15 Law Society jobs in the United Kingdom

The ideal candidate will be a positive, friendly and enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Legal Support Assistant will include:

• Organising refreshments for meetings;
• Collect, open, scan and distribute Royal Mail post.
• Deliver/collect items by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses.
• All photocopying required by the Document Production Team/Fee Earners.
• Filing and Scanning as directed by the Team Leader.
• Frank outgoing mail ready for collection.
• Close files using the standard office procedure.
• Provide cover on reception as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
• Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
• Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery and re-order as/when required.
• Project work including: developing and maintaining a data base of wills and deeds, locating, retrieving and filing from the system as required.
• Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
• Answering calls;
• Greeting clients;
• Any other ad-hoc duties.

Hours of Work: 8.30 am – 5.15 pm Monday – Friday (38.75 hours)
Location: Horncastle

The ideal candidate will be a positive, friendly and enthusiastic individual with good attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Legal Support Assistant will include:

• Organising refreshments for meetings;
• Collect, open, scan and distribute Royal Mail post.
• Deliver/collect items by hand for/from other solicitors/nearby businesses.
• All photocopying required by the Document Production Team/Fee Earners.
• Filing and Scanning as directed by the Team Leader.
• Frank outgoing mail ready for collection.
• Close files using the standard office procedure.
• Provide cover on reception as directed by the Team Leader.
• Carry out miscellaneous general office duties during the course of the day as reasonably requested.
• Ensure all photocopiers are stocked/supplied with paper.
• Check regularly and maintain stock levels of stationery and re-order as/when required.
• Project work including: developing and maintaining a data base of wills and deeds, locating, retrieving and filing from the system as required.
• Typing of information from manual documents or digital dictation and voice recognition as directed by the Team Leader.
• Answering calls;
• Greeting clients;
• Any other ad-hoc duties.

Hours of Work: 8.30 am – 5.15 pm Monday – Friday (38.75 hours)
Location: Horncastle

Legal Support Assistant, Plymouth, Devon. With an annual salary of £24,500- £25,500K DOE, plus excellent benefits Full Time, Permanent. This will be working Monday to Friday 35 hours per week.

Benefits of working within this company : An employer pension contribution of 3% of your basic monthly salary, a discretionary bonus scheme, 33 days’ holiday per annum (includes bank holidays), an additional day’s leave on your birthday, occupational sick pay, enhanced family leave, health care cash plan, a Death in Service benefit for your dependant(s) of 4 x your annual salary, discounted staff legal services, Cycle to Work Scheme, opportunities for career progression and more!

Elite Recruitment are seeking an experienced Legal Support Assistant which will see you providing effective administration and secretarial support using a bespoke case management system and a wide range of business software applications.

You will be expected to have contact with clients, both in person and by telephone and email, as well as with other law firms and related professional organisations and agencies.

You will also work collaboratively with your colleagues to ensure that the work within different departments, is carried out with high quality.  Also to ensure an efficient and effective professional legal service is achieved by making sure that documentation is prepared and produced to a consistently high standard and within required deadlines.

Key Specifications required for a Legal Support Assistant:

• ·    Previous experience of working within the legal services profession, particularly in relation to family and divorce work, would be a distinct advantage although not essential
• ·    Enthusiasm and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
• ·    Be an efficient and effective administrator and a strong team player who is keen to both support and learn from colleagues.
• ·    You will need to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be articulate and able to communicate clearly, concisely and without jargon.
• ·    Be comfortable speaking to clients, both on the telephone and in person, who are distressed due to their personal circumstances which have been affected by a breakdown in a relationship or emotional conflict.
• ·    Have experience of working with a variety of business software packages and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• ·    Be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other professional contacts.
• ·    Have a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a good knowledge of grammar and its application.
• ·    Have the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure, whilst maintaining a thorough, organised and methodical approach to your work.
• Be flexible and adaptable when necessary.

If you are saying yes to the above, then we would love to hear from you.  Please apply via this job board or contact Elite Recruitment.

