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Briony has amassed 10 years of legal recruitment experience with Chadwick Nott built across South West England, South Wales and the Midlands. Her area of expertise is Paralegal and Chartered Legal Executive recruitment, as well as Secretarial and other Business Support roles within a legal environment. Prior to recruitment, Briony studied Law at Cardiff University and followed this with a role working as a Casework Manager for the Independent Police Complaints Commission in Cardiff.

Emily joined Chadwick Nott&rsquo;s Bristol office after completing her LL.B Law degree at the University of Bristol. She is an associate within the permanent team and recruits Paralegals, Legal Executives, Legal Advisors and other business support roles within the legal sector. She covers the South West, South Wales and South East regions. Emily works with a diverse range of clients including: international law firms, small high street practices and large in-house companies.

<div>Excellent opportunity for a Legal Receptionist to join a well-established law firm.Our client is a Bristol and South West based law firm who have been providing legal services for over 100 years. They are currently looking for a Legal Receptionist to join their Bristol office.The role will involve undertaking a full range of reception and administrative duties, whilst ensuring the highest level of customer service. The role will be split between reception duties and administrative tasks for the office.To be considered, you must be an experienced receptionist with excellent verbal and written communication skills.On offer is a competitive salary depending on experience and an attractive benefits package.Don't miss out on the opportunity to develop your career with this well-established law firm. For further details and to apply please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk</div>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Legal Receptionist/Administrator 

Excellent opportunity for a Company Secretarial Supervisor to join one of the UK's fastest growing law firms.Our client is an award-winning national law firm with offices spread throughout the UK. They are currently looking for a Company Secretarial Supervisor to join them in either Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth or Southampton.The role will involve managing your own portfolio of company secretarial work. You will be drafting board minutes and shareholder resolutions, acting as first point of contact for clients with company secretarial requests, taking responsibility for managing their requirements and expectations day to day. You will also be working with a number of internal stakeholders with regards to all necessary company secretarial work, supervising the work of junior members of staff, drafting relevant forms and associated documents, as well as completing Company House filings, etc. To be considered, you must have relevant experience of working as a Company Secretary, or be an Assistant to a Company Secretary ready to progress. You must have gained prior experience in a professional services environment.On offer is a competitive salary (depending on experience) and a very attractive benefits package. They are happy to consider both part-time and full-time candidates and also offer a blend off home and office working.If you are interested or would like further details, please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Company Secretarial Supervisor 

Private Client Paralegal - DevonExcellent opportunity for a Paralegal to join a well-established law firm.Our client is long-standing law firm based in the South West. They are currently looking for a Paralegal to join their Private Client team in Axminster, Devon.This role provides an excellent opportunity to work with a team of experienced legal advisors specialising in Wills, Estate Planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate and Estate Administration. Duties will include:<ul type="disc"><li data-list="0" data-level="1">Drafting legal documents for review by legal advisors relating to Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning, Probate and Estate Administration.</li><li data-list="0" data-level="1">Preparing HMRC inheritance tax forms and schedules.</li><li data-list="0" data-level="1">Handling and assisting with Probate and Estate Administration tasks including contacting clients.</li><li data-list="0" data-level="1">Raising bills on behalf of qualified fee earners.</li><li data-list="0" data-level="1">Building strong relationships and communicating with clients and third parties.</li></ul>To be considered, you must have some legal experience (preferably within a private client team). They are happy to consider candidates with differing levels of experience as they also have a more senior Private Client Legal Advisor post. They are also open to hearing from law graduates as full training will be given.On offer is a competitive salary (depending on experience) and an attractive benefits package (including parking which the firm pays for). The firm offers a genuinely supportive and collaborative working environment.If you are interested or would like further details, please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.<a href="mailto:emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk">emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Private Client Paralegal

<div>Excellent opportunity for a Legal Receptionist to join a well-established law firm.Our client is a Bristol and South West based law firm who have been providing legal services for over 100 years. They are currently looking for a Legal Receptionist to join their Henleaze office in Bristol.The role will involve undertaking a full range of reception and administrative duties, whilst ensuring the highest level of customer service.To be considered, you must be an experienced receptionist with excellent verbal and written communication skills.On offer is a competitive salary depending on experience and an attractive benefits package.Don't miss out on the opportunity to develop your career with this well-established law firm. For further details and to apply please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk</div>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Legal Receptionist 

