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Child Care Solicitor (Public Law) \n\n • Location: Bristol / Hybrid\n, • Job Type: Permanent, Full-time\n, • Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience\n, • Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week\n, • Start Date: As soon as possible\n\n Our client, a long-established law firm in Bristol, is seeking a motivated and experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their expanding Family Department. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in public law children work, looking to further their career within a well-respected Legal Aid practice. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings under Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 and associated public law applications.\n, • Represent parents and other family members in care proceedings, interim care orders, emergency protection orders, and related applications.\n, • Conduct advocacy where appropriate, and work closely with counsel on more complex matters.\n, • Prepare legal aid applications and ensure ongoing compliance with funding requirements.\n, • Draft legal documents such as statements, threshold responses, and position statements.\n, • Provide clear, practical, and compassionate advice to vulnerable clients throughout proceedings.\n, • Attend case management hearings, final hearings, and conferences with counsel.\n, • Contribute to the growth and development of the Family Department through active participation in marketing and networking.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with 3–5 years' PQE in public law children work - would consider NQ solicitor with relevant experience\n, • Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Public Law Outline, and Family Procedure Rules.\n, • Experience managing your own caseload in public law children matters.\n, • Excellent drafting, advocacy preparation, and client care skills.\n, • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.\n, • Strong organisational and file management abilities.\n, • Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with case management systems.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options available post-probation\n\n This position offers a rewarding opportunity to handle a high-quality public law caseload within a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are looking to make a significant impact within a growing Legal Aid practice, we would love to hear from you. \n To apply for the Child Care Solicitor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining their team.

The Claims Handler will manage a caseload of EL/PL delegated authority fixed fee cases on behalf of a number of insurance clients, working in conjunction with a Technical Support Lawyer who will be involved in setting strategies and making liability decisions, as well as responsible for their technical development. The role requires a forensic and analytical approach to the issues together with experience and/or appreciation of the documents and evidence required in these types of cases. The work type likely to feature in the case load are Pre-action disclosure files, Infant Approval Hearings and EL/PL files handled on a Delegated Authority basis. In addition the Assistant File Handler will support File Handlers on tasks within their caseloads. Key Responsibilities\n Duties will include the following (based on experience), but may not be limited to: \n\n • Considering and responding to Applications for Pre-action disclosure\n, • Handling matters in accordance with client SLA’s\n, • Instructing Counsel/advocate\n, • Reviewing evidence \n, • Legal Research\n, • Negotiations/ Drafting Payments into Court\n, • Dealing with routine correspondence\n, • Initial review and setting strategy for the management of the claim\n, • Reviewing matters throughout\n, • CRU\n, • Dealing with disclosure\n, • Reviewing evidence (including medical / personnel records)\n, • Conducting investigations with Insured’s / obtaining witness statements\n, • Liaising with parties involved in claims including the insured, Claimant Solicitors and witnesses\n, • Instructing Counsel / Experts\n, • Attending conferences and Trials with Counsel and note taking\n, • Dealing with routine correspondence\n, • Reviewing quantum \n, • Drafting Tomlin Orders and Consent Orders\n, • Draft Cost schedules\n, • Dealing with general or straightforward queries\n, • Telephone chasing activities\n, • Filing out Allocation Questionnaires and witness summon\n, • Ensuring compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations.\n\n Working Hours 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Parklands, Bolton Office Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\n • Experience of handling a caseload of EL/PL files is essential.\n, • Self-confident with good telephone and communication skills with people at all levels inside and outside the business\n, • An ability to organise and prioritise tasks using initiative\n, • Calm under pressure with the ability to re-prioritise and delegate effectively when required\n, • An ability to maintain attention to detail when dealing with repetitive tasks\n, • Good Literacy and IT skills\n, • Good team worker with the flexibility to do what is required to get a result and ensure client service levels are met\n, • Ability to work effectively within the Keoghs Shared Behaviour framework\n, • Contributes actively to an environment in which colleagues work cooperatively with each other.\n, • Ability to meet performance targets\n, • Positive, confident and enthusiastic\n, • Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills\n, • Good client care skills and evidence of working to client guidelines on a delegated basis\n, • Ability to prioritise work, keep to deadlines and work under pressure\n, • High level of analytical skills\n\n Desirable \n\n • Previous personal injury file handling experience \n, • Legal Education- ILEX, LPC or equivalent work experience\n, • Previous litigation experience is advantageous\n, • Good advocacy skills\n\n Benefits\n\n • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days) \n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance ( Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining.\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing \n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection ( Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer \n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n *after successfully completing probation \n

