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Our client is looking to recruit a Property Litigation Paralegal to join their established Property Litigation team based in Ware. Working alongside experienced fee earners within a team of around 20, you will play a key role in supporting a varied caseload of property litigation matters. \n This is an office based position offering the opportunity to develop your experience within a supportive and well-structured team. \n Typical duties include: \n\n • Assist fee earners with a caseload of defendant property litigation matters\n, • Draft legal documents, correspondence and court forms\n, • Prepare case files, bundles and supporting documentation\n, • Liaise with clients, solicitors, courts and other third parties\n, • Maintain accurate case records and provide general administrative support throughout the litigation process\n\n The successful candidate will have: \n\n • Previous experience working as a Paralegal within property litigation\n, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills\n, • A proactive approach with strong attention to detail\n, • The ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team\n\n Please apply via the advert or contact Calum Steel at Eclectic Recruitment for more information. \n We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.

AJ Chambers are proud to be partnered with an award winning Tier 1 Legal 500 law firm as they look to expand their high performing property litigation team based in Hertfordshire. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced real estate disputes lawyer to join a well established team focusing on high quality and complex matters. \n What you’ll be doing: \n In this role, you will proactively and independently manage a varies caseload of both residential and commercial property disputes including but not limited to: \n\n • Advising on both freehold and leasehold issues\n, • Lease renewals, terminations and breaches of lease issues\n, • Non-payment of rent\n, • Forfeiture\n, • Dilapidations\n, • Easements including rights of way\n, • Trespassing and nuisance claims\n, • Title disputes\n, • Service charge disputes\n, • Land Registry and 1st tier tribunal applications\n, • Co-ownership disputes\n\n Other responsibilities: \n\n • Ensuring adherence to court and tribunal deadlines, with consistent attention to high-quality case management.\n, • Assessing claims, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of defences and counterclaims, and advising clients accordingly.\n, • Delivering training sessions and supporting the professional development of junior staff.\n, • Keeping clients informed through regular reporting and maintaining transparent communication throughout case progression.\n, • Contributing to business development efforts and supporting the growth of the practice.\n\n What’s on offer?: \n\n • Tailored career development and linear path to Partnership\n, • Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme\n, • Agile working policy and hybrid arrangements available\n, • £600 annual wellness benefit – contribution to a wellness activity or membership\n, • Outstanding career development opportunities and payment for professional memberships\n, • 25 – 30 days annual leave depending on level of appointment\n, • Birthdays off\n, • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Pension Scheme\n, • Group Life Assurance Scheme\n\n To be considered for this position please submit your application or contact Dexter Brunt at AJ Chambers.

AJ Chambers are proud to be partnered with an award winning Tier 1 Legal 500 law firm as they look to expand their high performing property litigation team based in Hertfordshire. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced real estate disputes lawyer to join a well established team focusing on high quality and complex matters. \n What you’ll be doing: \n In this role, you will proactively and independently manage a varies caseload of both residential and commercial property disputes including but not limited to: \n\n • Advising on both freehold and leasehold issues\n, • Lease renewals, terminations and breaches of lease issues\n, • Non-payment of rent\n, • Forfeiture\n, • Dilapidations\n, • Easements including rights of way\n, • Trespassing and nuisance claims\n, • Title disputes\n, • Service charge disputes\n, • Land Registry and 1st tier tribunal applications\n, • Co-ownership disputes\n\n Other responsibilities: \n\n • Ensuring adherence to court and tribunal deadlines, with consistent attention to high-quality case management.\n, • Assessing claims, analysing the strengths and weaknesses of defences and counterclaims, and advising clients accordingly.\n, • Delivering training sessions and supporting the professional development of junior staff.\n, • Keeping clients informed through regular reporting and maintaining transparent communication throughout case progression.\n, • Contributing to business development efforts and supporting the growth of the practice.\n\n What’s on offer?: \n\n • Tailored career development and linear path to Partnership\n, • Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme\n, • Agile working policy and hybrid arrangements available\n, • £600 annual wellness benefit – contribution to a wellness activity or membership\n, • Outstanding career development opportunities and payment for professional memberships\n, • 25 – 30 days annual leave depending on level of appointment\n, • Birthdays off\n, • Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)\n, • Pension Scheme\n, • Group Life Assurance Scheme\n\n \n To be considered for this position please submit your application or contact Dexter Brunt at AJ Chambers.

