49 jobs found in Chatteris

We're looking for an organised and proactive Legal PA on a 12 months contract, to support a busy, high-performing team. You'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly, managing workflows, and providing high-quality administrative and client support in a fast-paced professional environment. Key Responsibilities Maintain client and matter records, assist with matter openings and due diligence Draft, amend and proofread legal documents; prepare bundles and support trial preparation Manage inboxes, prioritise communications and draft routine responses Coordinate meetings, events and complex travel arrangements Support billing processes, expenses and matter closures Assist with business development and general administrative tasks About You Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure Proactive, reliable and solutions-focused Previous legal or professional...

Our client has a full-time vacancy for a Legal Accounts Assistant, working Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.30 pm (37.5 hours per week). This role is offered as a 6 month fixed term contract. It is hybrid working, between 3 -5 days per week in the office as agreed by your manager. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Monitor client and office bank accounts for incoming payments. • Send payments upon request from legal advisors. • Prepare bills to send to external clients. • Input purchase ledger invoices on to the accounting software. • Approve and pay staff expenses. • Respond to ad hoc queries via emails from colleagues and suppliers. • Ability to draft simple correspondence unsupervised. • Attention to detail and accuracy with numerical data. • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop a good rapport with all internal and external clients. • Team player able to fit into a friendly but busy unit. • Excellent organisational ability with a friendly but professional...

Our client is looking for Maternity Cover Conveyancing Secretary Monday-Friday Office Based Are you an organized and proactive individual with a passion for providing excellent administrative support? Our client, a reputable law firm, is seeking a dynamic Conveyancing Secretary to join their vibrant team in Redbridge. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy being the backbone of a legal team, this role could be perfect for you! Key Responsibilities: As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will play an essential role in supporting the fee earner and ensuring the smooth operation of the conveyancing process. Your day-to-day activities will include: Secretarial Support: Provide efficient audio and copy typing of documents using TFB Partner for Windows or other relevant software. Client Interaction: Answer telephone calls and handle personal inquiries from clients and other parties, recording messages accurately and ensuring follow-up actions are completed effectively. Mail...

Service Care Legal are working with a long-established and well-regarded law firm in North West London is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join its busy Private Client department.   ROLE:                  Legal Secretary (Private Client) LOCATION           North West London (office based) SALARY:              £28,000–£30,000 per annum (depending on experience / interview) HOURS:               Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm   The Role You will primarily support the Private Client team, assisting with matters such as: Wills Probate and administration of estates General private client work Providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to fee earners Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence  The Ideal Candidate Previous experience as a legal secretary (Private Client experience preferred) Strong organisational and communication skills High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks If this sounds like an...

Legal / Disrepair Administrator Role Working with a large Housing Organisation Working with a Large Repairs Organisation based in North London Hybrid working - 2/3 days a week in the office £18 - 19ph PAYE We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services. The Role Your main responsibility will be supporting the team in day-to-day administration duties of our Legal Disrepair and Complex Case Specialist as well as assisting from time to time with contract administration duties for both responsive repair and empty homes service delivery. This includes working closely with tenants, contractors, solicitors What we need you to do: * Accurately scrutinise documents related to disrepair claims. * Assist the Legal Disrepair Surveyor - Complex Case Specialist with managing disrepair works, including opening new files and updating existing files. * Assist with providing accurate updates to our Damp,...

DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – Remote / Hybrid Location: Remote / Hybrid This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading renewable and alternative energy company supporting a large scale, green energy project. The role requires a strong understanding of the DCO application process and can be performed remotely with visits to our client head office in London. The role is deemed as being outside IR35. Role & Responsibilities Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including as follows: Development Consent Order (DCO) * Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including. * Independently lead legal strategy and execution for DCO application of the Project under the Planning Act 2008, with limited oversight from Senior Legal Counsel. * Review and negotiate DCO documentation including protective provisions. * Advise on all aspects of the DCO statutory consultation, environmental impact assessments,...

DCO & Real Estate Legal Counsel – Contract – London Location: London This is an excellent opportunity to join a world leading renewable and alternative energy company supporting a large scale, green energy project. The role requires a strong understanding of the DCO application process and will be based in our clients offices in central London ¾ days per week. The role is deemed as being outside IR35. Role & Responsibilities Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including as follows: Development Consent Order (DCO) * Leading the DCO and real-estate workstreams for the project including. * Independently lead legal strategy and execution for DCO application of the Project under the Planning Act 2008, with limited oversight from Senior Legal Counsel. * Review and negotiate DCO documentation including protective provisions. * Advise on all aspects of the DCO statutory consultation, environmental impact assessments, and stakeholder...

