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1 Crayford Way
Crayford
Kent DA1 4JY

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Recruitment Consultant
Permanent
Crayford
16-22k 40kOTE
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional Recruitment Consultant.
Working as part of a small team you will be self managed with realistic targets and the freedom to get results.

At Bridge Recruitment we have a culture that allows people to have a good work life balance. It is not the hours you put in but what you get from the hours you are here!

Due to the business needs we are looking for an experienced recruitment consultant that can hit the ground running.

We recruit in the IT, Legal, Engineering, Healthcare & Admin sectors and would welcome applications from any of these areas.

Excellent presentation and the confidence to deliver strong business meetings and gain new business are essential.

Customer service is key and we are looking for our next employee to drive this are a forward.

We are open to salaries and experience levels providing you can provide good references and billing history.

£16k - £22k PA + Excellent Commission (uncapped, can double salary!).


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Legal Secretary – Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Permanent
North Kent
20k
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PC517

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Legal Secretary - Litigation & Dispute Resolution

2.Main function of job
To provide secretarial and administration support to solicitors and legal executives, provide marketing support and take a pro-active role in the day to day running of the office.
3.Supervisory Responsibilities
To ensure smooth running of Thames Gateway Office taking direction from and working alongside KKA.
4.Main Duties
To ensure the smooth flow of documents and correspondence in and out of the Department.
To word process all necessary documents from hand-written notes or by transcribing recorded dictation.
Photocopy and file documents, maintain stationery and other supplies and provide refreshments.
Answer the telephone, routing calls and taking messages.
Manage KKA's diary, organising internal and external meetings.
Manage KKA's contacts on the firms database, which will include adding new contacts and updating entries to existing contacts. Manage KKA's various contact lists which are not on the firm's database (in Excel), to create invite lists for events as directed by KKA. Become a best practice user of the system. Be proactive in obtaining missing information from KKA and update system. Ensure that necessary communication around this with other members of the team takes place.
Assist KKA by preparing packs for new business meetings. This will involve compiling information produced by the Marketing team, such as KKA's profile, case studies, articles, etc and creating a pack in a folder to support KKA in his meeting
Undertake mail merges as necessary
It is expected that, in accordance with business needs, you will provide support to other secretaries in your department or across the firm by picking up work or covering at times when your work load is light or your usual fee earner is away from the office for whatever reason or at times of urgent business need.
Any other reasonable duties assigned from time to time.
5.a. Specialist Skills Required
Computer literate - Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Keyboard skills, especially word processing.
Telephone skills.
Previous experience of database management is desirable, however an understanding of the need for complete accuracy and attention to detail to essential
b. Personal Skills Required
Interest in legal matters and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
An interest in 'business' and learning more about KKA's clients and the Thames Gateway region
Proactive
A well-organised, careful, thorough and conscientious approach.
Ability to work alone and as part of a team
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, planning time and priorities.
Clear speaking and writing.
Pro-active approach to organising and managing office needs
Good grasp of the English language - spelling, punctuation and sentence construction.
Enjoy contact with others, good social skills including tact, patience, understanding and persuasiveness
Smart appearance
Clean driving licence and ability and willingness to attend other offices for training and other internal purposes as required
6. Qualifications/education required
Good standard of general education, especially English.
Numerate and literate
Word processing skills/qualification.
Training as legal secretary/legal secretary qualification.

Bridge Recruitment operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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Private Client Associate/Partner
Permanent
Northamptonshire
£ DOE Market Rate
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PC515

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Private Client - Associate/Partner
JOB PURPOSE

To lead the private client department and establish it as a successful function within the firm with a reputation to match the commercial teams in client base, quality and profitability.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.To manage and develop a skilled team to deliver the various objectives and requirements set out below.

2.To deliver practical services of outstanding quality that are focused on clients' needs.

3.To advise and represent clients on a range of private client matters, including wills, probate, trusts, private tax matters and contentious wills/probate/trusts issues.

4.To develop the inheritance tax planning area of the practice for high net worth individuals.

5.To work with the firm's commercial partners in order to identify private client opportunities with the directors and shareholders of the firm's client companies.

6.To network with contacts in professional firms that the senior members of the firm's commercial clients use in the UK and overseas (e.g. investment banks, brokers, accountants) so that referrals can be made to and recommendations can be received from these sources.

7.Agree fee income targets with the Office Head and to achieve budget figures and cost management.

8.Ensure that bills are presented to clients on a regular basis as agreed, and are recovered in a timely fashion.

9.Effectively handle own case load and delegate authority to other 'expert' fee-earners as appropriate, including generating and directing referrals to other teams within the firm.

10.Create and implement an annual marketing plan to promote services to existing and potential clients creating a 'quality and client focused' image whilst maximising fee-earning capacity.

11.To develop the skills and qualities of subordinates.

12.To keep up with relevant changes in the law and ensure that these are communicated to others within the department.

13.To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.

Skills / Experience

Experience and ability to manage others.
Credibility to meet high net worth contacts and to win high net worth clients.
Detailed knowledge of tax planning appropriate to high net worth individuals and their family interests.
Articulate.
Desire to achieve and proactive in developing the private client area of the practice.

Qualifications / Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 6 years' experience in private client matters, tax and trusts.

Bridge Recruitment operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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Commercial Property Solicitor
Permanent
London
40k
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Job summary

•To offer legal and practical advice on commercial and residential conveyancing transactions and assist other case handlers and partners as appropriate.

