My client is a well established Legal 500 law firm with a network of offices across the West Midlands. They are looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join their successful team based in their Banbury office.
The successful candidate will assist Fee Earners with a range of administrative tasks to support the Conveyancing process.
Your role will be :
- To provide a full administrative and secretarial service within the department to ensure that the work is carried out in an expeditious manner and to meet the standards required by the Company.
- To work in accordance with the Office Manual and to act at all times in an appropriate manner as an employee of a professional practice.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake document preparation, typing, administration and secretarial work, following dictations from fee-earners
- Scanning post and allocating to fee earners electronically
- Assist in maintaining client files
- Providing Conveyancing quotes if required
- To progress files through to post-completion, file closing and progressing to archive
- Dealing with client enquiries and queries over the telephone and in person, and providing updates to clients and estate agents
- Update files on the Case Management System, maintain activities in case to ensure timely compliance with deadlines and required actions
- Undertake general administrative tasks
- Attend Department Meetings and Firm Wide Meetings
- Undertake any reasonable instructions made by Directors, Heads of Department, Line Manager or Fee Earners within the limits of this Job Description
Skills and Experience required:
- Experience of working in an administrative role for a law firm
- Strong typing skills and previous experience of following dictations
- Knowledge of Residential Conveyancing processes is desirable, but not essential
- Sound interpersonal skills
- Excellent client care
- Good organisation and administration skills with attention to detail
- Ability to be a team player
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows
- Working knowledge of Case Management Systems would be desirable
- Flexible attitude to work
- Excellent time keeping and organisational skills
- You may be required to work at the other offices of the Firm from time to time be as required by the management
Benefits
- A competitive salary with annual reviews and genuine opportunity to progress
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Generous holiday entitlement, Holiday buy and sell scheme (on successful completion of probationary period)
- Office closure between Christmas and New Year (1 day of annual leave will be allocated to this). 1pm finish on Christmas Eve when it falls on a normal working day
- A range of other excellent benefits.
If you are interested in the above Private Property Lawyer role, please call Sam Oliver on 0121 368 1833 or forward your most recent CV to s.oliver@clayton-legal.co.uk.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
£26,000 - £28,000 + Exceptional Training Contract PathwayAre you passionate about medical law and looking for a rare, structured route into a training contract? Do you want to work with one of the most respected healthcare legal teams outside London, gaining experience that is highly valued across the legal sector? If so, this is an outstanding opportunity to launch your legal career.A leading Guildford-based firm is seeking two ambitious Healthcare Paralegals to join it’s exceptionally well regards Health & Social Care, Pharmacy, and Healthcare Regulation teams. These are urgent hires, with start dates available as soon as early in the new year.This is also a team where paralegals don’t just do admin. You’ll gain hands-on exposure to fascinating healthcare and regulatory matters, building the foundation for a successful legal career. Most importantly, these 12-month roles offer a clear and genuine pathway to a training contract.Key Responsibilities
Join a high-performing team supporting lawyers on a broad mix of clinical negligence, regulatory and professional discipline matters.
Preparing court bundles, documents and forms
File opening, conflict checks and archiving
Drafting letters and emails
Managing diaries, organising meetings and distributing post
Supporting billing, timesheets and administrative processes
As you develop, you’ll quickly progress to fee-earning tasks such as:
Reviewing and summarising medical records and expert reports
Drafting substantive correspondence
Conducting legal research and preparing articles
Instructing experts and counsel
Supporting partners and senior fee-earners on complex cases
This is one of the few paralegal roles where you can genuinely build specialist expertise while preparing for a future training contract. Successful paralegals will be considered for a training contract, rotating through traditional seats across the firm. Paralegal now. Trainee solicitor next.Skills & Experience
SQE1 minimum (SQE2 or completed LPC strongly preferred)
Essential motivation:
A genuine passion for medical law / healthcare. This is the key selection factor.
Highly valued experience (not essential):
Work in a hospital or healthcare environment
A science or medical undergraduate degree with a law conversion
Pro bono, charity or advocacy work
Experience supporting vulnerable groups or community organisations
Evidence of going “above and beyond” – commitment and service matter here
Not required:
Prior paralegal experience
Litigation experience
In addition to the above, a third role is also available for a Residential Property Paralegal. This has a lower barrier to entry and suits bright, organised candidates looking to build a legal career. Full details available on request.If you’re ambitious, passionate about healthcare law and ready to take the first major step toward qualification, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!....Read more...
Executive Assistant to the CEO
Location: Barnes, London — with occasional international travel
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm with some out of hours assistance required
Multi-Award-winning private developer, owner and operator of bespoke high-end Residential properties with interests in the UK, primarily in SW London, and internationally in Europe and Mauritius.
The team are professional, passionate about property, are great team-workers and take personal accountability for their contribution to the success of the business. The culture is entrepreneurial, open and direct, energetic, and where everyone pulls together to achieve great results.