Legal Assistant £35,000 - £38,000 per annum London About the Role: Our client is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to support its busy Legal Services team across areas including safeguarding, litigation, commercial contracts and property. You’ll assist experienced solicitors and principal lawyers with routine casework, draft legal documents, prepare court bundles and help manage the workflow of a dynamic in-house legal team. Key Responsibilities: * Assist qualified lawyers in preparing legal documentation and court bundles. * Support routine casework across litigation, contracts, property, and safeguarding teams. * Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders including counsel. * Help with billing/fee processing and document management. Requirements: * Law degree plus completed LPC or has passed SQE1 and SQE2 (or equivalent). * Good organisational and communication skills. * Ability to work under pressure and collaborate within a team....

Legal Secretary - Employment (14 Month Contract) We are working with a highly respected law firm based in Guildford, recognised for their outstanding client service and collaborative culture across the legal sector. The firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to join their Employment Group on a 14 month fixed term contract, supporting Partners and fee earners with the smooth running of their day to day practice. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable Legal Secretary to step into a busy, professional team environment with strong structure and support. The Firm The Legal Secretary will join a law firm that offers a welcoming and high performing workplace, surrounded by experienced legal professionals. The firm pride themselves on delivering a consistently high standard of service and are therefore seeking a like minded individual with a proactive and detail focused approach. The Role The Employment Group advise clients across a broad range of contentious and...

Our client has an immediate start for a talented, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join them – initially on a 3 month fixed term contract. You will be working as a Team Assistant within a Litigation team based in Bedford. If you have previous experience working as a Legal Secretary or a Secretary or Team Assistant this role could be exactly what you’re looking for! What will your responsibilities be? • 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. • Transcribing dictation. • Scanning and allocating post. 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. • Management of document release requests. • Keeping lawyers up to date on the...

We are seeking an MRICS-qualified Senior Estates Surveyor to oversee a property portfolio. This interim role will lead on compliance, asset performance, and financial management across the estate. Key Responsibilities * Manage all council-owned properties to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient use * Lead on acquisitions, disposals, leases, valuations, and annual portfolio reviews * Ensure legal, health & safety, and policy compliance across the estate * Maintain property system Minerva and ensure financial accuracy in Unit4 * Manage budgets, fixed asset valuations, and property insurance * Provide expert property advice to internal and external stakeholders The Ideal Candidate * MRICS – essential * Strong asset management, compliance, and financial skills * Experience using property/finance systems (Minerva, Unit4, or similar) * Able to work on-site 3 days per week and start quickly

Senior Estates Surveyor (Part-Time, 3 days P/W) Rutland Council (Office Based) Day Rate: £400p/d Umbrella   I'm currently supporting a Council client with the appointment of a Part-Time Senior Estates Surveyor to provide strategic and operational oversight across their corporate property portfolio. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced MRICS-qualified Estates professional who enjoys balancing hands-on estate management with asset strategy, compliance, and financial control.   The Role Working three days per week in the office, you will take ownership of a varied local authority portfolio, ensuring it is effectively managed, financially controlled, and aligned to the Council's wider objectives. You'll play a key role in driving compliance, innovation, and best practice across property management and asset strategy.   Key Responsibilities Property Management ·Oversee the management of all council-owned properties, ensuring high standards of maintenance and...

Experienced Family Solicitor- Hertfordshire 📍 Vivid Resourcing are working with a well establisheed firm that are looking for an experienced family solicitors who can manage a complex case load confidently with minimum supervision and can start ASAP! Main areas you will cover- Financial settlements & Children Act Matters - Full time (part time considered) - Hybrid working - Start date ASAP

West Northamptonshire Council are looking for a Senior Childcare Lawyer. £60 per hour. Inside IR35. 37 hours per week - hybrid working. Responsibilities: 1. To provide legal advice and representation on a variety of matters within the designated legal team to Members and Officers of the Council and their service areas. 2. To provide legal advice and to contribute to the major project work of the Council within the remit of the designated legal team. 3. To conduct and manage a wide-ranging caseload of complex legal work and to prepare and draft complex legal documents as required in an efficient, effective and timely manner. 4. To prepare instructions and briefs to Counsel / external legal advisors. 5. To attend ad-hoc Council, Cabinet, Committee, Sub-committee, working groups and panel meetings to provide legal, procedural and constitutional advice as required. 6. To deputise for the Principal Lawyer and assist in the management and supervision of the designated legal team...

