Legal Jobs in Preston

Dynamic and modern law firm offering unrivalled scope for progression seeks experienced and proficient Litigators.

Exciting opportunity for strong litigation experts, we are looking for NQ Solicitors/Assistant Solicitors/Legal Executives and Senior Solicitors with a true passion for Litigation and proven claimant experience.

We are keen to hear from Civil/Commercial Litigation experts, Personal Injury Fee Earners, Clinical Negligence lawyers or Professional Negligence experts.

If you have handled your own caseload from start to finish and have a drive and determination to succeed please forward your CV to be considered for...

Experienced legal secretary required for a large North West Solicitors firm.

The successful applicant will give a full secretarial and administrative service to a Solicitor within the Residential Property Department. Assistance will also be given to other Team Members on an ad hoc basis.

The role will entail creation and typing of documents and form completion, requiring excellent typing skills and will also involve dealing with the administration of management and divisional matters.

Previous experience as a legal secretary including diary management and a high standard of organisational and written skills are essential...

We are involved in a unique, respectable and rapidly growing financial niche market. Commercial clients are amazed at the financial benefits we can achieve for them in a very short time, and consequently we have a truly exceptional take-up rate. The business started just over 2 years ago and such is the popularity of this service that we will have national coverage within the next 12 months.

We are looking for highly motivated professionals with an ability to understand financial services. Previous experience in the financial services industry would be an advantage but not essential, as training will be given.
This role would be suitable...

LEGAL SECRETARY TO HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
£17,300

One of Lancashire’s leading law firms is looking to recruit a switched on, professional and experienced LEGAL SECRETARY to provide support to the Head of Residential Property.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the creation and typing of documents and form completion, requiring excellent typing skills and will also involve dealing with the administration of management matters. You will also carry out full diary management and a high standard of organisational and written skills are vital for this busy and demanding role. Those applying for the role must offer previous...

Ideally you will be Solicitor with 3-5 PQE and have experience of handling privately funded cases and ancilliary relief. Membership of resolution, Family Panel and/or Children panels would be advantageous.

You will be a keen advocate, self-sufficient in terms of administration and successful at business developing new clients.

Excellent organisational, written and IT skills are essential, knowledge of Microsoft office suite and case management system(s) is vital to this demanding role.

This role is within a fast paced environment and requires exceptional time and file management skills with a good level of attention to detail...

P/T Legal Secretary
9am - 5pm, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Duties include: Audio typing, land registry searches, dealing with clients on the phone & general administration.
You must have previous experience & be available to start immediately. Conveyancing experience would be beneficial.
If you fit the above criteria, please forward your CV with a covering email demonstrating why you are a suitable for this role.

If you have not received a response within one week, then unfortunately, you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

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Due to an internal promotion my client is looking for a HR Advisor to join them on a permanent basis.
Based at their Head Office you will work alongside the HR Manager, providing support within the department.
You will be the first point of contact for all employees Department Management regarding HR Matters.
Duties will include:-
Disciplinary of staff
Liaising with agencies to book temporary labour
Keeping holiday log
Training new members of staff
Keeping staff records up to date
All other related HR tasks

In return my client is offering an excellent package, attractive holiday allowance and personal schemes...

Industrial Disease Fee Earner

My client a firm specializing in industrial disease and personal injury claims are looking to recruit for a Fee Earner to join their team.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of a personal injury/ industrial disease caseload including writing and replying to correspondence, liaising with clients, barristers, experts and agents by post, email and fax. In order to achieve maximum compensation for your clients you will be required to progress cases efficiently and promptly, whether this is by negotiation or litigation. You will be responsible for the risk management of each file and their...

Personal Injury Litigator

My client a firm based in Blackburn is looking to recruit for a Personal Injury Litigator to take on an extensive caseload.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in handling their own litigated caseload in Road Traffic Personal Injury Claims. Having experience in Employers Liability and Public Liability will be an advantage, however this is not essential.

You will have experience in using case management systems, be proficient in liaising with clients and third parties, such as, solicitors, insurers and counsel, valuing injuries and issuing proceedings. The RTA department works to strict...