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The Firm Our client is a well-regarded, L500 recognised law firm with a strong Real Estate practice. They are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their friendly and supportive team on a part-time, fixed-term contract basis. The Opportunity The successful Legal Secretary will provide high-quality administrative and secretarial support to fee earners across the Property department, helping ensure the smooth running of daily operations. Responsibilities include: General administration: file opening/closing, billing, document distribution Acting as a professional point of contact for clients and external parties Diary management and organising meetings, rooms, IT/AV and refreshments Handling calls, emails, voicemail and managing messages for the team Coordinating expenses, travel arrangements, and conference calls Audio typing, document production and managing filing systems Supporting Reception and assisting other secretaries during busy periods This Legal...

Service Care Legal are working alongside a local authority based in South East London looking for a Legal Assistant to join the property law team on an initial six-month contract, with the potential for extension. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant community-centric projects. ROLE: Legal Assistant – Residential Property Law LOCATION: South East London / Hybrid CONTRACT: Initial 6-Month Contract with Scope for Extension, 36 hours per week RATE: £22.63ph umbrella / £20.31ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £18.12ph PAYE exc. holiday pay Please note that this role would require office attendance a minimum of 2 times per week. About the Role: Handle residential property matters, including lease extensions, Right to Buy schemes, collective enfranchisements, and straightforward property transactions Support case management and ensure smooth case progression Be office-based at least two days per week to facilitate teamwork and client interactionCandidate...

Legal Assistant    Location: 1 Catford Road, Catford, London, SE6 4RU Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 6+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £17.78 Per Hour Job Ref: OR18250 Job Responsibilities Assist with legal tasks under Senior Lawyer's guidance. Help prepare witness statements and court documents. Coordinate court appearances and represent the Council in minor cases. Support property transactions and contract matters. Conduct legal research and assist in complex transactions. Manage case files using computer systems. Stay updated on legal developments. Prepare reports and statistical data as needed. Follow equal opportunities and health and safety policies. Maintain contact with internal and external parties. Person Specifications Must Have Basic knowledge of office procedures and relevant law areas. Ability to learn quickly and work independently. Experience in a legal environment and document preparation....

Join a well-established Housing Association in a fulfilling Legal Assistant role that truly makes a difference to people's lives. This position offers the chance to support the Housing Legal Team with housing management matters and civil litigation, making a meaningful impact while benefiting from consistent, stable work. As a Legal Assistant, you'll be assisting the team with housing management cases, including civil injunctions and possession claims, while fostering strong collaboration between internal stakeholders and external legal partners. This is a rewarding role for someone who values a proactive approach to legal support, client-focused service, and a strong team dynamic. We'd love to hear from anyone with a background as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Housing Support Worker, or experience in civil litigation, housing law, or legal support, especially if you're passionate about providing legal assistance in housing management. As a Legal Assistant, you will be:...

Billings Assistant Wanted! 📄✨ Are you a detail-oriented professional with law firm experience? Our client, a reputable legal organisation based in Holborn, Central London, is on the lookout for a temporary Billings Assistant to join their dynamic team! This is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills in a fast-paced environment just a 3-minute walk from Holborn train station. 🚉 What We Offer: Contract Type: Temporary Location: Holborn, Central London Hourly Rate: £15-18 per hour (dependent on experience) Work Schedule: 5 days in the office Contract Dates: 27 November - 16 DecemberKey Responsibilities: As a Billings Assistant, you will play a crucial role in the finance team. Your tasks will include: Raising and posting bills within the firm's practise management system. Assisting in the preparation, amendment, and finalisation of client invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with client guidelines. Liaising directly with lawyers and secretaries to resolve billing...

A Housing Association is currently looking for a number of Disrepair Legal Assistants on a temporary basis for about 3 months Key responsibilities are as follows Lead on disrepair cases referred to you by the operational teams, with the goal of maximising income for the organisation Manage other legal cases assigned to you. Provide support to Paralegals, team managers and team leaders as required – particularly those where there is a crossover with disrepair to ensure cases are managed in a joined-up way. Work and support paralegals and work effectively with other departments on cases that may require their input to successfully defend and or settle disrepair cases. Represent the company well in external settings such as court, multi-agency meetings, local authority engagement meetings, mediation and casework panels on tenancy and lease breaches. Prepare, draft and respond to all necessary legal documentation and bundles, evidence and witness statements as required....

Your new company The client is a global law firm. Your new role The client is looking for a 2nd Line Support contractor to come onboard to help with BAU tasks. You will be working as part of a shift pattern which is staggered to cover 8am-6pm. What you'll need to succeed Extensive experience working in a busy environment, delivering white glove service and dealing with VIP customers Experience with Windows 10/11, Office 365, macOS/iOS, Active Directory, SCCM, Exchange Online Previous experience within a legal/law firm is preferred, alternatively professional services experience is needed What you'll get in return An exciting opportunity to join an international organisation in financial services. Furthermore, a competitive day rate inside IR35 for this role will be offered in addition to your own dedicated Hays Consultant to guide you through every step of the application process. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an...