Job description

•To deal with all aspects of commercial property transactions (and if necessary to assist on residential transactions and when appropriate).
•Commercial property transactions includes: the acquisition and disposal of development sites (either conditionally or unconditionally) for residential or commercial development; the acquisition or disposal of investment property; Landlord and Tenant work (including the grant of new leases and ongoing management
•To be responsible for allocating work to one or more secretaries
•To assist from time to time in the marketing of the firm by contributing to the firm’s newsletter and by attending seminars and functions

General

•To make your contacts with clients a high priority and to convey a high degree of courtesy and responsiveness to the clients’ needs.
•To work as a team member with support staff and other case handlers
•To anticipate problems and difficulties and take suitable actions.
•To strive to represent the firm's Mission Statement to both staff and clients and the outside world and in particular to convey the impression of a united team.
•To aim to assist the firm in achieving its objectives as contained in the Business Plan
•To be continually sensitive to all facets of the overall quality of service being received by clients.

Specific

•To act as "line manager" for staff who report to you, i.e. to supervise the effective performance of their work, to develop them through the annual appraisal procedure and through daily guidance (liasing with anyone else to whom they report), and to ensure that they put into practice the training they receive.
•To deliver accurate and up-to-date legal advice to clients that takes account of the commercial pressures on clients.
•To give clients "value for money", and to participate in ensuring that the firm plans to transact work that maintains and improves profitability.
•To meet profit cost targets and other agreed targets in areas such as the generation of new business.
•To participate in the marketing of the firm.
•To answer telephone calls quickly and to deal quickly with messages.
•To set up and maintain an efficient system of diary management.
•To ensure that the firm's procedures are followed in respect of:

1) File and Case Management
2) File supervision and audit
3) Accounts procedures
4) Presentation guidelines
5) Money laundering and compliance

•To deal quickly with correspondence and to maintain regular contact with clients on current cases.
•To ensure that support staff working under your instruction and other staff have the equipment and working conditions needed to do a good job.
•Any other duties that may be required and which are considered by the line manager to be consistent with the grade and the general responsibilities of the post

Personal

•To take personal responsibility for your own continuing professional development and to maintain your legal and managerial skills at an up to date and good standard.
•To contribute to the flow of information within the firm.

Bridge Recruitment operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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Commercial Litigation Solicitor
Permanent
London
40k
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PC512

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Commercial Litigator Required

My Client is currently is looking for a general commercial Litigator to join their busy commercial Litigation department. Commercial Landlord & Tenant work is ESSENTIAL. Initially it would be cover 12months maternity leave, although there would be the opportunity of a permanent position at the end of this 12month period.

Based: N London
Salary: Circa £40k D.E.O

Bridge Recruitment operates as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency.
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Private Client Solicitor 2-4 yrs PQE
Permanent
Kent
25-35k
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PC507

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Private Client Solicitor

My client currently has a position for a Private Client Solicitor to join their existing department. This is a challenging and rewarding role for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-4 years experience in private client work. The Candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in private client, including exposure to the following areas:

· - Probate
· - Court Of Protection
· - Lasting Powers of Attorney
· - Wills
· - Trusts

The Candidate should have excellent standard of client care and be commercially aware with a proven billing record. The candidate must be willing to work as part of a team

Bridge Recruitment operate as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.
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Family Solicitor 2-4 yrs PQE
Permanent
Kent
35-40k
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PC506

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Family Solicitor

My client currently has a position for a Family Solicitor to expand their already strong department. This is a challenging and rewarding role for the right candidate. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-4 years experience in Family law and have a thorough understanding of Legal Aid. The Candidate will be able to demonstrate experience in family litigation, including exposure to the following areas:

· - Divorce/Separation
· - Co-Hab Issues
· - Child Law
· - Ancillary Relief

An understanding of the Legal Aid requirements is essential along with solid business acumen. The candidate must be willing to work as part of a team.

Bridge Recruitment operate as both an Employment Business and an Employment Agency.


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Litigation Solicitor
Permanent
Essex
35-40k
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PC236

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Civil Litigation Solicitor

My client is looking to recruit and experienced and capable Litigation Solicitor.

The ideal candidate will be at least 3-5 years PQE. You will need to have a broad range of civil litigation experience.

The successful candidate will handle a mixed caseload of civil and commercial litigation and be involved in managing and promoting future growth and development within the litigation department.

Bridge Recruitment operate as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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Civil Litigation Solicitor
Permanent
Shropshire
Perm
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PC235

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Fantastic opportunity for an experienced CIVIL LITIGATION solicitor

My client is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and capable Civil Litigation Solicitor to assist in the Civil Litigation department.

Applicants MUST have 2-5 years PQE. And Employment experience would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will handle a mixed caseload of civil and commercial litigation and be involved in managing and promoting future growth and development within the litigation department.

My client is seeking a candidate who wishes to maximize their potential with a friendly, progressive and long established firm.

Bridge Recruitment operates as both an Employment Agency and an Employment Business.

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Litigation/Employment Solicitor
Permanent
London
35-45k
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Litigator/Employment Solicitor

My Client requires an enthusiastic dynamic Litigator/employment solicitor with at least 5 years PQE to develop an existing portfolio of clients and support the Principal. The applicant must have experience in both litigation and employment and be able to work with limited supervision. The potential for the right applicant to develop is substantial.

Bridge Recruitment operates as both anEmployment Agency and an Employment Business.
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