Our Client, Reading council are looking for a Childcare Advocate paying 65 an hour We are seeking an experienced Childcare Advocate to work in our dynamic and supportive Advocacy Team within the Joint Legal Team, a centre of excellence recently commended by Lawyers in Local Government. Our team handles a wide range of Family Court hearings, primarily care proceedings and related matters, delivering high-quality advocacy and ensuring continuity of representation for our clients throughout their cases. In this role, you will undertake a variety of hearings, including contested matters, final hearings, and emergency or short-notice hearings. While some hearings will be conducted remotely, you will also be required to attend hearings in Reading, Slough, and occasionally London or other court centres. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of service, so you will be expected to bring both strong advocacy skills and a client-focused approach to your work. Job Purpose...

We set our own standards above and beyond what is expected in the legal profession and believe that excellence is not an exception, but routine in dealing with every client and their individual needs. This mentality runs through to our core values of passion, excellence, trust and united, which relate to our key strength and differentiate in the marketplace, our people. We are committed to recognising and developing talented individuals to provide a first-class client service that sets us apart from the vast majority of other law firms and legal service providers. The Role The LLP would be interested in hearing from applicants who have experience working in Private Client, or those who have a genuine desire to work in Private Client. The ideal candidate will be supporting our Private Client Solicitors. The position would suit someone who is approachable, flexible, confident, and accurate. Key Responsibilities To take initial instructions from clients and open files through the...

Criminal Justice Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary : £24,960 - £26,000 Vacancy Type: Permanent Closing date: 18th May 2026 Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? We re seeking a passionate Criminal Justice Worker based in Southend-on-Sea, working full time (35 hours per week), to support adults aged 18+ involved in the criminal justice system who need help with drug and/or alcohol use. You ll work within an integrated healthcare framework delivering person-centred psychosocial interventions, harm reduction and recovery-focused support. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people rebuild their lives while working closely with courts, probation, healthcare teams and community partners. What You ll Be Doing Deliver assessments, care planning and tailored interventions for service users Provide 1:1 harm reduction and recovery support Advise magistrates and probation teams on suitability for ATRs and DRRs Manage a...

Job Title: Senior Associate (4+PQE) - Commercial Property Bristol Top 100 UK Law firm Salary: £70,000+ (possible increase subject to PQE level) A Top 100 UK law firm with an excellent reputation for career development is seeking a Senior Associate to join its established Commercial Property team in Bristol.This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced real estate lawyer who is motivated not only by high-quality work and client relationships, but also by playing a meaningful role in developing and mentoring junior members of the team. The firm offers a clear, transparent progression framework and a genuinely supportive environment in which ambitious lawyers can build long-term careers. The Role As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the continued growth and success of the Commercial Property team. You will manage your own varied caseload, contribute to business development initiatives, and take an active role in supervising, coaching, and supporting junior...