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Career Legal
For over 20 years Career Legal has been helping law firms recruit at every level. From the outset we took the opportunity to deliver a service with a unique approach. We work in partnership with our clients, developing relationships, building in-depth knowledge and understanding of the intricacies of the modern day law firm and the people within them.
Today we have developed in to a multi-disciplined agency with twelve specialist divisions to provide you with a seamless and holistic solution to your staffing requirements.
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Professional Services
Business Support
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Career Legal Limited
4th Floor, Camomile Court, 23 Camomile Street, London, EC3A 7LL
tel:
020 7628 7117
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email:
[email protected]
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web:
www.careerlegal.co.uk
Lawyers
08 - 09
Risk & Compliance
10 - 11
Patent & Trade Mark
12 - 13
Accountancy
16 - 17
Human Resources
18 - 19
Marketing & Business Development
20 - 21
Facilities Management
22 - 23
Paralegal
24 - 25
Creative Services
26 - 27
Facilities & Office Support
30 - 31
Front of House
32 - 33
Permanent Secretarial
34 - 35
Temporary Secretarial
36 - 37
professional
lawyers
Contact us & ask for the Lawyer Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Lawyers
From private practice law firms to in-house legal departments, we have a wealth of legal recruitment expertise and a vast network of high calibre candidates to make recruiting a lawyer efficient, smooth and stress-free.
Accurate, up-to-the-minute advice
Our consultants go to great lengths to be well informed and keep up to date with all aspects of the legal market. Their attitude has won us a reputation for delivering high quality, professional advice, concisely and accurately, and our clients include top 100 law firms, boutique law firms, FTSE 100 companies and major banks and technology groups.
Every role is carefully handled by highly experienced dedicated lawyer recruiters who will have developed a clear understanding of the particular needs of the role. Furthermore, through the high retention of staff members, clients and candidates alike benefit from not only highly experienced consultants but from individuals who will deliver the service consistently.
Permanent, temporary and contract lawyers
As well as recruiting permanent lawyers, including team moves, we are also able to draw on a substantial pool of qualified talent at all levels to bridge any unforeseen staff shortages or to support short-term strategic projects.
Contact us for lawyers at all levels from newly qualified solicitors to full equity partners and legal counsel. Recent successful appointments have included:
> Managing Partner – top 100 law firm
> Corporate Partner – top 100 law firm
> Head of Legal – modern technology group
> Commercial In-house Counsel – FTSE 100 company
> In-house Lawyer – major banking group
> Family Associate – top tier family practice
> Media Litigation Associate – top 100 law firm
> Property Litigation Associate – top 100 law firm
a reputation for
concise, accurate,
risk
& compliance
a specialist team
dedicated
to this niche discipline
Contact us & ask for the Risk &
Compliance Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Risk and compliance
A constant stream of new regulations and compliance issues means that Risk & Compliance is no longer simply a support function but one of the fastest-growing departments in a modern law firm.
Career Legal was among the first to identify Risk & Compliance as a new market sector in law firms and we are still one of the very few recruitment firms to have a specialist team dedicated to this discipline. As such we have a unique understanding of the challenges of recruitment in this niche area, as well as an unrivalled database of potential candidates.
Advisory services
Through years of experience working with many of the UK’s top legal firms, our specialist consultants can provide unique market intelligence in relation to Risk & Compliance in law firms. As well as general salary information we advise clients on issues such as team sizes and structures, how to offer a career path of progression, and how best to attract and retain specialist staff.
With our in-depth knowledge we can also provide information on market trends, and insights into how other firms are solving the latest compliance issues and responding to the challenge of ever-changing updates to regulations. Our advice will be based on similar sized firms and practice areas and is always bespoke to your firm and your team.
