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Are you an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking a new opportunity?
My client is a highly regarded, national law firm seeking a Costs Draftsperson to join their team in Manchester.
This is an opportunity to join a top tier law firm that can offer you excellent career progression.
As a Costs Draftsman you will take on a range of responsibilities to include:
Assessing and negotiating settlement of multi-track costs including handling of related costs proceedings
Drafting own party and opposing third party cost budgets
Pursuing costs recoveries including bill drafting
Advocacy at court hearings
The successful candidate should have the following:
At least 5 years' experience of working in Costs
Experience of working on multi-track costs matters
Experience of costs budgeting
Advocacy experience would be preferable but is not essential
To avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity, apply now to be a Costs Draftsperson by sending your CV to abbie.clifford@saccomann.com or simply apply directly to this advert. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-17 11:11:22
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Sacco Mann are looking for an Employment Solicitor (NQ to 6 PQE) to join one of the largest Employment Pensions and Immigration teams in the UK.
They have a strong public sector client base and a thriving and large commercial client base, including a significant number of household names.
The Team advises public, private and third sector employers on human resource issues from daily personnel matters, including disciplinary and grievance issues, to strategic management issues such as collective redundancy programmes, industrial action, and transfers of employees both within and outside the UK.
The Team handles approximately 2,000 Employment Tribunal claims per annum and are one of the largest users of the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
They offer a way of working which enables their diverse group of colleagues to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.
They offer location based working, fully flex and hybrid working, enabling colleagues to work primarily in office, remotely or a mix of the two, which offer the maximum flexibility for each colleague's role.
They also offer a flexible approach to working hours across the day and week with relaxed core hours.
The role will require the Employment Solicitor to undertake a varied workload of employment matters advising employers in a variety of sectors, including health and social care, central government, telecommunications, retail, and insurance work.
You will progress and manage a wide variety of client matters both contentious and non-contentious, and of varying complexity and scale.
Able to manage own matters, time and relationships with appropriate supervision.
Maintain an awareness of the appropriate limits of own competence/authority.
Actively identify and exploit business development opportunities and marketing activity for team clients and own contacts.
Participate in and initiate marketing / network activities in order to maintain and develop work from existing clients and potential clients.
This includes presenting and assisting in client and other external seminars, taking part in pitches and contributing positively to business development.
Maintain and develop technical knowledge through leading and attending training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.
Continually monitoring and taking responsibility for own financial performance and demonstrating proactive financial management; attention to billing regimes, credit control, debt collection, accounting procedures and client service level agreements.
Handle confidential data in line with the firm's data security protocols.
Ideally, you will come with a demonstrable interest or previous experience, and real zeal to practice in this area.
Solid track record in terms of academics.
Advocacy experience is an advantage (but not essential as training can be provided in this area).
Excellent relationship and client handling skills.
Able to deal confidently and professionally with clients on day to day issues.
An ability to adopt a client focused and commercial perspective rather than an academic approach to legal issues, coupled with a keen grasp of legal issues, as these arise (demonstrating a clear ability to learn quickly ‘on the job').
Highly motivated, sharing our commitment to providing excellent service to our clients.
Change oriented with a positive, flexible approach towards the implementation of new initiatives.
Team oriented and collegiate with a willingness to share knowledge with and support other members of the team.
This is an opportunity for someone looking to join a successful and expanding team in an exciting and developing sector, within a firm with an excellent reputation in Employment nationally and as a great place to work.
Having been established for over 25 years, we are experts in legal recruitment.
Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment.
If you would like to apply for this role or have any questions, please contact Helen Mauborgne at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9786 or ask to speak to another member of the team.
Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Posted: 2024-04-17 10:06:05
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves…Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs led.
The team: Our recently rebranded Counselling and Wellbeing Service is a team consisting of a managerial lead who oversees the whole operations of the service , administration support, counsellors, sessional counsellors, students and placements all providing a range of counselling and therapeutic interventions.
