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Are you ready to take the next step in your legal career?
My client, a leading provider of insurance and legal services, is looking for a Serious Injury Assistant to join their growing team.
With a strong commitment to customer care, they ensure every claim journey exceeds expectations by delivering seamless, fully outsourced solutions backed by industry expertise and innovation.
The ideal candidate will be responsible in assisting a senior fee earner in all aspects of litigated and non-litigated claims with an emphasis on pain related conditions.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Deal with all aspects of litigated and non litigated personal injury claims mainly of a high (serious injury/ multi track) value and/or technical nature as requested.
- Continuously risk assess a case as it progresses and highlight concerns to your fee earner/line manager to include having regard to liability, contributory negligence, causation, and quantum
- To immediately draw to your fee earners attention the receipt of any kind of offer of settlement and to update the system to reflect the nature, date, and amount of offer.
- To understand the complexities associated with establishing causation and pain.
- To identify the need for signposting to other organisations such as Headway or other charities.
- To identify the need for the claimant to be referred for a benefits check and obtain authority from your fee earner supervisor to refer the client for a benefits check.
- To attend if required the Magistrates Court, Crown Court, or Coroners Court for hearings as required.
- Obtain relevant and necessary evidence (medical or otherwise), liaising with medical experts as necessary, identify and request relevant discovery documents.
This will include being familiar with digitised platforms for securing medical records and imagery, an ability to review records and reports and prepare comprehensive summaries.
- Instruct Counsel, attend conferences and JSMs.
- Draft pleadings, applications, instructions, briefs, schedules of loss and witness statements with supervision and guidance.
- Full utilisation of PI Calculator (training will be given).
- Ensure any appropriate instructions are obtained from any relevant lay and/or insurance clients or their litigation friend where the client is a protected party.
- Engage with mentoring and training other team members as required by your manager or Head of Department.
- To attend client meetings as requested which can be anywhere in England/Wales.
- To liaise with and instruct pagination companies where relevant and proportionate with sign off from your fee earner/manager.
Experience & Knowledge
- Substantial experience running a litigated caseload or assisting with a serious injury case load.
Candidates from a Defendant background with relevant experience will be considered.
- Excellent client care and analytical skills, to include providing written and oral advice in a clear concise manner.
- The ability to liaise and build up a rapport by using effective communication with all external agencies during the life of a claim including medical agencies, investigators, barristers etc
- Good IT skills with a sound working knowledge of VF or a similar case management system and essential MS Office knowledge.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills, with a calm and methodical approach to work, and a flexible and adaptable attitude to resolving issues.
- Here at Carpenters group diversity and inclusion matters, it is integral to our culture, and we welcome applications from everyone.
We celebrate difference and believe in equal opportunities for all.
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Hybrid working model (in relevant role)
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Liverpool,England
Start: 09/07/2025
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £40000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-09 09:22:03
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Sacco Mann are working with a leading law firm in Lincoln who are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their busy Conveyancing team in Lincoln.
This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a reputable and supportive law firm offering genuine career development and a positive working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Typing legal correspondence, reports, and other documents
Opening and closing client files
Scheduling and managing client appointments
Supporting the progression of conveyancing matters under supervision
Updating third-party portals, including the Land Registry
Handling telephone calls, taking accurate messages, and ensuring timely follow-up
Assisting with contract exchanges and progressing matters through to completion
Working collaboratively with the team and using initiative to meet deadlines
About You:
Ideally 2 years' experience in a law firm or similar professional environment, preferably within residential conveyancing
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise a busy workload
Able to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Confident in coordinating work and contributing to team success
Reliable, motivated, and committed to delivering excellent client service
What We Offer:
Competitive salary
Free parking
Medical cash plan (covering dental, optical, and more)
Generous holiday allowance, including Christmas
Additional day off for your birthday
Volunteering Day
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
If you are interested in this Residential Conveyancing Assistant role in Lincoln then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
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. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Lincoln, England
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £25000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-03 10:30:31
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Zest Optical are working with a lovely practice in Droitwich, Worcestershire to hire a full time Optical Assistant.
The practice is known in the community for an amazing selection of products and offering best-in-class service.
On offer is an opportunity to develop your career in a forward-thinking environment.
