VACANCIES
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We’re hiring!
Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer
At Killingworth and Parrott, we pride ourselves on delivering a personal service, providing clear practical help and advice with a common-sense approach to guide our clients through their legal issues.
Based in the busy market town of Belper (part of the Derwent Mills World Heritage Site) the practice is embedded within the local community, and enjoys plenty of local amenities with easy transport links to the surrounding towns and cities.
We’re now seeking a new team member to help our continued growth and assist with an active conveyancing caseload. Progression opportunities are available for those seeking further development.
Position; Residential Property Solicitor / Conveyancer
Hours; Full time, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm (Part time requests will also be considered)
Qualifications; A qualified Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer is preferred.
Experience; A minimum of 2 years carrying out a full time conveyancing caseload.
Salary; Competitive remuneration dependent on experience.
Key duties;
● Independently progressing conveyancing matters from quoting to completion of registration, including
sales, purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity, as well as shared ownership, leasehold, newbuild and
unregistered properties;
● Providing clients with clear practical advice on legal documents generated during the conveyancing
process;
● Communicating clearly and professionally with clients, other Solicitors, Lenders, Estate Agents and other
third parties;
● Using the firm’s software and precedents to produce legal documents;
● Working closely with colleagues, mentoring and supporting them where necessary;
● Ensuring all work is undertaken accurately, complying with industry standards.
The candidate should be able to;
● demonstrate a clear understanding of the conveyancing process and be familiar with the Law Society
Conveyancing Protocol;
● work independently in a busy legal environment without compromising the quality of work;
● show a professional yet approachable manner with excellent interpersonal skills;
● show an ability to work to often tight deadlines with excellent organisational skills;
● be a team player;
● be self-motivated; and
● demonstrate a proficiency with Office Outlook, Excel and Word.
Deadline; 30 September 2024. However, please note that our priority is to recruit the right person for the job. The closing date provided is a guideline only. We reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the stated deadline, or continue accepting applications after the stated deadline.
Please apply with a full CV and covering letter to Stephen Parrott
stephen@killingworthandparrott.co.uk
Posted 25/07/24
Vacancy – Business & Marketing Manager
St. Mary’s Chambers is one of the very few specialist Family Law Chambers outside of London. Chambers is based in the historic Lace Market area of Nottingham from where nearly 40 barristers practice in all areas of family law across the East Midlands region and beyond. Members of Chambers are regularly recommended in the Chambers Guide to the UK Bar and the Legal 500.
We are seeking to recruit a Business & Marketing Manager to work closely with the Senior Clerk on the management of the Business & Marketing functions of Chambers. This is an exciting role with scope for further development and progression within Chambers.
The role in brief includes:
• Managing all of Chambers marketing activities in conjunction with the Senior Clerk, Joint Heads of Chambers & Practice Heads. This includes event planning for three annual conferences for Chambers’ core practice areas as well as arranging in-house training for our professional clients.
• To assist the Senior Clerk with growing the value of Chambers’ services, by maintaining existing client relationships and seeking new opportunities.
• Managing Chambers website updates, social media channels & legal directory submissions.
• Actively working with individual barristers to help them with raising their profile and encouraging them to engage with Chambers marketing activities.
• Representing Chambers at networking, training, and social events with the purpose of raising the profile of Chambers.
• Creating and managing digital assets in line with Chambers branding guidelines.
• Working with the Senior Clerk, Joint Heads of Chambers and other senior staff to implement Chambers strategy.
• Assisting the Senior Clerk to ensure that Chambers and its barristers comply with all relevant legislation and regulation, including: Employment Law, Health and Safety, Data Protection, Equality and Diversity; and Bar Standards Board requirements.
• Assisting the Senior Clerk with managing the premises and to ensure it remains a clean, safe and secure environment for those that work and visit.
• Assisting the Diary Clerking team and/or Finance team when required with recurring and ad-hoc tasks.
The following experience, knowledge and skills are preferred:
• Project management & marketing experience.
• 5+ years’ experience of working in a barristers’ Chambers, or other legal administration experience.
• Strong business management & organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.