The team is currently being led by the Chief Executive demonstrating a commitment to this work and together the team is ambitious and dynamic working to give the client the best outcome to cope and recover from abuse. Job Role: Job Title: Therapeutic & Wellbeing Service AdministratorPositions available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Location: Sandwell Cedar Centre, West BromwichSalary: £22,308 per annum Closing date: 13 May 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for an organised, proactive and empathetic administrator to join our growing Therapeutic and Wellbeing Service.
The Role:You will be responsible for coordinating referrals as the first point of contact for victims of violence and abuse referred into the service for counselling.
You will also be responsible for dealing with enquiries into the service, keeping the databases and case management system accurate and up to date and supporting with the allocation of clients to counsellors and advocates.
You will be required to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders, especially the bank of associate counsellors.If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting then welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:, a professional from your centre of study, for instance a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Bromwich, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £22308.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-16 14:47:38
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led. Community Services Directorate Within this directorate the following vital services are delivered;Black Country Women's Aid Community Services include; , Community Domestic Abuse Support Services (Sandwell, Walsall and Dudley) , Black Country IRIS (primary care) educator and advocacy service , Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Services (Black Country), Black Country Sexual Abuse Forum, Black Country Counselling Service , Domestic and sexual abuse Children and Young person's service (Black Country), West Midlands Stalking Service, Ask Marc (Male abuse referral centre)This position is located within the Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service The BCWA Community Domestic Violence and Abuse Support Service supports victims of domestic violence and abuse in Sandwell, Dudley, Wolverhampton and Walsall through a range of contracted/commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.The team: Our specialist Community Domestic Abuse Support Service supports male and female victims of domestic violence and abuse living in Sandwell, Dudley and Walsall through a range of contracted/ commissioning arrangements.
The service works in partnership with other services within BCWA and key agencies to assess risk and provide tailored support plans for service users.
Our integrated approach provides effective holistic support for survivors of abuse using a trauma-informed approach.
We have a team of supportive, dedicated, self-driven individuals who empower clients to make informed choices, helping them to live a life free from abuse.
Job Role Job Title: IRIS Advocate EducatorPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours)Salary: £25,590.00Closing date: 13 May 2024BCWA reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient suitable applications.All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for a confident, organised and compassionate individual be part of our IRIS service.
The post holder will deliver domestic abuse training, work in partnership with health and other agency professionals and provide emotional and practical support, risk assessment and safety planning to standard and medium risk clients.The Role: IRIS is a specialist domestic violence and abuse (DVA) training, support and referral programme for general practices.
The IRIS Advocate Educator provides in-house domestic abuse training and ongoing consultancy for general practice teams and is an advocate to whom patients can be referred for support.
As an Advocate Educator, you will provide tailored practical and emotional support to clients referred by trained GP practices.You will be part of a national network of IRIS Advocate Educators who deliver training to local GP practices to raise awareness of domestic abuse and improve early identification.
If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank manager ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Bromwich, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £25590.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-16 14:40:24
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Are you looking for a role that is genuinely varied, intellectually stimulating and interesting? Something that will regularly take you out of your comfort zone but will offer a really rewarding career opportunity? If so this Regulatory Lawyer (Healthcare) role in Leeds City Centre could be for you so read on……
This Regulatory Lawyer (Healthcare) role is to join a team to provide advice and support to health, social care, education and housing organisations across the public and independent sector.
Working with a strong base of colleagues who work around the firms national base of offices they work flexibly and are also very open alternative working patterns.
The role will involve advising clients on a range of health, social care and education issues, both contentious and non-contentious.
Matters include management of complex litigation in the Court of Protection, human rights, inquests, mental health, safeguarding, patient safety, serious incident response, complaints and disputes, HSE/CQC inspection and enforcement, education, children law and challenges to decision-making within health and social care.
On a day to day basis you would have the following responsibilities:
Manage your own varied caseload of both advisory and litigation matters;
Conduct advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and Tribunals;
Active involvement in client care and business development.
It's not necessary for you to have directly aligned experience as the work is so varied, if you have touched upon some of the above that's fantastic, but if not hey are looking for an interest in the sector, whether that be health, social care law and/or education law.
This interest needs to be real but can be demonstrated in ways other than your current legal experience.
