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Legal Support Manager |
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£25000 - £25576/annum |
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Blackburn, Lancashire |
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114151858 |
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20/02/2012 (17:16) |
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CRA Consulting |
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An excellent opportunity to combine your considerable secretarial skills and experience of working in a legal environment, you'll be providing vital support to a busy legal services team and joining (as maternity cover) one of the UK's leading charities.
Pivotal to the effective and efficient day-to-day operation of our North West Legal Services offices, you will be required to:
* Manage the team's practice through ensuring administrative, client file, financial and quality systems run smoothly
* Supervise, develop and support the region's legal support team
* Work closely with the Managing Solicitor to enable the team to provide advice and legal services and meet the demands placed upon it
* Help monitor income and expenditure and maintain the team's financial accounts
* Provide full administrative and secretarial support to the Managing Solicitor
* Advise new solicitor services on the setting up of legal support and administration systems and provide ongoing consultancy where required
You'll need:
* A knowledge of Legal Aid procedures and billing
* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and the ability to use Excel and PowerPoint
* Good audio and copy typing skills with a minimum speed of 70wpm using a PC
* Excellent time and workload management skills
* Strong communication, relationship building and networking skills
* Sensitivity to the needs of others and a genuine interest on their views
* Management / supervision experience
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded organization so please do not delay in applying for immediate consideration, interviews will be taking place very shortly.
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12 months |
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Trainee Sales Executive |
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£16000 - £18000/annum |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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118438705 |
| Posted |
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20/02/2012 (16:24) |
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CRA Consulting |
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Trainee International Sales and Business development Role £17,000 - £18,000
Our client is a rapidly expanding business with a strong international presence. An excellent "experience building role" exists for a dynamic and motivated individual, looking for a career in sales and business development.
Working within this leading professional services business you will be responsible for generating leads, and business with a range of clients in the UK and Europe.
Individuals are likely to be of graduate calibre with some experience working within a targeted sales environment. Fluency in 3 or more European languages would be ideal, as you will communicate with decision makers, internationally.
Due to the role involving UK travel a company car would be provided.
This is an excellent role for a bright ambitious individual looking to develop their career within a fast moving business
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N/A |
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Family Law Paralegal |
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£16000 - £18000/annum |
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Doncaster, South Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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114151851 |
| Posted |
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20/02/2012 (14:43) |
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CRA Consulting |
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My client, a leading Yorkshire law firm, is looking to recruit a Family Law Paralegal to work in their Doncaster office. Ideally you will have previous experience as a family law paralegal in a law firm. You will work as part of the family law team and support other family fee-earners with their caseloads. You will also be expected to sometimes meet clients yourself and discuss their family law legal queries with them. You will have a professional approach to work but will also value the importance of client care.CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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Commercial Property PA/Legal Secretary |
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£20000 - £21000/annum |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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114151831 |
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17/02/2012 (15:30) |
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CRA Consulting |
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My client, a leading law firm, is looking to recruit a PA/Legal Secretary to work in their Commercial Property Team in Sheffield City Centre. Ideally you will have previous experience working in a commercial property or real estate legal team. This is a busy role with typical responsibilities including providing PA assistance to Commercial Property fee-earners as well as day to day secretarial support for other lawyers within the team. You will have a very good working knowledge of Microsoft office packages and have excellent audio and copy typing skills, ideally of 60wpm+. This is a long term contract position and is likely to last approximately 12 months.
CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.
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N/A |
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legal cashier |
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£15000 - £17000/annum |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
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101335506 |
| Posted |
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14/02/2012 (15:59) |
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CRA Consulting |
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IMMEDIATE START!!!!
Our client is a well -known and respected organisation looking for a Legal Cashier their Finance Team in Sheffield. The role is responsible for the handling of routine cash transactions for the firm.
You will be responsible for:
Processing expense claims.
Drawing office cheques and posting requisitions.
Posting invoices for future payment. Processing and posting of office Chaps/Swift/Bacs payments.
