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Solicitor Property SpecialistBased - Haywards Heath - West SussexHybrid workingHourly rate : Negotiable depending on experienceContract: 6 Months onrolling contractWe are seeking a skilled and dedicated Property Specialist Solicitor to provide expert legal advice, representation, and support across the Council. This hybrid role offers flexibility while giving you the opportunity to work closely with Members, senior officers, and colleagues across the organisation, contributing to high-quality legal services that support the Council s Corporate Plan.About the RoleAs a trusted adviser, you will manage a varied caseload, represent the Council in legal proceedings, and attend public and statutory meetings where required. You will work collaboratively within Legal Services, supporting the delivery of a cost-effective, responsive, and professional service.Key Responsibilities<ul> <li>Provide legal advice, representation, and assistance to Members, staff, and at public meetings.</li><li>Manage a portfolio of legal matters and undertake advocacy where required.</li><li>Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and case law through ongoing professional development.</li><li>Advise officers on property matters including acquisitions, disposals, licences, and landlord and tenant issues.</li><li>Assist with structuring property deals, negotiating and completing transactions, and advising on Assets of Community Value, best value disposals, and Subsidy Control.</li></ul> About YouYou will bring strong professional standards, sound judgement, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You will be confident working independently, managing deadlines, and operating in a political environment with tact and professionalism.Essential Requirements<ul> <li>Fully qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or Chartered Legal Executive.</li><li>Experience working within a legal team or practice.</li><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Ability to prioritise, work independently, and deliver high-quality advice.</li><li>Understanding of digital approaches that enhance service delivery.</li><li>High level of personal integrity and an open, collaborative approach.</li><li>Flexibility to attend out-of-hours meetings where needed.</li></ul> To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed)Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Solicitor - Property Specialist

Paralegal - Court of Protection Location: Brighton &amp; Hove Salary: 27,000- 28,000 DOE I'm currently supporting a highly respected law firm in Brighton &amp; Hove that is looking to appoint a Paralegal to join their well-established Court of Protection team. This role is ideal for someone who wants to develop long-term within a specialist area and gain exposure to both fee-earning work and broader case management responsibilities. You'll be joining a supportive team where you'll work closely with senior colleagues and play a key part in ensuring clients receive an exceptional level of care. Role Overview In this position, the successful candidate will be involved in a variety of tasks, including: Assisting senior fee-earners with ongoing cases Supporting with time recording, WIP management and billing processes Communicating with clients, families, carers and other professionals across multiple channels Helping manage clients' financial and administrative affairs (insurance, benefits, HMRC, invoices, etc.) Organising and maintaining documents to firm standards Handling new enquiries and directing them appropriately Carrying out legal research to support case progression Preparing routine correspondence Liaising with external suppliers and obtaining quotes Assisting with budgeting and account reconciliations Supporting team marketing and networking activities Candidate Profile My client is looking for someone who offers: Experience within Court of Protection or a closely related legal environment (essential) A law degree is advantageous but not essential Strong communication skills and a high level of attention to detail The ability to thrive in a busy environment and manage competing tasks A proactive, collaborative working style A compassionate and patient approach, especially when working with individuals affected by brain injuries or other significant conditionsSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.

Paralegal - Brighton

Legal Manager - Litigation Location: Uckfield, East Sussex Salary: 50,000+ DOE + benefits Hours: Monday to Friday Holidays: 25 days + Bank Holidays, Free parking onsiteAre you currently supervising a team and looking for your next step in your career? Or perhaps you are a manager seeking a friendly, local employer? If the answer is yes, then we'd love to hear from you.Lloyd Recruitment Services are working with a specialist law firm seeking an experienced solicitor to join as a Legal Manager for their Litigation department. You will lead a team of fee earners and paralegals, manage a varied caseload and ensure efficient department operations.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage daily casework and team workloads</li><li>Lead and mentor staff, including performance reviews and leave management</li><li>Review and update departmental processes, templates, and time recording</li><li>Handle defended and complex landlord and tenant litigation cases</li><li>Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court procedures</li><li>Liaise with clients, courts, and third parties</li><li>Manage client complaints and reporting processes</li><li>Attend legal updates and training</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>Qualified Solicitor (2+ years PQE) or CILEx equivalent</li><li>Managerial experience or readiness to move into management</li><li>Strong knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules</li><li>Understanding of landlord and tenant law (training provided if needed)</li><li>Excellent communication, drafting, and organisational skills</li><li>Confident IT user, familiar with legal systems</li><li>Proactive, adaptable, and detail-oriented</li></ul>This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor ready to take a leadership role within a specialist litigation team.Salary: 50,000+ DOE + benefitsExtra Information:<ul><li>Refer a friend and earn up to 500 (see website for details)</li><li>Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you don't hear from us within 5 days, please assume you have not been successful</li><li>By applying, you accept Lloyd Recruitment Services' Privacy and GDPR Policy (see website)</li></ul>Lloyd Recruitment Services acts as an employment agency for this vacancy and is an equal opportunity employer.

Legal Manager - Litigation

Our clients are looking for a Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE) to take on a diverse caseload, including both major projects and smaller matters spanning multiple sectors. This role will offer significant client interaction, providing excellent opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be: <ul> <li>Technically proficient and commercially minded</li> <li>Passionate about business development</li> <li>A strong team player with a proactive and client-focused approach</li> <li>Capable of delivering creative and practical solutions for clients</li> <li>Equipped with strong academic credentials, communication, and organisational skills</li> </ul> We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel.