Possibly as a result of family connections, the desire to work in social sectors where there you get to ‘ feel good' about the work you are doing, that you are making a difference! They will need to feel that you can work effectively as part of a team, are a lateral thinking but have an eye for details and technical matters, and that you have a desire to learn! On top of this those who thrive are also commercial and practical.
The firm offers a lot in return in addition to the excellent and interesting work, they are multi award winning, including for employee engagement, genuinely demonstrate a care towards their colleagues and work in a really collective way.
As mentioned already, they are hugely flexible but have a strong career structure and rewards package.
To find out more about this interesting and challenging opportunity confidentiality contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 4677111 or at Rachael.Mann@saccomann.com
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Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £72000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-16 09:47:26
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Service Care Legal are currently recruiting for a London Borough Council who are seeking a Locum Childcare Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis.
Please find below further details with regards to this position and assignment.
ROLE: Childcare Lawyer LOCATION: West London RATE: £50.00 to £55.00 per hour CONTRACT: 6 to 9 month maternity cover, full time
Please note that this would be hybrid working (1 or 2 days in the office per week)
The Role of the Childcare Lawyer
To manage a personal caseload of Childcare Law cases through to completion
To hold a mixed caseload of care proceedings and pre-proceedings
Other matters will include designation of authority, secure accommodation, age assessment judicial reviews and deprivation of liberty authorisations
The Person
A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 12 months' PQE
Previous experience of care proceedings within a local authority
Experienced in undertaking own advocacy
If this Childcare Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £500.
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 to 9 months
Salary / Rate: £50 - £55 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-15 14:10:13
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A Legal 500 and multi award winning firm is looking for an experienced Family Childcare Fee Earner to join their Leicester office.
You will be joining a strong team working on childcare proceedings work.
This role will suit someone who has the drive and determination to develop their own caseload and push their career forwards.
The firm are well-established across the East Midlands and have a supportive and close-knit working environment, fantastic marketing support and new enquiries team.
Due to continued expansion of the Leicester office, the firm are seeking an experienced Childcare Fee Earner to be involved in all aspects of pre-proceedings work, care proceedings work and adoptions.
The firm are wanting to speak with qualified Chartered Legal Executives who are passionate about this area of law and who have fantastic Childcare law experience.
You will ideally already have an established case load, be confident undertaking your own advocacy, have a proven billing history and good knowledge of legal aid agency requirements and SRA regulatory requirements.
In an ideal world you will be Children Panel Accredited but those looking to work towards this will also be considered, so long as you have all the other attributes.
How to apply If you are interested in hearing more about this Family Childcare Fee Earner role in Leicester, or wish to apply to it, then please contact Vicky Cavendish at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6713 or submit a CV for review ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leicester, England
Posted: 2024-04-15 11:50:47
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Leading, national multi-service law firm looking to recruit a Regulatory and Inquests Solicitor into their Manchester offices.
This award-winning legal practice is known for their excellent workplace culture, having been ranked one of the Best Companies of 2022.
This is evidenced by their flexible hybrid working options to ensure a stable work/life balance, and other benefits such as generous bonus, maternity and pension schemes and private health insurance.
You will be joining a reputable Inquests team to work your own high-quality Regulatory caseload that will include matters such as:
Inquests and Coroners Court work
Mental Health and Court of Protection matters
Consent to treatment cases
GDPR and data protection matters for the Mental Health Act
Advocacy
The successful candidate will ideally have a 0-4 years PQE range and if at NQ level, will have ideally have done a Regulatory and/or Inquests seat during their Training Contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Regulatory and Inquests Solicitor to progress their career within a well-established law firm, for the long-term.
If you are interested in this Manchester based position, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £58000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 09:17:04
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Our client is looking for an ambitious Family Solicitor who is looking to develop a successful, long-term career within their friendly and supportive firm who knows the importance of a healthy work/life balance, which is why they offer flexible working options.