Contact us for outstanding Risk & Compliance staff at all levels. We work with many law firms, and some of our most interesting recent placements are:
> Recruited four Conflicts Analysts and four AML Officers for a Silver Circle law firm to expand the team as they worked on a high profile project
> Worked closely with the partners of a mid-sized City law firm, to help set up a new team of four compliance professionals
> Sourced a Director of Compliance for a top 100 law firm
> Over the course of a year, following an amalgamation, we recruited one or more of each of the following: Risk & Compliance Administrator, Assistant, Officer, Analyst and Lawyer
patent
& trade mark
Contact us & ask for the Patent & Trade
Mark Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Patent & trade mark
With the increasing importance of intellectual property rights and the high value of brand ownership, the recruitment of Patent and Trade Mark legal staff has become highly specialised. Career Legal is one of the leading recruitment firms in this niche area, often instructed on an exclusive basis by leading law firms, patent and trade mark practices and in-house departments all over the UK.
Unique specialist knowledge
Our in-depth experience means we can respond to your specific needs and identify suitable candidates with confidence and precision. High calibre personnel in this area are extremely sought-after, so our approach is to work in partnership with our candidates and offer an informed professional service. This has proved highly effective in winning the loyalty of some of the very best people in the industry. Every candidate is interviewed in person and we have a reputation for discretion and absolute confidentiality.
Contact us for Patent & Trade Mark staff at all levels, including:
> Qualified and Part-Qualified Patent Attorneys
> Qualified and Part-Qualified Trade Mark Attorneys
> Patent Secretaries
> Trade Mark Secretaries
> Formalities Clerks
> Renewals Clerks
> Records Clerks
> Paralegals
> Patent & Trade Mark Accountancy Staff
> Practice/Office Managers
> Front of House/Administration Staff
> HR Staff & Practice Managers
> IT Staff/Inprotech/SQL/Anaqua
identifying suitable
candidates
with
confidence and
precision
business
accounting
a
first class
service
underpinned by
expertise
and
pragmatism
Contact us & ask for the Accounting
Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Accounting
Career Legal Accounting works with clients to find cost effective, innovative and commercially viable recruitment solutions. The specialist nature of our business ensures a first class service underpinned by expertise, experience and pragmatism.
Consultative approach
Our approach is different; we don’t follow the traditional route. Instead we work in a consultative way and strive to forge close working relationships. Our philosophy is to be ‘of one mind’ with our clients and candidates, working in close harmony to achieve the desired result.
We have in-house facilities to test candidates’ technical ability on various applications including Excel and data inputting. Behind the scenes, we check each candidate’s qualifications and eligibility to work in the EU and prepare each applicant with a thorough briefing before their CV is submitted to you.
Exclusive introductions
New candidates are recruited in various ways, including networking events, recruitment websites, business and social media sites and advertising. We also have a large database of candidates already registered, many of whom have a long history with us. Often, we can introduce you to candidates not available to other agents, as well as individuals who are not on the open market but who are keen to hear of opportunities relevant to their experience.
It is testament to our professional service that we have long-standing relationships with clients in London and the regions ranging from the top three global law firms to small, specialist niche practices. If you are not yet looking to recruit but merely want advice on salaries, the market or something more general, we are also well placed to advise on these matters.
Contact us for Legal Accounting staff at all levels, both permanent and interim, in areas including:
> Financial Controllers > Revenue Controllers
> Financial/Management Accountants > Billing Staff
> Financial Systems Staff > Legal Cashiers
> Accounts Managers > Payrollers
human
resources
Constantly developing
our large
network of HR
candidates at
all levels
Contact us & ask for the HR Recruitment
Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Human resources
Human Resources professionals with an understanding of the need to add value to a business can be some of the most important employees in an organisation. They are often commercially aware and adept at working in an environment that is always changing and developing.
HR expertise at all levels
In a business characterised by short term solutions, we aim to build close relationships with individual clients. With our extensive market knowledge, we can offer bespoke add-on services including salary surveys and job descriptions as well as the facility to test and interview candidates at our offices.
We use a range of methods to constantly develop our large network of HR candidates who are receptive to opportunities at all levels of HR recruitment. Social media, HR events, networking and referral are some of the most effective ways we reach a broad range of candidates.
