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Litigation Executive / Paralegal Location: St Helens, UK Salary: Up to 40,000 (dependent on experience) Working Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm (with flexible working available upon successful completion of probation) Overview We are seeking an experienced and proactive Litigation Executive / Paralegal to join a busy and dynamic legal team in St Helens. This is an excellent opportunity for an established fee earner with strong litigation experience to manage a varied caseload and support the delivery of high-quality legal services across multiple disciplines. Key Responsibilities Issue and serve proceedings (DCP) Manage and maintain Court diaries, including: Notifying clients and the Court of hearing dates Ensuring representation is arranged for hearings Ensure compliance with Court directions and key deadlines Prepare Court bundles and lists of documents Attend Court hearings with and without Counsel Handle new client enquiries and onboard clients across: Personal injury Clinical negligence Landlord and tenant disputes Debt recovery Contested probate and general litigation Take client instructions and provide ongoing case updates Communicate effectively with clients via telephone and email Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records Work collaboratively within the litigation department Essential Skills & Experience Experience within a Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, or Litigation department Proven experience as a fee earner with the ability to manage caseloads independently Working knowledge of: Proclaim case management system CPR (Civil Procedure Rules) Court filing systems MOJ Portal Strong understanding of limitation periods Experience preparing Court bundles and legal documentation Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines Ability to work independently and show initiative Professional communication skills (both written and verbal) Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Desirable Skills & Attributes Experience managing Court listings and liaising with Courts Confidence attending Court both independently and alongside Counsel Strong client care and relationship management skills Ability to handle a diverse workload across multiple litigation areas What We Offer Competitive salary package Flexible working arrangements post-probation Supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunity to develop within a well-established litigation team Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected law firm, who are expanding and require both Employment Law Paralegals and Solicitors. To work as part of a team, the jobholder will be responsible for: assessing employment cases; negotiating and advising on settlement agreements, and: handling claimant employment tribunal claims up to and including litigation and advocacy. responsible for handling their own caseload You will deliver excellent levels of client service and keep the client regularly updated in line with department service level agreements and individual targets. You will be responsible and accountable for promptly handling all matters related to assessing claims, giving both verbal and written telephone advice, running Employment Tribunal claims, drafting ET1 claims and other Tribunal applications and conducting litigation, instructing and liaising with counsel, conducting hearings where appropriate and negotiating, advising on settlement agreements and COT3 proceedings , providing employment law training and supervising junior staff and representing the firm at events. Candidate Requirements: Employment Law experience, as a Paralegal, Legal Executive or Solicitor Dealing with a large and varied ET caseload, advice work and settlement agreements (claimant experience preferred) Excellent knowledge & understanding of employment law Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking a Group Litigation Fee Earner. They will consider candidates at paralegal, legal executive and solicitor level on a permanent basis. As a Group Litigation Fee Earner, you ll be on the front line building strong client relationships, shaping legal claims, and making a real difference to those affected by large-scale legal breaches. In this varied and fast-paced position, you ll connect with new clients, guide them through the early stages of their legal journey, and support the progression of their claims. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of legal disciplines including data protection and privacy law, litigation funding, clinical negligence, personal injury , and consumer law . This is an ideal role for a dedicated legal professional looking to develop deep litigation experience while working on cases that have a real-world impact. Key Responsibilities for the Group Litigation Fee Earner role: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients Manage expectations and keep clients updated on claim progression Draft pre-action correspondence and prepare litigation documents Collect and assess liability and special damages evidence Instruct Counsel and attend conferences, hearings, and trials Obtain medical evidence, arrange treatment, and make settlement offers Ensure compliance with court directions and prepare claims for trial Conduct litigation, including advocacy and dispute resolution Candidate Requirements for the Group Litigation Fee Earner role: Excellent communication and client care skills Strong written ability and attention to detail Confident legal researcher with good knowledge of CPR Well-organised, proactive, and task-focused Experience handling data protection matters is advantageous Knowledge of solicitor/client retainers and litigation processes What s on Offer for the Group Litigation Fee Earner role: This role offers clear scope for progression. For those with the right drive and aptitude, there are opportunities to take on more complex caseloads, mentor junior colleagues, and step into supervisory or leadership roles. A chance to work on high-profile, impactful litigation cases Supportive team environment and continuous learning Exposure to multiple areas of legal practice Flexible working options (full-time and part-time) A defined path for long-term career development This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking a PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner . They will consider candidates at paralegal, legal executive, and solicitor level on a permanent basis. