Average Solicitor salary in City of London

Role: Clinical Negligence Solicitor - City of LondonLeading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Solicitors for highly sought permanent position.Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Department Background:Our Client's team offers sensitive and expert advice to bereaved families who have lost a loved one as a result of medical (clinical) negligence or medical injury during treatment and wish to make a ‘no win no fee’ claim for compensation. Their team is known for being caring and considerate; they go the extra mile for clients, supporting them at every stage of the claims process, with the objective of obtaining maximum compensation. They deals with a range of Clinical Negligence including birth injuries, cosmetic surgery, dental/ hospital negligence, medical misdiagnosis and medical / surgical negligence.Main Responsibilities of the Role:Report directly to Department DirectorProfessional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients’ needsResponsible for all aspects of Clinical Negligence work and on occasions, where appropriate providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with casework including dealing with a range of Clinical Negligence cases that have been issued at court. including excellent understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and protocolsAttending clients, taking instructions and preparing casesDealing with correspondenceDrafting schedules of lossReviewing Medical RecordsMaintaining accurate time costing proceduresImplementing any recommendations made by your supervisor following monthly file reviews ensuring that these are dealt with promptly.Key Skills Required:2 - 5 years of PQE in Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Law, with a proven track record of managing complex cases and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingCommitted team player and adapt well to new challengesPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators is an advantageProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalitiesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessExcellent analytical and organizational skillsAbility to use own initiative and sound judgmentWorking knowledge of Clinical Negligence work and have the ability to service privately funded casesExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document.This list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities:Gemini Recruitment is a leading UK agency specialising in legal placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainees, Paralegals, and Support Staff. We are committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and inclusivity, ensuring our workforce reflects the communities we serve.Our recruitment process complies with GDPR and UK laws, including CRB/DBS checks to confirm eligibility and suitability. By applying, you consent to Gemini Recruitment submitting your CV to the hiring company and accept our Terms, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers available on our website.

Role: Immigration Solicitor (IAAS Level 2 Accredited):A Legal500, Leading law firm looking to recruit dedicated and experienced Immigration Solicitor for highly sought permanent positon with ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers. Gemini Recruitment are currently partnering with a large and established law firm. Our client serves corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 practice areas from offices throughout London and across England and Wales. Our client’s accomplishments are acknowledged and recommended in The Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners, as a top tier firm.Our client holds the Investors in People Gold Accreditation Quality Standard Mark and is LEXCEL, Cyber Essentials Plus and ISO accredited and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.*We are seeking experienced Solicitor/Supervisor, with opportunities available in London and across the UK. *Salary: £43,000 (Outside London), £46,000 (Within London) per annum +Up to £8000 p.a. supervision bonus.Immigration Department Background: Our client’s Immigration lawyers have an established reputation in acting for high net worth individuals, new and established business men and women, and innovative and skilled individuals under the Tier 1 visa categories. The department has a number of highly skilled lawyers who have trained as barristers, and undertake complex appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.The department offers a wide range of services to European Economic Area (EEA) and non-EEA individuals and families wishing to enter, remain, or settle in the UK.In addition, our client’s Immigration department is renowned for their extensive experience in Asylum claims and challenging human rights violations for unaccompanied minors and victims of torture, trafficking, and domestic abuse. In these cases, we are committed to assisting no matter the individual client’s circumstance.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesReport directly to Department DirectorResponsible for all aspects of Immigration work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of Immigration work including; detained clients; victims of trafficking & torture; asylum work from initial applications through to Tribunal appeal and upper Court appeal matters; entry clearance applications and appeals and some judicial review workPreparing and managing funding applications to the Legal Aid Agency,Preparing draft documents including witness statements and processing evidencePreparing applications to meet Home Office requirements (incl. drafting application forms, index of documents and letters of representations)Attending conferences and courtYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the companyKey Skills Required Registered with the Law Society Immigration Accreditation Level 2Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applyingStrong management skillsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Immigration issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publically funded Immigration work and have the ability to service privately funded casesHave extensive experience in dealing with all Immigration