To achieve the higher salary, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet the key criteria’s of the role by past experience and during the interview process

**Role Introduction / Overview:**
The Legal Support Senior Lead Officer is a senior level, non-attorney role, responsible for providing legal support to the Citi Legal team. This role requires a pragmatic, proactive professional with thorough understanding of the Citi Legal Team. The overall objective of this role is to provide support to the Legal Team.
**Some of the key responsibilities in the role:**
+ Responsible for legal support activities related to legal operations, litigation/discovery/settlements or negotiation and contract administration
+ Collaborates across control/support functions, lines of business and the legal team on programs, projects and matters of common interest to achieve coordinated and efficient process improvements and legal support solutions
+ Participates in planning and development initiatives; contributes to business objectives by providing thought leadership using institutional knowledge and knowledge of industry, laws, and regulations
+ Serves as subject matter expert to global partners, key stakeholders and senior legal managers, by managing day-to-day legal support activities, providing advisory services and thought leadership, escalating as appropriate
+ Applies comprehensive understanding of concepts and procedures within Legal and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve complex legal issues and transactions, ensuring quality, efficiency and consistency, escalating where appropriate
+ Represents the supported area or function in meetings and committees, globally and/or regionally with visibility to senior leadership
+ Manages team templates/procedure memos/policies and functions as the first line of inquiry for questions regarding content
+ May be responsible for mentoring and training junior members of the team
+ Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency.
**What We'll Need From You:**
+ Significant, relevant industry experience, preferably with some experience working in an in-house legal role within financial services
+ Proven ability to manage complex documentation with organization and detail
+ Must possess excellent interpersonal and project management skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior management
+ Knowledge of legal customs and practices
+ Knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry
**What we can offer you**
We work hard to have a positive financial and social impact on the communities we serve. In turn, we put our employees first and provide the best-in-class benefits they need to be well, live well and save well.
By joining Citi London, you will not only be part of a business casual workplace with a hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week), but also receive a competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed), and enjoy a whole host of additional benefits such as:
+ Generous holiday allowance starting at 27 days plus bank holidays; increasing with tenure
+ A discretional annual performance related bonus
+ Private medical insurance packages to suit your personal circumstances
+ Employee Assistance Program Pension Plan
+ Paid Parental Leave
+ Special discounts for employees, family, and friends
+ Access to an array of learning and development resources
+ Alongside these benefits Citi is committed to ensuring our workplace is where everyone feels comfortable coming to work as their whole self every day. We want the best talent around the world to be energized to join us, motivated to stay, and empowered to thrive.
Sounds like Citi has everything you need? Then apply to discover the true extent of your capabilities.
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Compliance Officer & Legal Support Corporate (m/w/d) – 50–60 %

Einsatzort:  Päffikon oder LichtensteinAnstellungsart:  Festanstellung, unbefristet 50-60%Starttermin:  kurzfristig Home-Office Option: Ja, Home- Office 2 Tage pro Woche  Führungsfunktion: NeinFlexible Arbeitszeiten: ja, für jeden MitarbeiterFachliche Schwerpunkte: Lebensversicherungs-Umfeld

Über unseren Mandanten

Unser Kunde ist Teil einer europaweit tätigen Unternehmensgruppe im Finanzdienstleistungssektor und auf fondsgebundene Lebensversicherungen spezialisiert. Der Schweizer Markt wird dabei mit innovativen Produkten, flachen Hierarchien und einem offenen, modernen Arbeitsumfeld bedient. In grenzüberschreitende Projekte eingebunden, bietet das Unternehmen ein spannendes und dynamisches Umfeld mit viel Raum für Eigenverantwortung.

Deine Mission

In dieser verantwortungsvollen Funktion übernimmst du eine zentrale Rolle im Bereich Compliance und unterstützt zudem das Legal-Team im Corporate-Bereich. Du trägst maßgeblich zur Einhaltung regulatorischer Vorgaben bei, gestaltest interne Prozesse mit und übernimmst wichtige Aufgaben rund um das Gremienmanagement.

