JS Legal Recruitment Ltd

Deputy Compliance Officer As a forward-thinking and dynamic practice, we pride ourselves on delivering strategic legal solutions with a commercial mindset. Due to continued growth and an expanding regulatory environment, we are now seeking a Deputy Compliance Officer for Legal Practice (COLP) and Head of Legal Practice (HOLP) to help oversee the firm's compliance with SRA and CLC regulations and play a key role in risk management. Ideally, the Deputy COLP and HOLP would run a small caseload of matters alongside their regulatory roles. The Role As a deputy COLP and HOLP, you will be assisting the COLP and HOLP ensuring that the firm complies with its professional and regulatory obligations under the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations. Working closely with the senior management team and Partners, you will lead on all aspects of compliance, risk management, and regulatory reporting. Key responsibilities Assist to monitor and ensure ongoing compliance with the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations Act as the secondary point of contact for the SRA and CLC on all regulatory compliance matters Assist to manage and update internal compliance policies and procedures Help oversee and report on risk management frameworks and file audits Assist to manage internal and external audits, including SRA and CLC visits Help to ensure timely reporting of material breaches and complaints Assisting in delivering compliance training to legal and support staff To help support the MLRO and COFA where applicable Stay informed of changes to legal and regulatory requirements affecting the firm Requirements Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with valid practising certificate Must meet the eligibility criteria for COLP as set out by the SRA and HOLP as set out by the CLC Minimum 2 years' post-qualification experience, ideally in a regulated law firm Strong working knowledge of the SRA and CLC Standards and Regulations Prior experience in a COLP/HOLP or senior compliance role is highly desirable Excellent communication and leadership skills Proactive, pragmatic, and detail-oriented approach Benefits Pension Parking Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm 20 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure Discretionary bonus Friendly working atmosphere Apply Now If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2403 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion. For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website . All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .

Legal Cashier Part Time Our client a well-established highly regarded law firm-based in Chelmsford. Have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier to join their dynamic accounts department on a part time basis 21 hours per week. As a Legal Cashier you will be responsible for managing financial transactions, within a legal environment ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations. The Role To provide an efficient accounts and cashiering service to the partners and staff including compliance with regulatory bodies in accordance with Solicitors Accounts Rules Responsible for daily banking and production of cheques Processing CHAPS & BACS Transfers Processing bills including, checking disbursements Raising client and office cheques Controlling petty cash transactions Same day electronic transfers in and out of the bank Daily posting and reconciling of HM Land Registry and other invoices regarding search fees and monthly reconciliations of companies house Processing credit card payments Daily and monthly bank reconciliation of main client/ office /VAT and Tax accounts Completion and processing of the firms VAT returns Company expenses The Candidate Minimum 1 years Legal Cashier experience or professional services environment You will have strong time management skills Able to communicate at all levels Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero or Sage is highly desirable Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and financial record keeping Be a team player Benefits Company Pension scheme Company Events Casual Dress Life Insurance Sick pay Friendly working environment On - site parking Salary £35k - £40 Pro Rata. Apply Now Does this sound like the perfect role? Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2356 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Conveyancing Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with one of the largest Law Firms in Essex. Due to continued growth my client is actively recruiting for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary to join their busy property department. Our client is committed to providing excellent customer service, if you re an experienced Residential Conveyancing Legal Secretary / Legal Assistant our client would like to hear from you. The Role To provide secretarial support to the property fee earner Screening incoming calls Dealing with new business opportunities so that these are processed efficiently helping to ensure the continued success of the property department Audio typing using digital dictation Diary management , booking rooms and arranging meetings Using case management system Liaise with clients, solicitors, Estate agents and mortgage lenders Providing quotations , sending out client care letters Deal with client queries, and take instruction from clients Amend and reformat documents Apply for searches using on line services including land registry Using HRMC website to complete stamp duty land tax forms Deal with post completion matters Maintain client files, opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Assist fee earners in the maintenance of client accounts Experience required: Recent Residential or Commercial Property experience essential Fast and accurate audio typing skills, including Digital dictation Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel Able to prioritise and multitask Excellent telephone manor Possess the ability to deal with client queries when fee earners are out of the office Friendly working environment Competitive salary Office based Monday to Friday 9am- 5.30pm however part time will also be considered Apply Now. If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2312 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Residential Property Conveyancer Our client based in Diss is seeking an experienced Residential Property Conveyancer to join their modern growing law firm. This is an opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career and enjoy a fresh challenge. The opportunity is primarily based in their Diss office; there is also the option to work from home two to three days a week. The Role You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of residential conveyancing matters Including sales and purchases, freehold, leasehold, transfer of equity, remortgage, and new build property matters Managing property matters from instruction through to completion Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and lenders Supporting the growth of the conveyancing department The Candidate Our client is open to Qualified Solicitors , Licensed Conveyancer s , Legal Executive s or experienced Conveyancer s with a minimum of 2 yrs experience Previous Residential Conveyancing experience essential You will possess excellent customer care and communications skills Strong IT skills Ability to multitask Company Benefits Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme Pension scheme Healthcare cashback scheme Employee Assistance Programme Generous holiday entitlement Ongoing training and career development Apply now Does this sound like the perfect role? Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2404OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Legal cashier Our client a leading law firm specialising in property law, have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Cashier to join their expanding accounts department . Duties To provide accounts / administration support to the accounts department To assist in the administration of the Sales ledger , Purchase ledger, Nominal ledger Undertaking daily banking functions including bank reconciliation for Client and Office accounts Preparation of cheques Assist in the administration and reconciliation of petty cash Preparation of cheques Administration and processing of online bank transactions, including Telegraphic Transfers, Faster Payments Posting HM Land Registry , search fees, and court fees to the relevant ledgers General administrative duties The Candidate Legal Cashier experience or working experience in a similar law firm environment Good IT skills , Word, Excel , knowledge of CLC accounting rules would be advantageous Strong attention to detail Ability to work as part of a team and manage and prioritise your own workload Benefits 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure Pension Private medical Death in Service Parking Hours 9am- 5pm Apply Now If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2051 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion

Legal Secretary JS Legal Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading regional Legal 500 law firm with multiple offices across Essex. Due to continued growth my client is recruiting for an experienced Family Legal Secretary ,to join their expanding Family Law Team based in Hornchurch although Legal Secretaries with Litigation experience will also be considered for this position. As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide administrative support to one or more lawyers. The Role As a Family Legal Secretary you will provide secretarial administration support to one or more lawyers Audio typing using digital dictation Electronic Diary management , Booking meeting rooms, arranging meetings Liaise with clients, solicitors , barristers, courts and counsel Assisting with Divorce, separation, Cohabitation, injunctions , Pre-nuptial agreements Typing letters, financial statements Preparing trial bundles Preparation of invoices Opening and closing of files Maintain the filing system Scanning incoming post Billing Experience required: Ideally 1 years recent Family legal secretarial experience , those that possess Litigation experience will also be considered Experience with Microsoft office , word, outlook, Excel and PowerPoint Attention to detail, excellent grammar is essential Possess a high level of empathy Able to prioritise and multitask Benefits 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Pension Private Health Death in service Parking Friendly office environment Apply Now Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2350 OR email now your cv or call for a confidential discussion . For more information on other vacancies JS Legal recruitment Ltd are handling please visit our website. All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion .