Service Care Solutions are working with the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry looking for a number of Legal Assistant to support throughout. This is a unique opportunity to support a large scale and, high-profile statutory Public Inquiry investigating Scotland's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This role requires excellent attention to detail, due to the high volumes of documents which require rigorous legal analysis; strong interpersonal skills as you will be working closely with all members of the Inquiry; and flexibility and adaptability, working as part of a small project team, you will be expected to embrace and adapt to change as the project develops.

Contract to last until 31st March 2025. With a LTD day rate of £163.66 increasing to £165.34 from January.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with a team of solicitors and Counsel to engage in a project to consider and analyse voluminous and complex evidence for use by the legal and Counsel team in their investigations.
• Carrying out other tasks required by the inquiry, including providing cover for the wider team of paralegals.
• Attending and participating in regular project planning meetings to discuss the project, as required.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to carry out tasks independently with minimum oversight, remaining calm under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately and in line with legal requirements and the ability to prioritise, organise, manage, store and retrieve information effectively
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and research skills and experience of using these in a legal context.

Desirable Skills

• Good knowledge of Scots Law, the role would suit those with an LLB or in their final year of a Law degree. Alternatively the role may suit those with paralegal experience.

Advert closing 21st November 2025.

If you are a Scottish qualified would like to apply for the Legal Assistant vacacny, please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Service care solutions are supporting one of Scotland's largest and most successful personal injury law firms. Who are proud to exclusively represent individuals.
We are inviting applications to join our Mass Litigation Team, which handles a diverse array of complex legal cases, including personal injury, financial loss, employer's liability, product liability, data breaches, and breach of contract disputes. This role provides an excellent opportunity to engage in high-profile cases with significant legal and financial implications, enhancing your skills and advancing your career.

What You'll Do:

• Caseload Management: Collaborate with a team on a mix of pre-litigation and litigation cases.
• Court Work: Gain hands-on experience in ASPIC and the Court of Session.
• Team Support: Train and mentor junior team members.
• Investigations & Statements: Conduct liability investigations and gather witness statements.
• Medical Expert Coordination: Liaise with and instruct medical experts.
• Court Appearances: Consult with Counsel and represent clients in court.

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance.
• Flexible working hours with core time flexibility.
• Flexi-time opportunities to manage workloads and personal commitments.
• Ongoing training and development initiatives.
• Engaging social and charitable experiences.

Who We're Looking For:

• A minimum of 2 years PQE is essentiall.
• Experience in a varied personal injury background is crucial.
• Desirable: Familiarity with data breach claims and breach of contract disputes.
• Ability to commute to either our Glasgow or Edinburgh office (Edinburgh candidates must be willing to travel to Glasgow for team meetings).

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and are eager to make a significant impact in the legal field, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV to beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or call via phone at 01772208969. We also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Legal Secretary / Assistant - Gloucestershire

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 (DOE)

Location: Stonehouse

Full-Time / Part-Time, Permanent position

Excellent Benefits

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary / Assistant for the Private Client department to join a well-established law firm. In this role, you will support a team of fee earners by providing secretarial, PA, and legal assistance under supervision.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a secretary in a legal setting or in a similar role.

- Ideally have at least 1 year of experience within the Private Client sector.

- Experience of working with and communicating with clients.

- Strong administrative skills (including typing & dictation) with high levels of accuracy

- Strong IT,organisational and communication skills.

- A confident, proactive and supportive team member.

- Flexible and adaptable to change.

- Hands on, enthusiastic attitude and ability to meet deadlines.

- Someone who loves to learn and enjoys a challenge.

What's on offer:

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Friendly and supportive colleagues

- A varied and interesting workload

- Contributory pension scheme

- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

- Free parking

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

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Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Property Solicitor / Legal Executive - Gloucestershire

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)

Location: Stonehouse

Full-Time, Permanent

Hybrid working option + Excellent Benefits

Immediate Start!

An opportunity has arisen for Property Solicitor / Legal Executive with 2 years of PQE to join a well-established law firm. In this role, you will oversee residential and commercial property transactions, encompassing both leasehold and freehold sales and purchases.