Criminal Defence Solicitor \n\n • Annual Salary: Competitive (to be discussed)\n, • Location: Central Bristol\n, • Job Type: Full-time\n\n We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Criminal Defence Solicitor with over 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our established Criminal Defence Department. This role offers an excellent opportunity for career development within a supportive and collaborative team, focusing exclusively on privately funded work. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage a varied caseload of non-legally-aided criminal defence matters including road traffic offences, violent offences, sexual offences, and more.\n, • Provide high-quality legal advice and representation to clients throughout all stages of criminal investigations and proceedings.\n, • Work closely with clients, counsel, experts, and regulators to ensure the best possible outcomes.\n, • Prepare, collate, organise, and summarise case materials.\n, • Draft witness statements, defence case statements, sentencing and mitigation bundles, and legal submissions.\n, • Attend interviews under caution, hearings, and trials.\n, • Conduct legal and regulatory research.\n, • Coordinate client meetings, site visits, and expert appointments.\n, • Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional obligations.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales with a current practising certificate.\n, • Demonstrable experience in criminal defence litigation.\n, • Excellent knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, and evidence.\n, • Strong advocacy, analytical, and case management skills.\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.\n\n Desirable Qualifications and Experience: \n\n • Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal).\n, • Experience dealing with regulatory investigations and prosecutions.\n, • Experience attending police station interviews and representing clients under caution.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and clear progression opportunities.\n, • Opportunity to work within a dynamic and supportive team.\n, • Professional development and career advancement.\n\n To apply for this Criminal Defence Solicitor position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Employment Solicitor/ FCILEx/ Senior Paralegal \n\n • Location: Leeds or Bristol (Hybrid or Fully Remote Options Available)\n, • Job Type: Full-time/Part-time\n, • Salary: Competitive\n\n We are seeking a qualified Solicitor / FCILEx, or senior paralegal to join our Employment team. This role offers the opportunity to handle a caseload of legal expense insurer files and assist with non-contentious work. There may also be opportunities for supervising junior case handlers. This position is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in employment law, looking for a challenging yet rewarding environment. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Advise clients on potential Employment Tribunal claims.\n, • Manage a caseload of Employment Tribunal claims, including drafting pleadings, witness statements, negotiating settlements, and advising on settlement agreements.\n, • Instruct counsel or advocates as necessary.\n, • Support the employment team with non-contentious work, including drafting contractual documentation, handbooks, and other employment documents.\n, • Provide both reactive and proactive employment advice to commercial clients, including telephone advice.\n, • Participate in marketing initiatives, such as writing updates on employment law and providing training sessions to clients.\n, • Ensure accurate advice is given to clients using our case management system to progress files.\n, • Handle billing and invoicing tasks.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or FCILEx, or comparable experience with a desire to obtain qualification.\n, • Demonstrated passion for employment law and providing commercial and practical solutions.\n, • Excellent attention to detail.\n, • Effective communication and time management skills.\n, • Ability to take full responsibility for cases and strategy, with support from the team.\n, • Ability to work as part of a team and prioritise work to meet strict deadlines.\n, • Organised approach to work and a positive attitude.\n\n Experience required: \n\n • Previous experience or knowledge in Employment Law.\n, • Capability to independently manage a caseload.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Excellent annual leave and welfare benefits.\n, • Health cash plan and gym/lifestyle benefits.\n, • Work-life balance with flexible working options.\n, • Dress for your day policy.\n, • People-focused recognition and referral schemes.\n, • Opportunities for professional development and routes to qualification.\n\n Diversity & Sustainability: \n We are committed to creating an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you encounter any barriers or need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Talent Acquisition & Resourcing team at . \n To apply for this Solicitor /FCILEx/ Senior paralegal35 position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Your New Role \n This is a great opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to move in-house or build upon existing in-house experience. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, gaining hands-on exposure to a broad range of commercial, corporate and strategic matters. You'll be part of a growing legal team, supported by external counsel and legal technology tools, with plenty of scope to develop your responsibilities as the business grows. \n You'll be responsible for: \n\n • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including equipment supply and installation agreements\n, • Supporting the sales, procurement and operations teams with day-to-day legal advice\n, • Assisting with dispute management and regulatory compliance matters\n, • Contributing to ESG and sustainability initiatives, including the company's BCorp accreditation journey\n, • Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel on a variety of legal and commercial projects across the business\n\n \n What You'll Need to Succeed \n\n • 1-5 years' PQE, ideally gained in projects and/or construction\n, • Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and project agreements, including high-value contracts\n, • Strong technical skills combined with a practical, commercial approach\n, • Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across a business\n, • A proactive and adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn\n, • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work in a fast-paced environment\n, • Based in or within a commutable distance of Bristol, with flexibility for hybrid working\n, • Previous in-house experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Equally, solar sector experience is not required. The business is keen to hear from ambitious lawyers who are looking to develop their projects/commercial skillset and build a long-term career in-house.\n\n What You'll Get in Return \n\n • Competitive salary\n, • Discretionary performance bonus (15% paid last year)\n, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements\n, • ESG-focused benefits, including an EV car scheme and volunteering days\n, • Significant career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business\n, • Exposure to senior leadership and high-profile commercial projects\n\n A supportive and collaborative culture where you can genuinely make an impact Ready to Make a Difference? \n If you're a junior lawyer looking to take the next step in your career and gain broad commercial experience within a growing in-house legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Leila Manson at Hays Legal for further information on this opportunity - What you need to do now \n If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. \n If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Child Care Solicitor (Public Law) \n\n • Location: Bristol / Hybrid\n, • Job Type: Permanent, Full-time\n, • Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience\n, • Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week\n, • Start Date: As soon as possible\n\n Our client, a long-established law firm in Bristol, is seeking a motivated and experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their expanding Family Department. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in public law children work, looking to further their career within a well-respected Legal Aid practice. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings under Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 and associated public law applications.\n, • Represent parents and other family members in care proceedings, interim care orders, emergency protection orders, and related applications.\n, • Conduct advocacy where appropriate, and work closely with counsel on more complex matters.\n, • Prepare legal aid applications and ensure ongoing compliance with funding requirements.\n, • Draft legal documents such as statements, threshold responses, and position statements.\n, • Provide clear, practical, and compassionate advice to vulnerable clients throughout proceedings.\n, • Attend case management hearings, final hearings, and conferences with counsel.\n, • Contribute to the growth and development of the Family Department through active participation in marketing and networking.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with 3–5 years' PQE in public law children work - would consider NQ solicitor with relevant experience\n, • Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Public Law Outline, and Family Procedure Rules.\n, • Experience managing your own caseload in public law children matters.\n, • Excellent drafting, advocacy preparation, and client care skills.\n, • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.\n, • Strong organisational and file management abilities.\n, • Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with case management systems.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options available post-probation\n\n This position offers a rewarding opportunity to handle a high-quality public law caseload within a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are looking to make a significant impact within a growing Legal Aid practice, we would love to hear from you. \n To apply for the Child Care Solicitor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining their team.

Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel specialising in projects and construction to join their in house legal function, you'll play a key role in supporting the legal needs of an energy and natural resources organisation. This role involves advising on a variety of legal matters to ensure the smooth delivery of projects and compliance with industry regulations. \n Client Details \n Our client is an organisation operating within the energy and natural resources sector \n Description \n\n • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating multimillion-pound supply, manufacturing, installation and framework agreements. Lead complex negotiations with major EPC clients, contractors and suppliers.\n, • Advise on the full contract life cycle across our engineering, design and installation projects, from tender and bid support through to delivery, variations and completion.\n, • Support with the Development and maintenance of contract templates, playbooks and guidance that enable the business to move quickly and confidently on routine matters.\n, • Support business development, tenders and bids for major infrastructure projects.\n, • Identify, assess and communicate commercial and legal risk in a way the business can act on.\n, • Support the GC and Senior Legal Counsel in developing and embedding legal policies, frameworks and compliance processes across the business.\n, • Contribute to our strong ESG, sustainability and governance agenda.\n\n Profile \n A successful Legal Counsel - Projects/Construction should have: \n \n\n • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a minimum of 2-4 years PQE\n, • Projects and/or construction experience.\n, • Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating substantial commercial and project agreements, ideally including high-value contracts.\n, • Commercially astute and pragmatic.\n, • A natural relationship-builder who embeds as a business partner and communicates clearly with non-lawyers.\n, • Sound judgement, attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.\n\n Job Offer \n\n • Salary between £70,000 - £80,000, DOE.\n, • Permanent position\n, • Hybrid working\n, • Pension\n, • EV car scheme, via salary sacrifice plus other benefits\n, • Based in Bristol\n

Are you a commercially minded solicitor looking to make a tangible impact within a growing technology business? This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and award-winning organisation as a Legal Counsel, working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to shape commercial decision-making, manage legal risk, and support business growth. \n \n Your New Company \n Our client is a market-leading technology business with an established reputation for delivering innovative software solutions to a highly regulated sector. With an impressive client base, international reach, and continued investment in technology and growth, the organisation has built a strong reputation for excellence within its field. Due to ongoing success, the business is seeking an experienced commercial technology Legal Counsel to join its commercial team in Bristol. Reporting to the General Counsel, this is a highly visible no role offering exposure to complex technology and commercial matters while working alongside senior executives and cross-functional teams across the organisation. You will need to be able to commute to the Bristol office one day per week. \n \n Your New Role \n As Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the business on a broad range of commercial and technology-related legal matters responsibilities will include: \n\n • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and strategic partners.\n, • Managing complex technology contracts, including software licensing agreements, master services agreements, cloud computing contracts, data processing agreements and non-disclosure agreements.\n, • Advising senior stakeholders on legal and commercial risks, providing pragmatic and commercially focused solutions.\n, • Supporting intellectual property, data protection and regulatory compliance matters.\n, • Assisting with the development and implementation of internal legal policies, procedures and governance frameworks.\n, • Working with external legal advisers where specialist advice is required.\n, • Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments and providing guidance on their impact to the business.\n, • Leading negotiations and managing contractual relationships to help drive commercial success while protecting the organisation's interests.\n\n What You'll Need to Succeed \n To be successful in this role, you will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with strong experience advising on complex commercial contracts will also demonstrate: \n\n • 4 years+ PQE gained in-house and/or private practice.\n, • Significant experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements within the technology, FinTech, software, outsourcing or business services sectors.\n, • Expertise in technology contracts, including software licensing and cloud-based services.\n, • The ability to work autonomously whilst managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced commercial environment.\n, • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the confidence to advise senior leadership teams.\n, • Excellent analytical skills and sound commercial judgement.\n\n The following would be advantageous: \n\n • Previous in-house legal experience within a technology-focused business.\n, • Experience negotiating contracts governed by US law.\n, • Knowledge of regulated financial services, pensions, or technology-enabled administration environments.\n\n What You'll Get in Return \n In return, you'll join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation that combines the agility of a growing business with the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial and technology matters include: \n\n • Exposure to high-value and strategically important commercial projects.\n, • Regular interaction with senior leadership and decision-makers.\n, • A collaborative and entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and growth.\n, • Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working opportunities.\n, • Comprehensive employee benefits package.\n, • Genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.\n, • The chance to play a key role in supporting a business with an international client base and exciting growth plans.\n\n Apply Now \n If you're a commercially focused solicitor looking for an opportunity to move into or further develop your in-house legal career within a dynamic technology business, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on the role. Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this Legal Counsel opportunity in Bristol. \n Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays

Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have a number exciting opportunities for a talented insurance lawyers to join the Property Risks & Coverage Team. These roles will be based Bristol offices (hybrid working available) and will focus on the Recoveries specialism. Flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. Our recoveries team work across the national offices primarily out of our Bolton and Bristol offices however location is not the determining factor for success in this role. This is a Claimant role and the successful candidate will handle a case of load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files which will deal with a wide range of perils (fires, floods, product liability) from a selection of the team’s well known insurers. Typically the value of these claims exceed £10,000 and we are looking for candidates who can handle claims valued between £10 and £100K and upwards of £100K. Experience in terms of claims valued over £100K will be a differential. This is a technical and at times client-facing role for a well-rounded lawyer, so you will have a keen interest in building client relationships through the delivery of training and mentoring as well as in delivering first class legal solutions to complex problems. The team regularly delivers training seminars and workshops to various insurer clients and the ideal candidate will have an interest in client development and show a willingness to assist in the preparation and delivery of seminars on technical legal issues. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Initial review/report to include consideration of funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage\n, • Investigating evidential matters, gathering evidence in order to establish cause of action\n, • Conducting investigations with third parties \n, • Instructing counsel and experts \n, • Legal research \n, • Drafting generally to include letter of claim, claim form and particulars for issue\n, • Attending conferences and trials with counsel \n, • Dealing with routine correspondence \n, • Liaising with lay and insurer clients \n, • Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration of and the drafting of Part 36 offers\n, • Preparing pre-action and interim applications \n, • Driving the litigation process as Claimant to ultimate conclusion\n, • Assisting with ADR (including mediation)\n, • Court appointments\n, • Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person \n, • To ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations\n\n Working Hours35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. \n \n Skills, Knowledge and Expertise\n\n • Qualified solicitor or equivalent with relevant technical capability \n, • 0 - 3 years Defendant’s property litigation experience \n, • Experience of running a case load\n, • A working knowledge and understanding of the Household and Commercial recoveries\n\n Required Soft Skills: \n\n • An ability to prioritise workload\n, • Ability to pay attention to detail\n, • Ability to work with case management systems\n, • The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handler\n\n ValuesOur culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our four values are at the heart of everything we do.We are connected We are Dynamic We are Innovative We succeed together \n Benefits\n\n • Davies Incentive Plan\n, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days)\n, • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Simply Health Care Cash Plan\n, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing\n, • Death in Service\n, • Critical Illness Cover\n, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance)\n, • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer\n, • Employee Resource Groups\n, • Employee Volunteering Programme\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme*\n, • Tech Scheme*\n, • Season Ticket Loan*\n, • Gym Flex*\n, • Access to Online Discount Sites\n, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership\n, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide\n, • Discounts at local retail outlets\n\n, • after successfully completing probation

Child Care Solicitor (Public Law) \n\n • Location: Bristol / Hybrid\n, • Job Type: Permanent, Full-time\n, • Salary: Competitive, dependent upon experience\n, • Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week\n, • Start Date: As soon as possible\n\n Our client, a long-established law firm in Bristol, is seeking a motivated and experienced Child Care Solicitor to join their expanding Family Department. This role is ideal for a solicitor with 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in public law children work, looking to further their career within a well-respected Legal Aid practice. \n Day-to-day of the role: \n\n • Manage a caseload of public law children matters, including care proceedings under Section 31 of the Children Act 1989 and associated public law applications.\n, • Represent parents and other family members in care proceedings, interim care orders, emergency protection orders, and related applications.\n, • Conduct advocacy where appropriate, and work closely with counsel on more complex matters.\n, • Prepare legal aid applications and ensure ongoing compliance with funding requirements.\n, • Draft legal documents such as statements, threshold responses, and position statements.\n, • Provide clear, practical, and compassionate advice to vulnerable clients throughout proceedings.\n, • Attend case management hearings, final hearings, and conferences with counsel.\n, • Contribute to the growth and development of the Family Department through active participation in marketing and networking.\n\n Required Skills & Qualifications: \n\n • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, with 3–5 years' PQE in public law children work - would consider NQ solicitor with relevant experience\n, • Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Public Law Outline, and Family Procedure Rules.\n, • Experience managing your own caseload in public law children matters.\n, • Excellent drafting, advocacy preparation, and client care skills.\n, • Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.\n, • Strong organisational and file management abilities.\n, • Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with case management systems.\n\n Benefits: \n\n • Competitive salary and attractive bonus structure.\n, • Flexible and hybrid working options available post-probation\n\n This position offers a rewarding opportunity to handle a high-quality public law caseload within a supportive and dynamic setting. If you are looking to make a significant impact within a growing Legal Aid practice, we would love to hear from you. \n To apply for the Child Care Solicitor position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining their team.

