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Business Administrator Apprenticeship

As an apprentice Business Administrator, typically we will provide training and expect the apprentice to learn the following; Oversee and manage all aspects of the law firm's administrative functions, including office supplies, equipment, maintenance, and security Prepare and manage the firm's budget, handle accounts payable and receivable, track expenses, and ensure compliance with financial regulations Develop and implement office policies and procedures to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements Stay updated with technology advancements and recommend, implement, and maintain appropriate software and systems to support the firm's operations Serve as a liaison between attorneys, staff, clients, and external stakeholders. Coordinate meetings, manage calendars, and assist with scheduling and travel arrangements Establish and maintain organized filing systems for legal documents, correspondence, and administrative records. Ensure compliance with document retention and confidentiality policies Assist with marketing initiatives, including website updates, social media management, client events, and maintaining client databases Liaise with vendors, such as IT service providers, office suppliers, and maintenance contractors, to ensure timely delivery of services and resolve any issues Stay abreast of legal regulations and requirements relevant to the law firm's operations. Implement and monitor compliance measures to mitigate risks Training: You will be achieving a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship The apprenticeship standard requires 20% off-the-job training, which is mandatory The off-the-job training will be provided by an assessor who will attend your place of work once a week as part of a day release schedule You will be assessed based on your performance in the End Point Assessment (EPA), which occurs at the conclusion of the apprenticeship and typically lasts around 3 months On-the-job training will be delivered at your place of work – Kingswood Solicitors Occupation-focused; the standard is focused on the occupation, rather than being qualification-driven. Learning takes place throughout the apprenticeship, with an emphasis on key areas: knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSB) During the apprenticeship, you will work alongside experienced colleagues to gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills Training Outcome: There is possibility for future training and employment for the right candidate. Kingswood Solicitors are a growing company and are looking to expand and invest in their staff. Employer Description:Kingswood Solicitors is a leading UK law firm. We are accredited by Lexcel, ensuring high quality practice management standards. We are legally authorised to provide legal advice, assistance and representation in wide range of legal matters. As qualified solicitors and legal advisors, we provide a tailor-made service for your immigration requirements. We are specialists in immigration, family law, litigation and various other areas of law.Working Hours :Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Breaks: 30 minutes.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Integrity,Good Time Management,Able to work collaboratively,Flexible,Adaptable ....Read more...

Pensions Solicitor

This role offers significant career opportunity to a Pensions Solicitor looking to take on a senior role within the Leeds office of an impressive global law firm. Joining this highly regarded team, you will work on a national basis but be based in the Leeds office so that you can assist with the delivery of support and supervision to more junior lawyers. This, together with the volume and quality of work that the undertake makes this an appealing opportunity for those who are perhaps wanting to move from London for lifestyle reasons but are worried about the impact this could have on their work life. The Role From day one you will be dealing with an array of tasks, this will include involving corporate support work, advising scheme trustees, and advising corporates. On top of this you will have the opportunity to branch out into pension litigation if you wish. The role delivers a diverse work environment and gives you the ability to gain experience in all aspects quickly whether related to the technical aspects of the role or wider commercial aspects. You will be working as a part of a team that performs highly and is very cohesive. It would be ideal if you have already had experience of supporting and developing more junior colleagues. However, if that’s something that you are looking to get exposure in, and you have sufficient experience to be able to do so they will support you in developing this still. Whilst this firm deliver great technical training, they also provide fabulous skills-based support. The Candidate Let’s face it, there aren’t many Pensions Solicitors around, this practice is alive to that and happy to be open minded about the level that they recruit at, and structure the role and responsibilities to suit. You could be a senior lawyer already fully confident with your client, technical and team leadership skills, or someone at the earlier stages of your career but looking to push yourself on and position yourself within a team where there will be a clear route to progression. To get the right person they will be as flexible as they can be, but you will need a minimum of 3 or 4 years solid practical experience. In terms of personality, whilst undeniably a technical area of law and they are looking for someone who can demonstrate a real eye for detail, they are also looking for someone who has a team approach, can see things from a commercial perspective and has a hunger to continue their development. This practice will encourage you to be the best you can possibly be, they provide a fast paced but flexible and supportive environment and are know for their down to earth and friendly approach. Benefits The opportunity to work at a leading law firm, with an amazing range of clients and complex work. A chance to develop yourself and your career with the fantastic training and support on offer along with a vast array of work. Highly competitive salary and benefits package. Hybrid and flexible working. If you are relocating assistance will be considered with this. How To Apply If you would like to apply for this Pensions Solicitor role in Leeds then contact Rachael Mann or Sophie Linley in the Private Practice Team on 0113 4677111. To hear about the other opportunities we have on then please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...

