We are seeking a Trainee Solicitor for our client’s Bedford office in their Family and/or Immigration departments to support the firm's continued growth. The client has a busy and sophisticated law practice is an entrepreneurial law firm with several offices throughout the region. The role is for a trainee solicitor who has at least 6 months to 1 year of experience … Continue reading NEW VACANCY: Trainee Solicitor
NEW VACANCY: Commercial Property Solicitor
We are recruiting a Commercial Property Solicitor for one of the most respected law firms in Milton Keynes. With a growing and vibrant commercial transactions property group, we seek to add a transactional real estate associate with 3 or more years of extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions with an emphasis on the acquisition, development, financing, … Continue reading NEW VACANCY: Commercial Property Solicitor
NEW VACANCY: Residential Property Conveyancing Solicitor
We are recruiting a Residential Property Conveyancing Solicitor for our client in Luton to carry out residential conveyancing work. You will have experience acting on all types of residential property transactions from initial instructions to post completion. This will involve experience in both freehold and leasehold transactions, including sales, purchases, mortgages, easements, deeds of covenant, and all … Continue reading NEW VACANCY: Residential Property Conveyancing Solicitor
NEW VACANCY: Family Mediator
We are seeking an accredited Family Mediator for a well-respected family mediation service in Central Milton Keynes. For over 25 years the service has provided mediation for families and couples facing separation or divorce from its centrally-placed offices in Milton Keynes. The service has contracts to deliver Legal Aid and the Separated Parents Information Programme (SPIP) and … Continue reading NEW VACANCY: Family Mediator
All Current Vacancies
We have exciting new opportunities across London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Northamptonshire. Click on the job titles below for more information. Trainee Solicitor (Bedford) Private Client Secretary (Milton Keynes) Family Law Paralegal (Milton Keynes) Legal Administrative Assistant (Milton Keynes) Private Client Solicitor (Harpenden) Employment Law Solicitor (London) Employment Solicitor (Northampton) Commercial Property Solicitor (Milton Keynes) Family … Continue reading All Current Vacancies
New Vacancy! Employment Solicitor – Northampton & London
We are seeking an Employment Solicitor to work in our client’s Northampton and London offices. The client has niche practice specialising in employment law, human resources management and corporate immigration and has a reputation for excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their first role within the Employment Legal environment and will receive all … Continue reading New Vacancy! Employment Solicitor – Northampton & London
New Vacancy! Family Solicitor – Milton Keynes
We are seeking a client-focused, business-minded Family Lawyer to work as part of our client's growing team in Milton Keynes. You will represent and advise clients who are dealing with disputes, whether in their personal lives or in business, including working with clients whose relationship has broken down or couples who need to agree on child arrangements. … Continue reading New Vacancy! Family Solicitor – Milton Keynes
Legal Secretary (Milton Keynes)
Our client is seeking a legal secretary to support their established and growing firm in Milton Keynes. Duties and Responsibilities: Secretarial duties include typing, digital dictation and dealing with documents and correspondence as directed by fee-earners. Drafting up standard forms and straightforward letters subject to those being checked by the fee earner. Set up new … Continue reading Legal Secretary (Milton Keynes)
New Vacancy: Locum Residential Conveyancer
We are recruiting a locum Residential Conveyancer for our client in Milton Keynes to carry out residential conveyancing work (new build purchases). You will have experience acting on all types of residential property transactions from initial instructions to post completion. This will involve experience in both freehold and leasehold transactions, including sales, purchases, mortgages, easements, deeds of … Continue reading New Vacancy: Locum Residential Conveyancer
What is the difference between a witness statement and a position statement?
By Ramneek Kaur LLB What is the difference between a witness statement and position statement? I don’t think I can be the only one who has questioned what the difference is. I was working on a case the other day, where I was drafting my client’s position statement after a meeting with her, when this … Continue reading What is the difference between a witness statement and a position statement?
NEW VACANCY: CAREER PROPERTY PARALEGAL
We are recruiting a Career Property Paralegal for our client's Milton Keynes office. You will have experience acting on all types of property transactions from initial instructions to post-completion. This will involve experience in both freehold and leasehold transactions, including sales, purchases, mortgages, easements, deeds of covenant, and all matters associated with properties and conveyancing. The role … Continue reading NEW VACANCY: CAREER PROPERTY PARALEGAL
My First Courtroom Experience
By Ramneek Kaur LLB The experience of attending a Financial Dispute Resolution (FDR) hearing was truly an honour. It was my first ever court hearing; something that I will remember for the rest of my career and life. It allowed me to gain insight on the structure and the process of a court hearing, especially … Continue reading My First Courtroom Experience
NEW VACANCY: NQ FAMILY SOLICITOR – MILTON KEYNES
We are seeking a newly qualified Family Solicitor to work on a mix of: Care proceedings Divorce and Finance Private law children work Private and Legal Aid cases The firm offers a unique work environment for its growing number of employees in the centre of Milton Keynes. The work involves a range of challenging and vibrant family … Continue reading NEW VACANCY: NQ FAMILY SOLICITOR – MILTON KEYNES
HOW COULD A SAME SEX EX-PARTNER OBTAIN PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SPEND TIME WITH HER CHILDREN?
By Constance Ngai LLB A same-sex ex-partner could obtain parental responsibility under the circumstances set out in the Children Act 1989 and spend time with her children by reaching an agreement with the birth mother or by applying a child arrangements order. Case study The client was in a same-sex relationship for 6 years; they … Continue reading HOW COULD A SAME SEX EX-PARTNER OBTAIN PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY AND SPEND TIME WITH HER CHILDREN?
Seeking Contact With Your Grandchildren- What You Need To Know
By Oliwia Maliszewska LLB student Seeking to maintain contact with grandchildren can be difficult due to grandparents typically lacking parental responsibility. If there is not a collaborative means of communication between the grandparents and parties with parental responsibility, or the matter cannot be resolved via mediation, it can leave such grandparents facing significant emotional turmoil … Continue reading Seeking Contact With Your Grandchildren- What You Need To Know
Is my foreign divorce valid in England and Wales? An in-depth look into the case of Hussain v Parveen [2021] EWFC 73
The case of Hussain v Parveen highlights the importance in verifying that your overseas divorce is legally valid in your country of residence.
I was divorced in America but live in the UK. Can I still get financial relief?
By Nicole Francisco LLB The Law on Recognizing an overseas divorce in the UK Under the Family Law Act 1986, an overseas divorce obtained by means of judicial or other proceedings is recognized in the UK only if: it is effective under the law of the country in which it was obtained; andat the relevant … Continue reading I was divorced in America but live in the UK. Can I still get financial relief?
What is Parental Responsibility?
By Nicole Francisco LLB Parental responsibility (PR) is all the duties, authority and rights a parent has in relation to a child. A person with PR has the authority to make decisions for the child including those of which may concern education, accommodation and medical treatment. An individual who has PR over a child must … Continue reading What is Parental Responsibility?
New Vacancy: Immigration Paralegal – Bedford
We are seeking an Immigration Paralegal for our client's newly opened office in Bedford. You will work on preparing and collating bundles, drafting correspondence and legal documents, assisting fee earners with research, monitoring and checking progress of EEA national’s applications; administrative and judicial reviews, attending Tribunal and Court hearings, early file responsibility and client contact. Required Skills: … Continue reading New Vacancy: Immigration Paralegal – Bedford