Digital Divorce and Other Electronic Developments


Divorce.jpgMore than 110,000 divorce proceedings were begun in 2015, but soon the bulk of divorces may take place over mobile phones and computers. The Government has continued with the digitisation of various legal processes across England and Wales, and this includes divorce proceeding. HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) piloted a scheme last year which enabled people to apply for a divorce online, print off the form and send it to court. In the first week HMCTS received 130 online applications. Susan Acland-Hood, HMCTS Chief Executive, said of the changes: “These measures are drastically cutting the number of applications returned because of errors – streamlining the process and ensuring we are best supporting people going through a difficult and often painful time.”

Legal Secretary Vacancies March 2018


Vacancies_2.jpgHere is a selection of vacancies from our Legal Secretary Jobs Board this month:

Legal Secretary – Stone King 
Location: London
Salary: Market Rate

Stone King is looking to recruit a new Legal Secretary to work in either their Charity, Education or Corporate and Commercial team in London.

The successful Legal Secretary's role will cover a wide range of tasks. They must have excellent IT, typing and audio typing skills. They must also have fantastic inter-personal skills and a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

View the full job description here: 
https://www.institutelegalsecretaries.com/jobs/candidate/job/110322

Share Your Experience at the Legal Skills Academy


University of Westminster.jpgThe University of Westminster’s Legal Skills Academy is a joint initiative between the career development centre and the Westminster Law School to increase employability of students entering the legal profession. We host events and workshops nearly every week during the semester at the Little Titchfield Street campus, with representatives from various law firms, organisations and companies leading the presentations. The Legal Skills Academy provides individuals and employers with an excellent opportunity to showcase their expertise, network with their high-calibre students to promote employment opportunities, and attract new talent, whilst also enhancing our visibility across the university.

Legal Secretary Vacancies February 2018


Here is a selection of vacancies from our Legal Secretary Jobs Board this month:

Legal Secretary – Stone King 
Location: London
Salary: Market Rate

Stone King is looking to recruit a new Legal Secretary to work in either their Charity, Education or Corporate and Commercial team in London.

The successful Legal Secretary's role will cover a wide range of tasks. They must have excellent IT, typing and audio typing skills. They must also have fantastic inter-personal skills and a willingness to learn and take on new tasks.

View the full job description here: 
https://www.institutelegalsecretaries.com/jobs/candidate/job/110322

Different Types of Rights in Land and How They Can Affect Us


If your studies with The Institute of Legal Secretaries and PAs have delved into the intricacies of land law, you will appreciate that there are a number of rights in land that can arise within our legal system. From the beneficial interests that flow from trusts in land to covenants and easements, there are myriad ways in which a particular piece of land may be burdened by another person’s right, and this article aims to look at these in turn.

Restrictive covenants

The first thing you need to know about restrictive covenants is that they are never any more than an equitable interest in land (in line with S.1 of the Law of Property Act 1925). This is unlike the easement that we will discuss next, which can also be a legal interest in land. 

Legal Rights and the Human Body


It is well known that the number of disputed wills and estates has been steadily on the rise. One aspect of dispute that you might not have expected is the question of what happens to a loved one’s body when they die. The Law Commission, as the body that reviews the law on behalf of the government, has announced in its 13th report on future projects that they may try to set out a modern framework for disposing of the dead. The thinking behind the project is to try and create a clear legal framework to enable the safe and dignified disposal of a person’s remains. It might also better help to respect someone’s wishes as to how their remains are disposed of. 

One issue the Law Commission has highlighted is the fact that the current law does not accommodate new, more environmentally friendly methods of disposal. In addition, the current law is outdated, piecemeal and complex. 

Key Steps in Securing a Legal Secretary Job


ILSPA exists to not only provide people with professional qualifications but also to help people secure employment. Our Students and Members can benefit from expert advice on how to go about the job-seeking process, which will ensure that they achieve their goals.

Legal Secretaries are in great demand and are able to earn good salaries. If you have achieved ILSPA’s Legal Secretaries Diploma, you will be very attractive to law firms because you will have a solid knowledge of various areas of law and legal procedures. Job prospects for Legal Secretaries are very good, because the more experience you gain, the higher your position and salary will be. 

Applying for a Job When Your Skills Don't Match the Specification


You’ve seen an advertisement for the job of your dreams, but the candidate specification does not quite match your own professional profile. You are now faced with a dilemma: accept your loss and let the job of your dreams slip away or go for it with everything you’ve got. We here at ILSPA recommend the latter of the two options. Here are our tips to help you make the most of what you have and ensure you give yourself the best possible chance of securing the role.

How Things Stand with the Legal Aid Service


It is an unfortunate fact of life that many people in society are not going to be able to afford the cost of legal instruction when something serious crops up in their life. Be this an accusation of a criminal offence or the threat of homelessness due to a recent illness and not being able to keep up with mortgage payments, it really is imperative that a developed nation such as ours helps people out when they potentially face the worst moments of their lives.

Legal Secretary Vacancies January 2018


Here is a selection of vacancies from our Legal Secretary Jobs Board this month:

Junior Legal Secretary – Owen Reed 
Location: London
Salary: £25,000 – £29,000

Owen Reed is looking to recruit a Junior Legal Secretary to join the Banking team of a top London law firm.

The Junior Legal Secretary will provide effective and high quality secretarial support, through delegation from secretaries and fee earners that appropriately meets fee earner requirements, enabling them to focus on providing legal services to clients. If this sounds like something you would excel at then apply now!

View the full job description here: 
https://www.institutelegalsecretaries.com/jobs/candidate/job/106967/&nb…;