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a committed and empathetic legal professional to join a specialist team handling personal injury and clinical negligence claims. This role offers hands-on experience in cases involving serious and catastrophic injuries, allowing you to make a tangible impact in clients lives. As a Personal Injury Fee Earner, you ll be responsible for managing legal claims for individuals who have suffered injuries due to third-party negligence. Building strong client relationships is vital you ll become a key part of their support system, helping to secure the treatment, rehabilitation, and compensation they deserve. The position is structured across three progressive levels Assistant, Associate, and Senior with each level increasing in complexity and case value. At the senior level, you will typically handle claims exceeding £250,000 and collaborate with some of the UK s leading barristers. Key Responsibilities for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: Manage and maintain strong communication with clients throughout their case Draft pre-action correspondence and key litigation documents Assess liability, quantum, and prepare medical and damages evidence Coordinate treatment and rehabilitation where needed Instruct Counsel and attend conferences, applications, and trials Take witness statements and compile special damages documentation Ensure compliance with Pre-Action Protocols and Court directions Conduct litigation and dispute resolution Prepare claims for trial and support successful outcomes Candidate Requirements for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: Excellent telephone and written communication skills Strong legal research and document preparation skills Highly organised, proactive, and task-driven Demonstrated client care and relationship-building abilities Working knowledge of personal injury and/or clinical negligence litigation Familiarity with the Pre-Action Protocols, Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), and litigation process Understanding of solicitor/client retainers What s on Offer for the PI/Clinical Negligence Fee Earner role: This role offers a clear and supported career path. As you gain experience and demonstrate your capabilities, you will take on more complex, higher-value cases, and may progress into mentoring, supervisory, or senior leadership roles within the team. The chance to work on high-impact personal injury cases Exposure to complex and rewarding legal work A supportive and collaborative legal team Flexibility with full-time and part-time hours Structured career development opportunities This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Our client based in the heart of the City, recognised within the Legal 500 are seeking to add a Property Litigation Associate Solicitor of 3 years+ PQE to their team. Hybrid working, private healthcare and life assurance are some of the many benefits on offer. Requirements for this Property Litigation Associate Solicitor vacancy: Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 3 years + PQE to manage their own caseload to include: Housing litigation Injunctions Possession claims Disrepair matters Non-contentious matters Responsibilities for this Property Litigation Associate Solicitor vacancy: Be responsible for the day to day running of a caseload Be able to support the partners on more large and complex matters Supervise more junior members of the team including paralegals Get involved in marketing and business development in a client focused manner Be able to interact directly with clients, manage their expectations, and meet their deadlines Person Specification for this Property Litigation Associate Solicitor vacancy: Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with 3 years+ PQE IT literate to include Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet applications Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and pro-activity Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to convey clear and concise information Benefits for this Property Litigation Associate Solicitor vacancy: Competitive salary plus a very generous bonus scheme Hybrid working Private healthcare 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Season ticket loan Life Assurance Pension scheme If you're a Property Litigation Associate Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE, ready to take the next step in your career, apply today. Alternatively, contact Victoria Kemp at Law Staff Limited quoting reference 37586. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED. In accordance with The Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003

Catastrophic Injury Paralegal Wolverhampton (Hybrid - 3 days in office) 28,000 - 40,000 (Dependant on Experience) BCR/JN/32382 Bell Cornwall Recruitment are searching for a Catastrophic Injury Paralegal OR Solicitor, to join a regional law firm, based in the Midlands that has over 10 offices and 150 years of history. The role: Working on serious, complex catastrophic injury claims Support senior lawyers on high value, multi million pound claims Liaising with various third party experts Attending client meetings, case conferences and settlement discussions Managing your own caseload of catastrophic injury cases The Ideal Candidate: Experience in serious, complex and catastrophic injury litigation is ESSENTIAL Understanding of claimant personal injury law (brain injury in particular) Able to manage complex files with professionalism Excellent client care skills This is a great opportunity for someone looking to progress their career with a nationally recognised serious injury department with a strong reputation, and offering a great career pathway and benefits. INDHP Interested? Please click the 'APPLY' button now! BCR aim to get back to all successful applicants within 24 hours however if you have not received a response within this period then it may be that your application has been unsuccessful. BELL CORNWALL RECRUITMENT We want to make finding a job that you will love as effortless as possible and can offer evening appointments to fit around your working life. Love Work Be Happy Follow BCR on to view all of the latest jobs. (For the purposes of recruiting for this vacancy Bell Cornwall Recruitment is acting as a recruitment agency. Bell Cornwall Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer who welcomes applications from all age groups) PA/Executive Assistants, Secretarial, Reception, Administration, Marketing, IT, HR, Law, Finance, Customer Services, Sales