Within this Family Solicitor role, your day-to-day duties may include:
Working on a broad spectrum of privately funded Family matters including divorce and financial remedy issues, children and injunction matters, surrogacy, cohabitee disputes and pre and post nuptial agreements
Face to face contact with clients
Create and maintain client relationships
Advocacy
Business Development and marketing initiatives
Legal research and keeping up to date with any changes in the law
The candidate will ideally have 3+ PQE, can work well under pressure, is a team player and is looking to make a difference for their clients.
If you are interested in this Macclesfield based Family Solicitor position, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Macclesfield, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-15 09:07:10
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Specialist, award-winning law firm looking to recruit an experienced Regulatory Solicitor into their Birmingham offices.
Sacco Mann has been instructed on a role within a Top 100 ranked legal practice that is home to a specialist team.
For this role, you will be joining the Health and Care Regulatory team where your main duties may include:
Managing your own caseload of advisory and litigation matters
Advocacy at inquests, Court of Protection hearings and tribunals
Business Development Initiatives
Developing and maintaining loyal client bases
The successful candidate will ideally have 1-6 years PQE within Healthcare Regulatory, can work well as part of a team, is wanting to take the next step in their career and has excellent client care skills.
If you would be interested in this Birmingham based Banking Solicitor role, please contact Matthew Harvey-Peterson at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to matthew.hp@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Posted: 2024-04-12 16:18:09
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Are you an ambitious and dedicated Solicitor with a passion for Family law? I am recruiting on behalf of a leading firm in the Liverpool area who are offering an exceptional opportunity to join a vibrant and forward-thinking team. Working alongside a highly professional and motivated team, you'll report directly to the Head of Department.
As a Family Solicitor, you will ideally be 3 years PQE+ and will be responsible for advising on a diverse range of Family and Children law matters, encompassing both private and public cases.
Your primary objective will be to generate fees while contributing to the expansion of Family Law cases.
This role demands excellent self-management skills, a proactive approach, and effective communication with Partners, colleagues, and clients. You will have strong time-management skills to efficiently handle a busy caseload. Advocacy experience is highly desirable although is not essential alongside knowledge and experience of Legal Aid.
In return this firm offer a competitive salary, a generous holiday allowance, flexible working options, professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.
Additionally their benefits package includes free parking, staff social events and workplace pension.
If you're a motivated Solicitor eager to excel in Family law, we want to hear from you! Take the next step and apply now to become part of a dynamic family law team.
Please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Justine on 0161 914 7357 for an informal discussion.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK.
Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success.
Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 12/04/2024
Salary / Rate: Competitive
Posted: 2024-04-12 14:01:03
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Sacco Mann have been instructed on an excellent opportunity for a qualified Chartered Legal Executive to join the employment team of a leading South Yorkshire law firm.
The role would suit a Chartered Legal Executive who is currently specialising in Employment Law and who is passionate about this area of law.
You will be representing both employers and individuals and working on your own caseload of a broad range of matters including contracts of employment, business transfers and TUPE, unfair dismissal, discrimination, redundancy, settlements.
Alongside this, you will attend hearings and undertake advocacy when required and you will be keen to develop new business and secure future clients for the firm.
To be considered, you will be qualified as a chartered legal executive and have Employment Law experience.
To apply for this Sheffield based Employment Chartered Legal Executive role, please do so via the link or contact Vicky Cavendish in the Chartered Legal Executive and Paralegal division on 0113 236 6713 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Sheffield, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-12 10:23:03
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An exciting new role has arisen with a major UK law firm who are looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join their Leeds City Centre office.
The firm is known for working with some of the world's most ambitious and rapidly growing businesses and has a network of offices working together as one national team, meaning there is great opportunity for development and growth with your career.
The firm has an outstanding reputation and is an ‘Employer of Choice'.
The department handles a genuine blend of work, this includes complex project and advisory work as well as acting for some of the UK's largest household names in relation to their tribunal work.
Advocacy skills are not essential however if you are interested in advocacy you will of course have the opportunity to undertake this.
They are looking to grow and want to recruit a couple of accomplished employment solicitors; they are open minded about the level of experience you have and could look at people from the early stages of their career right through to those either on the cusp of partnership or even at Partnership with a strong business case.
If you are junior Employment Solicitor, they would be looking for you to have a strong grounding in Employment work, largely for respondents, and be able to pick up some of your own matters but would fully expect to support you in the more complex and larger scale work.