About us \n Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. \n We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. \n We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), alongside flexible and hybrid working. \n Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. \n \n About the role \n We have a brand-new opportunity for a mid to senior level lawyer to join our Governance team. The role will be based in our Bristol office with a hybrid working arrangement, but alternative locations or remote working may be considered for the right candidate. \n You’ll report to our Head of Legal, working in a collaborative, knowledgeable, and highly engaged team, within a supportive, flexible, and high-performing work culture. \n \n In this key role, you can expect to: \n \n\n • Review and negotiate contracts.\n, • Interact regularly with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a communicative, collaborative and timely approach to delivery.\n, • Management and update the firm’s own terms and conditions and contract related policies and guidance.\n, • Provide ad hoc legal advice.\n, • Maintain the firm’s legal compliance register.\n\n \n About you \n To be successful in this role you’ll need: \n\n • Proven experience working as a commercial lawyer either inhouse or within a private practice setting.\n, • Demonstrable experience working with clients on supply of service agreements. Experience of consulting contracts would be welcome, particularly withing the construction industry, but not essential.\n, • Commercial mindset with an ability to reach pragmatic solutions balancing risk against the commercial benefit.\n, • Proven ability to prioritise competing deadlines appropriately and to manage expectations both internally and externally.\n, • Experience of supporting others to develop knowledge, skills, and confidence.\n, • Great communication skills and an enthusiasm for problem solving.\n, • A dedication to continuous improvement.\n\n \n How to apply \n \n To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact Jessicamartin@hoarelea.com. \n \n If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. \n \n Adjustments and accommodations \n \n If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. \n \n Data privacy \n \n We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. \n \n Recruitment agencies \n \n We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. \n \n #LI-HYBRID

In House Counsel - Somerset \n \n Due to exceptional growth across the business, our client is looking for a General Commercial Solicitor to play an integral role within their high‑performing Commercial Legal Team. \n \n You’ll be a key partner to the business, leading on major commercial contracts, managing legal and regulatory risk, and working closely with senior leaders, procurement, operations and cross‑functional teams to drive confident, commercially smart decisions. \n \n Your expertise will protect the brand, unlock new opportunities and power the growth of a business built on trust, simplicity and exceptional customer focus. \n \n This role is for a solicitor who thrives on pace and impact - someone who brings legal excellence while balancing risk and reward to enable optimal commercial decision‑making across the organisation. \n \n This is a very close knit, engaging and long-standing legal function closely aligned to the business. \n \n The leadership of the legal function bring superb industry experience and have developed a team equipped to support a high growth and entrepreneurial organisation. \n \n Responsibilities: \n \n Commercial contracts \n \n\n • Manage legal risk in commercial relationships with suppliers for goods and services not for resale (non-stock suppliers) and goods for resale (stock suppliers) including significant tenders, contracts, and related disputes.\n\n \n\n • Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial contracts (incl. intragroup, logistics warehousing and fulfilment, supply of goods and services, technology and software and non-disclosure agreements).\n\n \n\n • Support contract lifecycle management with renewals, updates and dispute avoidance.\n\n \n\n • Advise on contract structure and risks re commercial strategy to support business teams\n\n \n\n • Develop and ensure compliance with templates, standard terms, and playbooks.\n\n \n Legal advisory and risk management \n \n\n • Provide expert legal support and guidance for strategic business critical projects and on a broad range of ad hoc legal queries across the spectrum of commercial law issues.\n\n \n\n • Work closely with colleagues across the wider Group and with external counsel on a cost efficient and targeted basis.\n\n \n\n • Ensure risks are escalated and managed to ensure optimal commercial decision-making.\n\n \n Governance, compliance and regulatory support \n \n\n • Ensure data protection compliance in contractual relationships and providing legal support and advice on a broad range of data protection issues.\n\n \n\n • Where appropriate, advising on regulatory law issues (including competition and consumer) and brand protection (intellectual property).\n\n \n Other \n \n\n • Identify innovative methods to achieve efficiencies and seek continued process improvement.\n\n \n\n • Support dispute management where appropriate (pre litigation) and to the wider Legal team (as necessary).\n\n \n\n • Provide training to internal teams on contract risk, legal compliance and processes to ensure optimal understanding and visibility of critical legal issues.\n\n \n Background/Person \n \n\n • UK qualified solicitor with a proven track record working in private practice and/or in house on commercial law matters. (pqe dependant on experience)\n\n \n\n • Expert in contract law and with exceptional drafting and negotiation skills across a broad range of complex commercial contracts.\n\n \n\n • Good knowledge of data protection law and an understanding of information governance.\n\n \n\n • Experience of competition and regulatory law is desirable.\n\n \n\n • Pleasure to work with style. (essential)\n\n \n\n • Strong influencing skills, including the ability to present complex concepts clearly in plain English and to business stakeholders at all levels.\n\n \n\n • Results driven experience in negotiating with counterparties on contentious (pre litigation) and non-contentious matters.\n\n \n On offer is a competitive salary and highly attractive benefits package including a market leading pension scheme and highly competitive bonus system. \n \n We would consider 4 or 5 days for this position. \n \n Highly flexible attitude to office/home working. \n

