By in Jobs, Paralegals & Trainee Solicitors | 09th September 2019
Legal assistant sought to join Defendant Injury Team. Responsibilities include:
Managing deadlines to ensure compliance with Court Directions and client protocols
Undertaking witness interviews and managing witnesses
Liaising with experts over the telephone and in writing, under supervision
Arranging medical appointments
Preparing legal documents, with supervision, including court documents and witness evidence
Reviewing and summarising detailed documentary evidence, to include disclosure and various records
High standards of reporting to clients with liability and quantum advice in line with client reporting standards
Organising conferences and Joint Settlement Meetings
Undertaking legal research
Conducting negotiations with opposing parties to actively progress claims towards settlement
Seminar support
Call us in confidence on 01392 366444 or send your CV to tony@dasls.com
DASLS recruitment is an agency service. All candidates are treated in strictest confidence. We will only send your details to potential employers once this has been agreed with you. (Ref 197)
Looking for a new legal position?Not all recruitment agencies are the same!
Why is DASLS Employment Register different?
-DASLS will not head-hunt you. We work with candidates who have asked us to help them search for the right position.
-We have vacancies first. DASLS is the first port of call for many firms wanting to recruit. Some will only use DASLS.
-The commissions we charge employers are normally less than commercial recruiters. The cost of recruitment will be a factor that may affect your chances of securing the right position.
-We know the employers. We have been recruiting for large and small organisations in Devon & Somerset for over 20 years.
-Our staff are salaried and have no vested interest in your decisions....
By in Jobs, Paralegals & Trainee Solicitors | 03rd September 2019
Experienced Paralegal required to join award winning Law firm dealing with Family Law. The firm's client base includes a diverse range of people, some being particularly vulnerable, a proportion of whom have experienced domestic, sexual or criminal abuse or have mental health issues and so you will need to possess demonstrable skills and attributes in order to best serve these clients.
You will need to show maturity, empathy and be able to provide “solution focused” guidance whilst supporting the solicitors with general case management.
Applicants must have a good knowledge of Family/Children Law and practice as a paralegal.
You will be able to demonstrate:-
A passion for family law
Be highly organised and systematic in your approach with the ability to prioritise and use your own initiative.
Display confidence in using various ICT systems
Be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
Be a team-player with a good sense of humour!
Call us in confidence on 01392 366444 or send your CV to tony@dasls.com
DASLS recruitment is an agency service. All candidates are treated in strictest confidence. We will only send your details to potential employers once this has been agreed with you. (Ref 196)
Looking for a new legal position?Not all recruitment agencies are the same!
Why is DASLS Employment Register different?
-DASLS will not head-hunt you. We work with candidates who have asked us to help them search for the right position.
-We have vacancies first. DASLS is the first port of call for many firms wanting to recruit. Some will only use DASLS.
-The commissions we charge employers are normally less than commercial recruiters. The cost of recruitment will be a factor that may affect your chances of securing the right position.
-We know the employers. We have been recruiting for large and small organisations in Devon & Somerset for over 20 years.
-Our staff are salaried and have no vested interest in ...
By in Jobs, Matrimonial / Family / Children | 03rd September 2019
Experienced Paralegal required to join award winning Law firm dealing with Family Law. The firm's client base includes a diverse range of people, some being particularly vulnerable, a proportion of whom have experienced domestic, sexual or criminal abuse or have mental health issues and so you will need to possess demonstrable skills and attributes in order to best serve these clients.
You will need to show maturity, empathy and be able to provide “solution focused” guidance whilst supporting the solicitors with general case management.
Applicants must have a good knowledge of Family/Children Law and practice as a paralegal.
You will be able to demonstrate:-
A passion for family law
Be highly organised and systematic in your approach with the ability to prioritise and use your own initiative.
Display confidence in using various ICT systems
Be able to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people
Be a team-player with a good sense of humour!