related work and some expertise on adoption mattersExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsThis list is not exhaustive and there may be other duties as reasonably required.On offer is an attractive salary package, a supportive team environment and real prospects for promotion. The Company will allow Hybrid-working in accordance with company policy.About Gemini Recruitment and Equal Opportunities: Gemini Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal recruitment. We provide a highly focused service specialising in placements for Solicitors, Legal Executives, Trainee Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Support Staff. We have intimate knowledge of specific opportunities in the legal market across the UK.The company is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity and inclusivity of its staff and strives to ensure that their workforce reflects the diversity of the communities they serve.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.By applying to this vacancy you give Gemini Recruitment Services Limited permission to submit your CV to the hiring company and you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Children Solicitors (x4) - Nationwide opportunitiesDuncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd):Regulated by the Solicitor’s Regulation Authority, Duncan Lewis Solicitors was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in the City of London (Fenchurch Street EC3M), with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all of our key practice areas - "a diligent and professional team that is prepared to go the extra mile for its clients". A paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, we service both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We give people a voice - that is our ethos.Recognised among The Times 200 Best Law Firms, we have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development. Duncan Lewis is also Law Society Lexcel, Cyber Essentials Plus, and ISO 27001 certified, ensuring excellence in practice management and data security.Department Background:Applauded by The Legal 500 has 'an extremely knowledgeable and hugely capable child care team’, our highly specialised Child Care Department is ranked and recommended by The Legal 500 UK and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories for its expertise in all aspects of child care law.The key aspect of our work is assisting guardians to represent a child and representing parents. We act for children, parents and family members to provide expert advice to adopted parents and the birth parents who are considering adoption. The department also advises same-sex couples on child care matters, including child care arrangements following divorce, separation or dissolution of a civil partnership, adoption, co-parenting and surrogacy.Setting us apart from other firms, the Child Care Law department consists of members of the Law Society Children and Family Panel Members. The majority are also members of the Association for the Lawyers for Children, and of Resolution (formerly known as the Solicitors Family Law Association). Duncan Lewis is one of few firms in the UK that are on the Lord Chancellor’s International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) referral list. We have acquired a number of kite-marks and accreditations which are testament to the quality of the specialised work our staff undertake. We have had several high profile cases, which have been reported, which include caste, underage marriages and international elements.Main Responsibilities of the RoleReport directly to Department DirectorResponsible for all aspects of Child Care work including providing technical expertise and guidance to other team membersAbility to manage and supervise Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexitiesAssisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the departmentVariety of duties including dealing with a range of public and private children cases including child abduction, child protection issues, special guardianship and adoption matters as well as undertaking your own advocacyYou will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company.Key Skills Required:NQ - 3 years PQE as SolicitorHave extensive experience in dealing with all Family / Child Care related workMust have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applyingStrong management skillsCommitted team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referralsPrevious proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicatorsProfessional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable clients and resolve complicated practicalities involved in child care issuesExcellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new businessWorking knowledge of the publicly funded Child Care work and have the ability to service privately funded casesExperience in own advocacy is an advantageExcellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skillsWhat we offerA fantastic supportive teamExcellent progression opportunitiesSupport for appropriate legal awards/recognitionSalary Structure - for London / Outside LondonNQ: £42,500 (London) / £40,000 (Outside London)1 Year PQE: £44,000 / £42,0002 Years PQE: £45,500 / £43,5003+ Years PQE: £47,000 / £45,000The Company will support your career progression if you decide to pursue Children Panel accreditation with the Law Society or Resolution. The total cost of progressing onto the Children panel is approximately £1700*.Children Law Accreditation Salary:- Moving forward we are looking to offer all new Children panel members a base salary of:£55,000 in London and within the M25.£52,000 outside London.This salary will apply from the date you are registered as a panel member/accredited with the Law Society.The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB / DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.Equal Opportunities:Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. The Company strives to ensure that our staff reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, which is reflective at all levels within our workforce.We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post. 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