Serious Injury Assistant

Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career? My client, a leading provider of insurance and legal services, is looking for a Serious Injury Assistant to join their growing team. With a strong commitment to customer care, they ensure every claim journey exceeds expectations by delivering seamless, fully outsourced solutions backed by industry expertise and innovation. The ideal candidate will be responsible in assisting a senior fee earner in all aspects of litigated and non-litigated claims with an emphasis on pain related conditions. Key Duties & Responsibilities   - Deal with all aspects of litigated and non – litigated personal injury claims mainly of a high (serious injury/ multi track) value and/or technical nature as requested. - Continuously risk assess a case as it progresses and highlight concerns to your fee earner/line manager to include having regard to liability, contributory negligence, causation, and quantum - To immediately draw to your fee earner’s attention the receipt of any kind of offer of settlement and to update the system to reflect the nature, date, and amount of offer. - To understand the complexities associated with establishing causation and pain. - To identify the need for signposting to other organisations such as Headway or other charities. - To identify the need for the claimant to be referred for a benefits check and obtain authority from your fee earner supervisor to refer the client for a benefits check. - To attend if required the Magistrates Court, Crown Court, or  Coroners Court for hearings as required. - Obtain relevant and necessary evidence (medical or otherwise), liaising with medical experts as necessary, identify and request relevant discovery documents. This will include being familiar with digitised platforms for securing medical records and imagery, an ability to review records and reports and prepare comprehensive summaries. - Instruct Counsel, attend conferences and JSMs. - Draft pleadings, applications, instructions, briefs, schedules of loss and witness statements with supervision and guidance. - Full utilisation of PI Calculator (training will be given). - Ensure any appropriate instructions are obtained from any relevant lay and/or insurance clients or their litigation friend where the client is a protected party. - Engage with mentoring and training other team members as required by your manager or Head of Department. - To attend client meetings as requested which can be anywhere in England/Wales. - To liaise with and instruct pagination companies where relevant and proportionate with sign off from your fee earner/manager. Experience & Knowledge   - Substantial experience running a litigated caseload or assisting with a serious injury case load. Candidates from a Defendant background with relevant experience will be considered. - Excellent client care and analytical skills, to include providing written and oral advice in a clear concise manner. - The ability to liaise and build up a rapport by using effective communication with all external agencies during the life of a claim including medical agencies, investigators, barristers etc - Good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of VF or a similar case management system and essential MS Office knowledge. - Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a calm and methodical approach to work, and a flexible and adaptable attitude to resolving issues. - Here at Carpenters group diversity and inclusion matters, it is integral to our culture, and we welcome applications from everyone. We celebrate difference and believe in equal opportunities for all. Benefits   - 25 days' holiday per annum - Holiday buy and sell scheme - Hybrid working model (in relevant role) - Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments - My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools - Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras - Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary) - Pension scheme - Funded driving theory test (in relevant role) - Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support - Training and development opportunities - Funded social events to connect with your colleagues This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector. If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...

Intermediate Track Fee Earner

Join one of the UK’s leading providers of insurance and legal services, trusted by major insurers, brokers, and MGAs to deliver fully outsourced claims solutions. This forward-thinking company combines deep insurance knowledge with legal expertise to offer an exceptional claims journey for every customer. Their success is built on long-standing partnerships, a strong team culture, and a commitment to employee growth and wellbeing — all underpinned by five core values that shape everything they do. My client is looking for an experience RTA legal Executive to conduct litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims where the value is up to £25,000 in an efficient and proactive manner up to a successful conclusion. Key Duties & Responsibilities   - Proactively and efficiently run a caseload that will consist of OIC and MOJ RTA claims with the intention of maximising damagers for our client by considering and pursuing all relevant heads of loss. - To identify and flag vulnerable clients from the outset and flag any vulnerability on the system, accurately record why those vulnerabilities have required extra time, care, and attention when you speak to the client. - To obtain all relevant and necessary evidence (medical or otherwise) to establish liability and value quantum ensuring that you follow departmental practice of which agency to instruct. - To carry out due diligence of your clients at key stages in the case and ensure clients are fully warned about fraud and fundamental dishonesty at key stages using standard letters and processes in our system. - Instruct Counsel, attend conferences, Court hearings, JSMs etc, when necessary either in person or remotely - To ensure clear and unequivocal instructions are obtained from any relevant lay and/or Litigation Friend and/or insurance clients and that they are fully documented. - Achieve and exceed various targets set in relation to WIP, fee income, settlements, closure and issuing. - To ensure clients are kept informed and up to date on a regular basis throughout the life of the claim by proactive communication. - To ensure that correct retainers and rates are sent to the client, that costs estimates are updated annually, and retainer rates reviewed regularly. - To ensure that all evidence is closely scrutinised and stressed checked and cross referenced to all other evidence of both the Claimant and Defendant for inconsistencies. - Discuss liability and/or quantum offers with the relevant parties, making use of the telephone rather than letter whenever possible to build a stronger client rapport. - To assist with any internal projections or mentoring of staff that your manager or HOD deems appropriate for you to assist with. Experience & Knowledge   - A Solicitor, ILEX qualified or file handler of substantial experience of running their own caseload within the personal injury field. - A proven track record of running your own successful caseload ideally within a claimant personal injury environment. - A good working knowledge of the CPR, relevant case law and legislation as well as experience of progressing claims in a timely manner in accordance with the CPR. - To understand the Intermediate Track Fixed Fee regime introduced in October 2023. - The ability to liaise and build up a rapport by using effective communication with all external agencies during the life of a claim including medical agencies, investigators, barristers etc. - Good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of VF or a similar case management system and essential MS Office knowledge. Benefits 25 days' holiday per annum Holiday buy and sell scheme Hybrid working model (in relevant role) 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives Matched Giving – up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity Medicash cash plan – claim back dental / physio / optical appointments My Medicash App – including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary) Pension scheme Funded driving theory test (in relevant role) Active network of Wellbeing Champions – providing mental health support Training and development opportunities Funded social events to connect with your colleagues Dress for your day policy This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector. If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...