Throughout your time, you will undertake various admin based tasks within varying areas of law and learn how to be a legal secretary, taking part in Clyde & Co’s tailormade admin assistant training. Year 1 will be cover basic knowledge on how to be a legal secretary and year 2 cover will be our foundation level course. After the two years candidates are invited to apply for permanent positions within Clyde & Co as a legal support assistant. The aim of this programme is to provide someone with their first steps into the legal industry, to help them grow within their role and enabling them to gain valuable, wide ranging exposure to go on to become a successful legal support assistant and beyond.
Main Responsibilities:
Standard administrative tasks, i.e. photocopying, scanning, dealing with post, printing, efiling etc.
Scheduling and archiving of documents
Preparing letters and documents to send out
Uploading invoices from 3rd parties and expenses to our finance system
Entering timesheets
Booking meeting rooms and sending calendar invites
Running conflict checks and opening new clients/matters
Booking Travel
Supporting BD with running events when needed
Supporting PAs and LSAs with billing
This list is not exhaustive and not all of the responsibilities will fall with every department you are placed in
There will also be addition responsibilities that are practice specific
Clyde and Co Benefits:
25 days holiday per year – with the opportunity to purchase an additional 5
Private Healthcare – Private Medical Insurance
Competitive Pension Contribution
Fitness and Wellbeing Benefit max £350 per annum
Paid Wellbeing Day each year
Bupa Wellbeing
Dental Insurance
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Life Assurnace
Group Income Protection
Mortgage Broker Service
Cycle to work Scheme
Employee Assistant Programme
My Family Care
Subsidised Office Restaurant – Staff Coffee Shop/Restaurant
Various social events
The terms and conditions of benefits may vary from time to time and in some cases, there is a qualifying period before you can access the benefit. Unless stated otherwise you will become eligible for these benefits upon successful completion of your probation period and six months’ service.Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:Clyde & Co operate a 5 tier support structure that offers lots of progression for the future.
Admin Assistant
Legal Support Assistant
Practice Assistant
Hub-Leader
Legal Support Manager
The admin apprentice is their entry level role. If successful in your two years training contract you will be invited to apply for any vacant LSA roles in order to remain with the firm.Employer Description:Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a complete service to clients in its core sectors of insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure and trade & commodities. Here you’re empowered with autonomy to work your way. To embrace every opportunity to accelerate your career doing interesting, stimulating work. To learn and broaden your outlook with global teams and clients. Supported by thoughtful, inspiring colleagues and mentors.Working Hours :Monday - Friday from 9.00am - 5.30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
This Property Litigation team in Leeds City Centre has seen exciting growth over recent years and isn’t stopping now. They are looking for an additional Property Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team and are keen to appoint at Partner or Legal Director level.
This role is a key appointment to assist with the strategic growth of a team that is already performing well. The team has seen consistent growth but feel that they have more in them. They feel that the best way to unlock it fully is by recruiting someone to work with the partner on not only the higher quality work but also to assist with the management and development of a growing team, the further development of both existing and new clients, and have strategic input.
The team are recognised in Chambers as well as The Legal 500, they have a collegiate and progressive environment, and would give a fantastic base for someone to further develop their career from. They are keen to speak to people who are looking to continue push their career forward within a vibrant and connected environment, but who will have ideas and contacts that can help them further grow and develop the team.
The Property Litigation team predominantly focus on commercial work, however they also take on a small amount of residential work too. The work includes a mix of lease renewals, rent review, mortgage repossessions, option agreements, easements and restrictive covenants and assisting residential developer clients with land purchase and vacancy strategies. It is sourced both locally and nationally and there is a blend of work that is generated directly by the team themselves, as well as from their highly regarded commercial property team. The team has a strong base of existing Property Litigation Solicitors within the team, many of whom have been within national teams before but have sought out something a little different and are thriving.
The firm pride themselves on their modern, collegiate approach to work and with the support of a second-to-none back-office staff. They provide the opportunity to flourish, whilst having fun!. They are committed to continual development, both of the firm and its people and as such there is genuine development for their employees and allow clear progression paths for all their solicitors and Partners.
This is an opportunity to embed yourself in a unique and forward-thinking law firm who pride themselves on both the treatment of their clients and colleagues, creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere for everyone to reap the benefits of. They also offer highly competitive salaries and packages and hybrid and flexible working.
If you would like to be considered for this senior Property Litigation Partner role based in Leeds, please contact Rachel Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 7111 or another member of the private practice team
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for successful referrals. You can see our full terms on our website.....Read more...