Paralegal\n Location: Hertford \n Reporting to: Legal Director \n Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 About the Role\n Our client is looking for a Paralegal to join their Hertford office, supporting a team of Solicitors with a predominantly contentious property litigation caseload. \n The role will focus on a broad range of property litigation matters, including service charge and ground rent debt recovery, breaches of covenant, possession matters and general Landlord & Tenant matters. \n You will manage your own caseload under supervision while also providing support to the wider Defended team on a range of complex matters. Key Responsibilities\n\n • Handle defended service charge, ground rent and possession matters relating to residential property.\n, • Review claims and assess the merits of defences and/or counterclaims.\n, • Liaise with clients and agents, providing advice and progressing matters as instructed.\n, • Review breach of covenant matters, provide advice to clients and progress cases accordingly.\n, • Ensure compliance with Court and Tribunal deadlines.\n, • Provide general Landlord & Tenant advice to clients in a timely and professional manner.\n, • Provide regular reports and updates to clients and/or agents.\n, • Provide internal legal support and advice where required.\n, • Maintain effective case management, including diarising key dates and keeping database records up to date.\n, • Undertake any other reasonable duties requested by the Line Manager.\nSkills & Experience\n Our client is looking for someone with: \n\n • A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualification; a Law degree is desirable.\n, • Previous experience in claims handling or dispute resolution, ideally involving bulk or high-volume claims.\n, • Proven experience in civil litigation, particularly money claims and/or property litigation.\n, • Experience with property litigation, breaches of covenant and general Landlord & Tenant matters is desirable.\n, • Experience with legal drafting.\n, • Strong organisational and time-management skills.\n, • The ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities effectively.\n, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.\n, • Strong attention to detail, with a focus on accuracy and efficiency.\n, • The ability to communicate clearly and confidently with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders at all levels.\nThe Ideal Candidate\n This role would suit a Paralegal or legal professional with experience in civil or property litigation who is looking to develop their career within a specialist contentious property environment. \n A Law graduate with relevant litigation, claims handling or legal experience may also be considered.

Risk & Compliance Lawyer Hertfordshire Hybrid Working (3 days in office)Looking to move away from fee-earning and build a broader career in legal risk and compliance?This could be a great opportunity for a lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE who wants hands-on exposure across data protection, AML, regulatory compliance and wider firmwide risk.You’ll join a supportive team and play a key role in helping strengthen the firm’s risk and compliance framework.What will you be doing? Handling day-to-day data protection matters, including SARs and potential data breaches Supporting the DPO with GDPR and wider data protection queries Conducting AML and KYC checks as part of client onboarding Supporting ongoing AML compliance Contributing to firmwide risk and compliance projects Responding to risk queries and providing practical guidance Assisting with professional negligence claims Supporting client complaint responses Drafting and updating policies and procedures Carrying out file audits and compliance reviewsWhat are they looking for? A qualified lawyer with 3+ PQE An interest in legal risk, compliance and regulation Excellent attention to detail Strong communication and organisational skills Someone proactive who enjoys taking ownership A genuine desire to develop a career within risk and complianceWhat’s on offer? Professional development and training Competitive salary Generous annual leave + your birthday off Option to purchase additional holiday Health and wellbeing support Collaborative and inclusive working environment Opportunity to develop across multiple areas of legal risk and complianceIf you're a lawyer looking to broaden your skillset and move into a varied, non-fee-earning risk & compliance role, I'd love to hear from you. Reach out if you're interested!

Family Legal Administrator/Assistant (Maternity Cover) \n Hertford \n Part-Time (17.5-20 hours per week) \n 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract \n Salary dependent on experience \n \n An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Law Legal Administrator/Assistant to join a highly regarded Family team on a 12-month maternity cover contract. \n \n This role is ideal for a candidate with at least 2 years' experience in family law who is looking for a part-time position within a supportive and well-established firm. The successful candidate will join the team in September, allowing time for a comprehensive handover period. \n \n You will provide vital support to Partners and fee earners within the Family department, assisting with a broad range of administrative, secretarial and case management duties. This is a varied role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach. \n \n Responsibilities will include: \n\n • Handling new enquiries, conflict checks and client onboarding\n, • Managing fee earner diaries and appointments\n, • Assisting with billing, invoicing and client account administration\n, • Preparing cost update letters\n, • Filing documents through the Family Court portal\n, • Preparing court bundles and briefs to counsel\n, • Drafting and preparing family court documentation, including divorce petitions, C100 applications, Forms E and H\n, • Requesting medical records\n, • Updating court bundles and case files\n, • Audio typing and dictation support\n, • Maintaining excellent client care standards at all times\n, • Supporting the department's marketing and social media activities\n\n \n The successful candidate will have previous family law experience and be comfortable working within a busy legal environment. Strong communication, organisational and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively as part of a team. \n \n This role is based in Hertford and offers 17.5-20 hours per week. Occasional travel to other offices may be required. \n \n The firm offers a supportive working environment, flexible working arrangements, bonus opportunities, excellent benefits and a strong focus on employee wellbeing and career development. \n \n Please apply or send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk in order to be considered.

Handling day-to-day data protection matters, including SARs and potential data breaches Supporting the DPO with GDPR and wider data protection queries Conducting AML and KYC checks as part of client onboarding Supporting ongoing AML compliance Contributing to firmwide risk and compliance projects Re

With 3+ years’ PQE, you will gain hands-on exposure to data protection, AML, regulatory compliance and broader firmwide risk initiatives.

