The Gazette 1989

SEPTEMBER

1989

GAZETTE

CORRESPONDENCE

The proper provision for Legal Aid Services i s a matter that the profession should address as the present arrangement is hopelessly inadequate to meet the needs of those entitled.

Conld. from page 290.

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Furthermore, it is well recognised that prompt, accurate and sensible legal advice given at a critical time can minimise difficulties fo r a couple encountering problems. The goodwill, hard work and dedication of the solicitors working w i t h in th e Centres i s no t i n

Yours sincerely, MURIEL WALLS, Solicitor, Family Lawyers Association.

question. However, they have an impossible work load to carry and the delays that this causes for their own clients and indeed fo r the private practitioners who may be acting for the other spouse causes unnecessary hardship. There i s n o doubt with th e enac tment o f t h e Jud i c i al Separation and Family Reform Act that there will be more and more people seeking legal advice and aid through th e scheme and th e pressures on the service will b e even greater. It should also be remembered that the present scheme i s not constituted on a statutory basis even t hough i t ha s been i n operation for almost nine years. /. t i K / ; \ ( / ; S I M ( ) N S t s s o < i t / /•; s Legal Recruitment OPPORTUNITIES IN ENGLAND

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Northern Ireland Solicitors willing to act on an Agency Referral basis for Solicitors in the Republic of Ireland in General, Civil and Commercial Fields including Debt Recovery, particularly in the Western half of the Province. Contact: Oliver M . Loughran, Solicitor, 61 High Street, Omagh, Co. Tyrone. Tol. No. 0662-41530/41387. Fax No. 0 6 6 2 - 4 9 8 6 3.

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TO £25,000 This small practice in Enfield seeks a two year qualified commercial conveyancer to undertake a varied workload including site acquisitions, estate sales and landlord tenant matters. CHESHIRE C. £23,000 A lawyer with all round experience is sought to join this well known institution. The successful applicant will work in a highly commercial enviroment and be rewarded with an excellent salary and prospects. BIRMINGHAM TO £30,000 A high calibre lawyer is required to join this large manufacturing company. The successful applicant is likely to have a minimum of 2 years' experience in acquisitions, disposals and joint vertures.

field, seeks a one to two year qulaified solicitor with relevant experience to undertake a high quality corporate tax workload. COMMERCIAL CONVEYANCING TO £40,000 Our client, a central London practice, is seeking a commercial conveyancer with a minimum of two years' experience to handle a mixed commercial property workload with an emphasis on planning. COMMERCIAL ROLE c. £25,000 + BENEFITS This major pharmaceutical company curently requires a lawyer to join its well established leagal team. Applicants will handle a range of commercial matters including contract, employment and property.

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