If you are a more senior Employment Solicitor, they would be looking for someone who again has strong respondent experience but who is capable of not only working largely unsupervised, but who can also help supervise others.
They would want you to be able to take a lead with client relationships and get involved in the wider business development within the team.
As mentioned before, for a partnership appointment there would need to be a clear and demonstrable business case, however they are proactively looking to strengthen the partnership base within the Employment team so this is something that they are very open to..
The team has a strong position in the market, both locally in Leeds and nationally and their clients are largely from the private sector and cut across many sectors , including media, retailers, transportation, to name a few.
As well as the technical work the team deliver a lot of client training, and run topical seminars, they would be looking for you to get involved in this whatever your level of experience.
Overall, you will be keen to become a part of a solid team working in a vibrant environment.
A competitive salary with full benefits is on offer for the successful candidate. How to Apply: If you would like to apply for this role then please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 7111.
Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you know someone who could be interested then please contact them or us as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
For full terms, please visit our website ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £140000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-12 09:48:15
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Regional, accredited law firm looking to recruit a Family Solicitor into their Cannock offices.
Our client is a leading, Legal 500 ranked law firm who pride themselves on their professional, expert services.
They are looking for a dedicated Family Solicitor who is wanting to join a close-knit team and gain invaluable experience with running your own Family caseload.
Within this role, your day-to-day duties may include:
Working on a broad spectrum of privately funded Family matters including divorce and financial remedy issues, children and injunction matters, surrogacy, cohabitee disputes and pre and post nuptial agreements
Face to face contact with clients
Create and maintain client relationships
Advocacy
Business Development and marketing initiatives
Legal research and keeping my to date with any changes in the law
The candidate will ideally have 3+ PQE, can work well under pressure, is a team player and is looking to make a difference for their clients.
If you are interested in this Cannock based Family Solicitor position, please contact Mollie Burgess at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to mollie.burgess@saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cannock, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-10 11:45:18
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Traditional, respected law firm looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor into their Cotteridge offices.
Our client is a progressive, forward-thinking practice and that offers a supportive working environment and excellent career progression opportunities.
Within this Family Solicitor role, you will be managing your own caseload of matters working closely alongside a Director on matters including:
Private Law Children Matters
Divorce
Financial Settlements
Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements
Cohabitee Disputes
Domestic Violence
Advocacy
The successful candidate will ideally have 2+ years PQE within Family law matters, can demonstrate strong client skills, are passionate about all they do and is looking to really make a difference.
If you are interested in this Family Solicitor position based in Cotteridge please contact Mollie Burgess at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to mollie.burgess @saccomann.com
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
*Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cotteridge, Birmingham, England
Posted: 2024-04-10 11:34:25
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Personal Advisor
12 Month FTC Contract to Cover Maternity
Job Description
Brent Council are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Personal Advisor to join their team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing support, advice, and assistance to young people leaving care, including those who are or were Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC).
The Personal Advisor will work closely with up to 25 young people to enable them to reach their potential and make a smooth transition into adulthood.
This includes supporting young people aged 18-25 with education, training and work opportunities, physical and mental health, and accommodation.
Key Responsibilities
Act as Personal Advisor for up to 25 young people leaving care
Provide individual personal support and advocacy to young people based on their individual needs and goals as outlined in their pathway plan
Support a complex young people workload, which includes young people referred through YOS, Probation as well as Looked After Children Teams
Requirements
Qualification in Certificate in Youth Work Practice, childcare e.g.
NNEB, NVQ Level 3, Access to Social Care NVQ Level with evidence of competencies of English and Maths.
Or educated to A Level standard with English and Maths GCSE or equivalent
Significant experience of direct with young people who have experienced multiple disadvantages
Experience of working with children and families in a statutory or voluntary agency including those with special needs
The ability to write reports (e.g.
Pathway Plans inclusive of Needs Assessments), maintain up to date paper and computer records and attend any meetings in relation to young people to whom you are providing or have provided a service
Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to the needs of care leavers, children, their families or carers and normal child/adolescent development
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If you are a highly motivated and experienced Personal Advisor looking for a new challenge, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career.
Please note that this is a 12 Month FTC contract to cover maternity.
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Type: Contract Location: Wembley, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months FTC
Salary / Rate: Up to £39264 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-10 08:37:55
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Service Care Legal are currently recruiting on behalf of a Legal 500 and Chambers recommended firm who are seeking a Childcare Solicitor to join their growing team.
Please find below further details with regards to this opportunity.ROLE: Childcare Solicitor LOCATION: Hammersmith, West London SALARY: £40,000 to £50,000 (DOE) PQE: 3 years'+The Role of the Childcare Solicitor
To manage a caseload of Childcare Law matters with focus on public law/publicly funded matters
Undertake a variety of work including public law, child protection, SGO and adoption matters
Undertake advocacy where possible to ensure consistency for the clients
The Person
Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years' PQE
Experience in managing a caseload of publicly funded Childcare Law matters
Working towards Law Society's Children Law accreditation
The Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Competitive package
If this Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £500. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Hammersmith and Fulham, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-09 17:09:17
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Black Country Women's Aid Accommodation Services include; , 24-hour access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only), Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims), Resettlement Support post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA community services group activity , Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) , Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism - accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough.
(women, children, male victims) , Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community services) The Domestic Abuse Accommodation service: Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation.
The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes.
The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices.
Job Role Job Title: Accommodation First Contact AdministratorLocation: SandwellPosition available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours per week)Salary: £22,308Closing date: 30 April 2024BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are receivedAll interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you?We are looking for someone to join our team as first contact administrator, being a part of our central contact and administrative team within one of the accommodation sites, with experience in managing a high volume of calls, a timely response to all stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills and efficient and organised administration.
It is from this first contact that the relationship with BCWA begins. The Role: The first contact administrator will coordinate effectively the referrals into BCWA accommodation services.
You will be required to provide a high-quality and efficient response to every call received this will include being responsible for delivering an effective system of first contact, care and support to victims of domestic violence and abuse this includes, gathering information regarding the victim/survivor and their circumstances effectively managing referrals and queries from partner agencies If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you. Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Bromwich, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £22308.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-09 16:25:40
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Black Country Women's Aid Let us introduce ourselves… Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) is an established charity working across the Black Country and wider West Midlands providing accommodation and community support services to victims of domestic abuse, sexual abuse and human trafficking.
Services range from advocacy, civil remedies, support in court, individual and group support and access to a range of therapeutic interventions.
All services are client and needs-led.
Black Country Women's Aid Accommodation Services include; , 24-hour access refuge accommodation for victims of domestic abuse (women and children only), Dispersed accommodation for victims of domestic abuse - accommodation includes house in multiple occupation, blocks of flats and individual flats across the borough (women, children, male victims), Resettlement Support post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA Victim Safety Adviser post departure from domestic abuse accommodation services, Access to BCWA community services group activity , Safe house for victims of modern-day slavery in the National referral mechanism (women and children only.) , Dispersed accommodation for victims of modern-day slavery in the national referral mechanism - accommodation includes house in multiple accommodation, groups of flats and individual accommodation across the borough.
(women, children, male victims) , Access to Counselling Services (part of BCWA Community services) The Domestic Abuse Accommodation service: Black Country Women's Aid (BCWA) provides 24-hour emergency accommodation for victims of domestic violence and abuse in need of temporary safe accommodation.
The service manages and provides 41 units of accommodation in various locations of the Black Country, ranging from houses in multiple occupation, individual flats and houses, as well as group schemes.
The dedicated team provides bespoke, client-led support to empower survivors of abuse to gain confidence and make informed choices.
Job role Job Title: Accommodations Complex needs worker Positions available: 12-month fixed term (37.5 hours), based in SandwellSalary: £22,308 - £23,850Closing date: 30 April 2024All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams Is this you? We are looking for someone who has experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse on both one-to-one and in group work settings.