Are you looking to advance your legal career whilst enjoying a healthy work/life balance? Do you want to join a firm that is as interested in your career progression as you are? Are you searching for a fulfilling role where what you get out is considered just as important as what you put in? And whe

A top law firm in the UK is looking for Consultant Solicitors and Lawyers for a unique consultancy opportunity.You can earn up to 75% of your billings and enjoy flexible working arrangements from home or the office.Ideal candidates must have 4+ years PQE in residential or commercial property and be

Opportunity to develop across multiple areas of legal risk and compliance. Looking to move away from fee-earning and build a broader career in legal risk and compliance?. An interest in legal risk, compliance and regulation.

Seeking a Family Paralegal in Chelmsford to assist fee earners with divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters, managing cases from start to finish.

Solicitor or Paralegal for Insolvency law firm, focusing on contentious commercial work.

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Corporate Governance Lawyer- Remote WorkingLeading offshore law firm are looking to hire an Associate/ Senior Associate to work as part of their Corporate Governance team. Candidate Requirements:The ideal candidate is a current or former UK qualified corporate lawyer (Associate or Senior Associate l

The PostIn our Housing Litigation Team, we are looking for a Senior Civil Litigation / Homelessness Lawyer:To actively support the management of the department. To attend court or tribunals or public inquiries as a Senior Lawyer and in particular, conduct high quality advocacy. Advising the Council

Lawyers will also have the opportunity to contribute to business development initiatives and strengthen client relationships. An established and growing regional law firm is seeking to appoint a corporate Lawyer to join their team.

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The PostWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senio Lawyer (in House advocate - Children) to join us in Brent’s impressive Civic Centre, located right next to Wembley stadium and approximately 12-minute train ride from Baker Street and Kings Cross. So, if you are a skilled and passionat

A well-established and growing regional law firm in Thames Valley is seeking a Commercial Lawyer (3–5 years’ PQE) to join its expanding commercial team. Ongoing training, supervision and mentoring from experienced senior Lawyers will be provided to support long-term career progression within the

The PostWe are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Child Care Lawyer to join us in Brent’s impressive Civic Centre, located right next to Wembley stadium and approximately 12-minute train ride from Baker Street and Kings Cross. So, if you are a skilled and passionate lawyer looking fo

A leading international law firm is looking to add an experienced Employment Lawyer to its London team. The team is keen to speak with Lawyers who:Are qualified in England & Wales with at least four or more years’ post-qualification of transactional (corporate support and advisory) experience from

This role is intentionally broad and suitable for:• Newly qualified lawyers seeking their first post-qualification role • Lawyers with early post-qualification experience looking to broaden their practice • More experienced lawyers seeking a new challenge in a values-led

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The lawyers and other professionals of the Legal & Compliance Division (LCD) provide a wide range of services to our business units. There is a vacancy within the EMEA Litigation team within LCD for a senior English or New York qualified litigation lawyer. The EMEA Litigation team, which comprises f

Taylor Root is seeking an ambitious Corporate Tax Lawyer (4+ PQE) to join its London-based tax practice.

The OGC Senior Lawyer – Conflicts and Ethics (EMEA) is an integral part of Latham’s Office of the General Counsel team. Participating in the training and onboarding of new Conflicts and Ethics Lawyers within EMEA. A qualification as a solicitor, barrister, or equivalent foreign lawyer with an un

Person specification:* You are a qualified lawyer. Simmons Adaptive – Interim Trade Finance LawyerApplylocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR102149About UsSimmons & Simmons Adaptive:**Clients today need flexible resourcing solutions to me

Must be a qualified lawyer licensed to practice law and a member in good standing or otherwise eligible to work as a lawyer in‑house in England. As a Commercial & Investment Bank – Payments Lawyer – Vice President in the Legal Team, you will provide legal advisory and transactional support to

You are a qualified lawyer with substantial trade finance experience, preferably within a financial institution, and you can work autonomously yet collaborate closely with the sponsor partner and client team to meet tight deadlines. Simmons Adaptive is seeking an interim Trade Finance Lawyer to supp

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A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Conflicts Advisory Lawyer to join its Office of the General Counsel. The confidence and credibility to engage with senior lawyers and business stakeholders.

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We have a vacancy for a talented Solicitor 5-6 PQE with Investment Management experience to join a leading Investment Management team based in London.This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting‑edge matters as a key member of a fast‑growing and successful team, advising leading funds hand

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We have an exciting opportunity for a senior lawyer to join Bevan Brittan's growing Risk & Best Practice team. Day-to-day supervision and guidance of risk lawyers and other risk professionals. Line management experience, including of more junior risk lawyers and other risk professionals.

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