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We are looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant/Legal Cashier to join our friendly finance team. The role will be to provide general support to the accounts team, including dealing with office, client and nominal ledger transactions, reconciliations, credit control, daily banking and checking and posting bills. You will have daily interaction with the lawyers and so will have excellent communication and people skills.  You will also have a high level of accuracy in your work and  be a team player. Successful candidates will ideally have experience in a law firm, GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, along with a natural flair for numbers and ability to use IT and Excel. We are looking for candidates with a desire to learn, a flexible approach, and a wish to be part of a busy and successful team.

We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join the Childcare team in our Chandler’s Ford office. You will primarily be involved in providing both secretarial and administrative support, to include file opening, processing claims and invoices, diary management and other general administrative duties. Exceptional client care skills and communication skills are needed, along with excellent organisational skills, and an enthusiasm for producing a high volume of work within a busy and demanding role.

We are looking for an articulate and well-presented Front of House/Administration Assistant with a passion for outstanding client service for our Bournemouth office.   This is an exciting role requiring excellent organisational skills along with previous experience in a front of house role.  Along with covering front of house reception and client services, there will be elements of audio typing and supporting our lawyers with file openings and general administration.  You will be efficient and client focused and have an excellent knowledge and application of Microsoft Office.

We are looking for a Paralegal to join our the Landlord and Tenant team at our Chandler’s Ford office. Our L&T team is one of the country’s leading providers of support, advice and claims handling within residential lettings.  The team acts for a number of different clients including legal expenses insurers and brokers, managing agents, corporate and private landlords and developers. The role will focus on landlord and tenant work and necessitates the ability to handle a significant volume of landlord and tenant cases at all stages. You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a confident telephone manner.  You will also possess a strong work ethic and have experience of working under your own initiative. We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have previous experience of working in either block management or litigation work.

We are seeking an ambitious Lawyer to join our Corporate & Commercial team.  With the aim of supporting the continued growth of our expanding commercial team, we are interested to hear from lawyers and teams who ideally will have established contacts from which to generate new business.  Our existing Corporate & Commercial team has many years experience working for corporate and other business clients.  They have a confident, sound and imaginative approach and are looking for like-minded individuals to join them.  The role will encompass a full spectrum of commercial work ranging from joint ventures and shareholders’ agreements, to management buy-outs and buy-ins, and business growth strategy, in a wide variety of industry sectors.  You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience and a skill set in handling complex commercial work, be confident to bring your own following of clients, and have an enthusiasm for business development.

Opportunity for an experienced corporate or company commercial lawyer to join Pearson’s growing corporate and commercial team to handle a variety of corporate and commercial work. The corporate work is mainly transactional in nature. The role will be suited to someone with seven years’ plus PQE, and the candidate should have a following. Flexible (home) working is feasible and, if preferred, a part-time role could also be accommodated. Salary, hours and other terms negotiable. To apply for this vacancy please email your CV to   joanne.ormston@pearsonlegal.co.uk   or contact Joanne Ormston on 0161 785 3500 to discuss this role in more detail.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Visualfiles Case Management/Workflow Developer to joining our IT team in Chandler’s Ford. The role involves: Development, design, maintenance and support of the core functionality of the Firm's case management system (Visualfiles), linked accounting system (SOS) and other associated products and applications; Assisting with the development of business and workflow processes; Ensuring the integrity, consistency and security of the Firm's data; Working with end users to ensure business efficiency, providing in-house support/training as required; and Collaboration with the IT team and wider firm. The ideal candidate will at all times exercise high standards of client and user care in a professional and pleasant manner.

We are looking to recruit an experienced General/Commercial Litigation Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our well established team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience of a varied caseload of litigation work and be able to work with minimal supervision. We look to provide a quality service to private clients in Bristol and Somerset. The role would provide the opportunity to have direct client contact with a manageable caseload. The caseload will consist of a mixture of contentious probate, negligence, contract and property litigation. Experience of employment work would be an advantage.  The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with good IT skills. The role will also include assisting the Partners with the development and continued growth of the Dispute Resolution Department in Bristol and Somerset. Opportunities for career progression will be available and developed from an early stage. Salary will be competitive,...

We are looking for an experienced Private Client Lawyer to join and expand our long established private practice based across North Somerset and Bristol. Successful candidates will have at least 5 years PQE and be confident in managing and building their own caseload with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will be local to our offices, ambitious and possess strong business development skills to assist the Partners in the growth and continued success of the Private Client Department. You will have experience in the supervision of junior lawyers and would also be looking to progress in your career through the firms values: dedication, team work and a passion to keep your clients at the heart of what you do. A great work-life balance culture and a competitive rewards package is on offer to the right candidates. For further information, please contact Kelly Pendleton, HR Manager on 01934 410910 or by email to kelly.pendleton@johnhodge.co.uk

Due to our continued expansion and growth, we are looking for a Family Lawyer to join our Southampton and Chandler’s Ford offices. Splitting your time between our Southampton and Chandler’s Ford offices, you will build on a caseload of privately funded matters, dealing with all aspects of divorce and separation, including children and finances disputes, and all other issues arising from the breakdown of a personal relationship The ideal candidate will be 3-6 years PQE and will have gained a high level of experience and knowledge from handling their own caseload of family work. Areas of expertise should include divorce and separation, cohabitee disputes, resolution of financial, property and pension claims, private children disputes and domestic violence injunctions. Some knowledge of TOLATA claims and pre and post nuptial agreements also required. Preferred candidates will have some experience of conducting their own advocacy for part or all of a case You must be able to...