Senior Legal Counsel \n \n Our client is a global leader in precision engineering, manufacturing, and technology innovation. With a strong heritage in advanced manufacturing and metrology, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across industries including aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and electronics. \n \n We are currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel at the UK head office to become part of the global legal, compliance and secretarial team (“L&S”). \n \n Person specification \n \n As part of the L&S team, your focus will be providing pragmatic legal advice and support across a wide variety of corporate and commercial matters, while supporting our core values of Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity and Involvement. \n \n You will have superior interpersonal skills to influence and inform your stakeholders, both within the L&S team and the wider business. \n \n Key responsibilities \n \n\n • Support the business by leading on range of specialist corporate legal matters, including corporate M&A and strategic transactions\n, • Review, draft, and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, suppliers, service providers, and other key business partners\n, • Support the business with responses to tenders and customer queries\n, • Support on L&S change and process improvement projects that underpin the business’s key objectives across multiple disciplines\n, • Support the business with day-to-day legal queries and issues\n, • Assist in maintaining templates, playbooks, procedures, and other know-how materials\n, • Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems as a key business partner\n, • Procure and manage external specialist counsel (as required)\n, • Support the wider legal team as required, both in the UK and internationally\n, • Contribute to the growth of the L&S team by sharing knowledge, delivering training, mentoring, supervising or managing more junior colleagues\n, • Conduct legal research as necessary\n\n \n Key requirements \n \n\n • Qualified solicitor with a minimum of 6 years PQE and experience in delivering pragmatic legal advice in a demanding environment\n, • Highly experienced in advising on corporate M&A matters and various strategic transactions\n, • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills\n, • Excellent attention to detail and drafting skills\n, • Superior analytical skills and a creative, flexible approach to problem solving\n, • An ability to interact with people at all levels in the business\n, • Impeccable integrity, a ‘can do’ attitude, and a willingness and ability to lead by example\n, • An appetite to learn continually and share your experience and knowledge.\n\n \n Desirable \n \n Experience in any of the following areas of law: \n\n • Real estate and property\n, • Construction\n, • Employment\n, • An understanding of the challenges of a fast-moving, revenue generating business (ideally in the technology, manufacturing and/or engineering sectors).\n\n \n Location \n \n 3 days office presence required. Commutable from Bristol 30-40 minutes close to M5. \n

Family Law Paralegal (Private / Public) – Bristol – Up to £30,000 + Benefits + Bonus \n \n A leading boutique family law firm is looking to appoint a Family Paralegal in Bristol to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Paralegal in Bristol to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice, supporting experienced solicitors on high-quality, privately funded matters. \n \n You will join a specialist firm known for its compassionate, client-first approach and strong track record of developing paralegals into qualified lawyers. As a Family Paralegal in Bristol, you will gain hands-on exposure to complex family law work and clear progression opportunities within a collaborative, multi-office environment. \n \n The Role: \n \n\n • Supporting solicitors on divorce, financial remedy and private children matters\n, • Assisting with file progression from instruction through to conclusion\n, • Drafting legal documents, court applications and correspondence\n, • Preparing court bundles and hearing documentation\n, • Liaising with clients, courts, counsel and third parties\n, • Conducting legal research and assisting on complex matters\n, • Providing administrative and case support across the team\n, • Delivering excellent client care throughout\n\n \n The Candidate: \n \n\n • Paralegal with experience in family law (minimum 12 months preferred)\n, • Experience supporting privately funded family matters\n, • Strong drafting skills and attention to detail\n, • Excellent organisation and time management skills\n, • Confident communicator with strong client care ability\n, • Ambitious and keen to progress within family law\n, • Proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team\n, • Professional, empathetic and client-focused approach\n\n \n The Benefits and How to Apply: \n \n\n • Salary up to £30,000 (depending on experience)\n, • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays\n, • Bonus scheme linked to chargeable time targets\n, • BUPA private healthcare and enhanced pension\n, • Strong progression opportunities and route to qualification\n, • Supportive and collaborative working culture\n, • Regular social events and team initiatives\n, • Modern IT systems and strong administrative support\n\n \n Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone. \n \n Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant \n Direct Dial: 02039181665 Mobile: 07946 492277 \n Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com \n \n More About William James Recruitment \n \n William James Recruitment is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy, partnering with leading law firms across the UK and internationally, including Legal 500-ranked practices.

Located in their central Bristol office, this role is an in-house Legal Counsel position within a growing legal team. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused position where your legal work directly influences timelines, cost certainty and project performance. Legal Counsel – Bristol S

As Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the business on a broad range of commercial and technology-related legal matters. With an impressive client base, international reach, and continued investment in technology and growth, the organisation has built a strong reputation for ex

