and home countries local authorities, is recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant. This is a key career-graded role designed to support HB Public Law by carrying out legal work and developing, implementing, and supporting cutting-edge practice management processes.This role ill be in the Adults Social Care Team, supporting a team of lawyers dealing with Adult Social Care matters, including Court of Protection applications and hearings and advice in respect of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act. Legal assistants will have their own case load of matters to work under supervision.The successful candidate will play a central role in conducting a significant caseload across several legal specialisms. This position offers improved career opportunities and the chance to move between teams to cover a wider range of legal specialisms.Key Responsibilities\n\n • Caseload Management: Advise on and have conduct of legal files for civil and criminal litigation, children's and adults social care, and education matters. Maintain a significant caseload in compliance with Lexcel requirements.\n, • Legal Support & Research: Provide advice, undertake research, and support lawyers. Provide clear and accurate advice to clients in person, on the telephone, and in writing.\n, • Representation & Advocacy: Represent clients in court, tribunals, panels, and external meetings. Undertake advocacy.\n, • Governance & Panels: Clerk Education Exclusion Panel meetings. Provide advice to members, officers, and project teams proactively.\n, • Systems & Compliance: Provide administrative and systems assistance as a super user of an electronic case management system. Ensure compliance with office procedures and Lexcel & IIP standards.\nRequirementsKnowledge\n\n, • General knowledge of English law, practice, and procedure in civil and criminal litigation and children's and adults social care and education work.\n, • General knowledge and understanding of public law principles as they apply to local government.\nExperience\n\n, • Experience of working in a legal environment; contributing positively in a team; providing written and oral legal advice and guidance to officers/clients; conducting a caseload with minimum supervision covering at least one of the following areas: civil and criminal litigation and children's and adults social care and education work.\nEducation/Qualifications\n\n, • Educated to degree standard, with a qualification in law (e.g., law degree, CPE, LPC) or be studying for/obtained a recognised legal qualification, or substantial experience working in a legal environment in lieu of qualification.\n, • Evidence of continuing professional development.\nSkills & Abilities\n\n, • Must be able to manage and prioritise workload; understand and meet Lexcel standards; demonstrate excellent client care skills; conduct legal research; use fully Microsoft products & a case management system; draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings; and present a confident and professional demeanour.\nAbout UsHB Public Law sits within the Legal and Governance Services Department of Harrow Council. The shared legal practice provides clients with a greater range and depth of legal expertise, reduced cost, and greater resilience.Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK. Located just 10 miles from the city centre and 13 minutes from Euston via Harrow & Wealdstone station, it offers excellent transport links and accessibility to the M1, M25, and A406.For almost 60 years, Pertemps Recruitment Partnership have been the market leader in providing permanent and temporary staffing solutions and we are one of the most established players within the recruitment industry. The Sunday Times has listed us as one of the Best 100 Companies to work for 14 years running. We are not a big scary faceless company, quite the opposite: we strongly believe in the personal touch with everything we do. We are proud to be accredited 'investor in people' which is reflected across our business in length of service and career progression of our employees.London Borough of Harrow is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. 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Senior Child Care Lawyer \n Temporary Ongoing | Hybrid WorkingAn excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Child Care Lawyer to join a well-established local authority legal team, providing specialist legal advice on complex children's social care matters and helping to shape strategic decision-making across the organisation. \n The Role \n You will provide expert legal advice and representation across the full spectrum of children's social care law, supporting senior officers, elected members and service departments on complex and sensitive matters. \n You will be responsible for a substantial caseload of care proceedings and other public law matters, whilst also contributing to the leadership and management of the legal service. \n Key responsibilities include: \n\n • Advising on all aspects of children's social care law, including child protection, care proceedings, adoption and related public law matters.\n, • Managing a complex caseload of high-risk and sensitive matters from instruction through to conclusion.\n, • Conducting advocacy and attending court hearings where appropriate.\n, • Advising senior leaders, committees and decision-makers on legal and governance issues.\n, • Supervising and mentoring lawyers, legal assistants and support staff within the Child Care team.\n, • Supporting the operational management of Legal Services and deputising for senior legal leadership when required.\n, • Delivering training and legal updates to internal stakeholders.\n, • Contributing to policy development, service improvement initiatives and strategic projects.\n, • Instructing and managing external counsel as required.\n\n About You \n\n • A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or FCILEX.\n, • Experienced in children's social care law and local government practice.\n, • Confident handling complex care proceedings and associated litigation.\n, • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders on legal risk and governance matters.\n, • An effective advocate with excellent case management skills.\n, • Experienced in supervising, mentoring or managing legal staff.\n, • Able to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the organisation.\n, • Committed to delivering practical, solution-focused legal advice.\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Significant experience advising on children's social care law.\n, • Extensive experience conducting complex and high-risk child care cases.\n, • To be familiar with using Iken Cloud as a Case Management system\n, • Willingness and ability to undertake own advocacy on family matters \n, • Experience advising senior management, members, boards or committees.\n, • Experience contributing to policy development and organisational decision-making.\n, • Experience supervising or managing legal professionals.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Challenging and rewarding public sector legal work.\n, • Exposure to complex and high-profile cases.\n, • Leadership and people management responsibilities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • Ongoing professional development opportunities.\n, • A collaborative and supportive legal team environment.\n, • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people and families.\n\n If you are an experienced Child Care Lawyer looking to take the next step into a senior position with strategic influence and leadership responsibility, we would welcome your application.

Junior Legal Secretary - Property Department \n Fun Media & Entertainment law firm! \n \n Salary: up to £32,000 \n Location: West-End (5 minute walk from Tottenham Court Road) \n Hybrid: 1-2 days from home \n Benefits: Comprehensive including medical insurance, well-being packages, discounted shopping, plenty of social events and more! \n \n An excellent media & entertainment law firm, with a history of dealing with high-profile clients and cases, is seeking a proactive and ambitious Junior Legal Secretary to join its thriving London office. You will work closely with fee earners and senior support professionals helping to ensure the smooth running of the department, whilst gaining invaluable experience and insight making this an ideal next step for anyone looking to build on their legal career. \n \n The Role \n\n • Providing comprehensive legal secretarial support, including file opening and closing, document formatting, billing administration and document management.\n, • Assisting with property transactions, including Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions, post-completion formalities and property searches.\n, • Managing diaries, organising meetings, coordinating travel arrangements and handling team communications.\n, • Supporting lawyers with client correspondence, telephone enquiries and ensuring a professional and responsive service at all times.\n, • Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems and assisting with wider departmental projects and business support activities.\n\n What They're Looking For \n\n • Previous experience in a legal secretary, legal administrative or professional services support role.\n, • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Strong attention to detail and confidence producing professional legal documentation.\n, • A proactive, positive approach with excellent communication and client service skills.\n, • Commercial or residential property law experience would be beneficial.\n\n Why This Firm? \n\n • Join a highly successful and well-established Property team handling a broad range of high-quality work.\n, • Work within a collaborative and supportive environment alongside experienced legal professionals.\n, • Gain exposure to all aspects of property transactions and legal administration.\n, • Enjoy genuine opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression.\n, • Be part of a respected London law firm known for its personable culture and commitment to client service.\n\n \n If you'd like to join a leading Property team whilst working in a hugely fun and enjoyable environment, please get in touch for more information.