Head of Legal Rate: £500-£600 per day - Negotiable DOE Contract Length: 3-6-month initial contract Northern Local Authority Flexible Hybrid Working - 2 days per week on site In partnership with a northern Local Authority, Spencer Clarke Group are recruiting for an exceptional Head of Legal. Reporting to the Director of Law and Governance, you will provide authoritative legal and governance advice to senior officers, elected members and key political stakeholders. This is a crucial role in service planning, performance, governance arrangements and delivery of high-quality, value-for-money services across the Council. Key Responsibilities Lead the Legal Services function, ensuring delivery of statutory duties, council priorities and high-quality legal advice. Provide strategic legal and governance advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Management Team, elected members and statutory officers. Lead on legal governance initiatives, projects and activities, ensuring...

Our well-respected and established client is seeking a Legal Secretary to provide support within their Employment team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary/Assistant we Full or part-time hours will be considered, office based and fixed term till April 2026. Responsibilities: * Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. * Typing dictation. * Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. * Management of outgoing paper-based post. * Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in accordance with Department protocols and saved correctly within SOS * Management of document release requests. * Keeping lawyers up to date on...

Our well-respected and established client is seeking a talented, friendly and enthusiastic Team Assistant to provide support within their Employment team. If you have previous experience working as a Legal or Team Assistant and are looking to strengthen your knowledge and experience further, this role could be exactly what you’re looking for! Full or part-time hours will be considered, office based and fixed term till April 2026. Responsibilities: * Dealing with the administrative aspects of the matter from file opening to file closing to include all compliance, file organisation and record keeping, billing, key dates, write offs, credit control matters, payment requests, archiving. * Typing dictation. * Scanning and allocating post to matter file in SOS. Notifying lawyers of all incoming communications. * Management of outgoing paper-based post. * Management of electronic documents sent from and to external parties, ensuring documents are downloaded, organised in...

Role:                IDVA Based:             Across West Mercia (Shropshire/Worcestershire/Herefordshire) Salary:             £27,053.42 – £28,126.17 Start Date:       ASAP Duration:         Fixed Term Contract until Mar 2026 Hours:             Full Time Our client, a specialist Domestic Violence charity, is looking for 3 x IDVAs to join their team. Synopsis of duties: Deliver crisis intervention and advocacy for victims of domestic abuse identified as high risk. Conduct comprehensive assessments of each service user’s needs and risks, ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Create, implement, and regularly review structured support plans in collaboration with service users. Actively participate in local Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARACs) to advocate for service users and contribute to coordinated multi-agency safety plans. Provide guidance and support to service users navigating the legal, criminal, or civil justice processes. Offer practical assistance...

Service Care Solutions is working alongside a dynamic local authority, based in Berkshire, which is seeking an experienced Child Care Lawyer to join one of their Child Care Court Teams within the Joint Legal Team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to vital child protection work in a supportive, specialist team environment.   Role: Childcare Lawyer Umbrella Rate: £50 - £55ph PAYE Inc Hol Rate: £44.06 - £48.41ph Location: Berkshire (Hybrid – office base Reading) Contract: Initial 3 months, with the possibility of extension   Key Responsibilities Work as part of a dedicated team of child protection lawyers. Manage a busy caseload of care proceedings, emergency protection orders, special guardianship, secure accommodation, deprivation of liberty and adoption. Undertake advocacy, including contested hearings at court.About You A qualified solicitor, legal executive or barrister (in England and Wales with a current practicing certificate) with 3+ years of PQE in child...

Property Manager Senior Surveyor Location: Ellesmere Port, CH65 0BE Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £35.14 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage the commercial estate, ensuring timely rent and service charge collection, property repairs, and tenant compliance with lease terms. Prepare and maintain service charge schedules and ensure their accuracy. Ensure rent collection aligns with KPIs and conduct regular debt meetings. Review tenant applications, prepare necessary documents, and instruct solicitors as needed. Oversee a portfolio of properties, managing tenant functions like lettings, sub-lettings, and property alterations. Provide accurate insurance data to the Council Insurance team. Manage EPC data and strategy across the estate. Mentor junior Estates Surveyors and Estates Assistant staff. Evaluate asset performance and identify improvement...