• Good IT skills including good knowledge of Excel & PowerPoint and ability to use databases effectively.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 dependant upon experience.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Start and finish times may vary but will normally be within 9-00am until 6-00pm Monday to Friday. Out of hours work will be necessary on occasion.
Location: Nottingham (office based).
Start date: As soon as possible.
Please apply with a c.v. and covering letter by email to Senior Clerk, Tim Smith: tim@stmarysfamily.co.uk
The closing date for applications is 28 June 2024 by 5-30pm.
posted 04/06/24
Senior Management Accountant
Job role: Senior Management Accountant
Department: Accounts
Responsible to: The Directors
Reporting to: Amanda Payne (COFA)
Location: Ashby de la Zouch
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
About the role
We have an exciting opening for a qualified Management Account to join our team at Fishers Solicitors and to head up the finance and operations teams. The role is 35 hours a week, 9 – 5, Monday to Friday and has the added perk of hybrid working.
Main responsibilities:
• Month end processes including journals, accruals & prepayments, nominal analysis, balance sheet review;
• Preparation of management account packs for partners meetings;
• Producing, reviewing & updating monthly / yearly cashflow forecast;
• Preparing budgets for all departments including fee earner targets;
• Producing regular fee earner analysis and ensuring file reviews are completed;
• Processing monthly payroll and managing the firm’s pension scheme submissions;
• Ensuring the firm's accounting policies, procedures and systems are compliant with SRA accounts rules;
• Supervising and covering for legal cashiers, and providing technical support on complex cashiering queries;
• Production of quarterly VAT returns, calculating bad debts for reclaiming and submissions;
• Production of year end accounts for accountants
• Monthly partner payments and annual processing of their individual Corporation Tax
• Companies house filing for all partner companies;
• Producing dormant accounts & confirmation statements.
• Producing yearly analysis on salaries for potential increases;
• Year end accounts preparation and submissions to HMRC & Companies House;
• Assisting COLP with compliance duties including updating financial policies;
• Other duties requested by the Directors from time to time, within the remit of this role.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Interested applicants should have:
• Management Accountant experience with a relevant qualification;
• Previous experience of working in a law firm with knowledge of SRA rules and SAR’s (preferred);
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;
• High level of confidentiality;
• Experience of managing/supervising a team together with an ability to work well as part of a team and independently;
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written);
OUR BENEFITS
We’re a firm who work hard but play hard too! We have lots of benefits and perks to offer anyone joining our team. Here’s some of what we offer:
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shut down
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
• Life assurance death in service benefit at 3x salary
• Private GP service
• Annual performance related bonus scheme
• New employee referral incentives
• Company sick pay
• Professional fees paid
• Professional development
Other perks include: hybrid working, employee of the quarter awards, birthday wheel, payday lunches, social events and volunteer time off.
About us
We’re a friendly independent law firm based in modern offices on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch with offices also in Derby and Tamworth. We’re a thriving business of over 200 years, who like to get stuck in, work hard, and love what we do. Our values are outlined below so you can get an idea about our culture.
How to apply
Please apply by sending a copy of your CV to our HR & Office Manager, Kristin Clark, at Kristin.Clark@fisherslaw.co.uk.
Posted 12/08/24
Legal Secretary
An opportunity has become available at our Head Office in Derby for a full time experienced Legal Secretary to provide secretarial support and other related services to fee earners in the Child Care Department.
Purpose & Objective of Job:
To provide secretarial and other related services to relevant Fee Earner/Department.
Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
Audio and copy typing
Handling enquiries from various external bodies
Filing/Photocopying
Diary maintenance
Attendances on telephone
Attending clients on telephone and in office when required
Taking and passing on messages in absence of the relevant fee earner
Arranging service of documents
Arranging appointments
Dealing with bills, invoices and payments (when required)
Experience Desired:
Previous legal secretarial experience
Experience Required:
Previous secretarial experience
Intermediate use of Word, E-mail and Internet systems
Audio Typing
Knowledge Required:
Legal Terminology
Legal Forms
Court Procedures (if appropriate)
Knowledge of Legal Services Commission Forms
Client File Maintenance Procedures
Billing Guides
Client Care Procedures
Client Confidentiality Policy
Cheque Requests
Knowledge Desired:
Knowledge of area of Law for Department
Skills And Personal Attributes Required:
Good written & telephone skills
Good organisational skills
Willingness to embrace change/flexible & adaptable
Client focused
Good team player
Positive attitude
Qualifications Required:
RSA I Typing qualification or equivalent
RSA II Typing qualification or equivalent
English Language GCSE Grade C or above
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive East Midlands law firm and to work as part of a challenging and friendly team. Applications strictly via email enclosing a current CV and covering letter to (recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk).
No Agencies please. Smith Partnership request that recruitment agencies do not speculatively submit CVs to us unless explicitly asked to do so by our HR team.
Posted 11/04/24
Family Law Senior Fee Earner
Job role: Solicitor/Legal Executive
Department: Family
Responsible to: Head of Department and all Directors
Reporting to: The Directors
Location: Ashby de la Zouch or Derby
Salary: Negotiable dependent on experience
About the role
We have an exciting opening for an experienced Family Lawyer to join our team at Fishers Solicitors from March 2025 in a senior role.
This is currently a standalone position, but with our recent expansion into Derby, we hope that the department will grow in line with the firm’s strategic plans.
Working 35 hours a week, 9 – 5, we offer fee earners the option of hybrid working, with up to 3 days working from home each week, and the successful candidate can be based at either Ashby or Derby branch (candidates who would prefer to be based at the Derby office would need to be willing to attend the Ashby office regularly in order to integrate within the firm as well as for attending team meetings and client appointments
Main responsibilities:
• Handling a varied caseload of family matters include divorce, financial and property disputes, child-related disputes, cohabitee disputes, domestic abuse work and preparation of legal agreements including separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, pre and post nuptial agreements and change of name deeds
• Ensuring that all client work is progressed in a timely manner and that the client is kept informed throughout, delivering exceptional customer service
• Reporting on the nature and progress of work at departmental meetings and at 1:1’s with the line manger.
• Compliance with all file and case management quality standards as laid down in the office manual, and in accordance with the Law Society requirements
• Assisting the Business Development Executive in promoting the department and assisting with the firm’s marketing initiatives
• Networking with other professionals and contacts, both individually and as part of a team
• Diligent and accurate use of the firm’s case management system
• Making files available on a monthly basis for review
• Undertaking any relevant training as and when required, and comply with the Law Society CPD requirements.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Interested applicants should be either:
• A qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX with a minimum of 12 years PQE;
• Experience in dealing with a variety of family law matters;
• The ability to handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision;
• A target driven approach;
• Exceptional client care skills;
• A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise;
• A high level of attention to detail;
• A can do attitude;
• An ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently;
• Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written);
• There should be no restrictions placed upon the applicants’ practicing certificate.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re a firm who work hard but play hard too! We have lots of benefits and perks to offer anyone joining our team. Here’s some of what we offer:
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, plus Christmas shut down
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
• Life assurance death in service benefit at 3x salary
• Private GP service
• Annual performance related bonus scheme
• New employee referral incentives
• Company sick pay
• Professional fees paid
• Professional development
Other perks include: employee of the quarter awards, birthday wheel, payday lunches, social events and volunteer time off.
About us
We’re a friendly independent law firm based in modern offices on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch with offices also in Derby and Tamworth. We’re a thriving business of over 200 years, who like to get stuck in, work hard and, love what we do. Our values are outlined below so you can get an idea about our culture
How to apply
Please apply by sending a copy of your CV to our HR & Office Manager Kristin at Kristin.Clark@fisherslaw.co.uk.
Posted 12/08/24
Junior Lawyer
Legal Services
Full Time, Permanent
Grade 7 £33,945 - £36,648 pa
We are reaching out to legal professionals who have experience of working in one or more of the following areas:
• Contentious property
• Contracts disputed
• General litigation (civil and or criminal law and practice)
Working within our small and friendly team, you will have the opportunity to use your initiative and influence to contribute to the service delivery. You will provide clear and succinct advice to internal and external customers at all levels as well as undertake legal research on complex matters. You’ll also be managing your own case load so you will need to manage your time effectively to comply with deadlines therefore you need to have the ability to work under pressure.