Deine Aufgaben im Überblick:

 Sicherstellung der Einhaltung gesetzlicher und regulatorischer Anforderungen Überwachung und Bewertung von Compliance-Maßnahmen und Risiken Durchführung interner Kontroll- und Überwachungsaufgaben Kommunikation mit Aufsichtsbehörden bei Compliance-relevanten Themen Untersuchung und Nachverfolgung von möglichen Compliance-Verstößen (inkl. Whistleblowing) Identifikation rechtlicher Entwicklungen im Bereich Legal & Compliance Unterstützung des Legal-Teams bei juristischen Fragestellungen Organisation, Protokollierung und Nachbereitung von Verwaltungsratssitzungen und anderen Gremien Berichterstattung über die Umsetzung von Beschlüssen Das solltest Du mitbringen Mehrjährige Erfahrung als Compliance Officer in einem Finanzinstitut in der SchweizAbgeschlossenes juristisches Studium von VorteilSelbstständige, strukturierte Arbeitsweise und hohe EigenverantwortungStrategisches Denkvermögen und ausgeprägtes ethisches BewusstseinVerhandlungssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse, weitere Landessprachen von VorteilDas erwartet Dich Bekanntes und erfolgreiches Unternehmen was konsequent wächstSehr modern, digitalisiert und innovativEin modernes, vertrauensvolles Arbeitsumfeld mit flachen HierarchienAttraktive Anstellungsbedingungen, inklusive Bonusprogramm und sehr guter SozialleistungenFlexible Homeoffice-RegelungenEin kollegiales Team, das Eigeninitiative und Mitgestaltung schätztVieles mehr.

By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as America's Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies
Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance
Cost Specialist - Legal Services
**Job Location** **:** **Bristol**
**Job Type:** **Permanen** **t**
**Remuneration** **:** **Competitive salary** **taking into account** **skills, experience and qualifications**
**We have a fantastic opportunity for** **a Cost Specialist** **to join ou** **r** **Bristol team.**
Sedgwick Legal Services advises and handles disputes for major insurers, Lloyd's syndicates, large corporates, utilities, and local authorities. We're looking for a motivated individual to join our Legal team, focusing on property damage losses arising from major fires, floods, building collapse, escape of water, and subsidence.
We're looking for an experienced and proactive legal professional to join our growing team as a Costs Manager, specialising in fixed costs claims. In this role, you'll manage your own caseload from start to finish, resolving disputes efficiently and in line with Civil Procedure Rules, while maintaining a strong focus on client service.
This opportunity is ideal for someone already working in legal costs or a civil litigator looking to specialise and take on more responsibility. As the team expands, you'll also have the chance to supervise junior colleagues and contribute to broader costs-related projects and strategy.
You'll use your legal expertise to build strong arguments, negotiate settlements, and recover costs effectively. A key part of the role involves securing early payments on account to support financial flow and ensure smooth case progression. Alongside your casework, you'll help train the wider team on costs issues and contribute to fee-earning work as a specialist in your own right.
Client care is central to this role. You'll maintain high standards of communication and service, ensuring clients feel supported and well-informed throughout the process.
**The skills you will have when you apply:**
+ **Legal Claims Experience: ** Proven track record managing fixed costs claims in a legal context. **Procedural Knowledge: ** Thorough understanding of CPR Costs, Pre-Action Protocols, and relevant case law. **Case Negotiation: ** Confident in securing settlements and advancing case progress. **Drafting & Analysis: ** Precise drafting skills paired with strong analytical thinking. **Organisation & Communication: ** Highly organised, deadline-aware, and client-focused communicator.
**The skills that will be developed once working:**
+ **Comprehensive Training:** You'll receive all the Sedgwick-specific training needed to excel in your role.
**What we'll give you for this role:**
**Remuneration & more**
+ Competitive salary taking into account skills, experience and qualifications
+ A Self Invested Personal Pension Scheme (SIPP)
+ You will join an appropriate incentive (bonus) scheme
+ Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
+ Flexible working from our office or your home
**Health & support**
+ Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
+ Life assurance
+ Employee assistance programme for employee wellbeing
+ Group Income Protection
**Other benefits**
+ Voluntary benefits - green car scheme, dental cover, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, wellbeing and digital GP applications
+ Discounts on various products and services
**This isn't just a** **position,** **it's a pivotal role in shaping our industry**
At Sedgwick, you won't just build your career; you'll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members, with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15,000 courses on demand, training specific to roles, and opportunities to continue formal education.
Together, we're not only reshaping the insurance landscape, we're building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.
**Next steps for you:**
**Think we'd be a great match? Apply now - we want to hear from you.**
As part of our commitment to you, we are proud to have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination of any kind regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital/ family status, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation.
After the closing date we will review all applications, and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual, or in-person).
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**