\n \n Ryder Reid Legal is working closely with a full service UK law firm to recruit a Paralegal to join its Commercial Disputes & Class Actions team on a permanent basis. The successful Paralegal will assist in all areas of litigation with a particular focus on managing multiple clients. \n \n Key responsibilities: \n\n • Managing group claim inboxes\n, • Organise case files and compile litigation bundles\n, • Conduct legal research\n\n Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have previous disputes/class action experience, and be familiar with group claims and high court litigation. \n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive annual salary\n, • Comprehensive benefits package\n, • Opportunities for progression\n, • Hybrid working\n\n Application Process: For further information and to apply, please submit your CV. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted. \n We look forward to receiving your application! \n Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist, for almost thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for our latest vacancies. . \n

Role: Immigration Paralegal/Caseworker - IAAS Level 1 Accredited \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Immigration Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Immigration Department Background: \n Our client’s Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK. \n In addition, our client’s Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, our client’s practitioners are committed to assisting no matter their individual client’s circumstance. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Immigration matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Accredited at IAAS Level 1, or prepared to pursue accreditation.\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publically funded Immigration Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as an Immigration Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Immigration Laws\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n *This position is open to candidates in London and nationwide. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at website.

Role: Public Law Solicitor \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Solicitors to join our highly regarded Public Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced and professional Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Public Law Solicitor, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. \n We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. \n Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

Housing Lawyer needed in South East London Paying £38.43 per hr ref OR112307 \n Full time hours on a temporary basis \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Manage a caseload of housing litigation matters from inception through to conclusion, including rent arrears, service charge recovery, leasehold disputes, and housing benefit appeals.\n, • Review, prepare, and authorise legal documentation for court and tribunal proceedings.\n, • Provide timely legal advice and support to operational teams on housing-related issues and disputes.\n, • Represent the organisation at courts, tribunals, mediations, and hearings where appropriate.\n, • Make informed decisions on legal strategy, identifying and mitigating financial, operational, and reputational risks.\n, • Work closely with internal stakeholders and external legal representatives to progress cases effectively.\n, • Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, and procedural requirements.\n, • Maintain accurate case records and ensure statutory and court deadlines are met.\n, • Support managers and colleagues by monitoring legislative developments and communicating changes in legal requirements and best practice.\n, • Contribute to the development of policies, procedures, and governance frameworks relating to housing litigation and income recovery.\n, • Provide training and guidance to colleagues on housing law and litigation processes.\n\n \n If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to quoting the reference number. \n Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. \n All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared

Our client is recruiting for a Newly Qualified Criminal Solicitor to join their criminal defence team in Brixton, London. \n This is an ideal role for a motivated NQ solicitor looking to gain hands-on advocacy experience and develop their career in criminal law. \n The Role \n You will be responsible for managing a caseload of criminal defence matters, providing high-quality advice and representation to clients. The role offers early responsibility, exposure to a wide range of criminal cases, and support from an experienced team. \n Key Responsibilities \n • Representing clients at police stations and in custody \n • Conducting criminal advocacy and attending court hearings \n • Managing cases under supervision while maintaining client care standards \n • Assisting the team with complex criminal matters \n • Contributing to the firm’s service excellence and client satisfaction \n The Candidate \n • Newly Qualified Solicitor with practical criminal advocacy experience \n • Confident attending police stations and handling client matters independently \n • Strong client care, communication and organisational skills \n • Proactive, motivated, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment \n • Eager to build a career and take on responsibility early \n Benefits \n • Competitive salary \n • Flexitime \n • Sick pay \n • Supportive and collaborative team environment \n • Opportunity to gain early advocacy experience and develop your reputation in criminal law \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd): \n Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas – “a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients”. A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos. \n We are committed to recruiting dedicated and talented professionals and welcome applications from exceptional candidates. At Duncan Lewis, we value training and diversity, and we take pride in our inclusive workforce. \n Housing Department Background: \n Noted for its "sustained legal conviction combined with outstanding advocacy" our Housing team, is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its services in social housing UK-wide, providing assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. We handle both publicly funded (legal aid) and privately funded legal services in homelessness, disrepair, eviction, succession for tenants, neighborhood problems, debt issues and possession proceedings. \n Our solicitors are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. The department regularly represents clients at all court levels (including the Higher Courts) and is extensively experienced at handling all housing related judicial review claimant matters at the High Court. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with a diverse caseload of public and private housing matters, such as: Homelessness applications and appeals; Disrepair claims; Eviction and possession proceedings; Property ownership disputes; Unlawful eviction cases; Succession rights for tenants; Neighbourhood and anti-social behaviour issues.\n, • Conducting your own advocacy where appropriate\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • Newly Qualified (NQ) Solicitor\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills\n, • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n What we offer \n\n • A fantastic supportive team\n, • Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition\n, • Attractive salary package with supervision bonus*\n\n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce \n We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. Please provide additional details in your covering letter if this applies. \n APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY AGENCIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THE ABOVE VACANCY

Role: Family Paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Family Paralegal to join our highly regarded Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Family Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in family and matrimonial law. Described by The Legal 500 as "superbly reliable", "professional, personable, and very efficient", the team provides expert advice and representation across a wide range of family matters. Our specialists include solicitors accredited under the Law Society's Children Law and Family Law Advanced schemes, ensuring clients receive experienced advocacy and consistent support throughout their case. \n The department has extensive experience advising clients in complex and sensitive matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, injunctions, and maintenance disputes. The team also regularly acts for high-net-worth individuals, delivering practical and effective solutions tailored to each client's circumstances. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside highly respected family law specialists and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Family Law Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients across a broad range of Family matters, assisting children, parents, guardians and family members through complex and often sensitive proceedings while helping to achieve the best possible outcomes for those involved. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Family Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family Law\n, • Clear understanding and application of Family Laws\n, • Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Professional, motivated and client-focused approach.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

We have an exclusive and confidential mandate to actively seek an experienced private client Lawyer to join the highly regarded private client team of a long-established, full-service London law firm. \n This is a key, strategic appointment within a well-established and growing team, and for this specific role offering exposure to a broad range of sophisticated, high-value and mainly domestic private client work. There may be the opportunity to also work on cross-border/international work. \n The firm enjoys an excellent reputation for private client work and has built a loyal client base over many years. The firm remains highly stable, independent and focused on long-term growth rather than external investment or private equity ownership. The culture is collaborative, supportive and Partner-led, with genuine progression opportunities for ambitious Lawyers who are looking to establish themselves for the long term. \n The successful candidate will work alongside leading, experienced Partners and other senior and junior Lawyers in a collaborative, supportive environment, with genuine opportunities for progression. \n This role will involve advising high and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and trustees on a wide range of complex private client matters, with a particular emphasis on UK-based work, including: \n\n • Complex estate administration\n, • Wills and succession planning\n, • Trust creation, administration and taxation\n, • Inheritance tax and wider private client tax planning\n, • Court of Protection and related advisory work\n\n The successful candidate will also supervise junior Lawyers, play an active role in developing the practice and, for those interested, have the opportunity to take on wider management responsibilities as part of a clear long-term career path. \n Candidates at Senior Associate or Legal Director level are encouraged to apply. We will also consider strong applicants at Associate level for a similar or higher status. \n Applications are welcomed from Lawyers who have: \n\n • 7-12+ years' PQE (exceptional candidates with 5+ years' PQE will also be considered)\n, • Strong technical private client experience, including in domestic estate administration\n, • The ability to manage complex matters with relatively minimal supervision\n, • Some experience supervising and mentoring junior Lawyers\n, • A genuine interest in building a long-term career within a stable, collegiate firm\n\n You will also, ideally, have STEP qualification and/or ATT/CTA qualification (or active progress towards qualification). \n This role offers a competitive remuneration package including a comprehensive benefits package. The work/life balance is very good for a firm and team of this reputation. \n To discuss this superb opportunity in more detail and in the strictest confidence, please submit your details or contact Philip Jennings, Director. Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.\n \n Our consultants will review your application and assess your suitability. We endeavour to respond to all applications within 72 hours, however due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually and would advise that if you do not hear from us you should assume you are not successful in your application. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.\n \n \n