Contact us for legal HR professionals covering permanent, temporary and interim staff at all levels including:
> HR Director/Head of HR > HR Manager > HR Business Partner > HR Consultant > HR Advisor/Officer/Co-ordinator > HR Assistant/Administrator > Graduate Entry
We also have HR professionals who specialise in areas such as:
> Change Management
> Compensation & Benefits/Reward
> Diversity and Equal Opportunity
> Employee Engagement/Communication
> Employee Relations
> Global Mobility
> Health and Safety
> HRIS
> Learning & Development/Training
> Organisational Development
> Payroll
> Pensions
> Recruitment/Resource Management
Contact us & ask for the Marketing
& Business Development Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
marketing
& business development
Highly
experienced
consultants
delivering
a
tailor-made
service
Highly personalised service
We place candidates in both online and offline marketing roles in various sectors within professional services, such as legal, accountancy, property, consultancy and finance. With our vast experience and resources, we are well placed to make discreet searches for talent or build connections with others in the industry. We can also offer expert, informed advice to help you plan your future workforce strategy.
Contact us for permanent and fixed term Marketing and Business Development staff at all levels from graduate to director level:
> General Marketing
> Business Development
> PR, Communications & Marketing Communications
> Digital/Online & Social Media
> Bid Management, Pitches & Proposals
> Sponsorship & Events
> CRM & Data
> Product & Proposition Development
Marketing and business development
Marketing is one of the most critical functions in any organisation. At Career Legal we look for applicants with real ‘star’ quality who are good all rounders with technical and strategic ability in key areas such as branding, marketing and communication. We put forw ard candidates who are outstanding individuals with vision, energy and a passionate, results-driven personality.
Online and offline marketing roles
No two marketing appointments are alike, so our highly experienced consultants deliver a tailor-made service for every assignment. Our in-depth interviews can take an hour or more. We take a consultative approach, discussing the candidate’s requirements and their CV at length, with lots of probing and detailed questions.
Our consultants have a good understanding of the marketing remit and the diverse technical skills required, so that we can provide you with some of the best business development & marketing professionals in London.
facilities
management
consultants with
a deep
understanding
of this
fast-growing profession
Contact us & ask for the Facilities
Management Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Contact us for Facilities Management staff, both temporary and permanent. We can also assist you with other services such as:
> Advice and creation of individual recruitment campaigns
> Benchmarking practices > Knowledge sharing > Restructuring exercises > Role definition > Salary surveys Facilities management
In recent years, facilities management has been growing in importance as organisations recognise the vital role played in co-ordinating all business support services. A successful candidate needs a good grasp of numerous different disciplines, as well as excellent interpersonal skills and technical knowledge.
Specialist knowledge
To find the right person who will manage the working environment competently and contribute to the success of the business we take a bespoke, consultative approach, listening carefully to the individual needs of our clients. Our specialist consultants have a deep understanding of this fast-growing profession, and take the time to get to know each candidate as an individual.
Wide range of clients
Our clients include magic circle law firms, leading accountants, top facilities service providers, global investment banks, FTSE 100 firms and an ever-growing range of other professional services companies.
paralegal
experience, knowledge
and contacts
to respond
swiftly with outstanding
candidates
Contact us & ask for the Paralegal Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Paralegal
In both law firms and in-house legal teams, paralegals are a crucial link between support staff and fee earners. Yet the term covers such a diverse range of skills and talents that it takes a special understanding to find the right individual to fulfill a particular role.
From the highly specific requirements of a small firm to the fluid support needed by international giants, our team has the experience, knowledge and contacts to respond swiftly and deliver you outstanding candidates.
Specific solutions
Our rigorous selection process includes interviews and, on occasion, bespoke tests and vetting including credit and disclosure checks. Our extensive candidate base includes top flight academics who have secured training contracts with top City firms and are seeking work in the interim. Most are available for between 6-18 months.