Senior Contracts Advisor (Derivatives) Certain Advantage are hiring for a Senior Contracts Advisor based in London on an initial 6-month contract basis. The company We’re working with a global energy and petrochemicals company involved in the exploration, production, refining, and marketing of oil, gas, and renewable energy solutions. The company focuses on delivering reliable energy while investing in cleaner technologies and sustainable practices worldwide. Responsibilities: Advise business and support functions on standard and complex contracts (e.g., ISDAs, framework agreements, Broker agreements, SLAs), ensuring regulatory and compliance. Provide guidance on derivatives contracts and commercial/contractual risks for traders, ensuring contracts are fit for purpose. Negotiate contracts for OTC derivative transactions, trade confirmations, and ad hoc agreements, maintaining compliance with the companies’ policies. Support resolution of contractual disputes, liaising with...

Head of Strategic Assets Location: South East London (Hybrid – 3–4 days on-site) Rate: £600 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Interim / Temporary We are seeking an accomplished Head of Strategic Assets to join a high-performing Valuations & Strategic Assets team. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for overseeing policies, processes and systems that underpin the organisation’s asset management framework, while also taking the lead on the most complex landlord and tenant contractual matters. This position requires a highly skilled property professional with deep technical expertise and strong strategic capability. About the Role The Head of Strategic Assets will provide authoritative direction and leadership across the strategic asset portfolio, ensuring compliance, efficiency and best practice across all valuation and property-related processes. You will act as the organisation’s senior subject matter expert on landlord and tenant matters, demonstrating exceptional...

Due to planned growth, my client is seeking a locum Private Client Solicitor to join their team in London. Assignment Details • Locum position • Initial duration: 3 months • High likelihood of extension or potential permanent route • Hybrid arrangement with preferred office attendance Tuesday–Thursday • Immediate start preferred. The Opportunity The incoming solicitor will join the Probate arm of a rapidly scaling company known for delivering a more human and technology-enabled approach to estate administration and estate planning. The role sits at the heart of their legal service, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure clients receive clear, compassionate and streamlined support. This role suits someone looking for something different from the traditional private client environment—more autonomy, faster pace, and the chance to influence how legal services evolve. Key Responsibilities • Manage a full probate caseload, including complex grant-only and estate...

Advising internal clients on all aspects of Adult Social Care. * Providing legal advice to the council's Adult Social Care service with a focus on Court of * Protection work as well as ancillary matters such as ordinary residence; responsibilities under the Care Act 2014; funding disputes; Mental Health Act 1986 queries. * Drafting court applications to the Court of Protection/High Court/County Court. * Instructing counsel in relation to any Court proceedings ensuing from the drafted court applications. * Drafting court orders and liaising with the Court. * Conducting professional's meetings (both round table and advocate meetings). * Providing general adult social care and mental health legal advice. * Such other duties and responsibilities of a similar grade and nature as may be required. * To monitor changes in legislation and case law affecting the range of matters dealt with within the team and update other team members and clients. If you are interested in this role please...

Connect2Hackney is seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Locum Senior Housing Lawyer to join the London Borough of Hackney's Legal & Governance Services on an interim basis for up to 12 months. This is a critical role to provide immediate resilience and specialised legal supervision within the Housing Legal team. The Challenge and The Role The Council's Housing Legal team is facing an unprecedented operational demand, requiring immediate, senior-level legal supervision for approximately 188 existing housing matters. As an interim Senior Housing Lawyer, you will play a vital role in ensuring effective risk management and compliance by supervising this significant caseload, which includes: Disrepair claims Homelessness Judicial Reviews Possession proceedingsYour expertise will be essential in reducing pressure on our five existing qualified solicitors, each of whom already manages a demanding volume of complex cases, and in upholding the Council's statutory duties and...

Solicitor    Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 30.40 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Offer expert legal advice and guidance on public procurement, contract, and commercial law. Provide legal support for regeneration, housing, schools, and commercial construction projects. Deliver efficient legal services in the Contract and Procurement Team. Advise on matters related to Construction Acts, Public Contracts, Data Protection, and administrative law. Handle complex and routine legal cases independently. Act as an advocate in court proceedings and public inquiries. Negotiate terms with external parties and attend relevant meetings. Draft legal documents and statements, ensuring compliance with time limits. Attend and advise at Council meetings and committees. Instruct external solicitors or Counsel when necessary. Keep...

Administrator - 6-Month Maternity Cover £28,000 - £30,000 per annum Colchester, Essex Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm *Must drive and have access to a vehicle due to the location of the business. Are you an organised and proactive Administrator looking for your next challenge? My client, a well-established and highly regarded financial advisory firm, is seeking a confident and detail-oriented professional to join their close-knit team on a 6-month maternity cover contract starting mid-January 2026. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting a Financial Advisor with day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional client service. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a respected financial services environment, where your contribution will truly make a difference. Key Responsibilities: Managing Advisers' diary Arranging review meetings with prospect & current clients Producing annual client reports for meetings...