Optical Assistant - Role
Modern environment with a family feel in-store
Focus on quality and customer service
Advanced equipment and technologies available
Opportunities for development
Supported by an experienced team
Full time
Optical Assistant - Requirements
Previous experience of working in the optical industry
Passionate about eyewear and styling
Exceptional customer service skills
Optical Assistant - Salary
Base salary up to £24,000
Lucrative bonus scheme
Range of additional benefits
For more information please click the 'Apply' link as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this great opportunity. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Droitwich, England
Salary / Rate: £22000 - £24000 per annum + Bonus + Benefits
Posted: 2025-06-27 09:31:30
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Optical Assistant - Abingdon
Abingdon | Up to £27,300 | Full Time
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a full-time Optical Assistant to join a leading optical practice in Abingdon.
This is an exciting chance to join one of the most respected names in eye care.
Key Duties
Help patients choose frames and lenses.
Provide excellent customer service.
Support with dispensing, adjustments, and admin tasks.
Requirements
Experience as an Optical Assistant or in a customer service role.
Friendly, helpful, and team-focused.
Package
Salary up to £27,300 per year.
Full-time hours including weekend work on a rota.
Apply Now
Send your CV today for this Optical Assistant role in Abingdon. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Abingdon, England
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £27300 per annum + Range of Benefits
Posted: 2025-06-25 15:47:41
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A quirky independent Opticians based in Central Brighton are looking for a full time Optical Assistant to join the team.
Optical Assistant - Role
Boutique independent Opticians
Single testing room with an excellent reputation in the area
Hand picked frames from all over the world, some of which are exclusive to the UK
Range of Vintage, reconditioned and recycled frames
Expert eyecare with a friendly team
Personalised service
Assisting in all areas of the practice including reception, dispensing, and aftercare
Opening hours from 10am to 5.30pm
Working 5 days a week including a Sat
Salary between £22,000 to £26,000 plus bonus
Optical Assistant - Requirements
Experience of working within an Opticians
Confident making bold recommendations
Interest in fashion and styling
Dynamic
Team player
Attention to detail
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.
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Type: Permanent Location: Brighton, England
Salary / Rate: £22000 - £26000 per annum + Bonus
Posted: 2025-06-24 09:32:57
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A premium independent Opticians based in Tadley, Hampshire are looking for a full time Dispensing Optician/Manager to join the team.
Dispensing Optician - Role
Dynamic, high end independent practice
Diverse patient base
Emphasis on offering a first class service
2 Testing rooms plus a Contact lens and audiology clinic
Range of high-end brands - Lindberg, Chloe, Calvin Klein
State of the art practice - Advanced equipment including Visioffice
Paperless practice - Optix PMS
Essilor specialists
Dealing with complex patient queries
Developing and coaching the Optical Assistants
Making sure everything runs smoothly and targets are met
Input into frame buying
Working 40 hours a week over 5 days
Opening Hours: 9am to 6pm (7pm on a Thurs and 3pm on a Sat)
In-between Basingstoke and Reading
Salary between £35,000 to £45,000 DOE
Practice Incentive Schemes
Free parking
Professional fees paid
Discounts on frames
Bespoke Holiday allowance
Dispensing Optician - Requirements
GOC registered Dispensing Optician
Experience of working with an independent would be an advantagee
Must be calm, comfortable and confident at all times when talking to patients
Caring
Maintain the high level of customer care expected by patients of the practice
Ability to learn and want to develop
Flair for fashion
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible.
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Type: Permanent Location: Tadley, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-24 09:30:15
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Due to expansion, an award winning group of independent Opticians based in the Suffolk, London and Essex area are looking to recruit a full time Optical Assistant to work at their Beccles, Suffolk practice.
The company is well known for its excellent levels of service and its range of eye care services on offer.
It utilises modern testing equipment and focuses on offering a professional and friendly service.
Optical Assistant - Role
Dispensing lenses to all levels
Helping patients to select frames
Meeting and greeting patients
Booking appointments
Dealing with collections, measurements and adjustments
Working with the Optometrist and Dispensing Opticians to ensure a smooth patient journey
Optical Assistant - Requirements
Previous Optical experience is essential
Full dispensing capabilities including occupational and varifocal lenses
Ideally around two years' + experience.