Our client, a prominent firm in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK , is looking for an accomplished and strategic Head of Corporate Legal Services to lead their legal department. This senior position requires extensive experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance. You will be responsible for providing expert legal advice across the organization, managing all legal risks, and overseeing the drafting and negotiation of complex legal documents. This role involves leading a team of talented legal professionals, mentoring junior staff, and fostering a collaborative and high-performing legal environment. The Head of Corporate Legal Services will play a crucial role in advising the board of directors and senior management on all legal matters, ensuring the company operates in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations. You will also be instrumental in developing and implementing legal strategies that support the company's business objectives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of UK corporate governance, a proven ability to manage significant legal projects, and exceptional negotiation and communication skills. A minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience in a corporate law setting is essential, preferably with experience in a senior in-house counsel role or at a leading law firm. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the legal framework of a growing organization and contribute to its strategic direction. The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, is paramount. Experience in a specific industry relevant to the company's operations would be a distinct advantage.

A prominent financial services firm is seeking a highly experienced and dynamic Head of Corporate Legal Services to lead its legal department from their offices in Glasgow, Scotland, UK . This senior leadership position requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with extensive experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and contract negotiation. You will be responsible for providing strategic legal advice to the board and senior management, overseeing all legal aspects of the company's operations, managing a team of in-house legal professionals, and ensuring the company remains compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. Key duties include managing litigation, advising on corporate governance, drafting and reviewing complex commercial agreements, and developing and implementing legal policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience, with a significant portion in a corporate in-house role or a leading law firm. A strong understanding of financial regulations, data protection law, and intellectual property law is highly desirable. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential. We are looking for an individual with a proven ability to manage risk, solve complex legal problems, and contribute to the strategic objectives of the business. This is a critical role with the opportunity to shape the legal framework of a growing organisation and to make a significant impact on its success and reputation. The role requires a proactive and commercially astute legal professional.

Our client, a forward-thinking legal firm committed to excellence and innovation, is actively seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Legal Administrator & Paralegal Support professional to join their fully remote operations. This role is integral to ensuring the seamless execution of administrative and paralegal tasks, supporting a team of busy solicitors and partners. You will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including document management, legal research, client liaison, and case file preparation. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a superb opportunity for a seasoned legal administrator to contribute to a supportive and progressive work environment from the convenience of their home. Join a firm that values your expertise and offers ample opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain legal case files, ensuring all documentation is accurately filed and organized.
• Conduct preliminary legal research using various databases and legal resources.
• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings.
• Schedule client appointments, court dates, and internal meetings.
• Act as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and addressing inquiries.
• Prepare and manage correspondence with courts, opposing counsel, and other third parties.
• Assist with billing and time tracking, ensuring accuracy and adherence to firm policies.
• Organize and manage discovery processes, including document review and production.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client information and firm matters.
• Support attorneys in trial preparation and other legal proceedings.
• Develop and implement efficient administrative processes to improve workflow.

Qualifications:

• Paralegal certification or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a legal administrative or paralegal support role.
• Proficiency in legal software and databases (e.g., Clio, Westlaw, LexisNexis).
• Excellent knowledge of legal terminology, court procedures, and document formatting.
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a remote team.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive information.

Embrace a fully remote work arrangement and contribute your expertise to a thriving legal practice based in **Plymouth**.