Small Claims Track Lawyer - Property Recoveries Keoghs LLP is one of the leading insurance law firms in the UK and can rightly claim to be amongst the most dynamic in its sector. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented insurance lawyer within the Property Risks & Coverage Team. This role is based in our Bolton office but flexible working is encouraged for the right candidate. The Recoveries sub-specialist team work across the national offices but primarily from Bolton and Bristol. The SCT/FT team work collaboratively across offices so geographic location is not a crucial factor for this role. Department: Legal Location: Bristol The role is a Claimant position handling a load of Household and Commercial Property recovery files covering a cross section of perils from a selection of the team’s well known insurers up to a value of £25K typically. • Initial review/report – considering funding, prospects of successful recovery and triage of claim, • Reviewing evidence, • Conducting investigations and establishing causes of action, • Instructing counsel and experts, • Legal research, • Drafting generally including letter of claim, claim form and particulars to commence proceedings, • Attending conferences and trials with counsel, • Dealing with routine correspondence, • Liaising with lay and insurer clients, • Engaging in settlement negotiations including consideration and drafting of Part 36 offers, • Preparing pre-action and interim applications, • Preparing documents for trial, • Assisting with ADR (including mediation), • Court appointments, • Conducting advocacy by telephone and in person, • Ensure compliance with the SRA Standards & Regulations 35 hours per week Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm with 1 unpaid hour for lunch. Primary location for this role is Bolton, Parklands Office • Previous experience in a Defendant or Claimant litigation firm, • An ability to prioritise workload and manage competing demands, • Ability to pay attention to detail, • Ability to work with case management systems, • The personal skills to deal with such work as major and expensive litigation involving liaison with senior claims handlers Our culture is focussed on making Keoghs sustainable and successful for our people and clients, with this our five values are at the heart of everything we do; We are connected, We are Dynamic, We are Innovative, We succeed together • Davies Incentive Plan, • 25 days holiday per year which increases with level of service (opportunity to buy & sell 3 days), • Family Cover Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) - will automatically be at single cover level but can opt into family option within first month of joining., • Simply Health Care Cash Plan, • WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing covering a whole host of topics to do with health, mental health, wellbeing & healthy living and financial & legal wellbeing, • Death in Service, • Critical Illness Cover, • PHI/Income Protection (Private health insurance), • Pension Contribution based 5% Employee / 3% Employer, • Employee Resource Groups, • Employee Volunteering Programme, • Cycle to Work Scheme*, • Tech Scheme*, • Season Ticket Loan*, • Gym Flex*, • Access to Online Discount Sites, • Discounted Gourmet Society Membership, • Discounted Tickets for Merlin Attractions nationwide, • Discounts at local retail outlets, • after successfully completing probation, • Mid-Senior level, • Full-time, • Legal, • Industries: Law Practice #J-18808-Ljbffr

Employment Solicitor - Bristol A well-established national law firm is looking to recruit a junior level Employment Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its growing Employment team. You'll manage your own caseload of employment tribunal matters, predominantly acting for legal expenses insurers, while also gaining exposure to advisory and non-contentious employment work for commercial clients. The Role You'll manage a varied caseload of employment matters from initial advice through to conclusion, providing practical, commercially focused guidance to clients while working closely with experienced colleagues. Key responsibilities include: • Managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal claims from start to finish, • Advising clients on potential employment disputes and litigation strategy, • Drafting pleadings, witness statements and settlement agreements., • Negotiating settlements and instructing Counsel where appropriate, • Providing employment law advice to insurer and commercial clients, • Assisting with contracts of employment, staff handbooks and other advisory work, • Contributing to client training sessions, legal updates and business development initiatives What experience is required: • Qualified Solicitor OR Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) - NQ level, • Previous employment law experience, including experience gained during training or during qualification, • Experience managing your own caseload, • Experience handling Employment Tribunal matters., • Strong drafting and communication skills. What's on Offer: • Hybrid working with the option of fully remote working, • Full-time or part-time opportunities available, • Genuine career progression and ongoing technical development., • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Interested? Click Apply Now with your updated CV or contact Loraine Silvester at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion.

In-house Legal Counsel needed for an energy and natural resources company to advise on legal matters related to projects and construction, draft agreements, and manage contractual lifecycles.

Your New Role This is a great opportunity for a junior solicitor looking to move in-house or build upon existing in-house experience. Reporting to the General Counsel, you'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, gaining hands-on exposure to a broad range of commercial, corporate and strategic matters. You'll be part of a growing legal team, supported by external counsel and legal technology tools, with plenty of scope to develop your responsibilities as the business grows. You'll be responsible for: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including equipment supply and installation agreements Supporting the sales, procurement and operations teams with day-to-day legal advice Assisting with dispute management and regulatory compliance matters Contributing to ESG and sustainability initiatives, including the company's BCorp accreditation journey Working closely with the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel on a variety of legal and commercial projects across the business What You'll Need to Succeed 1-5 years' PQE, ideally gained in projects and/or construction Experience drafting and negotiating commercial and project agreements, including high-value contracts Strong technical skills combined with a practical, commercial approach Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across a business A proactive and adaptable mindset with a willingness to learn Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work in a fast-paced environment Based in or within a commutable distance of Bristol, with flexibility for hybrid working Previous in-house experience would be beneficial but is not essential. Equally, solar sector experience is not required. The business is keen to hear from ambitious lawyers who are looking to develop their projects/commercial skillset and build a long-term career in-house. What You'll Get in Return Competitive salary Discretionary performance bonus (15% paid last year) Hybrid and flexible working arrangements ESG-focused benefits, including an EV car scheme and volunteering days Significant career development opportunities within a rapidly growing business Exposure to senior leadership and high-profile commercial projects A supportive and collaborative culture where you can genuinely make an impact Ready to Make a Difference? If you're a junior lawyer looking to take the next step in your career and gain broad commercial experience within a growing in-house legal team, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Leila Manson at Hays Legal for further information on this opportunity - What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Immigration Partner – Top 50 Law Firm Location: Bristol Salary: Highly Competitive £120K to £500K + Excellent Benefits Contact: Synergy Personnel Services We are partnering with a highly respected Top 50 UK law firm to appoint an experienced Immigration Partner to join their expanding practice. This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a senior immigration specialist to play a key role in a firm known for its strong commercial presence and outstanding client service. The Role As a senior leader in the immigration practice, you will be instrumental in managing and developing a high-performing team while continuing to build the firm's profile across key sectors. You will advise UK and multinational businesses on the full spectrum of corporate immigration matters and act as a strategic contact for global mobility issues. Key areas of responsibility will include: • Acting as a central contact point and project lead for global mobility requirements, • Providing business visitor advice tailored to client-specific needs, • Advising on Indefinite Leave to Remain and citizenship applications, • Supporting clients with sponsor licence compliance, including mock audits, right to work checks, HR systems and penalty avoidance, • Guiding clients through licence maintenance during M&A activity, TUPE transfers, suspensions, and potential revocations, • Assisting UK businesses with obtaining and maintaining sponsor licences to enable the hiring of non-UK nationals, • Advising on Skilled Worker, Intra-company Transfer, and Points-Based System applications for staff and family members, • Providing strategic, post-Brexit immigration advice, including EU Settlement Scheme applications and policy direction About You You will be a senior UK-qualified solicitor (likely 10+ PQE) with a proven track record in corporate immigration law. You will ideally have: • A portable client following or strong business development credentials, • Demonstrable leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior lawyers, • Commercial acumen and a solutions-focused approach, • A collaborative mindset with the ambition to grow an already thriving team, • Experience advising HR and legal departments at a strategic level What’s on Offer • A leadership role in a firm with strong financial performance and a collegiate culture, • Competitive remuneration and partnership benefits £120K to £500K, • An ambitious but supportive environment that champions innovation and growth, • National and international client base with cross-departmental collaboration This is a key strategic hire for the firm and would suit an existing Partner or experienced Legal Director/Of Counsel ready to take the next step. Apply in confidence or contact Gavin Dilkes at Synergy Personnel Services for a confidential discussion on this opportunity. GDIMMBRI