Ensuring filing is kept up to date. Inputting transactions onto the firm's banking system.
Assisting the Legal Cashiers Manager with any ad hoc duties, as appropriate.
You will desirably have at least 3 years experience as a Legal Cashier and be able to work well as part of a team of on your own as well.
Be proactive and well organised.
If you feel you have what it takes and looking to work for a great organisation then please do not hesitate to get in touch!!
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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Finance Assistant |
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£13000 - £14000/annum |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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101335430 |
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14/02/2012 (11:34) |
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CRA Consulting |
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Finance Assistant
*****URGENT CALLING ALL ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCE GRADUATES*****
Urgently needed graduates/Graduate calibre in the accounting and finance Sector for Immediate starts.
Our client is a major leading law firm in Sheffield looking for a driven and motivated individual to join their ever growing finance team.
The role, offers an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate, within a challenging and successful environment in which they have the opportunity to develop and enhance their skills within the accountancy and financial sector. It is essential that you will have a qualifications/background in these areas.
The successful candidate will be responsible for dealing with investigating and identifying whether invoices have been entered into the file history.
Key roles;
• Categorising findings and inputting invoices onto the system where necessary
• Investigating the case management system, determining and instigating the recovery of the fee from 3rd parties
• Cleary track the progression of the open files
• General Admin and accounts duties
You will also have high communication skills due to regular interaction with Purchasing ledger manager and the ability to work within a pressurised environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain understanding how a major law firm operates while also developing your own personal skills within the industry. Offering a competitive salary within a challenging workplace.
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Contract |
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6 Months |
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Collections |
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£17000/annum |
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Manchester , Lancashire |
| Job Number |
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101333857 |
| Posted |
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02/02/2012 (14:07) |
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CRA Consulting |
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Collections £17,000
Our client a national leading law firm, are actively looking for driven and motivated individuals to join their ever expanding team in the collections department.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate in a fast paced industry, you will have high interpersonal and communication skills with a can-do attitude, a background in collections or credit control is preferable but not essential as well as working within a professional environment
The successful candidate will be part of the collections team and contribute to the overall success of the company.
This is a fantastic opportunity with a growing company, offering a competitive salary and a flexible shift pattern consisting of 35 hours per week.
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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Senior Housing Advisor- Sheffield |
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£25000 - £25259/annum |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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106115891 |
| Posted |
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30/01/2012 (14:07) |
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CRA Consulting |
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We are currently recruiting for a Senior Housing Advisor to work within our client's team of housing advisers based at our Sheffield centre. The successful candidate will have a strong track record in housing advice working to LSC standards, with previous experience and qualification as a LSC Housing Supervisor desirable.
The successful candidate will have experience of providing impartial advice on issues such as allocations, possession claims, tenancy issues, domestic violence, homelessness eligibility, relationship breakdown, dampness and disrepair, and illegal eviction.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading national charity offering 30 days holiday and contributory pension.
Your duties will include:
* Conducting detailed diagnostic interviews
* Assessing clients' needs and identifying desired outcomes/actions
* Supporting and making referrals to the in-house legal team or external solicitors
* Entering case details into Shelter's case management system and generating letters confirming advice/support
* Carrying out administrative tasks, as and when required
* Traveling to other London offices to deal with staff absences
* Making oral and written representations on behalf of clients
* Supervising, supporting, coaching and mentoring other members of staff to ensure that their personal targets are met, alongside overall team targets
You'll need:
* Solid previous experience of meeting time recording and matter opening targets
* * Experience of case management systems
* Exceptional interpersonal skills
* A commitment to, and track record in achieving targets and the ability to act decisively
* IT literacy, specifically experience of Microsoft Office applications
* A high standard of English literacy
Shelter believes everyone should have a home. More than one million people a year come to us for advice and support via our website, helplines and national network of services. We help people to find and keep a home in a place where they can thrive and tackle the root causes of bad housing by campaigning for new laws, policies and solutions.