You will be responsible for:

- Managing land and commercial property transactions, including sales and purchases.

- Drafting and managing leases.

- Preparing and executing licences to assign.

What we are looking for:

- Previously worked as a Property Solicitor, Legal Executive or in a similar role.

- At least 2 years of PQE.

- Experience in commercial and residential property law.

- Ideally have experience in other legal areas.

What's on offer:

- Competitive salary based on experience

- Friendly and supportive colleagues

- A varied and interesting workload

- Contributory pension scheme

- 25 days plus bank holidays

- Free parking

Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.

Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Front of House Reception/Security Officer

Location: Colmore Row, Birmingham

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 07:00 to 16:00

Pay Rate: £12.00 Per Hour

Delivering the exceptional, every day

At Mitie we know that ‘our diversity makes us stronger'. We're committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where our people can thrive and be their best every day. We are very proud of our rich and diverse culture and backgrounds. Our diversity creates ideas and insights. Everyone at Mitie has a voice and is treated as an equal. We recognise the unique contributions that you can bring and our people and customers thrive when we get this right.

Distribution Security Officers must be available to cover various shift patterns as well as being flexible in their approach to potential changes to working patterns.

Main Duties

-Front of house reception duties

-Signing visitors in and out

-To create a safe working environment, free from crime and health & safety related issues for colleagues, contractors and visitors

-Respond to any on site incident or request for assistance and assume control until arrival of the Client, Emergency Services or Duty Manager

-To highlight all breaches of security procedures and internal crime/shrinkage

-To monitor the site fire, intruder and CCTV systems where appropriate

-Support with access and egress to and from the site for people

-You will need to be a team player with an enthusiastic attitude.

-Must be an SIA licence holder

-Understand the Health and Safety at Work Act.

-Undertake First aid and fire awareness training

-Undertake and pass vetting

-Capability in the use of technology

-Excellent communication skills are required both written and verbal.

-A Full UK Driving licence would be beneficial

It's the little things that count -

On top of the usual rewards you'd expect to see from a large company, such as -

-E-Learning

-Cycle to Work Scheme

-Childcare Vouchers

-Salary Finance

-Pension Scheme

-Mi Deals

-Save As You Earn Scheme

-Share Incentive Plan

Note:This job description Is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for this position and the range of duties undertaken. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder throughout the period of employment. The job description may be varied from time to time by the Company to reflect changes in the post holder's role and/or the needs of the business.

Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.

We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.

When you join us, we'll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!

We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.

Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10,000 - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).

We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there's a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,000!

Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.

Since 1987, Mitie's 68,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

SGLD- Litigation Solicitor

Job Description

The Litigation team in the Scottish Government Legal Directorate is looking for a C1 to join their team as a Litigation Solicitor. The successful candidate will be working on a suite of civil court cases arising from the prosecution of individuals. These cases are high profile and important in terms of their potential impact on the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS).

Key Responsibilities

• Working with junior and senior counsel and providing them with instructions to ensure they have correct information and proper understanding of the COPFS position.
• Analysing significant amounts of information to determine what is relevant.
• Working closely with law accountants to resolve all outstanding civil expenses claims between the parties.
• Advising on communication and handling issues.
• Assisting with a range of document management work streams including the completion of time lines, decision logs and case summaries for each action.
• Assisting COPFS with all matters arising in respect of the actions as required.

Essential Criteria

• Litigation experience, or a willingness to learn and develop such skills.
• Ability to manage information and interpret data to enable you to make sound decisions and provide clear and competent legal advice for government.
• Strong interpersonal skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships with senior colleagues and stakeholders and convey complex issues clearly and concisely.
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload in a flexible way to respond to competing priorities effectively.

Requirements

• 12 months (possible of 3 month extension) of experience in litigation or a willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel to the Crown Office and the Court of Session in Edinburgh as required to meet the needs of the client/ court.

Apply Now- Quick Turn around.. Friday 12th July.