Are you a commercially minded solicitor looking to make a tangible impact within a growing technology business? This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative and award-winning organisation as a Legal Counsel, working closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to shape commercial dec

Your New Role As Legal Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the business on a broad range of commercial and technology-related legal matters. Due to ongoing success, the business is seeking an experienced commercial technology Legal Counsel to join its commercial team in Bristol. Rep

Location: Bristol Salary: Competitive (+Benefits) Hours: Monday – Friday, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Full time, Permanent About Davies and Partners Solicitors Davies and Partners Solicitors is a well-established law firm with over 30 years' experience. It has a national reputation for excellence in the Property sector and strength in depth in a wide selection of other legal services for businesses and individuals. We have 5 offices in Bristol, Gloucester, Devon, London and Birmingham. Address: 250 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4TR The Role To provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury department in Bristol. This includes supporting fee earners with legal assistant responsibilities and progressing clinical negligence cases under supervision, as well as managing key departmental administrative tasks. This role reports to the Head of Bristol Clinical Negligence with a dotted line to the Head of Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury. Key Responsibilities Legal and Case Support Assist fee earners with legal tasks related to case progression Draft standard correspondence and assist in the preparation of legal documents Communicate with clients, counsel, medical experts, and other third parties under supervision Organise and maintain legal files, ensuring all documents are correctly filed and up to date Support fee earners in progressing cases under guidance, including liaising with courts, counsel and medical experts Monitor deadlines and key dates, ensuring timely reminders and follow-ups Draft routine legal documentation and assist with case preparation Ensure all tasks are conducted in compliance with firm policies, procedures, and professional standards Departmental Duties Open, scan, and distribute incoming post for the department Prepare and send outgoing departmental post Accurately scan, upload, and manage medical records received in hard copy or CD format for disclosure, expert instruction, or audit purposes Maintain well-organised digital and physical filing systems for fee earner matters Provide holiday cover as required Carry out general administrative support for the department, including photocopying, data entry, typing and other ad hoc tasks as required Compliance and Standards Exhibit flexibility to support team members during periods of absence (e.g. holidays/sickness) Adhere to best practices for preventing claims of professional negligence Assist with billing and productivity targets Act professionally and promptly in all client matters Your job title does not define or limit your duties and you may be required to carry out other work within your abilities as requested. We reserve the right to introduce changes in line with technological developments which may impact upon your job duties or methods of working. What We're Looking For Essential Criteria Appropriate DBS disclosure required prior to confirmation of appointment Right to live and work in the UK (valid UK or EU passport or appropriate visa/work permits) Proven experience in a Clinical Negligence setting Experience of clinical negligence/personal injury claims Experience of working in a busy litigation environment Self-organised and proactive Ability to take responsibility and solve problems Ability to maintain client confidentiality Adaptable to the needs of the business as changes occur during operational requirements Competence in the effective use of Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work under pressure Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong administrative and organisational skills Experience scanning, uploading, and managing documents (e.g. medical records, CDs, hard copy) Knowledge of court procedures and legal terminology Experience supporting fee earners with case progression Familiarity with handling and organising medical records High level of attention to detail and confidentiality Desirable Criteria Experience of audio typing from dictation Familiarity with legal or case management systems Experience working in a personal injury team Compliance As part of our compliance procedures, applicants are asked to note that: References will be followed up All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily Proof of identity and (where applicable) qualifications will be required Reference requests will ask specifically whether you have ever been subject to any proceedings or complaints initiated by the Law Society or any other professional body Appropriate suitability checks may be required prior to confirmation of appointment This role meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. This role will require applicants who are offered employment to be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service before appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, final warnings as well as convictions. Equal Opportunities Davies and Partners Solicitors provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable national laws. You may have experience in the following: Legal Support, Clinical Negligence Assistant, Personal Injury Assistant, Legal Secretary, Case Manager, Litigation Support, Medical Records Manager, Court Administrator, Paralegal, Legal Assistant, Document Management Specialist, etc

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