Posts by Karen Bozorgpour
Being a Model Trustee
Want to Be a Model Trustee? You may have heard that Naomi Campbell, one of fashion’s most iconic figures, was banned from serving as a charity trustee. But what really happened? The headlines pointed to charity funds being spent on cigarettes and spa trips, but the situation is more nuanced. Charity trustees are allowed to…
Read MoreOccupation Orders Explained
If you are going through a divorce or separation and you are having difficulties in establishing who will live at the family home, the court can make an occupation order. An occupation order will set out details of how your home will be used. It can be particularly useful if there is domestic violence or…
Read MoreLitigation Paralegal – Exeter, Full Time
Our Litigation Department deals with a broad range of civil litigation work ranging from commercial and property disputes to contentious probate. The Litigation Department is proud of its team ethos with everyone working together to achieve a high quality service for clients and colleagues. The hours of work will be 9.00 am to 5.30 pm…
Read MoreProperty Litigation Solicitor – Full Time
Our Litigation Department deals with a broad range of civil litigation work and currently comprises six fee earners together with support staff. We currently have a full-time vacancy for an ambitious and energetic Litigation lawyer to join our friendly, hard-working, and supportive team. The role can be based at any of our offices in Taunton, Crewkerne, Tiverton,…
Read MoreLitigation Senior Paralegal – Exeter, Full Time
Our Litigation Department deals with a broad range of civil litigation work ranging from commercial and property disputes to contentious probate. The Litigation Department is proud of its team ethos with everyone working together to achieve a high quality service for clients and colleagues. The hours of work will be 9.00 am to 5.30 pm…
Read MoreCommercial Property Legal Administrator/Paralegal – Exeter/Taunton
Commercial Property work is a key area of practice at Everys. Everys has traditionally been strong in the farming sector and this has expanded to include commercial property work of all kinds. It encompasses not only buying and selling farms, but also the development of land and buildings, including options and overage. We act for…
Read MoreCohabitation and the Legal Rights of Cohabitees
Love Island couple Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have split after a relationship of five years following their success in finding love on the programme and starting a family in January 2023. So how is this relevant to family law and cohabitation? Cohabitation is a term used to describe two people who are in a…
Read MoreReflections on the first 6 months of being a Trainee Solicitor at Everys
I joined Everys in April 2023 as a paralegal after completing my law degree and LPC. I had worked as a paralegal for several years in Bristol before returning to Devon to obtain a training contract. After an application process I was offered a training contract with Everys commencing in January 2024. For my first…
Read MoreViolence Against Women and Girls
Violence against women and girls (VAWG) accounted for 20% of total police recorded crime in England and Wales between 2022 and 2023. A further report commissioned by the National Police Chief’s Council and the College of Policing estimated at least one in every twelve women will be a victim of VAWG. The threat to women…
Read MoreHow to Write a Dismissal Letter
If you need to dismiss an employee, it is crucial to follow the correct procedure. Failure to do so could mean that they are able to make a claim against you for unfair or wrongful dismissal. A letter of dismissal should follow a fair and lawful dismissal procedure. It is a legal requirement under the…
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