Role: Immigration Solicitor (IAAS Level 1 Supervisor) – City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Immigration Solicitor (IAAS Level 1 Supervisor) to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice." \n Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader and ranked by The Legal 500 for its expertise across asylum, human rights, nationality, business immigration and appeals. With over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide, the team is renowned for handling complex and high-profile matters while delivering outstanding outcomes for clients. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to supervise and mentor legal team members, work on a broad range of challenging immigration matters, and contribute to the continued success of one of the UK's most respected immigration law practices. Duties and responsibilities\n As a Immigration Solicitor (IAAS Level 1 Supervisor), you will manage a varied caseload of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client work, while providing supervision, guidance and support to junior team members in accordance with IAAS and regulatory requirements. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director.\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review work\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\nExperience and qualifications\n\n, • Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Registered with the Law Society Immigration & Asylum Law Accreditation (IAAS level 1 accreditation is essential)\n, • Be committed and highly driven to provide an excellent standard of service to our clients\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publicly funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption matters\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\nBenefits\n\n, • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture\n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Role: Family Paralegal - London \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Family Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Family & Children Department Background: \n Our client’s Family & Children department is ranked and recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for family and matrimonial work, providing confidential advice with effective representation. The family team includes practitioners who have achieved the Law Society’s Children Law and Family Law Advanced accreditations providing advocacy in all court proceedings, ensuring their clients receive a consistent and professional service as well as a high degree of continuity. \n In addition, our client’s Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist divorce solicitors with expertise in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Family matters (LAA Funded and Private client work) as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and legal experience in a broad range of Family Law\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Clear understanding and application of Family Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance.\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n If this is sounds of interest, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Role: Immigration Caseworkers level 2 Accredited – City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking motivated and talented Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers (IAAS Level 2 accredited) to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice." \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside some of the UK's leading immigration law specialists. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients through a broad range of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assisting with a wide range of immigration casework and advocacy matters.\n, • Meeting with clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases.\n, • Managing client correspondence and case communications.\n, • Preparing and submitting Legal Aid Agency funding applications.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and supporting evidence bundles.\n, • Preparing immigration applications, representation letters, document indexes, and application forms to meet Home Office requirements.\n, • Attending client conferences, tribunals, and court hearings where appropriate.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures.\n, • Implementing recommendations following file reviews and ensuring timely completion of actions.\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and regulatory requirements.\n, • Delivering outstanding client care with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Level 2 accreditation\n, • Previous experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, Caseworker, or Immigration Advisor.\n, • Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.\n, • Strong understanding and practical application of UK Immigration Law.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance.\n, • Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach.\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to promote the firm's services.\n, • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is more than just a law firm. We are a nationally recognised organisation committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. \n We have been named among The Times Best Law Firms, awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, and have maintained Investors in People Gold Accreditation for over 15 years. \n Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader, with over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide handling matters ranging from business immigration and nationality applications to asylum, human rights, trafficking, and domestic abuse cases. We are proud to represent vulnerable individuals and ensure access to justice regardless of their circumstances. \n At Duncan Lewis, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and where our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. \n Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and become part of a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives.

Role: Public Law Paralegal \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking a motivated and talented Public Law Paralegals to join our highly regarded Public Law Department. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Public Law team is recognised by The Legal 500 as a "dynamic team" that is "exceptional in ability and reach." Ranked and recommended for its excellence nationwide, the department acts on both publicly funded and private matters, specialising in judicial review, civil liberties, human rights, and challenges against public bodies including the Home Office, HMRC, local authorities, and the NHS. The team has a strong track record of securing emergency relief, pursuing landmark cases through the higher courts, and representing vulnerable and marginalised individuals in matters that shape legal precedent and drive meaningful change. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside experienced Public Law practitioners committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Public Law Paralegal, you will support the Public Law team in managing a broad range of challenging and rewarding matters. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director and supervising solicitors.\n, • Assisting with public law casework, including Judicial Review matters.\n, • Taking instructions from clients and preparing cases.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, applications and correspondence.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Preparing court bundles and supporting documentation.\n, • Undertaking legal research and preparing case summaries.\n, • Attending conferences and client meetings where required.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and departmental requirements.\n, • Providing excellent client care with a professional, proactive and empathetic approach.\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n The successful candidate will demonstrate a genuine interest in Public Law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Previous legal experience as a Paralegal, Caseworker or Legal Assistant.\n, • Experience or strong interest in Public Law and Judicial Review matters.\n, • Excellent legal research, drafting and analytical skills.\n, • Strong organisational and time management abilities.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Professional, motivated and client-focused approach.\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n \n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis, we are committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. Our teams work on matters that have a genuine impact on people's lives, often representing vulnerable individuals and holding public bodies to account through expert legal representation. \n We foster an inclusive and collaborative working environment where talent is recognised, professional development is encouraged, and employees are supported to achieve their full potential. With award-winning training, clear progression pathways, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Duncan Lewis offers an exceptional platform for building a successful legal career. \n Join a firm where your contribution matters and where you can help give people a voice.

Commercial Disputes Legal PA | Up to £48,000 | 3:2 Hybrid \n Let's face it… \n Not every dispute is created equal. \n Some involve contracts you've never heard of. \n Others involve household names, global brands and cutting-edge businesses that you'll instantly recognise. \n If that sounds more like your kind of day, keep reading… \n I'm looking for a Legal PA to join a thriving Commercial Disputes team within a market-leading, full-service law firm renowned for its expertise in Intellectual Property. Their reputation attracts some of the world's most innovative companies, meaning the work is as varied as it is fascinating. \n Up to £48,000 3:2 Hybrid Working London The role…\n You'll support an allocation of 2 Partners and 4-5 Associates, becoming an integral part of a collaborative team that genuinely appreciates the value a great Legal PA brings. \n And here's the exciting part… \n The team is growing. \n A new Partner and their team will soon be joining, making this a fantastic time to come on board and become part of an expanding, ambitious practice. Why this firm?\n This isn't just another City law firm. \n From protecting world-famous innovations to advising on complex commercial disputes with international reach, the work is consistently interesting, high-profile and often makes the headlines. The culture?\n Refreshingly friendly. \n This is a team that enjoys working together, celebrates success and genuinely gets on. You'll find approachable Partners, supportive colleagues and a sociable atmosphere where people actually know each other beyond their email signatures. Who am I looking for?\n You'll ideally have experience as a Legal PA within Disputes or Litigation, with confidence supporting your own allocation of fee earners in a fast-paced environment. \n If you enjoy the pace of litigation but would love to support lawyers working on cases involving brands you'll instantly recognise, this is a brilliant opportunity to take your career somewhere a little more exciting. \n Because if you're going to manage court deadlines, bundles and busy diaries… you may as well do it for a team working with some of the most recognisable names in business.