They are a growing entrepreneurial business, specialising in the UHNW accommodation and event sector. Their clients and partners span the USA, Middle East, and other international markets, and they regularly attend global accommodation and travel fairs.
Role Summary
The Executive Assistant will serve as the right hand to the CEO, ensuring smooth operations across multiple time zones and locations. This role combines traditional executive support with project coordination, international travel management, and relationship building across global markets.
The successful candidate will be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working within a small, entrepreneurial team where priorities evolve quickly.
Key Responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support
· Manage the CEO’s complex, dynamic calendar across multiple time zones (UK, France, Mauritius, USA, Middle East).
· Organise travel itineraries, visas, accommodation, and logistics for international business trips and trade events.
· Handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
· Draft, edit, and manage correspondence, reports, and presentations.
· Prepare materials for meetings, track follow-up actions, and ensure execution.
Project Coordination & Operations
· Support the CEO in managing cross-border projects and operational initiatives.
· Liaise between teams in different countries to ensure effective communication and alignment.
· Conduct research, compile data, and prepare summaries or reports for decision-making.
· Assist with event coordination for trade fairs, exhibitions, and partner meetings globally.
Relationship & Communication Management
· Serve as a professional first point of contact for international clients, suppliers, and partners.
· Build strong working relationships across cultures and time zones.
· Coordinate with marketing, sales, and operations teams to ensure the CEO is briefed and prepared for all engagements.
General Office & Team Support
· Support day-to-day administrative needs of the UK office and assist remote teams as required.
· Help streamline office systems, communication tools, and administrative processes for efficiency.
· Manage expense reporting and budget tracking for executive-related activities.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential:
· Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting a senior leader.
· Experience in a small or entrepreneurial business with international operations.
· Excellent written and spoken English.
· Competence in French language is desirable; other languages are a plus.
· Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex international travel and schedules.
· Strong knowledge of MS Office, WhatsApp, and productivity platforms (e.g., Teams, Zoom).
Desirable:
· Background in travel, accommodation, or hospitality sectors.
· Experience working with clients or partners in the USA and Middle East.
· Familiarity with cross-border business environments and cultural nuances.
Personal Attributes
· Exceptionally organised, resourceful, and detail-orientated.
· Confident communicator across cultures and seniority levels.
· High integrity and discretion when handling confidential matters.
· Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
· Positive, can-do attitude with a sense of humour and adaptability.
What They Offer
· Competitive salary.
· Opportunity for international travel and professional development.
· A collaborative, dynamic, and entrepreneurial team culture.....Read more...
Senior Building Surveyor – New ElthamSalary: £60,000 per annumPermanent | Full-Time (40 hours per week, flexible working available) Our client, a well-established organisation within the property and social housing sector, is seeking an experienced Senior Building Surveyor to join their team based in New Eltham. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional with a strong background in construction and social housing to take on a diverse and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage building surveying projects across residential and social housing stockConduct detailed inspections, condition surveys, and defect analysisPrepare specifications, schedules of works, and oversee contractorsEnsure compliance with building regulations, legislation, and health & safety standardsProvide expert technical guidance to internal teams and external stakeholdersSupport asset management, planned maintenance, and improvement programmesRole Duties:Assist Programme Manager/Project Team Leader with client liaison, including briefs, fee proposals, presentations, project programming, and service-related mattersAct as Contract Administrator or Employer’s Agent across a variety of building types, utilising standard construction formsVisit sites and issue detailed inspection reportsPrepare and present initial appraisals and feasibility reportsCarry out measured surveys and interpret full survey drawingsPrepare outline design proposals with budget estimatesDevelop full scheme designs for approvalProduce complete working drawings for constructionSubmit statutory applications (Planning, Listed Building Consent, Building Control)Prepare specifications, schedules of work, and provide information for bills of quantitiesProduce Employer’s Requirements for Design & Build projectsLead tender processes, conduct analysis, and produce tender reportsPrepare contract documentationProduce maintenance manualsUndertake professional duties including Party Wall matters, Rights to Light, schedules of condition, and condition assessmentsDelegate tasks where appropriate while retaining responsibility for final deliveryThe Ideal Candidate:MRICS (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)Building Surveying Degree or equivalentStrong expertise in building surveyingProven ability to manage programmes to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budgetExperience in education, emergency services, healthcare, and/or commercial sectors is beneficialExcellent client interaction and relationship-building skillsLeadership experience within interdisciplinary project teams is advantageousRequirements:Extensive experience as a Building Surveyor, ideally at senior levelStrong background in construction and social housing is essentialSolid understanding of building pathology, refurbishment, and maintenanceStrong communication, reporting, and organisational abilitiesProfessional qualifications (MRICS preferred)What’s on Offer:Competitive salary of £60,000Flexible working hours (40-hour week)Permanent, stable positionSupportive working environment with development opportunitiesIf you are a proactive, detail-driven Senior Building Surveyor looking for your next long-term opportunity, please apply online or contact Abbie at CBW Staffing Solutions directly.....Read more...
