Guide to Being a Locum

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We have written a guide on how to be a successful locum solicitor. This can be downloaded free of charge as a .pdf. It is 29 pages long and contains details on frequency of work, starting out as a locum, who is a typical locum, how locum bookings work, top tips for getting assignments, business set up, self-employment, umbrella companies, professional indemnity insurance, locum rates of pay, how payment works, travel allowance, locum work affecting permanent role success, why work as a locum, how many agencies to register with, in demand areas of law, working with practising certificate conditions or disciplinary issues, IR35 and more.

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TESTIMONIALS

…still with us are the 3 senior property and private client locums you placed with us – all three excellent and long term- many thanks.

Long term locum placement

Can I say that I have enjoyed working with Interim Lawyers and Ten Percent Legal over the last couple of years, your no nonsense, keep it simple approach is such a refreshing change from other agencies I have used.

No Nonsense Recruitment

I have recommended you and said you were the agent to approach. I hope that was the correct procedure. Somebody has to say how valued you are by small firms.

Recommendation

Thank you for your assistance and I will use you again when the need arises, I find you a very efficient and friendly company.

Senior Partner, South Coast Law Firm

For locums we use Jonathan Fagan at Interim Lawyers. He’s a nice, helpful guy and his fees aren’t too bad (for an agent!)

UK Law firm

I was a bit apprehensive at first when you initially emailed me as I thought this would be another generic email and I have unfortunately previously had some poor experiences with recruiters. That is not to say that all recruiters out there are the same but I can honestly say WITHOUT A DOUBT you have been the most pleasant recruiter I have dealt with; very efficient and found me the ideal role very quickly. This is testament to your capabilities and I am deeply grateful for this opportunity. Thank you so much once again for your efforts Emma.

Locum Solicitor Candidate

Thank you for your assistance and I will use you again when the need arises, I find you a very efficient and friendly company.

Senior Partner, South England Law Firm