Service Care Solutions is working in partnership with an employee focused local authority, based in Northamptonshire, which needs a Childcare Lawyer to join their legal team. The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis, offering a strong work-life balance while handling meaningful public law childcare matters.   Role: Childcare Lawyer Umbrella Rate: £55 - £60ph PAYE Inc. Rate: £48.44 - £52.79ph Location: Northamptonshire Contract Length: 3 months ongoing (29.6 to 37 hours per week)   Key Responsibilities Manage your own caseload of public law childcare matters from start to finish, advising social services and representing the Local Authority in court. Drafting legal documentation including applications, statements, and care plans. Conducting your own advocacy at hearings (minimum two court attendances per week).Requirements Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Legal Executive (with advocacy rights) and 3+ years of PQE in Childcare law. Proven experience handling public...

On-Site Recruiter Location: Office-based with on-site check-ins at shift start times Contract: Temporary (March – September) Shift: 1500 – 2230 (Monday – Friday) 2100 – 2200 (Saturday) Rate: £14.00ph We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Recruiters to support a large-volume recruitment campaign. This is a fast-paced, delivery-focused role where you will manage the full recruitment and onboarding process for temporary workers. The role is primarily office-based, with required on-site check-ins at the start of shifts to ensure smooth worker attendance, engagement and operational handover. Key Responsibilities Managing high-volume recruitment activity Advertising roles and screening applications Conducting open days and registration events Processing applications and issuing temporary contracts Completing right-to-work and compliance checks Obtaining and verifying references Coordinating and delivering candidate inductions Conducting on-site worker check-ins at the...

Sharper Consulting Services is working with our Hertfordshire client in seeking an experienced General Licensing Officer to provide short-term interim cover within a small but busy Licensing team. * Full time hours - Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days on site) * Contract: Initial 3 months (rolling) * £35 - £45 Per Hour (DOE) The successful candidate will be a confident, hands-on officer able to manage a broad general licensing caseload with minimal supervision, supporting service continuity during a period of pressure and transition. This role requires someone who is comfortable stepping into a lean team structure and contributing immediately. Key Responsibilities The postholder will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive licensing service, including (but not limited to): * Processing and determining applications under: * Alcohol and entertainment licensing (Licensing Act 2003) * Taxi and private hire licensing * Street trading *...

Join a forward-thinking local authority in a key Contract Administrator role, supporting the rollout of a newly developed contract management system. This Contract Administrator position is offered on a 6-month contract, predominantly remote, with occasional on-site attendance (negotiable), providing flexibility while contributing to meaningful public sector work. The Contract Administrator role focuses on the accurate management, capture, and maintenance of contract data, ensuring compliance with contract management policies and supporting best practice across the organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a Contract Administrator who is detail-oriented, analytically minded, and confident working with contract and procurement information. You’ll be working closely with internal stakeholders, supporting transparency, governance, and effective contract oversight within a regulated public sector environment. As a Contract Administrator, you will be: Capturing, inputting,...

We are recruiting a Contracts Manager to join a social housing group based in Nottingham on a 6-month temporary contract. This role will support the organisation with contract data, compliance, and governance during the implementation of a contract management system. The position is mainly remote, with occasional on-site attendance with a competetive day rate of £(Apply online only) a day dependent on experience! Contracts Manager key responsibilities include: Capturing, maintaining, and updating contract data within the contract management system Ensuring compliance with internal contract management policies and procedures Supporting contract management best practice across the organisation Recording and reconciling contract award notices published on Contract Finder and Find a Tender Service Assisting with the publication of procurement notices Producing reports and maintaining trackers using advanced ExcelThis Contracts Manager role requires a strong eye for detail, the...

Contracts Manager Certain Advantage is hiring for a Contracts Manager based in Nottingham. This role is on a 6-month contract basis and is mainly remote, with occasional on-site attendance The Company We’re working with a public-sector focused organisation undergoing a period of transformation, including the implementation of a newly developed contract management system. This is a key support role within the contract management function, offering the opportunity to play a hands-on part in improving governance, compliance, and data quality across the organisation. The Role This role is for a detail-driven Contracts Manager who is comfortable working with limited direction and ready to make an immediate impact. You’ll support the management, capture, and maintenance of contract information within a new contract management system and will be responsible for: Capturing and inputting accurate contract data into the contract management system Ensuring compliance with local...