Call us in confidence on 01392 366444 or send your CV to tony@dasls.com
DASLS recruitment is an agency service. All candidates are treated in strictest confidence. We will only send your details to potential employers once this has been agreed with you. (Ref 196)
Looking for a new legal position?Not all recruitment agencies are the same!
Why is DASLS Employment Register different?
-DASLS will not head-hunt you. We work with candidates who have asked us to help them search for the right position.
-We have vacancies first. DASLS is the first port of call for many firms wanting to recruit. Some will only use DASLS.
-The commissions we charge employers are normally less than commercial recruiters. The cost of recruitment will be a factor that may affect your chances of securing the right position.
-We know the employers. We have been recruiting for large and small organisations in Devon & Somerset for over 20 years.
-Our staff are salaried and have no vested interest in ...
By in Jobs, Private Client Probate, Wills, Trusts & Charities | 02nd September 2019
Exeter City Centre Practice have an opportunity for an experienced Private Client solicitor to take over existing caseload. Must have the experience and competance to work without supervision.
Key responsibilities
Meet or liaise with clients and take instructions.
Advise clients in connection with making Wills and Codicils (including tax implications where appropriate).
Producing Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs), General Powers and Advance Decisions (Living Wills).
Advising Attorneys acting under LPAs or EPAs, including Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act 2005 and its Code of Practice.
Acting in the administration of Estates, including Grants of Representation and all associated Inheritance Tax, Income Tax and Capital Gains Tax matters.
The setting up and administration of trusts and associated tax matters.
Drafting and use of Deeds of Variation in estates for tax mitigation and other dispositive purposes.
Undertake inter-disciplinary work with other departments as required – e.g. sale of property.
Effective financial management of client matters and the control of Trusts that responsibility is held for.
Ensuring compliance, regulatory, quality standards and responsibilities are fully met.
Work with others in the Department to develop the existing client base and grow the Department by seeking new sources of work.
Line manage and develop three staff in line with the Firm’s appraisal and training policies
Undertake Continuing Professional Development activities as needed.
Experience and key skills
Unsupervised working experience as a qualified solicitor.
A relevant professional qualification – e.g. STEP.
Previous track record (or clear potential) in leading, managing and developing others.
Ability to make a personal contribution to the strategic and operational development of the Firm.
Effective interpersonal skills to communicate with clients, colleagues and third parties.
Be able to promote, influence and manage change to achieve...
By in Jobs, Civil Litigation & Personal Injury | 29th August 2019
This vacancy arises due to the retirement of a senior assistant solicitor currently commanding a desk with a good caseload of fast track and multi-track personal injury claim files and a very small number of selective non-PI civil litigation files.
An ambitious, hard-working and innovative solicitor is needed who will help the firm to exploit the opportunity to grow and develop the pre-existing personal injury caseload (95% PI) through smart marketing as well as achieve the civil litigation department’s other goals.
A qualified solicitor is sought who will have a good academic record, a minimum of 3 to 5 years PQE and be a member of The Law Society PI panel. They will have a proven track record in claimant PI work, excellent inter-personal skills and good experience in at least one other major area of civil litigation. They can expect a good remuneration and excellent prospects.
Call us in confidence on 01392 366444 or send your CV to tony@dasls.com
DASLS recruitment is an agency service. All candidates are treated in strictest confidence. We will only send your details to potential employers once this has been agreed with you. (Ref 194)
Looking for a new legal position?Not all recruitment agencies are the same!
Why is DASLS Employment Register different?
-DASLS will not head-hunt you. We work with candidates who have asked us to help them search for the right position.
-We have vacancies first. DASLS is the first port of call for many firms wanting to recruit. Some will only use DASLS.
-The commissions we charge employers are normally less than commercial recruiters. The cost of recruitment will be a factor that may affect your chances of securing the right position.
-We know the employers. We have been recruiting for large and small organisations in Devon & Somerset for over 20 years.
-Our staff are salaried and have no vested interest in your decisions.
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