Commercial Lawyer

Legal Litigation Team Manager - NQ 6 months to 1 yearUckfield 50,000 per annumBenefits including: 25days holiday + BH, Xmas Close, Parking, Healthcash . Salary will be reviewed after probation.Office Hours - Onsite 9-5/5.30pmWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a busy Litigation Department. In this hands-on leadership role, you will oversee a team of 3-4 fee earners, managing workloads, processes, and performance while also handling complex and defended legal matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with strong leadership abilities to make a real impact in a growing practice, or a step up into a management role as a career move Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and supervise departmental workloads, task allocation, and performance.</li><li>Conduct one-to-one meetings, monitor performance, and manage annual leave.</li><li>Develop and update process plans for claims, mapping from inception to eviction.</li><li>Maintain and update departmental templates and procedures.</li><li>Ensure effective time recording and task target setting.</li><li>Liaise with clients, defendants, courts, solicitors, and managing agents.</li><li>Assess complaints and report to the client and Practice COLP.</li><li>Attend legal update conferences (in person or virtually).</li><li>Undertake fee-earning work, including defended and complex cases (fast track, intermediate track, multi-track).</li><li>Draft legal documents and ensure compliance with court directions and orders.</li><li>Issue possession claims (online and paper applications).</li><li>Prepare notices seeking possession, applications, and advocate/counsel instructions.</li><li>Maintain accurate case management and status records.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Experience Required<ul><li>NQ 6 months to 1 year, with litigation experience (CILEX lawyers with equivalent experience considered).</li><li>Proven management experience, or the readiness to step into a management role.</li><li>Good understanding of the Civil / Litigation processes.</li><li>Strong IT skills and proficiency with case management systems.</li><li>Highly organised, with excellent communication and leadership skills.</li></ul>Apply today online for this excellent opportunity to move your career forward.This role is being managed by Debbie Foster - Office Angels - Tunbridge Wells - (phone number removed)Or please send your CV in confidence to (url removed).Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Team Manager (Solicitor)

If you are an experienced Legal Assistant in Conveyancing, have the following skills and are looking for a new challenge we would like to hear from you. <ul> <li>Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients and third parties with efficiency and great customer service.</li> <li>Ability to prioritise and manage your own time</li> <li>Excellent problem solving and research skills</li> <li>Work well under pressure and meeting tight deadlines.</li> <li>Well organised and pay attention to detail.</li> </ul> Duties <ul> <li>Assist in the preparation of legal documents for property transactions, including contracts and transfer deeds.</li> <li>Conduct property searches and obtain relevant information from local authorities and other agencies.</li> <li>Maintain accurate records and files using the case management system, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with legal requirements.</li> <li>Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, and other professionals to provide updates on the progress of transactions.</li> <li>Manage incoming correspondence, including emails and phone calls, responding promptly to queries.</li> <li>Assist in the completion of financial statements and ensure timely payments are processed.</li> <li>Support the team in administrative tasks as required to facilitate smooth operations within the department.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Excellent salary and benefits package with 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays;</li> <li>A day s holiday on your birthday!;</li> <li>Bonus scheme;</li> <li>Supportive and friendly team culture; and</li> <li>Opportunity to grow and develop in a busy and varied role.</li> </ul>

Legal Assistant- Conveyancing

Senior Legal Secretary. This leading and well respected firm of Solicitors with office in East Sussex are looking to recruit a Senior Legal Secretary to be based in their Hastings office. The successful candidate will preferably need previous experience as a Senior Legal Secretary but good audio skills and experience, working on a one to one basis, plus good IT skills, excellent customer service skills and enjoy working in a busy environment. In return the company offer an excellent salary and benefits, and the security of working for an expanding Law firm. To apply please submit your CV to, Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley on (phone number removed) or for out of office hours until 8pm including weekends call Jan Hanley on (phone number removed)

SENIOR LEGAL SECRETARY

Our clients are recruiting for a Residential Conveyancing Lawyer at their central Eastbourne office. You will need to have current experience of managing conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion, including sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers, and also be highly organised and with a keen attention to detail. A further requirement is that you should have good IT skills and be competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook and Excel). As part of this role you will also be given access to, and required to use, online accounts (e.g. The Land Registry, Government Gateway, anti-money laundering searches, quotation system etc) as well as office equipment (scanning, copying and printing). You will be required to have good written and spoken English and the ability to communicate well with clients, colleagues and other external contacts. You will need to be both confident and personable on the telephone and face to face. This is a full time, office based role with assistance from support staff. Candidates close to qualifying as a legal executive or solicitor who have relevant experience will also be considered. We endeavour to reply to all applications, however, if you haven t heard from us within 7 days, you have been unsuccessful with this particular role. You are very welcome to apply to future advertisements placed by Grafters Recruitment Consultants / Grafters Accountancy Personnel.

Residential Conveyancing Lawyer

Due to an increase in work load, this well established Law firm in Hastings are looking to recruit a Housing/Landlord and Tenant fee earner to join their busy team. The role can be either full or part time and hybrid work available. The successful candidate must have previous fee earning experience in housing or landlord and tenant able to handle a busy case load and able to work within a team. Admin back is available. To apply please submit your CV to Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit or for more information please telephone Jan Hanley at Staff Recruit.

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