You will be based at the Council offices in Worksop but as a Council, we’re no longer reliant on a fixed desk, in a fixed building with fixed working hours approach. Remote and new ways of working are our new norm and you will be provided with the technology to enable you to divide your time between the office and home.
If you would like more information about the role, please contact Stella Bacon at (01909) 533533 or by email stella.bacon@bassetlaw.gov.uk
We will value your contributions, give you access to a free healthcare cash plan and benefits, offer a very generous 26-32 days holiday package (pro-rata, plus public/bank holidays) and give you the option to purchase additional annual leave days tax-free. We will double your monthly pension contributions and provide the option to join our shared cost AVC scheme, offer discounted car parking of around £4 per month, and family friendly policies.
To apply please visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/job-vacancies/ where you can upload your current CV along with a covering letter or supporting statement setting out how you meet the essential criteria for this post. Please ensure you detail your experience, qualification, skills, achievements and/or abilities that are relevant for the role that you are applying for. You should use specific examples. We are looking for evidence that you can thrive in the role advertised.
Closing date: 2nd August 2024
Interview date: 14th August 2024
Posted 17/07/24
Residential Conveyancer Required
Charles Newton & Co Solicitors are an expanding, well-established and respected family run practice with two offices, at Eastwood and Ilkeston with CQS.
We are currently recruiting an experienced Conveyancing Solicitor (or Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer, or experienced paralegal conveyancer) to join our busy residential conveyancing department to work full time with our friendly supportive team.
Skills and Responsibilities;
- We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor or Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer with minimum 3 years PQE
- You must be able to handle a caseload of Residential Conveyancing files from inception through to completion
- Your transactions will be varied and include:
• Sales and purchases
• Freehold, Leasehold, Registered and Unregistered property
• Keeping regular contact with Clients
• Remortgages
• Leasehold
• Newbuilds
• Transfer of Equity
- Ability to prioritise
- Have excellent client service/care skills
- Have excellent communication, organisational and IT skills
The firm can provide a full caseload of work from its own inhouse Estate Agency and prides itself on repeat clients who come back time and time again due to their reputation.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a dedicated Residential Conveyancing Solicitor to join a firm that will offer real career progression, a friendly and focussed working environment and an excellent remuneration package.
There will be plenty of opportunity for progression in the future with both promotions and salary reviews as your experience and knowledge grows.
Please email with full CV to Charles Newton
info@charlesnewton.co.uk
Posted 31/05/24
Wills/ Probate Soloicitor or Legal Exec
An opportunity has become available for a Solicitor 4plus PQE or equally experienced Legal Executive to join our Wills & Probate Department at our Head Office in Derby.
Purpose & Objective of Job:
Fee earning activities related to the provision of legal services to the firms’ clients. To meet performance targets as defined and to carry out other duties as determined by the Partners.
Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
Advising and assisting clients on making wills, administering estates, and all related matters
Preparation of documents and conduct of files
Advising clients on general non-complex matters
Experience Required:
Dealing with Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Probate and Administration of Estates
Powers of Attorney/Deputyships
Advising the Clients
Experience Desired:
Tax and Trusts
Knowledge Required:
Appropriate area of Law
Skills And Personal Attributes Required:
Ability to market the firm in accordance with our desired image.
Ability to contribute towards the development of the practice as a whole.
Personable, good communicator
Presentation skills
Visionary – must be able to identify and execute strategy / business plan
Managerial skills
Organisation, planning and time management skills
Drive and enthusiasm
Ability to give clear, practical advice
Qualifications Required:
Law Degree
Practising Certificate
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive East Midlands law firm and to work as part of a challenging and friendly team. Applications strictly via email enclosing a current CV and covering letter to (recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk).
No Agencies please. Smith Partnership request that recruitment agencies do not speculatively submit CVs to us unless explicitly asked to do so by our HR team.
Posted11/04/24