Role: Employment Solicitor (NQ) \n Gemini Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a large and established law firm that provides expert legal services to both corporate organisations and private individuals across more than 25 practice areas. With offices throughout London and across England and Wales, our client has built an exceptional reputation for delivering outstanding legal services and client care. \n Recognised and recommended by The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, this top-tier firm is now seeking a Newly Qualified (NQ) Employment Solicitor to join its highly regarded Employment Department. \n The Employment team advises both employees and employers on a wide range of employment law matters and represents clients in Employment Tribunals, County Courts, and the High Court. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified solicitor to develop their expertise within a supportive environment, working alongside experienced Employment Law specialists on high-quality and varied matters. \n Duties and responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Manage a varied caseload of employment law matters from inception to conclusion.\n, • Advise and represent clients on matters including: Unfair Dismissal; Discrimination Claims; Redundancy; TUPE; Breach of Contract; Conduct and Workplace Issues; Settlement Agreements; Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution\n, • Undertake advocacy where appropriate.\n, • Attend client meetings, take instructions, and prepare cases.\n, • Draft legal documents, witness statements, and correspondence.\n, • Maintain accurate time recording and file management procedures.\n, • Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues when required.\n, • Implement recommendations arising from file reviews in a timely manner.\n, • Ensure compliance with departmental, regulatory, and firm-wide procedures.\n, • Contribute to business development activities and help generate new business opportunities.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Newly Qualified (NQ) Solicitor in England and Wales, ideally having completed an Employment Law seat during training, with a strong interest in pursuing a career in Employment Law.\n, • Hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.\n, • Demonstrable experience handling privately funded employment law matters.\n, • Strong technical knowledge of Employment Law and Employment Tribunal procedures.\n, • Experience undertaking your own advocacy is desirable.\n, • Excellent client care and communication skills.\n, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.\n, • Proven ability to work effectively towards key performance indicators.\n, • Strong networking and business development skills.\n, • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and case/document management systems.\n, • A professional, proactive, and team-oriented approach.\n\n Benefits \n\n • Competitive salary package.\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities.\n, • Ongoing professional development and training.\n, • Support for relevant legal accreditations and professional recognition.\n, • Exposure to high-quality and diverse employment law work.\n, • Opportunity to work alongside highly experienced legal professionals.\n, • A supportive and collaborative team environment.\n\n Company culture \n Gemini Recruitment specialises in connecting exceptional legal professionals with some of the UK's most recognised and respected law firms. We are proud to partner with an award-winning, top-tier practice that is renowned for its supportive culture, commitment to employee development, and dedication to delivering outstanding client service. \n The firm offers a welcoming and inclusive environment where individuals are valued, supported, and encouraged to progress their careers. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional excellence, and continuous learning, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Employment Solicitor to join a leading legal practice and become part of a team committed to achieving the highest standards. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and all applicable employment legislation. Successful applicants may be subject to background screening, including DBS checks, to establish eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for the role.

We are proud to be partnering with a well-established national law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services through a collaborative, people-focused approach. Recognised as one of The Times' Top 200 UK Law Firms, the firm combines technical excellence with innovation, invests heavily in its people, and offers a supportive environment where colleagues are encouraged to develop, contribute and thrive. \n \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Childcare Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the firm in a role which combines high-quality legal work with team leadership. \n \n The Role \n \n\n • Manage a reduced caseload of public law children matters from instruction through to conclusion.\n, • Conduct your own advocacy in the Family Court.\n, • Supervise, mentor and support a team of lawyers across several locations.\n, • Carry out file reviews and ensure compliance with regulatory and risk management procedures.\n, • Assist with case allocation, performance management, budgeting and wider departmental projects.\n, • Work closely with senior leadership to help drive the continued success of the team.\n\n \n About You \n \n\n • Qualified Solicitor or FCILEX with significant experience in public law children work (typically 8+ years' PQE).\n, • Strong experience in public law children matters either in private practice or local authority.\n, • Demonstrable advocacy experience in childcare proceedings.\n, • Proven expertise advising parents, guardians or other parties in care proceedings.\n, • Previous supervisory or team management experience would be advantageous.\n, • Children Panel membership is desirable but not essential.\n, • Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.\n\n \n What's on Offer \n \n You will be joining a progressive national firm with an excellent reputation for investing in its people and promoting a collaborative working culture. \n \n In return, you will receive: \n \n\n • Competitive salary.\n, • Firm-wide bonus scheme.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working.\n, • Generous annual leave with the option to buy and sell holidays.\n, • Enhanced pension and life assurance.\n, • Comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programmes.\n, • Excellent family-friendly policies.\n, • A supportive environment with genuine opportunities for career progression and leadership development.\n\n \n If you're looking to take the next step in your career with a firm that combines quality work, flexibility and a genuinely people-focused culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client a true market leader in their field is looking for an experienced Employment Tribunal Advocate specialising within employment law to join their field based team. Experienced within Advocacy the successful candidate will manage cases across their locality with some requirement to travel across the UK. \n This is fantastic opportunity to be able to work from home and within the field representing clients within employment tribunal cases. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Advocate, looking for an improved work life balance or a HR professional who has represented the company interests within a Tribunal setting. \n We are looking for candidates who are confident, articulate and legally qualified, who have direct employment law experience. The successful candidate will be part of the UK Legal Team and will work closely with the employment law advisory service, the Litigation Executive teams and Senior Leadership Team. There is a strong focus on delivering high standards of care and service to our clients and we are looking for someone with good communication skills and high professional standards. \n \n Responsibilities \n\n • Review allocated claims brought against clients in the Employment Tribunal, in conjunction with the appointed Litigation Executive preparing the case, to include approving the drafted pleadings, disclosure exercises and bundles of documents.\n, • Representing clients in Tribunals and hearing and contested cases at tribunal\n, • Preparation of cases, write up and running trials in court\n, • Provide clear assessment of client cases, and identify and manage risks to the client including cost implications\n, • Representing client interests wholly and presenting all legal arguments relevant\n\n \n Person Specification \n\n • Advocacy experience, ideally within employment law\n, • Experience of representation in employment tribunal cases\n, • Professional qualification preferred but not essential\n, • Hold a full valid driving licence, and can work with autonomy and independently\n, • Ability to work under pressure\n\n \n \n INDFIR \n 47475BG25R38 \n The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

\n Devereux Chambers is a leading set of 57 barristers, including 13 KCs, supported by an experienced and enthusiastic team of practice managers and business services staff. We have an excellent reputation for the quality of our work, particularly in serious injury and clinical negligence, employment, and tax. We are known for our supportive and approachable culture, progress approach and strong professional work ethic, offering a high standard of client service and commitment to excellence in all areas of practice at all times. \n We are looking for confident, client friendly candidates, with excellent communication skills, a focused and proactive approach and a minimum of 5 GSCEs at Grades 5-9 (or equivalent). \n Personal qualities and knowledge \n\n • Taking a role within the clerks’ room to deliver a superior level of service based on the principle of ‘right first time, every time.’\n, • Demonstrating the confidence and resilience to operate in a high- profile organisation.\n, • Consistently acting in a professional manner, to build personal gravitas and credibility.\n, • Developing a detailed knowledge of each barrister’s practice, specialist areas and clients.\n, • Keeping abreast of developments and trends within the legal sector, particularly the Bar (including new legislation, changes in regulations, and movement among our client base) with an emphasis on the impact of the changes on the team and on clerking services.\n\n Strategic practice management \n\n • Assisting Members of Chambers to meet their "practice diversity" aspirations and achieve their chosen work-life balance, in the approach taken to the matters above.\n\n Business development \n\n • Taking part in a minimum of three marketing and business development initiatives – i.e., attending and contributing to events with clients, sometimes out of office hours.\n\n Client relationship management \n\n • Ensuring effective cross-selling of members and implementing Chamber’s policies relating to the fair, appropriate and effective distribution of client work.\n, • Developing and maintaining professional relationships with current and potential professional clients of the barristers in their team.\n, • Recording all work opportunity information in LEX and report to the Job Summary\n, • To undertake general clerking and administration duties for members of Chambers within the appointed team, as directed by Practice Manager/Deputy Practice Manager.\n, • Work with the Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager, contributing to the smooth running of the team, liaising regularly with clerking colleagues. Reporting to their Practice Manager and Deputy Practice Manager and working closely with all members and staff.\n\n Management and organisation of the clerks’ room \n\n • Acting as first point of contact for appointed barristers for the team, both for internal and external clients.\n, • Allocating briefs and diary management for their appointed barristers.\n, • Advising solicitors and other clients or potential clients of Chambers on appropriate Counsel, their availability, and applicable fee rates.\n, • Responding to all queries or requests for information by clients in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner.\n, • Negotiating fees, including tranche arrangements and settlement fees, pricing, and billing of work for their appointed barristers.\n, • Utilising case management software to record and update case data, diary dates, case records, fee data, tasks, contact details and other related data.\n, • Liaising by telephone or in person with the Courts, clients, and other barristers’ clerks for fixing dates as appropriate, and logging/maintaining up to date records of such negotiations.\n, • Notifying barristers and instructing solicitors, of listing information from the Court offices. Recording listing information on the LEX Diary system.\n, • Liaising as appropriate, internally, and externally, to organise conferences and meetings on behalf of members of their appointed team.\n, • Monitoring the diary for forward planning – next day, next week, next month etc.\n, • Reading correspondence and briefs received carefully. Noting, logging, and following-up requests for advice or other documents or information and maintaining accurate records of such information in accordance with clerking protocols.\n, • Liaising each day with clients and barristers to inform both parties (as appropriate) of commitments, availability, the progress of cases, relaying other relevant information, to ensure the timely delivery of papers and to follow up on correspondence.\n, • Reminding all team members of their diary commitments for the next day.\n, • Liaising with the junior clerks as necessary to ensure that documents and other information is delivered where and when needed, for example the lodging of skeleton arguments or bundles.\n, • Reporting problems or complaints immediately to the Director/Deputy Director of Clerking and Business Development, and/or Practice Manager to agree the appropriate course of action.\n, • Ensuring that clerking processes, protocols, and procedures are properly adhered to and providing a superior level of service to members.\n, • Undertaking such other duties as agreed from time to time with the Director/Deputy Director of Clerking and Business Development to ensure the smooth and efficient running of Chambers.\n, • Maintaining effective communication with colleagues and providing appropriate support and cover for other teams in their absence, for whatever reason.\n, • Acting in a manner commensurate with an ethos of ‘continuous improvement’ to the service experience of internal and external clients.\n\n Working Relationships \n\n • Developing and maintaining good working relationships, with barristers and colleagues at Devereux Chambers, as well as professional clients, court officers, and with staff and barristers in other chambers.\n\n