Legal Advisor - Personal Injury South Wales Hybrid Working Available Competitive Salary + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Yolk Legal are working with a well-established and highly regarded South Wales law firm is looking to appoint a Legal Advisor to join its growing Personal Injury team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with claimant Personal Injury experience who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment. The team handles a varied caseload of injury matters and has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional client care and achieving positive outcomes for clients. The successful candidate will initially spend time working alongside the team in Swansea to support on boarding and development. Following probation, there is flexibility around hybrid working and office location for candidates with the appropriate level of experience. The Role You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of Personal Injury matters whilst supporting senior lawyers on more complex claims when required. Responsibilities will include: Managing a caseload of litigated Fast Track Personal Injury claims Handling Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA) claims Drafting legal correspondence and documentation Progressing files efficiently from instruction through to settlement or trial Liaising with clients, insurers, experts and other third parties Assisting senior fee earners on Multi-Track and higher-value matters Ensuring compliance with procedural deadlines and regulatory requirements Delivering a high standard of client care throughout the lifecycle of each claim About You Applications are welcomed from candidates with previous experience handling Personal Injury matters, whether as a Legal Advisor, Paralegal, Litigation Executive or Fee Earner. You will be able to demonstrate: Experience managing claimant Personal Injury files Strong organisational and time management skills Excellent communication and client care abilities A proactive and positive approach to work The ability to manage competing priorities effectively Strong attention to detail and accuracy Experience using the MOJ Portal would be advantageous What's on Offer Competitive salary Bonus scheme Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Private medical insurance Health cash plan Enhanced pension contributions Cycle-to-work scheme Structured training and career development Clear progression opportunities within a growing team Supportive and collaborative culture This role would suit an ambitious Personal Injury professional looking to join a respected regional firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers long-term career progression. If you have previous Personal Injury experience, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith or alternatively send your CV. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk, allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work. Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Summary: Ready to build your career in law with a company that prioritises your growth? At South East Water, we are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our in-house legal team. We don't expect you to have prior experience; instead, we are looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering a vital service to our communities. Grounded in trust and driven by excellence, this hands-on role will see you working right alongside our commercial and litigation solicitors. You'll manage contract lifecycles, conduct legal research, and support court preparation-all while bringing your own creativity and agility to how we solve problems and adapt to a changing industry. This is a two year apprenticeship, with fully remote training; at the end of the apprenticeship you will gain a Level 3 Paralegal Apprenticeship. Upon successful completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship, there may be an option to progress to the Level 6 Chartered Legal Executive standard. Main responsibilities: Provide support to our Commercial solicitors by assisting in the end-to- end contract lifecycle, including drafting basic commercial agreements, non-disclosure agreements, and letters of intent using established templates and reviewing new contracts as necessary. Provide support to our Litigation solicitor as necessary, such as the compiling of legal documents and attendance at court hearings. Proactively monitor legal updates regarding commercial and procurement law and civil litigation to ensure the team remains compliant with procedural changes. Attend client meetings, conferences with counsel, or internal briefings to take formal minutes. Develop a deep awareness of information and resources available and proactively ensure that skills and knowledge are strengthened to enable progression. Minute taking at meetings as required. Conduct Legal Research as requested. General administration, such as contract preparation scanning, filing, archiving and maintaining electronic archives. Maintain the electronic contract archive, ensuring all executed agreements are correctly filed, indexed, and tracked for key renewal or termination dates. Maintenance of the Gifts and Hospitality register. Support the completion of administrative and legal records. What you'll need: Skills / Experience / Qualifications Achieved 3 A-Levels at Grade 4/C (or equivalent) or a T-Level in Legal Services. Achieved GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C (or equivalent). Strong desire to progress towards legal qualification through continuing study, learning and attendance at appropriate courses is essential. Good time management skills supporting you to complete the apprenticeship. Self-motivated, committed and organised with excellent knowledge of the Microsoft or Google suites and transferable skills and competencies to the Google suite. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. A strong basis of computer / technological skills. A strong eye for detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. Candidates should demonstrate strong academic achievement and experience in organised administrative tasks or customer-facing roles. Evidence of clear written communication and attention to detail gained through studies or work experience is essential. A basic understanding of data privacy or research is desirable, but not essential. Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities. The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time. Grow a career with a meaningful purpose. We know the communities we serve are diverse. We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity. That's why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity. You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water. Benefits package: Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave. Paid volunteering days. Cycle to work scheme. Health cash plan. Life assurance. Wellbeing related benefits. What can you expect from your recruitment? To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career's website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, apply now! South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency. Compensation package: £19,030