The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders and clients on all levels.The role: You will carry a caseload which includes all aspects of case management including, risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review.You will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, whose needs are either not being met by existing services or not accessing existing services or not being accepted as referrals with the aim of providing a transition into mainstream services.If you are ambitious, outgoing and hardworking, we would love to hear from you.
Click "Apply" to be emailed information about how to complete your application.Important information for all positions Black Country Women's Aid is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
It will be necessary for an enhanced disclosure to be made to the Criminal Records Bureau for details of any previous criminal convictions.
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
The post holder must be female.
Employment checksAs a responsible employer we adhere to safer recruitment practice and all our employees are subject to the following recruitment checks:Right to work in the UKUnder Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act, we, as a responsible employer need to ensure that we do not employ anyone illegally.
To avoid discrimination we treat all job applicants equally.We, therefore, ask all candidates selected for interview to bring original documentation to show their Right to Work in the UK.
A copy of these will be taken.
Once the successful candidate has been appointed the unsuccessful candidate's documents will be destroyed confidentially.
You may be refused an interview if you do not bring the correct documents with you.ReferencesFollowing your interview, two employment references will be sought.
One of these should be your current or most recent employer.If you have finished full-time education and you have no employer reference, we will accept a reference from:, a professional from your centre of study, for instance, a teacher, lecturer or headteacher, GP or health visitor, a character reference from a person who knows you, a civil servant from a government agency, a bank managerDBSAll positions are subject to DBS checks at the relevant level. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Bromwich, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 12 months
Salary / Rate: £22308.00 - £23850.00 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-09 16:22:15
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Service Care Legal are recruiting on behalf of a London Borough Council who are seeking a Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer to join their team on a contract basis.
Please find below further details with regards to this opportunity.
ROLE: Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer LOCATION: North London RATE: £45.00 to £50.00 per hour CONTRACT: 3 months with possibility of extension
Please note that this is a hybrid working role, with 2 days in the office per week
The Role
To carry a varied caseload and will undertake all aspects of legal work relating to housing disrepair cases at all stages of Pre-Litigation/Litigation
To manage the 3 legal officers and drive the team agenda
compliance with the Housing Disrepair Pre-Action Protocol, provide advice on the management of risk on complex and contentious legal issues and to represent the Council in court and conduct advocacy where appropriate
The Person
A qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or Barrister with a minimum of 2 years' PQE
Experienced in dealing with complex disrepair caseloads through to completion
Previous local authority experience would be highly desirable for this position
The Benefits
Flexible working arrangements
Weekly payroll
If this Senior Housing Disrepair Lawyer role sounds like an opportunity of interest, please feel free to reach out to Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk.
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250. ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3 month ongoing
Salary / Rate: £45 - £50 per hour
Posted: 2024-04-08 15:18:31
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My client are a leading law firm with offices in every major city of the UK.
They are recruiting a military solicitor into their Manchester team to join a leading division in specialist catastrophic injury work on behalf of the armed forces,
Claims include a combination of complex EL.PL matters to include psychological claims, stress and harassment at work as well as accidents f the utmost severity.
This role will suit a lawyer who likes a technical challenge and thrives on the intricacies of egal liability and litigation.
A connection to the military or a passion for catastrophic in jury would be advantageous but not essential.
You must have significant personal injury/ELPL experience and ideally have done some form of advocacy.
To avoid missing out, apply now for this Military Solicitor role by contacting Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann, or simply apply directly to this advert. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-08 15:04:15
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Are you an experienced Costs Draftsperson seeking a new opportunity?
My client is a highly regarded, international law firm seeking a Costs Draftsperson to join their team in Manchester.
This is an opportunity to join a top tier law firm that can offer you excellent career progression.
As a Costs Draftsman you will take on a range of responsibilities to include:
Assessing and negotiating settlement of multi-track costs including handling of related costs proceedings
Drafting own party and opposing third party cost budgets
Pursuing costs recoveries including bill drafting
Advocacy at court hearings
The successful candidate should have the following:
At least 5 years' experience of working in Costs
Experience of working on multi-track costs matters
Experience of costs budgeting
Advocacy experience would be preferable but is not essential
To avoid missing out on this exciting opportunity, apply now to be a Costs Draftsperson by sending your CV to abbie.clifford@saccomann.com or simply apply directly to this advert. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-05 08:47:24
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An exciting new role has arisen with a major UK law firm who are looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join their Leeds City Centre office.