Role: Housing Litigation Solicitor - Director position - London | 3years+ PQE | Salary £75,000+ p.a. , DOE \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Housing Solicitor Director for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Housing Department Background: \n Our client’s Housing team, ranked by The Legal 500 directory for its services across England and Wales, provides assistance to both landlords and tenants on all housing issues. Their practitioners are highly experienced in finding solutions to housing disputes and aim to address the issues quickly and effectively. Our client offers lawyer supported dispute resolution or alternative dispute resolution (ADR) as a means to resolve housing disrepair matters. Their department also regularly represents clients in the courts for unlawful eviction, possession proceedings and prepare applications for judicial review in cases of homelessness. \n Main Responsibilities of the Role: \n\n • Report directly to the Board and collaborate to ensure performance targets are achieved.\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Significant experience in representing clients as Housing Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years.\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company.\n\n Key Skills Required: \n\n • 3 Years+ PQE with proven experience of Housing and Litigation, including court representation essential\n, • Must have experience as Duty Advisor under Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme over the last 2 years\n, • Must meet the 2013 SQM Supervisor standard in Housing, or willing to work towards this\n, • Experience in welfare rights and community care issues Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Housing issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the publically funded Housing work including legal representation and legal help and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Housing related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and able to use HR systems\n, • Experience within the legal sector is preferable\n, • Ability to manage social media activity to promote the Company\n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. \n The Company supports hybrid working in line with its policy. Please note that a minimum of three days per week in the office is mandatory. \n About Gemini Recruitment and Equal opportunities: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Senior Child Care Lawyer \n Location: Greater London | Hybrid WorkingPermanent | Full Time \n We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Child Care Lawyer to provide expert legal advice across a wide range of children's social care matters, lead on complex cases, and support the management and development of a dedicated Child Care team. \n The Role \n As a Senior Child Care Lawyer, you will be a trusted legal adviser to senior officers, elected members and Children's Services, delivering high-quality legal support on matters including: \n\n • Child protection proceedings\n, • Public law children cases\n, • Adoption matters\n, • Children Act 1989 issues\n, • Care proceedings and related litigation\n, • Judicial reviews and complex public law matters\n, • Corporate parenting and safeguarding responsibilities\n\n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Provide specialist legal advice on all aspects of children's social care law.\n, • Conduct complex litigation and advocacy in court proceedings.\n, • Manage a demanding caseload of high-risk and high-profile matters.\n, • Advise senior officers, committees and elected members.\n, • Supervise and develop lawyers and legal assistants within the team.\n, • Assist in the operational management of the legal service.\n, • Draft and review reports, policies and strategic legal guidance.\n, • Support organisational decision-making while ensuring legal compliance.\n, • Deliver training and legal updates to internal stakeholders.\n, • Build effective relationships with external partners, counsel and stakeholders.\n\n To be successful, you will be: \n\n • A qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEX).\n, • An experienced child care lawyer with significant knowledge of children's social care law and practice.\n, • Confident handling complex care proceedings from inception through to final hearing.\n, • Skilled at providing pragmatic, solution-focused legal advice.\n, • Experienced in advocacy and court attendance across family law proceedings.\n, • Comfortable advising senior stakeholders and presenting complex legal issues clearly.\n, • An effective people manager or supervisor with the ability to develop and support others.\n, • Organised, resilient and capable of managing a varied and demanding workload.\n\n Essential Experience \n\n • Extensive experience of children's social care law within local government or a similar public sector environment.\n, • Experience conducting complex, high-risk child care cases.\n, • Experience advising senior leaders, boards, committees or elected members.\n, • Experience contributing to policy development and strategic decision-making.\n, • Experience supervising or mentoring legal staff.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Opportunity to undertake challenging and meaningful legal work that directly impacts the lives of children and families.\n, • Exposure to complex and high-profile cases.\n, • Leadership and management responsibilities.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.\n, • Professional development and career progression opportunities.\n, • Supportive and collaborative legal team environment.\n\n If you're looking for a senior legal role where you can combine technical excellence, advocacy, leadership and strategic influence, we'd love to hear from you.

Role: Houisng Solicitor Director - London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking an experienced and ambitious Housing Law Director to join our highly regarded Housing Department. This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK as a top-tier practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. Our ethos is simple: "We give people a voice." \n Our Housing Department is ranked and recommended by both The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK for its expertise in social housing law. Recognised for its outstanding advocacy and commitment to achieving positive outcomes, the team advises and represents clients across a wide range of housing matters, including homelessness, disrepair, unlawful eviction, possession proceedings, succession disputes, and judicial review challenges. \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive, and forward-thinking organisation where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and colleagues. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As a Housing Law Director, you will play a key role in leading and developing the department, managing complex housing cases, supporting and mentoring team members, and contributing to the continued growth and success of the practice. \n The key responsibilities includes: \n\n • Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Housing work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Housing cases including Homelessness; Disrepair; Eviction; Possession; Property Ownership Disputes; Succession for Tenants; Housing adaptations; Social Housing; Neighbourhood Problems matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy\n, • Dealing with emergency cases and identifying and carrying out strategic litigation.\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Experience and qualifications \n\n • Must hold a clean and valid Practising Certificate at the time of application.\n, • 3+ years' PQE with substantial experience in Housing Law and Litigation, including court representation.\n, • Experience as a Duty Advisor under the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme within the last two years.\n, • Meets, or is willing to work towards, the 2013 SQM Housing Supervisor Standard.\n, • Knowledge of welfare benefits, welfare rights, and community care matters.\n, • Strong management and supervisory skills, with experience working to KPIs.\n, • A collaborative team player who promotes a positive culture and encourages cross-referrals.\n, • Professional and proactive, with excellent client care skills and experience supporting vulnerable clients in complex housing matters.\n, • Strong networking, communication, business development, and marketing skills.\n, • Sound knowledge of publicly funded Housing Law work, including Legal Help and Legal Representation, with the ability to manage privately funded matters.\n, • Advocacy experience is desirable.\n, • Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, case management, and HR systems.\n, • Experience within the legal sector and an ability to support the firm's social media and business development activities.\n\n Benefits \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to supporting our employees through a range of professional, financial, and wellbeing benefits, including: \n\n • Competitive remuneration package.\n, • Clear salary review and career progression opportunities.\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.\n, • 25 days' annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus birthday leave.\n, • Company pension scheme.\n, • Ongoing training, professional development, and access to e-learning resources.\n, • Payment of practising certificate renewal fees and support for relevant professional accreditations (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support, including Mental Health First Aiders.\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan (subject to eligibility).\n, • Employee referral scheme and eyesight test vouchers.\n, • Full payment of employment-related DBS checks.\n, • A supportive and collaborative working environment with opportunities to help shape and grow our family mediation services.\n\n Some benefits are subject to eligibility criteria and company terms and conditions. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are passionate about creating an environment where talented professionals can thrive. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. \n Our long-standing Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation reflects our commitment to employee development, while our Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO 27001 certifications demonstrate our dedication to excellence, innovation and security. \n We invest heavily in the growth of our people through ongoing training, mentoring, clear progression pathways and opportunities to gain industry recognition. Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, develop leadership skills or advance your career within a nationally recognised law firm, Duncan Lewis provides the platform to help you succeed. \n Join a firm where your expertise is valued, your development is supported, and your work makes a genuine difference to the lives of clients across the UK.