<div>Excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm.Our client is a Bristol and South West based law firm who have been providing legal services for over 100 years. They are currently looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Wills &amp; Probate team in Keynsham, Bristol.The role will involve speaking to clients to keep them appraised of progress, drafting documents, performing detailed diary management, managing matters on the case management system (from opening a matter to final billing), keeping databases updated, etc. This is a varied and interesting role working within a supportive and friendly team.To be considered, you must be an experienced Legal Secretary. You will need to be an accurate typist, and have experience with audio dictation.On offer is a competitive salary depending on experience and an attractive benefits package.Don't miss out on the opportunity to develop your career with this well-established law firm. For further details and to apply please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk</div>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Wills & Probate Legal Secretary

<div>Excellent opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm.Our client is a Bristol and South West based law firm who have been providing legal services for over 100 years. They are currently looking for a Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Property team in Bradley Stoke, Bristol.The role will involve speaking to clients to keep them appraised of progress, drafting documents, performing detailed diary management, managing matters on the case management system (from opening a matter to final billing), keeping databases updated, etc. This is a varied and interesting role working within a supportive and friendly team.To be considered, you must be an experienced Secretary/Administrator. You will need to be an accurate typist, and have experience with audio dictation. Ideally, you will have commercial property experience but this is not essential.On offer is a competitive salary depending on experience and an attractive benefits package. They also offer free parking.Don't miss out on the opportunity to develop your career with this well-established law firm. For further details and to apply please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk</div>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Commercial Property Legal Secretary

Costs Draftsperson - remote / TauntonExcellent opportunity for an experienced Costs Draftsperson to join a national law firm with a strong market presence within the personal injury arena.You will provide a costing service to the Firm and to liaise with Fee Earners in respect of Bills of Costs, Points of Dispute and Points of Reply, negotiations and Assessment Proceedings, Statements of Costs and Costs Budgets.The successful candidate needs to have 3-5 years' experience in Costs and must have Costs Master experience.This role can be fully remote and is paying up to £40,000.For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott.01179 171 874<a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Costs Draftsperson

Excellent opportunity for a Chartered Legal Executive to join a highly acclaimed Litigation and Dispute Management (LDM) team.Based in central Bristol the team undertakes a wide range of litigation work, at all Court and Tribunal levels and encourages an early level of client contact and file responsibility. The team is a hardworking and exceptionally friendly unit.The team is now looking to further bolster its expertise and capabilities and is seeking outstanding candidates for a role as an Associate/Paralegal within the Property sector of the LDM team.In this role you will enjoy:<ul type="disc"><li>working on a wide variety of property based litigation and dispute management matters including small claims, fast track and multi-track claims and defences on behalf of a range of clients from private individuals to businesses;</li><li data-level="1" data-list="0">exposure to a range of complex legal issues including nuisance, trespass, negligence and property damage; and</li><li data-level="1" data-list="0">responsibility for all claim stages, from inception to conclusion, including drafting of statements of case and witness statements, negotiation, mediation and trial.</li></ul>The firm would like to hear from Solicitors, CILEX, or those with equivalent experience who can demonstrate a comprehensive working knowledge of property law and Civil Procedure as well as experience of running a case load with appropriate supervision.In return the firm is offering a highly competitive salary alongside a market leading benefits package to include a 6% contributory employer pension (2.5% for employee) as well as a very supportive and flexible working environment.For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott.01179 171 874<a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Property Litigation CILEx - Bristol

Residential conveyancing CILEx - SwindonExcellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced residential conveyancing CILEx lawyer to join a thriving Residential Conveyancing Team in Swindon.You will take on a fee earning role dealing with a mixed caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, freehold, leasehold, and re-mortgages with minimal supervision. You will also be responsible for managing a small team of support staff and delegating work appropriately.This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with business development and evolve the business development strategy for the residential conveyancing department.To apply for this role you should be an experienced CILEx lawyer with expertise in dealing with a mixed residential property caseload. Supervisory or management experience would be beneficial as would experience in building and maintaining professional and client relationships as well as experience of generating own client base.For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott.01179 171 874<a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

Residential conveyancing CILEx - Swindon

Private client PA / Legal secretary - ReigateExcellent opportunity for an experienced PA / Legal Secretary to join a friendly and successful law firm with multiple offices throughout the South East.Based in the firms Reigate office the prime role of the PA/Legal Secretary is to provide direct support to the fee earners in the Private Client team to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency. This will include the broad spectrum of Legal secretary and PA duties including audio-typing and word processing, file management, mail and will also involve client contact.To apply for this role you must have substantial previous legal secretarial experience including at least 1 year's experience in a Private Client department.In return the firm is offering a salary of £26,000 - £30,000 coupled with excellent benefits.For further details and to apply please contact Briony at Chadwick Nott.01179 171 874<a href="mailto:brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk">brionybarber@chadwicknott.co.uk</a>*Where a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and represents the amount of time we would usually expect a candidate to accumulate the requisite level of experience. This does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.

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