Contact us for Paralegal staff for permanent, contract and temporary appointments. We have a broad and diverse range of candidates so we can rise to almost any challenge, as these recent placements attest:
> 12 Russian-speaking candidates for an international arbitration matter
> 20 lawyers qualified in a similar overseas jurisdiction to work on a high profile complex litigation matter
> 4 candidates with future training contracts secured on 12 month contracts for a specific project
> Numerous candidates with banking experience for immediate secondment
> Temporary Paralegals from one day upwards – often at very short notice
creative
ser vices
leading supplier of legal
creative staff with
a
reputation second to none
Contact us & ask for the Creative
Services Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Creative services
Our Creative Services division works with a vast client base of law firms that produce in-house publications. As more and more pitch documents, proposals, contracts, tenders, and marketing materials are produced in-house using Document Production and Desktop Publishing, this area has seen huge growth in recent times.
Specialist legal creative staff
Established in 1996, our Creative Services division is now a leading supplier of specialist legal creative staff with a reputation that is second to none. One of the key benefits for clients is our extensive experience in this niche area. Clients and candidates alike can talk with us, confident that our consultants fully understand individual requirements. All our candidates are extensively vetted, interviewed, referenced and tested. As well as MS Office and Document Production testing we also conduct bespoke tests for specific assignments, which can become a unique form of assessment that filters out and identifies future creative stars.
Salary surveys, reviews and advice
Through our market presence and industry contacts, our team monitors market trends and keeps up to date with technological developments. As such we are able to pass on our information and experience to clients by offering salary surveys, reviews and surgeries on client premises.
Contact us for your Creative Services recruitment needs at every level in temporary, contract and permanent positions, including:
> Artworking > Marketing
> Graphic Design > Media
> Desktop Publishing > PowerPoint Support
> Document Production > Visualisers
> Events > Web Content
> Flash Designers > Web Design
office
facilities
& office suppor t
Contact us & ask for the Facilities
& Office Support Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
a vast pool of
tried and
tested career temps and
new candidates
Facilities and office support
One of the largest divisions at Career Legal, our consultants have unrivalled specialist knowledge of facilities with a combined experience of more than 20 years. This gives us a deep understanding of how the facilities structure works.
Career temps
As market leaders we have a huge advertising budget with blanket exposure across all job boards. This gives us a vast pool of new candidates in addition to our large bank of tried and tested career temps, many of whom have been with Career Legal for several years. We always get to know each person in depth, with interviews typically lasting more than half an hour and most candidates seen by more than one consultant. Detailed notes are taken and each applicant completes a comprehensive registration pack.
We only take on people who are committed, reliable and articulate with a strong work ethic and a professional corporate image. In personality, we look for those who are keen and eager with a flexible approach and a ‘can do’ attitude.
Candidate checks
We aim to provide a service that is bespoke and fits our client needs; so alongside our rigorous compliance checks, which fully adhere to the REC Code of Professional Practice, we also have a dedicated administration team who work to reference all candidates for up to five years if required. Candidates’ skills can also be analysed in our
in-house testing suite, where we have purpose designed software for MS packages including Word, Excel, copy typing, data entry and reception room booking systems. Our clients can be sure that all their individual criteria for temporary or permanent staff can be met.
Contact us for Facilities & Office Support staff, both temporary and permanent, at all levels from facilities director to general office roles including:
> Reception/Front of House > Archiving
> Switchboard > Reprographics
> Helpdesk > Administration
> Reservations > Data Entry
> Hospitality > AV Technician
front
of house
Contact us and ask for the
Front of House Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
every day,
hundreds of firms rely
on us
for their front of house staff
Front of house
First impressions count, which is why, every day, hundreds of law firms, banks and other professional services rely on us for their front of house staff, both permanent and temporary.
Out of hours service from 6.30am
One of the major advantages of using our Front of House division is our out of hours booking line. Designed to ensure you always have same day cover, the line opens at 6.30am every weekday and from 2pm on Sundays so you can always have a candidate with you for the start of your business day. Another service is our daily standby list, emailed on request each evening. It lets you know whether any candidates are available for the following day who have worked with you before, so you know they are already trained in the needs of your reception.
