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Law Support.

We specialise in recruitment at all levels, across the US and Global law firm sector in London and Europe.

Law Support is a dedicated London based legal support company who are a traditional leading provider of legal support personnel, through such services as legal staffing and document review paralegals, to legal professionals across London and the regions.

Law Support was established in 1997 to support UK and international law firms based here in the City of London with legal support staff recruitment. Since then, we have gradually grown to become one of London’s most successful and reliable legal recruitment firm. We have worked with London’s Magic and Silver Circle law firms, as well as all the leading US law firms and the top regional firms, for nearly twenty years. We are unsurpassed in our knowledge of the London legal market and in-house legal departments.

Staffing

With our in depth interview techniques, testing and assessment facilities we are able to understand the career aspirations and capabilities of our candidates so we ensure that no time is wasted with “pre-selection” and the “best candidate” is found efficiently.
We offer a personal working relationship for both candidate and client, thus giving a complete recruitment package. Our honest and efficient approach will ensure that you always have the best possible advice and service. We value our candidates and clients equally and will ensure that both parties receive the highest level of consultancy at all times.

We recruit for candidates who are seeking permanent, fixed term contract and locum opportunities in the following areas of expertise:

• Locum/Contract Attorneys for document review & eDiscovery solutions
• Legal Secretarial, Legal PA, Bilingual PA, Document Production
• Information, Knowledge Management & Library Services
• Paralegal, Legal Assistant & Litigation Support
• Office/Client Services, Reception, Facilities
• HR, Recruitment & Graduate Recruitment
• Legal & Professional Translation Services
• Marketing & Business Development
• Office Management & DOA
• IT Services & Finance

If you are an employer and would like our assistance recruiting for a vacancy, or if you are looking for a new position yourself and would like to discuss your next career move, please call one of our professional and qualified consultants on 020 7600 3883 for a confidential discussion or email: info@lawsupport.co.uk

Law Support.

Law Support
Commercial Solicitor
York
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A leading law firm based in York is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Solicitor to join its successful Corporate and Commercial teams. The role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a varied and high-quality caseload, providing legal advice to a diverse range of businesses and charities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their skills while engaging with key areas of corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and intellectual property.   You will have a solid Commercial background, with 2-3 years PQE in corporate and commercial law and demonstrate excellent client care skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.   Role involves   Mergers and Acquisitions Restructuring Partnerships Commercial Agreements Intellectual Property Corporate Governance Regulatory and Statutory compliance   This firm offers an excellent working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance and employee well-being. In addition to a competitive salary and bonus scheme, the following benefits are available:   Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme. Realistic targets that allow for a healthy work-life balance. Flexible and hybrid working A clear progression framework, with tailored career and development plans. A modern, open-plan office environment, with free car parking at the Clifton Moor location. Access to wellbeing support and a great social scene within the firm. A wide range of benefits, including pension, life cover, health cash plan, staff discounts, competitive holiday allowance, and a Cycle to Work A day off for your birthday to celebrate!  
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Law Support
Housing and Generation Legal Sec
Manchester
28000 - 32000
Our client, a regional law firm with offices through out the UK are seeking a Legal PA for their Manchester office.The principal role of this PA is to provide lawyers with the support they need to perform the task of providing legal services to clients and help them maximise the amount of time they are able to spend on fee-earning and other essential non fee-earning tasks by assisting in the management and execution of their day to day workload. Working within a busy Housing and regeneration team.  Knowledge of housing/property sector would be an added advantage. A can do and flexible team attitude is also essential. Duties are as follows: Using an effective system such as a to do list/reminders to ensure that longer term tasks are completed; Managing diaries, ensuring they are up to date and reminding lawyers of meetings etc on a daily basis; Arranging meetings and virtual meetings using Zoom or Microsoft Teams, booking conference rooms, refreshments, checking rooms prior to meetings etc and liaising with other attendees, both internal and external; Organising travel arrangements, booking and confirmation of reservations and dealing with related invoices; Photocopying, printing, organising couriers, sending out of letters, faxes, case management system uploads etc; Opening and closing of general files, general filing, record keeping and archiving of files; Liaising with floor support units over filing, scanning, copying etc. Using the Land Registry portal and ordering searches using Searchflow or InfoTrack; Taking internal and external telephone queries, responding as appropriate and/or ensuring that all messages are passed on in a timely manner; Monitoring post and/or e-mails and dealing with as appropriate and ensuring that all client related correspondence is passed on to an appropriate fee-earner if the relevant person is out of the office; Liaising with business support departments on behalf of lawyers as required. On top of these duties there is a component of client care within the role. The candidate will be part of client care team and be familiar with the full range of the lawyer's contacts/clients Entering, maintaining and updating client details and relevant information of the firm's CRM system; Deal with basic queries and general administration, including in relation to hub clients; Arrange all client meetings, including client care meetings. You will also be assisting lawyers in ensuring their time is recorded properly and entered onto Elite on a daily basis. To secure this role you will possess the following: Previous PA experience (within the housing/ property sector would be preferable) Advanced knowledge of OnePlace, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and following training Visual Files, Aderant and Winscribe Confident typist Excellent telephone manner and, after training, competent knowledge of telephone system Excellent communication, organisational and team skills Excellent attention to detail Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative Conscientious & approachable Quickly builds respect and trust
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