CRA Community follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Community aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest
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Permanent |
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N/A |
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Collections Control |
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£6.00 - £6.50/annum |
| Location |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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109177509 |
| Posted |
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30/01/2012 (14:06) |
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CRA Consulting |
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Our client a leading outsourcing business, are actively looking for driven and motivated individuals to join their ever expanding team, to initially start on a temporary contract with a view to permanent.
The role offers an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate in a fast paced industry, you will have high interpersonal and communication skills with a can-do attitude, a background in customer service or credit control is preferable but not essential.
The successful candidate will be part of the collections team and contribute to the overall success of the company.
with a growing company, offering a competitive salary and a flexible shift pattern consisting of 35 hours per week.
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Temporary |
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N/A |
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Purchase Ledger |
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£14000 - £16000/annum |
| Location |
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Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Job Number |
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101333116 |
| Posted |
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27/01/2012 (16:53) |
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CRA Consulting |
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Our client is an ever expanding Sheffield based company looking to expand in South Yorkshire and they are looking recruit a pro-active and motivated individual, to join their finance team.
The role offers a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidate to become part of a close knit team in a challenging yet rewarding environment, contributing to the smooth running of the purchase ledger role.
The Roles will include;
*General administration duties within the department
*Entering invoices onto the system
*Creating and maintaining Supplier Accounts
*Dealing with supplier queries
*Reconciling supplier statements and investigate any missing invoices/credits
*Raise suggested payment requests and raise supplier invoices
*Posting payments and other entries
*Communicating and liaising with the purchase ledger manager and accounts team.
You will be confident, capable and be able to act under your own initiative. Experience in accountancy software such as SAGE is advantageous but not essential.
This is a great opportunity for any individual wanting enhance their potential and attributes within a focused, driven and ambitious company, offering a competitive salary package and free parking, within a fast paced and rewarding industry.
If you are available for an immediate start on a temporary to permanent basis, then please email your CV as a matter of urgency and ensure it includes all the relevant experience we are seeking.
There are currenly opportunities throughout South Yorkshire, please get in touch to find out more.
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ADVISOR- North East Prison Services |
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£23000 - £23148/annum |
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Durham |
| Job Number |
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106115870 |
| Posted |
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26/01/2012 (11:27) |
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CRA Consulting |
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YOUR OBJECTIVES:
*You will aim to deliver a professional, impartial pragmatic and outcome focused advice service to Shelter clients whilst working to Shelter Quality Standards within HMP sites. You will also give full advice on all areas of housing law and finance.
*You will be responsible for coaching and mentoring support to Advice Assistants, Peer Advisers and Volunteers where applicable. They will assist Team Leaders with quality monitoring.
*You will be self sufficient and responsible for developing and maintaining effective day-to-day running of the service in line with service specification and Contract Manager.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
*You will be required to provide ongoing legal and other advice and advocacy to clients and take appropriate action to pursue clients' interests. You will also agree client's needs and identify desired outcomes/actions (within contractual framework). Generate letters confirming advice / support. Make representation on behalf of clients to a variety of external agencies and authorities. Meet Shelter Quality Standards.
*You will provide ongoing promotion and development of the service both on site and integrated into the community. Where appropriate this may include developing and/ or supervising peer workers, or volunteers, setting up and running drop-in sessions or advice workshops on site. Promote effective working relationships within HMP's, Shelter and with other voluntary and statutory agencies. Carry out appropriate follow up and policy work arising from caseload that aims to tackle a housing issue. Contribute to Local Service and Policy Development.
*Carry out appropriate follow up and policy work arising from caseload that aims to tackle a housing issue.
*Considerable experience of advice work, with specific experience in housing law and some knowledge of debt.
*Experience of working in a criminal justice system setting is desirable
*Experience of supporting and developing colleagues is desirable
*Ability to type and use Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, email and internet
*You will be a committed to achieving targets and take personal accountability for you work.
*Act on your own initiative, make prompt and clear decisions that may involve tough choices or considered risks.
we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Community aim to respond to all successful applications within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion and we thank you for your interest.
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