40 jobs found in Colchester

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...

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

Safeguarding Lawyer Location: New Road, Grays, RM176SL Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 1+ Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 42.74 Per Hour Job Ref: OR17813 Job Responsibilities Collaborate with colleagues to meet service objectives. Participate in performance reviews and identify development needs. Promote equal opportunities and prevent discrimination. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations. Understand and support the council's crime prevention commitments. Prepare and manage legal cases related to social care. Handle cases referred by senior legal staff, including court appearances and instructing counsel. Advise on various legal matters, both contentious and non-contentious. Assist in supervising and instructing other legal staff. Keep senior staff informed on case progress and assist with monitoring work. Act professionally and uphold standards for legal professionals. Ensure compliance with the...

This is a key position within the Corporate Property team based in Grays. The postholder will support the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of the Council’s Corporate Property Strategy. You will provide expert professional and strategic property advice across all Council departments, ensuring the Council’s estate is compliant, efficiently managed, and aligned with service and corporate priorities. This role is designed for someone with significant public-sector experience and a strong understanding of local authority governance—a critical requirement for operating effectively in a political and regulated environment. Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Estate Management * Support the development and implementation of the Council’s Corporate Property Strategy. * Provide strategic guidance on estate optimisation, statutory compliance, acquisitions, disposals, leases, and investment decisions. * Lead and contribute to strategic asset reviews, ensuring...

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...

Job Title :Litigation Lawyer (PO3) Job Category : Legal Hours Per Week : 35.00 Start Date : 22/12/2025 End Date : 16/03/2026 Start Time : 09:00 End Time : 17:00 A vacancy has arisen for a general litigation lawyer. The workload is varied and the largest client is home ownership and includes leasehold service charge recovery in the FTT. There are also claims under the Equality act and general debt recovery matters

Diamond Blaque is seeking a dedicated Contract Estate Services Coordinator to join a reputable public sector organisation based in Islington, London. This role involves managing and coordinating estate-related services, ensuring smooth operations of estate facilities and seamless delivery of services to tenants and stakeholders. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing maintenance schedules, liaising with service providers, handling tenant enquiries, and ensuring compliance with estate management policies. This is a temporary contract position ideal for experienced professionals in estate services or caretaking roles who are proactive and highly organised. The role requires someone who can work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and demonstrate excellent communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders. Proven experience as an Estate Services Coordinator, Caretaker or similar role. Good understanding of estate management and maintenance...

UKG Systems Analyst - Fixed Term Contract London I'm excited to be supporting a leading organisation with the recruitment of a UKG Dimensions Systems Analyst on a fixed-term basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to become the subject matter expert, taking ownership of system optimisation and driving improvements across the business. If you're looking for a role where your expertise with UKG Dimensions can make a real impact, this is it. You'll be the go-to specialist, leading on configuration, testing, and continuous improvement - ensuring the platform delivers the best possible results for both the workforce and the business. Responsibilities Leading on the configuration, implementation, and optimisation of UKG Dimensions. Partnering with HR, IT, and Operations to translate business requirements into system solutions. Driving system enhancements, ensuring Dimensions is aligned to strategic and operational needs. Providing expertise in Scheduling and Forecasting modules to...

Probation Services Officer - Court Team (Central Criminal Court & City of London Magistrates Court) Location: Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), London Contract: 12-month temporary contract Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week, fully on-site Pay: £18.59 p/h PAYE | £24.48 p/h Umbrella Red Snapper Recruitment is seeking an experienced and confident Probation Services Officer to join the National Probation Service within the busy courts of the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) and the nearby City of London Magistrates Court. This is an excellent opportunity for an established practitioner with previous court probation experience, strong report-writing skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. If you are looking to build on your court expertise, return to probation work, or gain exposure in a high-profile court setting, this post offers outstanding professional development. The Role Working as a Court Duty Probation Service Officer, you will support...

Camden is building somewhere everyone can thrive, by making our borough the best place to live, work, study and visit. Because we’re not just home to UK’s fast-growing economy. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today. And we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. The ambition set out in We Make Camden is that everyone in Camden should have a place they call home, with no one sleeping on the streets. The vision for Housing Services is to work deep within our neighbourhoods and communities to improve our services with people who use and rely on them, to deliver those services in an informed and responsive manner, and to ensure that preventing homelessness and providing safe, secure and sustainable housing are key pillars of Camden’s work to increase social equality and achieve the best outcomes for Camden residents. Housing income collection plays a significant...

Large Housing Association requires a Compliance Support Analyst to coordinate all aspects of financial regulation, policies and procedures. Responsibilities include: Monitor the Gifts and Hospitality inbox, update the G&H register & conduct annual reconciliations with the fundraising team. Provide support to the compliance lead in monitoring the Asset and Liability register, ensuring the register is up to date and accurate. Assist the compliance lead in interpreting and applying SM&CR rules effectively. Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of compliance activities and findings Support internal audits by gathering necessary documentation and information. Provide support to the compliance lead with delivering, compliance workshops such as anti-money laundering, anti-fraud etc. Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry standards and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and guidelines by updating policies and procedures,as needed. Develop and...

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...

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...