If you are interested in this role and meet the requirements, please submit your application now. Please submit your CV to Beth Kirby via email, beth.kirby@servicecare.org.uk, or via phone at 01772208969 . we also offer a referral bonus of up to £250 if you know someone looking for work.. Please pass on this information!

Your new company
Working for a successful law firm who have offices based all over Somerset.
We currently have 2 roles available for Legal Assistant/ Secretaries for this organisation. One for the Family department and the other for the Conveyancing department.
Both roles are full-time permanent, paying £23k.
Working hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. 35 hours per week.

Your new role
Both roles will require the duties below. However, the family secretary role will be based in the Taunton office. However, the conveyancing/ private client secretary will be required to travel to most of their offices during the working week, which are all within local travelling distance-the cost of the travel will either be reimbursed or a company car provided. This info is currently being looked into.
To provide both clerical and administrative support to fee earners, either as part of a team or individually.
The role plays a vital part in the administration and smooth running of the business. Secretaries are involved with the coordination and implementation of office procedures and may be responsible for specific tasks or projects and, in some cases, oversee and supervise junior staff.

• answering calls, taking messages and handling correspondence.
• maintaining diaries and arranging appointments.
• typing, preparing and collating reports.
• filing.
• organising and servicing meetings (producing agendas and taking minutes)
• managing databases.
• prioritising workloads.
• audio typing

What you'll need to succeed
You will be confident in your ability to work well under pressure, conducting matters professionally, whilst providing a friendly, courteous and knowledgeable service.
A driving licence and your own vehicle are essential for this role.
You must have audio typing experience to be successful in either of these roles.
Minimum 2 years experience within a legal role.


What you'll get in return
Good rate of pay for a 35 hours per week contract.
Pension contribution
Holiday allowance
Career progression opportunities
Excellent company benefits to be discussed.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Are you a person who is passionate about supporting or championing people who may need help or protection?

Our Victim and Witness Care Officers (VWCO) do just that, they are responsible for being the initial point of contact for victims and witnesses and providing support, guidance and help at the most critical of times.

They are the link between our internal departments and other organisations we work alongside, building relationships, to ensure all victims and witnesses feel fully supported, informed and updated.

As a Victim and Witness Care Officer, you will contact people following a crime to assess their needs and give practical and emotional support. You will be talking to multiple people every day and the people you will talk to may be upset, emotional, scared and distraught.

You will need to be able to deal sensitively with challenging and emotionally charged situations, demonstrate empathy and control own emotions.

This role is pressured, and you will therefore need to be someone who is happy working to tight time constraints and changeable deadlines.  

In this role you will:

Review police information to support decisions.
Make phone contact with victims of crime to offer support and help.
Make contact with organisations that protect children and adults who are at risk of harm.
Support witnesses and assist them in understanding their role, in the Criminal Justice process.
Keep victims and witnesses informed as their case progresses.
Skills required for this role:

Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, including telephone skills.
Strong customer services focused conversations.
Working collaboratively and experience of building strong relationships with colleagues and other agencies.
Be a natural problem solver.
Computer literacy, proficient user of all Microsoft Office applications.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

We\\'re currently recruiting a motivated Security Officer to help us ensure continual safety for 14Forty on a full time basis, contracted to 42 hours per week.

As a Security Officer, you will use your skills to ensure the safety of our customers, staff and buildings whilst providing excellent customer service. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go above and beyond.

We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

Could you bring your spark to 14Forty? Here\\'s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Control the comings and goings of the buildings and surrounding proximity
• Delivering a safe and effective security operation
• Ensuring the safety of the premises
• Helping the public with general queries
• Representing 14Forty and maintaining a positive brand image

Our ideal Security Officer will:

• Either hold a valid SIA license or be eligible to hold one
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have determination and resilience
• Have previous experience in delivering fantastic customer service
• Look smart and professional
• Take individual initiative and be an excellent team player
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Have an eye for detail
• Understand relevant health & safety, criminal laws and operations

As part of Compass you\\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0105/79344003/52607319/R/BU

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone\\'s talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!