Join Superdrug Head Office Make a Real Difference Every Day! Insurance ManagerLocation: Head Office, East CroydonHours: 37.5 | 9.00am5.30pm Hybrid working available depending on role responsibilities, with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.Salary: CompetitiveWhy Superdrug?Passionate about Beauty and Health? Want to be part of an innovative, trend-setting retailer? Our vibrant Head Office, based by East Croydon Station, is a fantastic environment filled with hundreds of brilliant personalities.Were a team that puts our customers and our teams at the heart of everything we do. At Superdrug, we aim to be the best in accessible health and beauty, loved by our customers for value, choice, friendly advice, service and fun.Our success comes from our people they make the difference. Were all about personality, we have fun, and we work hard to deliver That Superdrug Feeling.Heres the exciting bit… A day includes:As Insurance Manager, you will ensure Superdrug, Savers and The Perfume Shop are appropriately insured against all risks and exposures, working closely with UK and global brokers.You will oversee the Groups insurance arrangements, manage brokers and third-party loss adjusters, provide insurance advice across the business and lead the annual Group insurance renewal for presentation to the Board.You will also manage complex losses, recover money owed through store-level property losses and make informed liability decisions relating to personal injury and motor claims.Key Responsibilities:Manage product liability, employer liability and public liability personal injury claims, liaising with stores, insurers and solicitors.Investigate claims and obtain the necessary documentation to support decisions on whether liability should be admitted or denied.Review the Groups property losses and provide cost information to third-party insurers to maximise recoveries.Ensure solicitors correspondence and court claim forms are handled within the required legal deadlines.Manage property claims and demonstrate third-party negligence to recover losses for the business.Handle motor claims and work with insurers to support effective risk-management solutions.Attend regular meetings with solicitors, brokers and insurers to ensure appropriate processes, documentation and risk-management systems are in place.Keep up to date with changes to legislation and relevant court cases that may affect insurance and safety across the business.Review invoices through Bottomline to ensure payments are correct, not duplicated and allocated to the correct cost centre.Act as the main point of contact for UK and global broker queries.Advise departments on insurance implications and ensure suppliers hold adequate insurance cover.Maintain the insurance property portfolio across all Group businesses to ensure every property remains appropriately covered.Produce insurance data and reports for internal stakeholders when required.Work with and line manage the Insurance and Safety Adviser.This job is a good fit for you if you:Enjoy working in a fast-paced retail Head Office environment.Have excellent organisational and communication skills.Demonstrate strong attention to detail.Can work to deadlines and confidently prioritise a busy workload.Are comfortable following established processes while also using your own initiative.Are flexible, adaptable and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.What youll need:A good understanding of personal injury, property and motor claims legislation and processes.Knowledge of health and safety legislation.Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Confidence communicating with and meeting new people, with a positive and energetic approach.The ability to manage competing priorities and make well-informed decisions.Previous line-management or people-management experience.A relevant insurance qualification or professional accreditation would be desirable.Heres whats in it for you:33 days holiday, rising to 38 days with length of service, inclusive of bank holidays.2 staff discount codes for yourself and a family member or friend.30% discount on Superdrug Own Brand products, both in store and online.Hybrid working, with 2 days working from home and 3 days in our stylish, modern and collaborative office close to East Croydon Station.Company pension matching and bonus.Access to Stream, a money-management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.Being part of more! We are part of a group that works closely with Savers, The Perfume Shop and Three UK.We are part of A.S. Watson Group, the worlds largest international health and beauty retailer, with over 15,700 stores in 25 markets!Unrivalled Learning and Development programmes.Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave, company sick pay and pregnancy-loss support.Come and be part of something special!For information on how we manage and store your data, please visit: https://privacy-policy/

Role: Public Law Solicitor - London \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Solicitors for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Responsible for all aspects of Public Law work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members\n, • Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities\n, • Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department\n, • Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Public Law work including: Unlawful detention; False imprisonment; Abuse by detention staff and removal escorts; Conditions in detention; Age assessments; Asylum support; Challenging non-appealable decisions; Challenging removal notices; NHS & Local Authority challenges; Policies, practices and decisions made by the Immigration and Asylum Tribunals (First-tier Tribunal / Upper Tribunal) ; Bail decisions\n, • The work may also include challenging non-immigration issues such as data protection, housing etc…\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency\n, • Drafting essential legal documents, including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing formal applications, including application forms, indexes of documents, and letters of representation\n, • Attending client conferences and court hearings\n, • You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying\n, • Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2 & Supervisor NOT necessary but desirable\n, • Strong management skills\n, • Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals\n, • Previous proven Solicitor experience and working to key performance indicators\n, • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Public Law issues\n, • Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business\n, • Working knowledge of the Legal Aid Guidance for Public Law matters and have the ability to service privately funded cases\n, • Have extensive experience in dealing with all Public Law related work\n, • Experience in own advocacy is an advantage\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Role: Public Law Paralegal - London \n A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Public Law Paralegals for highly sought permanent position. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Public Law Department Background \n Our client’s Public Law department has experience in all aspects of civil liberties and judicial review against the HMRC, local authority, NHS, planning Judicial Review including obtaining emergency orders and other interim relief to prevent breaches of human rights. Their department regularly follow up judicial reviews with actions for damages in both the County and High Courts and successfully pursue matters to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court. \n The quality of the department is repeatedly demonstrated by its high success rates, with award winning cases, many of which are recorded in the reported case journals, raising new and important issues, and creating legal precedents for the future. \n The Public Law Department is recognised as a leader in its field by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500 for its depth of experience in immigration and civil liberties challenges. As a well-established firm, our client is well known to the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), the Courts, and the Government Legal Department (GLD). \n Our client also collaborates with other firms on funding and case management issues, and has a close working relationship with a number of barristers’ chambers with relevant expertise in public law. \n Our client carries out both publicly and privately funded work. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to Department Director\n, • Professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needs\n, • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Public Law matters (LAA Funded and Private client work)\n, • Attending clients, taking instructions and preparing cases\n, • Dealing with correspondence\n, • Preparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,\n, • Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidence\n, • Preparing applications (incl drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)\n, • Attending conferences and court\n, • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of LAA funded Public Law\n, • Immigration Accreditation preferred\n, • Legal experience as an Public Law Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Public Law\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n\n This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required. \n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid-working in accordance with the company policy. \n The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.

