BATES WELLS is looking for employees for positions:
paralegal
Responsibility
perform legal and factual research, reviewing case facts, identifying relevant laws, and ensuring all pertinent information is considered
conduct legal and factual research, identify relevant laws, and ensure all necessary information is considered
review legal documents
prepare and review legal documents, correspondence, and application packs, ensuring accuracy and completeness
organise and analyse information, cross-checking and validating details
support partners and fee earners in managing case files, maintaining professionalism, and adhering to confidentiality standards
prepare written reports and draft legal documents
assist in providing high-quality legal service, manage client expectations, and maintain strong client relationships
Requirements
A comprehensive understanding of business and sponsorship-based immigration routes
proven experience preparing sponsorship applications, work visas, assembling application packs, uploading supporting documents, and drafting cover letters using templates
strong familiarity with personal immigration pathways and the structure of immigration rules
it project manager
Responsibility
support the Senior Infrastructure & Applications Manager in delivering team objectives
provide IT management with technical information and advice
collaborate with our Managed Service Provider and internal teams to maintain service levels
lead the development, support, and adoption of Microsoft 365 solutions
manage the technical implementation of new services and manage roadmaps for existing ones
integrate applications effectively and escalate support issues when necessary
propose technology solutions to address new business initiatives
monitor market trends to ensure alignment with evolving requirements
Requirements
meraki Wi-Fi, SenseOn MDR/XDR tools, iManage, Mimecast, and RingCentral
legal secretary
Responsibility
create, update, and manage client and matter records using the Practice Management System
draft and send engagement letters, manage financial transactions, and oversee billing processes
maintain accurate records and coordinate fortnightly matter management meetings
create, format, and manage internal, client-facing, and business development documents
transcribe dictation and prepare document bundles for fee earners
ensure efficient electronic and paper filing, including archiving
manage diaries, inboxes, travel arrangements, and expense processing
conduct research and support ongoing proceedings with timely filings and tribunal coordination
development manager
Responsibility
develop and implement the firm’s L&D strategy, ensuring alignment with business needs
manage the training calendar and L&D budget, coordinating learning initiatives and professional development programs
identify learning needs across teams and design tailored, inclusive training solutions
partner with senior stakeholders and external providers to deliver impactful learning interventions
design and facilitate interactive learning sessions, including leadership workshops and senior inductions
maintain accurate training records, track participation, and measure effectiveness
act as the main point of contact for all L&D-related queries, providing expert guidance and support
service delivery manager
Responsibility
day to day line management of the IT service desk team including performance and development
monitoring of the ITSM platform ensuring swift resolution of incidents by members of the team
escalation point for analysts and MSP
oversee documentation of IT procedures and SIPs
IT asset management , Hardware, Software and Cloud
software management; to ensure compliance with licencing and integrity of builds
produce service management reports and SIPs, devise action plans to reduce numbers of calls in accordance with IT strategy
identify user training needs based on service desk incidents and feedback
payroll
Responsibility
act as the primary contact for the HRIS , managing employee records, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with HR policies
assist with payroll processing, including documentation, tracking overtime, and ensuring accuracy in payroll data
manage joiners and leavers processes, including drafting contracts, coordinating inductions and exit interviews, and ensuring compliance with HR policies
support employee benefits administration, including enrolment, updating records, and assisting with initiatives to enhance employee experience
provide day-to-day HR support, including managing queries, maintaining records, assisting with recruitment, appraisals, training, family leave letters, inductions, and ad hoc projects