The firm is known for working with some of the world's most ambitious and rapidly growing businesses and has a network of offices working together as one national team, meaning there is great opportunity for development and growth with your career.
The firm has an outstanding reputation and is an ‘Employer of Choice'.
The Role:
The department handles a genuine blend of work, this includes complex project and advisory work as well as acting for some of the UK's largest household names in relation to their tribunal work.
They are looking for an accomplished employment solicitor, ideally someone at Senior Associate level who can take on clients and matters in their own right, and also help with the support of more junior colleagues within the team.
Whilst there is work available for you on day one, if you are someone who enjoys client and business development they are extremely well equipped to help you with this and, as there are no glass ceilings, you will have every opportunity to progress at pace.
The team has a strong position in the market, both locally in Leeds and nationally and their clients are largely from the private sector and cut across many sectors , including media, retailers, transportation, to name a few.
The Candidate: Candidates from 5+ right through to those seeking Partnership are considered to have the required experience for the role.
However, the firm is happy to offer some flexibility on this, so if your experience falls closely outside of this range then please don't hesitate to apply if you think you should be considered.
It's important that you are positive about getting involved in client training and seminars and have a polished range of communication skills as this role requires lots of client contact.
A strong background of experience within employment law is essential for this role and you will have a real motivation to continue developing your skills and excelling in your career.
Advocacy skills are not essential however if you are interested in advocacy you will of course have the opportunity to undertake this.
Overall, you will be keen to become a part of a solid team working in a vibrant environment.
Benefits: A competitive salary with full benefits is on offer for the successful candidate. How to Apply: If you would like to apply for this role then please contact Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 7111.
Alternatively, if this role is not for you but you know someone who could be interested then please contact them or us as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
For full terms, please visit our website ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £130000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-04 09:11:11
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Childcare Solicitor to join a successful department in Nottingham.
This is an unmissable opportunity that would suit a driven individual looking to develop a long-term career within Childcare Law. Our client is very well-established in the East Midlands area with numerous offices and an enviable client base that you would have complete access to.
With excellent scope for progression and training, this is certainly an opportunity not to be missed.
Working closely with an experienced solicitor, you will take on a broad range of high-quality childcare matters and familiar with court procedures including PLO, care proceedings, adoption and contact with children in care applications.
You will also be able to get involved in business development matters and will be undertaking your own advocacy. The firm is ideally looking for someone with the following:
Childcare Solicitor with 1+ years' PQE
Children Panel accredited
Previous experience handling a broad caseload and knowledge of legal aid and ccms
Strong focus on client care
How to Apply Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment.
Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates, and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment.
To hear more about this Childcare Solicitor, please contact Jonny Weare or another member of the private practice team at Sacco Mann. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Nottingham, England
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2024-04-03 13:19:17
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Legal 500 ranked law firm looking to recruit an Employment Litigation Solicitor in their Manchester office.
Sacco Mann are working with a well-respected law firm that are looking for an experienced Employment Litigation Solicitor to join their dynamic team.
Within this role, the Solicitor with prepare for Employment Tribunal hearings and the overlook the supervision of more junior members of the team.
Other day-to-day responsibilities for this role would include:
Monitoring and supporting Trainee Solicitors with their cases and performance
Undertaking quality checks and assessments on ET3 responses, preliminary hearings, court bundles and witness statements
Drafting and preparing ET3 responses, witness statements and other relevant legal documentation
Conducting your own advocacy
Corresponding with other Solicitors, representatives and clients
The is an exciting opportunity to work within a role where the successful candidate will assist in the building of the team around themselves.
Ideally, they will display at least 3+ years PQE within Employment law, have previous Litigation and advocacy experience, is well-motivated, supportive and is driven to help shape the overall performance of the surrounding team.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Employment Litigation Solicitor role, please contact Cherie Smith at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to cherie.smith@saccomann.com
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
You can see our full terms on our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Posted: 2024-04-03 10:20:13