Role: Immigration Caseworkers level 1 Accredited – City of London \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking motivated and talented Immigration Paralegals / Caseworkers (IAAS Level 1 accredited) to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice." \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside some of the UK's leading immigration law specialists. \n Duties and responsibilities \n As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients through a broad range of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assisting with a wide range of immigration casework and advocacy matters.\n, • Meeting with clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases.\n, • Managing client correspondence and case communications.\n, • Preparing and submitting Legal Aid Agency funding applications.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and supporting evidence bundles.\n, • Preparing immigration applications, representation letters, document indexes, and application forms to meet Home Office requirements.\n, • Attending client conferences, tribunals, and court hearings where appropriate.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures.\n, • Implementing recommendations following file reviews and ensuring timely completion of actions.\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and regulatory requirements.\n, • Delivering outstanding client care with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.\n\n Experience and qualifications \n To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Immigration Caseworker with IAAS Level 1 accreditation\n, • Previous experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, Caseworker, or Immigration Advisor.\n, • Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.\n, • Strong understanding and practical application of UK Immigration Law.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance.\n, • Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach.\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to promote the firm's services.\n, • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.\n\n Benefits \n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. \n Company culture \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is more than just a law firm. We are a nationally recognised organisation committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. \n We have been named among The Times Best Law Firms, awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, and have maintained Investors in People Gold Accreditation for over 15 years. \n Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader, with over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide handling matters ranging from business immigration and nationality applications to asylum, human rights, trafficking, and domestic abuse cases. We are proud to represent vulnerable individuals and ensure access to justice regardless of their circumstances. \n At Duncan Lewis, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and where our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. \n Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and become part of a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives.

Our client is seeking an Assistant Family Solicitor to join their expanding Family Law team in London. \n This role will involve managing a varied privately funded family caseload, supporting clients through sensitive and often complex matters while delivering a high standard of legal advice and client care. \n The successful candidate will work closely with senior solicitors and partners, with excellent opportunities for development and progression within a supportive and flexible working environment. \n Key Responsibilities: \n • Manage a varied caseload of family law matters \n • Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse matters \n • Draft legal documents including applications, witness statements, consent orders, and correspondence \n • Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, and negotiations \n • Provide clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients \n • Maintain high standards of client care throughout all stages of a matter \n • Communicate complex legal issues in a professional and accessible manner \n • Attend court hearings, conferences, and client meetings \n • Undertake advocacy where appropriate and instruct counsel when required \n • Prepare court bundles and supporting documentation \n • Support business development and networking initiatives \n • Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and referrers \n • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm \n Requirements / Skills / Experience: \n • Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate \n • Experience handling family law matters \n • Strong communication and client care skills \n • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently \n • Excellent organisational and time management skills \n Package / Benefits: \n • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays \n • Birthday leave after one year of service \n • Company pension scheme \n • Medicash health plan \n • Flexible and hybrid working \n • Bonus opportunities \n • Social events \n • Strong internal progression opportunities \n \n Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial. \n Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly.

Role: Immigration Paralegal (x3) \n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is seeking motivated and talented Immigration Paralegals to join our highly regarded Immigration Department in the City of London. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK's leading law firms, recognised by The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners as a top-tier immigration practice and awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards. \n Founded in 1998 and headquartered in the City of London, Duncan Lewis Solicitors is a national, award-winning, paperless law firm with over 500 professionals nationwide. With one of the UK's largest immigration law practices, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while staying true to our ethos: "We give people a voice." \n Joining Duncan Lewis means becoming part of a diverse, supportive and forward-thinking organisation where you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise alongside some of the UK's leading immigration law specialists. Duties and responsibilities\n As an Immigration Paralegal, you will play a key role in supporting clients through a broad range of immigration matters, including both Legal Aid Agency funded and private client cases. \n Key responsibilities will include: \n\n • Reporting directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assisting with a wide range of immigration casework and advocacy matters.\n, • Meeting with clients, taking instructions, and preparing cases.\n, • Managing client correspondence and case communications.\n, • Preparing and submitting Legal Aid Agency funding applications.\n, • Drafting legal documents, witness statements, and supporting evidence bundles.\n, • Preparing immigration applications, representation letters, document indexes, and application forms to meet Home Office requirements.\n, • Attending client conferences, tribunals, and court hearings where appropriate.\n, • Maintaining accurate time recording and billing procedures.\n, • Implementing recommendations following file reviews and ensuring timely completion of actions.\n, • Ensuring compliance with file management procedures and regulatory requirements.\n, • Delivering outstanding client care with professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail.\nExperience and qualifications\n To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a genuine passion for immigration law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. \n Essential requirements include: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law degree.\n, • Previous experience working as an Immigration Paralegal, Caseworker, or Immigration Advisor.\n, • Experience handling publicly funded immigration matters.\n, • Strong understanding and practical application of UK Immigration Law.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.\n, • Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance.\n, • Professional, self-motivated, and team-oriented approach.\n, • Commercial awareness and the ability to promote the firm's services.\n, • Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems.\nBenefits\n We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your professional development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with structured pay review process\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Occupational sick pay*\n, • Payment of practising certificate and relevant professional membership fees*\n, • Access to extensive e-library resources and training webinars\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Eye care vouchers\n, • Enhanced family-friendly benefits*\n, • DBS checks paid by the Company\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options, including part-time arrangements where appropriate\n, • Support for solicitor qualification and SQE1 examinations*\n, • Clear career progression opportunities\n, • Support for industry recognition, awards, and professional profile development\n, • Company Medical Cash Plan*\n\n *Subject to eligibility and Company policy. Company culture\n Duncan Lewis Solicitors is more than just a law firm. We are a nationally recognised organisation committed to excellence, diversity, and social justice. \n We have been named among The Times Best Law Firms, awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, and have maintained Investors in People Gold Accreditation for over 15 years. \n Our Immigration Department is recognised as a market leader, with over 160 specialist immigration lawyers nationwide handling matters ranging from business immigration and nationality applications to asylum, human rights, trafficking, and domestic abuse cases. We are proud to represent vulnerable individuals and ensure access to justice regardless of their circumstances. \n At Duncan Lewis, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees can thrive and where our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. \n Join Duncan Lewis Solicitors and become part of a firm that combines legal excellence with a genuine commitment to making a difference in people's lives.

Legal Receptionist / Legal Administrator\n \n My client is looking for an experienced and professional Legal Receptionist / Legal Administrator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. \n Please do not apply if you have a law degree but no previous practical experience within a legal environment. This is an experienced legal administration role, not a graduate position. \n This is a varied role combining front-of-house reception duties with legal administration. The successful candidate will be confident dealing with clients, managing diaries and deadlines, and providing efficient administrative support to the solicitors. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Welcoming and booking in clients in a professional and friendly manner.\n, • Answering incoming telephone calls and dealing with enquiries with an excellent telephone manner.\n, • Managing solicitors' diaries and appointments.\n, • Maintaining and managing the court diary and ensuring important dates and deadlines are accurately recorded.\n, • Managing emails and correspondence.\n, • Drafting letters and other routine correspondence.\n, • Filing and maintaining accurate client and matter records.\n, • Handling incoming and outgoing post.\n, • Taking client payments and maintaining accurate records.\n, • Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the solicitors.\n, • Monitoring deadlines and ensuring tasks are prioritised appropriately.\n, • Assisting with the smooth day-to-day running of the office.\nAbout You\n We are looking for someone who is professional, organised, calm and confident, with the ability to work independently and take responsibility for their workload. \n The ideal candidate will: \n\n • Have previous legal experience, ideally within a solicitors' firm, or strong administrative/reception experience.\n, • Have an excellent telephone and client-facing manner.\n, • Be confident dealing with clients and professional contacts.\n, • Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail.\n, • Be able to manage competing deadlines and priorities.\n, • Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Microsoft Office.\n, • Have good written communication skills and be confident drafting letters.\n, • Be comfortable managing diaries and appointments.\n, • Be able to work on their own initiative without constant supervision.\n, • Be hardworking, reliable and proactive.\n, • Remain calm and composed in a busy working environment.\nPersonal Presentation\n As this is a client-facing position, the successful candidate will be smart, well-presented and professional, taking pride in their appearance and maintaining a polished and appropriate professional image at all times. Working Hours\n Full-time – 5 days per week \n The successful candidate will be expected to work Monday to Friday. Experience\n Previous experience within a legal environment would be highly desirable. Candidates with strong administrative or reception experience who can demonstrate excellent organisational, communication and client-service skills will also be considered. \n Immediate interviews available for the right candidate.

