A long-standing law firm in the Liverpool area is seeking a Family Solicitor with Children panel membership to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid experience in matrimonial and child care work who is looking for a more grounded, supportive environment and a steady stream of quality legal aid and private family work.
About the Role:
This is a solicitor/advocate role with a strong focus on public law children matters. Youll manage your own caseload involving care proceedings, guardianship issues, and a mix of legal aid and privately funded work. Regular court advocacy is a key part of the role, and you'll be supported by a knowledgeable and approachable team. Theres also the option to contribute to business development and team growth if thats something you enjoy.
What this firm are looking for:
- Children Panel membership essential
- At least 3 years PQE in family law
- Solid advocacy skills and experience acting as a Solicitor/Advocate
- Previous involvement in guardianship and child care proceedings
- A good understanding of legal aid processes
- Confident managing sensitive and sometimes complex client matters
- Strong communication and time management skills
This is a great opportunity to join a long-established firm with a strong local reputation and a supportive, down-to-earth team. Youll be working in an environment that values quality over volume, with a genuine focus on delivering high-standard care work. The firm also offers flexibility around working patterns, including part-time and part-hybrid options, making it a role that can fit around your life while still offering meaningful and rewarding legal work.
If youre looking to join a friendly and approachable team alongside a new challenge then please get in touch with Justine on 0161 914 7357 or email your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk....Read more...
A specialist Liverpool law firm has a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Cashier/Legal Accounts Manager to take the next step in their career and join their accounts team. They provide a professional and friendly environment, and this role presents an exciting opportunity to become part of a successful, dynamic and expanding specialist Solicitors firm.
If you are looking for a rewarding career in a thriving legal environment and possess Legal Cashier experience at supervisory level or above then this could be the next career move for you.
The successful candidate will be involved with but not limited to the following:
- Daily banking and bank reconciliations
- BACS and CHAPS payments
- Allocating all monies received
- Working across both client & office account transactions
- Inter-account transfers and purchase ledger management
- Assisting with producing management reports and management accounts (not essential as training will be provided)
- Supervising 2 team members
If this role is of interest, please call Justine for an informal discussion on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
We are currently working alongside a well-established independent practice in Bootle, to recruit a part time Optometrist to join the team.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a lovely practice which holds a great reputation for offering the highest levels of service in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Optometrist – Role
Independent Opticians which is very well established in the area
Clinically focused practice
Excellent patient reviews
Directors who are constantly investing and developing the practice
30 minute tests
Working 3 or 4 days a week, Tues, Thur and Sat (Wed as a 4th day if desired which would be in Bootle)
9am to 5.30pm
Salary between 55-62K DOE Plus Bonus
GOC fees paid
20 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
Optometrist– Requirements
Qualified Optometrist, registered with the GOC
Friendly and approachable
Clinically driven
Patient focused
Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
Wants to be part of a close knit team
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply’ link as soon as possible.....Read more...
Your duties will include;
To work accurately and efficiently both as part of a team or unsupervised, prioritising own work and meeting necessary deadlines.
Responding to general queries face to face, by telephone, by Microsoft Teams, and monitoring of group mailboxes as directed, passing on standard queries to the appropriate officer.
Operation of the HR & Payroll Management system, liaising with the HR team to ensure HR records are maintained correctly. Assist HR Team in the preparation and production of statistical information and management data reports.
Attendance at departmental meetings and minute taking where necessary.
Assist HR Team in the management of sickness absence, providing support with the absence system, and producing sickness absence reports as necessary.
Assist in the administration of HR policies and procedures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Prepare correspondence for managers and employees using standard letters in relation to staff matters as necessary.
To communicate sensitively with a wide range of people, including colleagues, employees, managers and trade unions.
Assist in the continuous improvement of the HR service.
To maintain information in a confidential manner, following data protection regulations and ensuring HR records are GDPR compliant
Assist the HR Team in responding to reference requests, FOIs and Subject Access Requests, including the redaction of specific information.
Assist the Job Evaluation Officer in the production of management information and responding to general job evaluation queries.
Use of the Agresso system relative to the production and processing of invoices for the HR team.
Undertake any other admin tasks as required.
Main Duties (Occupational Health):
Assist with responding to and triaging initial enquiries from departments, schools and employees.
Undertaking general administrative duties (e.g. filing, photocopying, opening mail, distribution etc) to progress the work of the Unit effectively.
Assist with the maintenance of electronic and physical medical records for the Health Unit.
Assist with the preparation of documentation for appointments and meetings as required.
Maintaining the Health Unit practitioners’ diaries.
Maintaining databases, spreadsheets, SharePoint documents, and tracker systems relative to the referrals received, medical reports requested, etc. to enable provision of statistical data for sickness absence.
Operating all computerised, manual and telephone systems and procedures to ensure an efficient and effective service is maintained.
Assist with the preparation of responses to routine correspondence, requests for copies of medical files and any other material relative to the appointment diaries.
Liaising with outside organisations relative General Practitioner, Consultant and Specialist medical reports.
Operating in a way to ensure that quality assurance procedures are met and maintaining confidentiality and observing data protection guidelines at all times.
Training:
Qualification - Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship.
The training will be delivered at the workplace.
Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, Information, Advice and Guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
Job seeking support is also included
Employer Description:Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment - We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.Working Hours :Monday - Thursday
9am to 5pm
Friday 9am to 4pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
