Training Contracts & Vacation scheme opportunites for students with Disabilites.

Employability have joined forces with Herbert Smith to provide training contract & work experience opportunities for disabled & dyslexic students. More information & to apply.

Administrative Officer - Long Lartin Prison

An Administration Officer is required to ensure the prison administration is maintained at target levels to allow the prison to deliver the Prison Service aims, objectives and principles. More information and to apply.

Research Assistant - Law Commission

Research Assistants carry a considerable responsibility for analysing the law on given topics with a view to identifying problems and their implications, and developing a range of solutions. They work closely with the Commissioners and qualified lawyers, and take part in meetings and discussions with Government officials, the judiciary, expert practitioners, industry bodies and other interested parties. Research Assistants are encouraged to put forward their own ideas to assist in the development of proposals for reform. Their direct policy contribution, and their support of the general policy work of the team, enables Research Assistants to influence the development of the law. The posts are on a fixed term basis, for approximately 51 Weeks. The start date will be 3 September 2012.
Essential Academic Skills
Our minimum criteria are that by August 2012 you should have completed two years’ full-time substantive legal studies (or the equivalent in part-time study). The results must be at, or at the equivalent of, first class or good 2.1 standard, with at least some elements of first class work. More information & to apply

Tribunal & Administration Clerk - Employment Tribunal Service Nottingham

Administrative Officers are assigned to sections to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within the MoJ family. There will be some opportunity to exercise discretion and initiative, within a framework of well-established systems and processes. Problem solving is carried out by reference to comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. More information/apply

Junior Cost Draftsman

Our client a modern fast growing South Manchester based law firm require a Junior Costs Draftsman to join their expanding team:
The Junior Costs Draftsman will be responsible for drafting bills of costs to the defendants. Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to negotiating costs by correspondence and telephone. You must be able to confidently liaise with Defendants and Courts by way of post, email and fax. Progressing cases promptly and efficiently is of up most importance. More information & to apply

RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCER - TRAINEE POSITIONS

Residential conveyancing services company is currently looking for candidates for ENTRY LEVEL POSITIONS in their LEGAL CONVEYANCING TEAMS.
NO PREVIOUS LEGAL EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED AS THEY PROVIDE A FULL TRAINING PROGRAMME. HOWEVER, YOU SHOULD HAVE EITHER WORKED IN A HIGH VOLUME PHONE BASED CUSTOMER SERVICE ROLE OR HAD LEGAL OFFICE EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED
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Careers Event for Disabled students

Open to you is a careers event that aims to connect recruiters from top firms with talented, disabled students.
The one day event will cover how to request adjustments in the workplace and how to approach the recruitment process. There will also be the chance to practise your networking skills over drinks and nibbles. Some of the firms that are involved include Allen & Overy, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Eversheds, Hogan Lovells and Linklaters.
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