Customer focussed
Courteous and professional
Proactive and motivated to learn
Interest in fashion and branding
Optical Assistant - Salary
Basic between £22,000 to £25,000
Bonus scheme
35 hours per week to include Saturdays, no Sunday opening
28 days holiday
Pension
To avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV across to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Beccles, England
Salary / Rate: £22000 - £25000 per annum + Bonus
Posted: 2025-06-24 09:30:07
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Optical Assistant - Knightsbridge - Luxury Eyewear Brand
Zest Optical are working with one of the most respected names in luxury eyewear to recruit a passionate and customer-focused Optical Assistant for their boutique in Knightsbridge.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a design-led brand renowned for its unique blend of style, substance, and craftsmanship.
About the Brand
Established in 1969, the British-born eyewear brand has earned a cult following among creatives, tastemakers, and industry leaders around the world.
Each frame is handcrafted in its own atelier in Italy, combining meticulous craftsmanship with bold, expressive design.
Uncompromising in quality and proudly independent, the brand continues to set the standard for timeless eyewear — never mass-produced, always distinctive.
With strong roots in fashion, film, and music, it represents a rare blend of heritage and contemporary cultural relevance.
What You'll Do
Deliver a warm, personalised customer experience that reflects the brand's premium positioning
Assist with dispensing and fitting of high-end optical and sunglass frames
Maintain exceptional store presentation and support visual merchandising standards
Offer expert product knowledge and styling advice to a discerning clientele
Support day-to-day operations including appointment management and stock control
What We're Looking For
Positive experience in an optical environment
Strong product knowledge and a flair for styling
A customer-first mindset with excellent communication skills
Passion for design, fashion, and craftsmanship
A proactive, team-oriented attitude
Why Apply?
An excellent salary up to £30,000 + perks and benefits
Work for a globally recognised brand with a rich design heritage
Be part of a close-knit, creative, and knowledgeable team
If you're passionate about eyewear, fashion, and delivering a premium customer experience, We would love to speak with you.
Apply now or contact Kieran Lindley directly to find out more. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West End, England
Salary / Rate: £26000 - £30000 per annum + Bonus + Perks
Posted: 2025-06-23 16:18:01
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Part-Time Practice Manager
Independent Opticians, Leicester (Leicestershire) Up to £35,000 FTE | 3-4 Days Per Week | 9am-5.30pm | Community-Focused Role Across Two Practices
Zest Optical are working alongside a growing independent Opticians based in Leicester to recruit a Part-Time Practice Manager.
This is a unique opportunity to lead and grow a new practice while working across two sites just four miles apart, both deeply rooted in their local communities and committed to delivering personalised, high-quality eye care.
Practice Manager - Role Overview
Working across two well-established practices in Leicester
Part-time: 3 days per week (Tue, Wed, Thu ideal - up to 4 days possible)
Working hours: 9am-5.30pm
Limited Saturdays - only 1 per month required
Overseeing all daily operations and supporting long-term business growth
Team includes a pre-reg Optometrist and two Optical Assistants currently training as Dispensing Opticians
Key involvement in building the patient base at a brand-new practice location
Involvement in remote edging and working primarily with Essilor lenses
Support a wide range of services including NHS and private eye exams, contact lenses, OCT scanning, and dry eye management
Help curate a broad, stylish eyewear selection featuring both designer and high-street brands
Significant scope to bring fresh ideas, shape services, and engage with the local community
Up to £35,000 FTE depending on experience
Practice Manager - Requirements
Qualified Dispensing Optician with strong knowledge of lenses and dispensing
Reliable, experienced, and confident working independently - not suitable for newly qualified applicants
Will also consider a very experienced Optical Assistant with proven leadership capability
“Old school” approach to service and standards, with a modern outlook on growth and development
Passion for community-focused care and delivering a highly personalised service
Friendly, professional, and invested in the long-term success of the business
This is a rare opportunity to step into a varied and rewarding management role, with the chance to directly shape and grow a new practice from the ground up.
The environment is unhurried and patient-first, providing real freedom to deliver the kind of care you believe in.
To avoid missing out, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood using the ‘Apply' link as soon as possible. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leicester, England
Salary / Rate: £27000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-06-23 15:46:54