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd.): \n Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm across our key practice areas, described as "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients." \n A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals across more than 25 areas of law and in over 60 languages. We give people a voice, that is our ethos. \n Recognised among The Times Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at both the 2024 LexisNexis Awards and the 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our commitment to excellence in legal services and client care. We also hold Investors in People Gold Accreditation, together with Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certifications. \n Court of Protection Department: \n Our Court of Protection team provides specialist legal advice and representation to vulnerable individuals who lack the mental capacity to make certain decisions for themselves. We act on behalf of clients, family members, deputies, trustees, local authorities, and other professionals in a wide range of Court of Protection matters, delivering practical and compassionate support to protect our clients' best interests. \n The department handles a broad range of Court of Protection matters, including: \n\n • Deputyship applications for property and financial affairs\n, • Health and welfare applications\n, • Statutory will applications\n, • Gift applications and estate planning matters\n, • Appointment, removal and discharge of deputies\n, • Contested Court of Protection proceedings\n, • Mental Capacity Act and best interests decisions\n, • Ongoing deputyship administration and management\n\n We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Court of Protection Paralegal to join our growing team and assist our experienced solicitors with a varied and rewarding caseload. \n Duties and responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assist solicitors and fee earners with Court of Protection matters from inception to conclusion.\n, • Prepare and draft Court applications, witness statements, correspondence, and supporting documents under supervision.\n, • Liaise with clients, family members, deputies, the Office of the Public Guardian, healthcare professionals, and other third parties.\n, • Review medical records, mental capacity assessments, financial information, and other relevant evidence.\n, • Conduct legal research and assist with the preparation of court bundles and hearing documentation.\n, • Maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with court deadlines, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.\n, • Record time accurately and support the team in achieving departmental objectives.\n, • Deliver excellent client care with professionalism, empathy, and sensitivity.\n, • Implementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly\n\n Experience and qualifications \n Essential: \n\n • Previous experience as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Caseworker or similar role within a Court of Protection, Private Client, Community Care, Personal Injury, or Litigation department.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.\n, • Professional and proactive approach to work.\n, • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\n, • Excellent client care skills and experience working with vulnerable clients and their families.\n, • Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and case management systems.\n\n Desirable: \n\n • A strong academic background with a Law Degree or equivalent legal qualification.\n, • Previous experience working within a Court of Protection department.\n, • Knowledge of the Court of Protection Rules, and Office of the Public Guardian procedures.\n\n Benefits \n Working at Duncan Lewis Solicitors offers a comprehensive rewards and benefits package designed to support your career progression, wellbeing and work-life balance, including: \n\n • Competitive salary with clear salary review procedures\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • 22 days annual leave, increasing with length of service\n, • Additional birthday leave*\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours where appropriate\n, • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental wellbeing support\n, • Employee referral scheme\n, • Paid DBS checks and eyesight test vouchers\n, • Access to extensive e-learning resources and training webinars\n, • Professional fee support, including practising certificate renewals and selected accreditation costs*\n, • Career progression opportunities, including advancement to Supervisor and Director positions\n, • Medical Cash Plan enrolment*\n, • Support for professional development, industry recognition and award nominations\n\n *Subject to terms and conditions. \n Company culture \n At Duncan Lewis Solicitors, we are committed to attracting and developing talented individuals who share our dedication to excellence and client service. We value diversity, inclusion and professional development, creating an environment where employees can thrive and achieve their career aspirations. \n We are proud of our diverse workforce and strive to ensure that our teams reflect the communities we serve. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks, including DBS checks, may be undertaken to establish eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for the role. \n Equal Opportunities: \n Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity across all levels of the organisation. We guarantee an interview for candidates who disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the role. Please provide further details in your covering letter if this applies.

Role: Court of Protection Paralegal (x2 positions) - City of London \n Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated Court of Protection Paralegals for highly sought permanent positon. \n Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm. \n Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. \n Court of Protection Background: \n Our client's Court of Protection finance team act as professional deputy, managing financial affairs for many vulnerable clients. Clients are referred by the Office of the Public Guardian to Philippa Barton as panel deputy, and by litigation teams acting for incapacitated clients who have recovered damages awards. \n You will be responsible for day to day management of our clients’ finances including building good relationships with clients, dealing with one off requests for payments, making applications to the court, managing building projects, managing tax and insurance issues and completing OPG reports. \n The team also act for clients applying to be appointed as lay deputy and deal with probate matters. \n The team director is ranked in Legal 500 and Chambers. Client testimonials say that the team is “knowledgeable about all things Court of Protection” and they are “empathetic, approachable and diligent.” \n The team is fast growing and very busy. The team works closely together and prioritises providing a high level of client care and a very efficient service. \n Main Duties and Responsibilities \n\n • Report directly to the Department Director.\n, • Assist solicitors and fee earners with the management of Court of Protection files from inception to conclusion.\n, • Support deputyship matters involving property and financial affairs and health and welfare issues.\n, • Prepare and draft Court of Protection applications, witness statements, court forms, and supporting documentation under supervision.\n, • Liaise with clients, family members, deputies, the Office of the Public Guardian, local authorities, healthcare professionals, and other third parties.\n, • Take client instructions and maintain regular communication with vulnerable clients and their representatives.\n, • Review and analyse medical records, mental capacity assessments, financial information, and other relevant evidence.\n, • Conduct legal research relating to the Mental Capacity Act 2005, Court of Protection practice and procedures, and related areas of law.\n, • Assist with the preparation of court bundles, hearing documentation, and correspondence.\n, • Attend meetings, conferences, and Court hearings where required.\n, • Maintain accurate file records and ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory obligations, and court deadlines.\n, • Record time accurately and assist the team in meeting departmental objectives.\n, • Implement feedback and recommendations from supervisors following file reviews.\n, • Deliver excellent client care with professionalism, empathy, patience, and sensitivity.\n\n Key Skills Required \n\n • Demonstrate passion and experience in a broad range of publicly funded Court of Protection matters\n, • A strong academic background with a Law degree\n, • Legal experience as a Court of Protection Paralegal/Advisor\n, • Clear understanding and application of Court of Protection\n, • Excellent communications skills to work effectively with all types of people\n, • Excellent written communication and drafting skills\n, • Excellent analytical and organisational skills and ability to use own initiative but know when to seek guidance\n, • Committed team player, self -motivated and professional\n, • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills\n, • Business acumen and the ability to market the Company.\n\n On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow hybrid working. \n About Gemini Recruitment: \n Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK. \n Our primary aim is to deliver a quality bespoke service to our clients. We are currently handling the careers of a number of experienced legal professionals ranging from legal support staff to Solicitors. Our clients are based across the country and have vacancies covering numerous areas of law. If you are looking for your first job or want to move up the career ladder, we can help. \n The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role. \n If you are keen to begin your career with a firm that’s committed to training a new generation of Solicitors, apply now for one of our agents to contact you. \n By applying to this vacancy, you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at website.