For locum solicitors in the UK the busy period every year starts in May and runs through to September. This is the timeframe when annual leave cover is booked and firms often need extra help dealing with increased caseloads during…
There is no difference between a locum lawyer and an interim lawyer. It is just a question of language. We set up Interim Lawyers many years ago simply because all other domain names of a similar nature have been taken!…
We often see local authorities looking for staff and read about placements from our locums’ CVs showing hourly rates at levels rarely seen outside large London commercial practices. So for example we quite often notice that childcare lawyers coming from…
There are over a thousand regular locum solicitors and legal executives working in the UK. Some of these hold down a number of different roles, whether legal or non-legal, and undertake locum work either as a sideline or as a…
Very easily! Simply click this link, download the form, fill it out and email or post it to us. We welcome all feedback on locum assignments, whether positive or negative.
We run your assignment past our locums to see who is available and interested. Responses are usually received within about 40-60 minutes and we forward across our preferred locums for you to consider. At the same time we will send…
The use of the term ‘contractor’ tends to describe a situation where a lawyer or solicitor is working on an ongoing basis, usually to deal with excess capacity or a busy period. The use of the word ‘locum’ tends to be used…
Areas of law in demand are fairly straightforward. It is almost always the case that solicitors firms recruit Conveyancers to cover for annual leave, sick leave and maternity leave. Litigators can be covered for, or so the argument goes. After…
Q: I am a sole practitioner and need ongoing cover for annual leave or emergencies – can you help? A: Yes, absolutely. Usually we get calls from sole practitioners asking us to provide details of a locum who can assist…
Q: I am provisionally seeking locum cover for my firm, what do I need to do? A: Drop us an email over with your requirements but make sure you tell us it is very provisional. It is always helpful to…
Q: How many locum agencies should I register our firm’s assignment with? A: We rarely get asked this question, but we know that quite a few practice managers or junior partners at medium sized law firms will get asked to…
Q: We are a Limited Company looking to use a Solicitor. Is having a locum or interim lawyer handling a case a cheaper option than using a law firm? A: Yes, in a nutshell, but using a locum solicitor is…
Q: How quickly can you respond to emergency requests? A: We open the Interim Lawyers office at 08.30 hrs every weekday and we are able to respond very rapidly to requests for emergency cover for locum solicitors and lawyers. We…
Q: How are locums screened – what qualifications do they have? A: Our recruitment process involves all locums being thoroughly screened before being registered. We always obtain two professional references and get proof of ID/residence plus a copy of a…
Q: What is the cost of having a locum? A: Locum costs depend on a wide range of factors, but usually the rule of thumb is that the longer the assignment the lower the rates. Location plays an important part…
Q: The locum I had at my law firm was not as good as expected, what can I do? A: It is always disappointing when a locum does not live up to expectations and we as an agency would like to…
Q: How can I be sure you will send a fully qualified Locum Solicitor? A: We use a thorough registration process for all our locum staff. During this, we request proof of ID, proof of residence, a copy of their…
Q: How far ahead can I plan my Locum cover for holidays or pre-arranged annual leave? A: As far ahead as you wish. It is a good idea to always plan ahead wherever possible as locum cover can be difficult…