Strict grooming standards
For over twenty years, our Front of House division has had a reputation for perfectionism and we only work with candidates who meet our high standards. In addition, all our temporary receptionists and front of house candidates agree to comply with our extensive grooming policy, which has detailed specifications for clothing, hair and make-up and more. It means that, even at short notice, you can rest assured that your temps will be well-presented, personable and highly competent.
Exclusive training on Condeco and Datacraft
One of the key skills for Front of House staff is proficiency with electronic room booking and video conferencing systems, so we offer our candidates free training. Uniquely among recruitment firms we have the two market-leading systems, Condeco and Datacraft, installed at our offices. We find this in-house training helps us attract highly motivated staff with a range of sought-after skills.
In-depth understanding of your needs
To make sure we know the unique experience you wish to offer your visitors we always visit your premises in person. These site visits are invaluable to make sure that we place the right candidate in the right working environment. Although we supply temporary staff, we aim to build a permanent relationship with you, based on partnership, outstanding service and a thorough understanding of your business.
permanent
secretarial
Contact us & ask for the Legal
Secretarial Perm Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
delivering
the best
candidates
in the most
efficient way
Legal secretarial
Today’s law firms are complex organisations with characteristic working styles and specific requirements for their secretaries. We strive to understand individual needs of each and every client and forge close and continuous working relationships based on partnership and in depth knowledge.
Award winning service year after year
Career Legal’s permanent legal secretarial team has been regarded as ‘market leader’ for over 20 years. Our reputation has been built on the wealth of experience of our team and our ability to deliver the best candidates in the most efficient way.
Underpinning the service is a rigorous screening and testing procedure which ensures that we only recommend candidates with exactly the right skills. With our many years of experience we have candidates with knowledge of specialist areas including Commercial, Corporate, Employment and Family Law to name but a few.
Top legal secretaries at every level
We are always pleased to offer advice, knowledge and support on all aspects of recruiting, from legal secretary managers, legal secretaries and PAs to trainees just starting out. Our clients include most leading UK law firms, as well as the London offices of US and international firms, in-house legal departments of major commercial organisations and leading barristers chambers.
Contact us for your next permanent Legal Secretary at all levels, including:
> Legal Group Managers
> Float Coordinators
> Legal Coordinators
> Senior Legal PAs
> Legal PAs incorporating Marketing & Business Development
temporary
secretarial
Contact us & ask for the Legal
Secretarial Temp Division
020 7628 7117
www.careerlegal.co.uk
[email protected]
Legal secretarial temporary
For many years, we have been the unrivalled leaders in providing a high quality, flexible workforce tailored to the individual needs of each client.
Large database of high calibre temps
Underpinning our swift and efficient service is a bespoke database of top quality candidates, the largest of its kind in London. No other legal agency has a resource as rich in temporary legal secretarial talent as Career Legal.
The database has been built over many years and allows us to network with both active and passive candidates in order to secure the best match. Although our database is substantial, we are driven by quality not quantity and our vetting procedure is tough. Candidates must prove skills and experience and most importantly their aspirations and motivations for working on a temporary basis. We make sure that those who make it through the process will add real value to our clients whilst on assignment.
Harnessing technology for a speedy service
Whether you need cover for just one day or have longer term business-critical needs, our specialist team have the latest technology at their fingertips to ensure a swift response. Once a short list of suitable candidates has been created, we are able to communicate with multiple candidates by email, SMS or phone in order to speedily secure exactly the person you need.
Long-term client relationships
Over the years we have built trusted client relationships with magic circle firms, niche boutique practices as well as in-house legal divisions and recruits for trainee legal secretaries up to executive assistant level.
We work in partnership with our clients, so when your needs change, we change with you. Firms have relied on our flexible workforce during IT migrations, planned expansions and mergers as well as for last minute, effective and efficient support. Our long-term relationships are testament to our total commitment to listening and acting on feedback and providing a seamless, professional service that can be relied upon at all times.
Contact us for your next Temporary Legal Secretary including:
> Temporary Trainee Legal Secretary
> Temporary Legal Administrator
> Temporary Float Secretary
> Temporary Legal Secretary
> Temporary Executive Assistant
