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We have an exciting opportunity to join a successful, thriving and modern thinking Legal 500 firm.  Based in Essex with offices in Basildon, Chelmsford and Colchester, Birkett Long are seeking an enthusiastic Solicitor/Legal Executive with experience in all aspects of Family Law to join the Divorce and Family Team in the Colchester office.  You will be part of our busy and highly regarded team which provides specialist advice and guidance to our clients through the entire divorce and separation process (including Collaborative Law) and all aspects of living together. Our advice covers: Divorce • Financial Remedy Private Law Child Arrangements  Occupation/Non-Molestation Orders  TOLATA Schedule 1 Children Act Pre and Post Marital or Pre and Post Civil Partnership Agreements Cohabitee Agreements Separation Agreements  The ideal candidate will have experience in handling and managing their own caseload, appropriate to their level of experience and the ability to deliver succinct, high quality advice with excellent client and team communication skills. The role will involve marketing and business development and therefore the ideal candidate must be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours when required and preferably have their own vehicle as well as a clean driving licence. Birkett Long focuses on people – our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in our local communities and we invest in our people, offering genuine career progression for the right candidate. If you feel you have the skills we are looking for then please get in touch.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB : To manage and run efficiently all types of transactional files including those of a complex nature from initial instruction through to completion.   KEY RESULT AREAS   To demonstrate excellent knowledge of the Firm’s Conveyancing case management system and all other systems and to be able to prepare all forms and letters on the system accordingly. Is accountable for the due diligence, all dealings with other lawyers and other legal aspects on all complex and non complex residential property transactions up to and including exchange and completion of contracts. Assesses any issues and/or risks on every transaction owned by them or problem escalated to them, and utilising skills and experience, delivers pragmatic decision making and legal advice to the client and business partners.   Is responsible for the quality of legal advice given on every residential property transaction allocated to them, including those of a complex nature.   Is responsible for the legal advice or coaching on problems escalated to them from all members of the team.   Communicates and ensures implementation of the Firm’s policies and procedures, plans and principles. PERSON SPECIFICATION   Qualifications   Essential:   Qualified Solicitor/Licensed Conveyancer                                                                                                                                    Experience  E ssential: - Experience of managing a high volume residential Conveyancing case load Experience of using a case management system Experience of dealing with Corporate Estate Agents and referrers Experience in all types of residential Conveyancing including leasehold and shared ownership     Knowledge and Skills   Essential: -  Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills Exceptional residential Conveyancing technical knowledge and skills Broad technical knowledge of all issues, processes and developments in residential Conveyancing Organisational/time management skills Ability to work to deadlines and targets in a high pressure environment Excellent interpersonal skills to build and maintain positive relationships Up to date knowledge of relevant regulations and the ability to advise on those   Personality / Other Qualities   Essential: -   Discretion and ability to work in a confidential environment Pleasant, approachable, patient and polite Ability to work amidst frequent interruptions whilst maintaining accuracy and attention to detail Flexibility     Ensures that all activities and tasks required to be performed are undertaken promptly and proactively, prioritising where appropriate and supports others to do likewise.   Provides day-to-day coaching and mentoring for all other team members.   Assesses own development opportunities and creates development plans to improve performance.   Works to build solid relationships with team members to enable the transaction to be dealt with proactively and in unison with them.    

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit an experienced Solicitor within our Serious Injuries department in our Rugby office. About the Role As a Solicitor, you will provide advice and assistance to people who are seeking compensation as result of having suffered life changing injuries. The work we undertake is typically valued in six, seven and eight figures. You will be joining a small and focused team recognised for its strength in spinal cord injury litigation in particular. We assist some of the most seriously injured claimants and we have a national coverage. About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a Solicitor or as a Legal Executive). You are likely to have 5-10 years post qualification experience with your main focus being in specialist high value catastrophic (serious injury) litigation. You are likely to have been conducting spinal cord injury, brain injury, amputation and other life changing injuries litigation on behalf of claimants for the last 5-10 years. You are also likely to have some experience of conducting clinical negligence cases involving serious injuries. You will probably have been (or you are on the way to being) recognised with individual accreditation with some or all of APIL (Senior Litigator or above), the SRA, Headway, AVMA as well as Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500. You will be knowledgeable about the serious injury sector and experienced in working to cash and fees targets, as well as lockup, time, disbursements and debtors targets. You will have excellent communication skills and you will be demonstrably credible to prospective clients and their families. You will need to be able to work independently but also as part of a team when situations dictate. Whilst we are not expecting you to bring work with you, it is expected that you will have a sufficient profile and contacts base to make a real contribution to our team. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and we would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact Dave Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.  It is essential that you include a cover letter that details why your skills are suitable for this role .  A role profile is available should you wish to view this.  

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer within our Employment team. We are looking for someone to work predominantly in either our Banbury or Rugby office. About the Role You will provide technically correct, commercial advice whilst collaborating with customers to solve their legal problems.  You will be working in specialist employment team with 4 solicitors and one trainee, and you will be expected to pro-actively manage your own caseload and work with the Head of Practice area in relation to more complex matters.  The workload will include general advisory and HR management, litigation, TUPE and supporting our commercial team with the corporate transactions.  About you In order to be successful you must be a qualified lawyer (either as a Solicitor or Legal Executive) with experience gained in both contentious and non contentious aspects of Employment Law. Your will have experience working on behalf of both employer and employee, and provide commercially structured solutions to legal problems.  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practice area and you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service. To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met. You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally and participate in business development opportunities. Whilst not set, we would expect you to be 3-8 years PQE. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact Dave Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.   Regrettably, we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this role.  

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking add to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive) into our Dispute Resolution team in our Banbury office on a full time basis.  This role is a new role in this busy team. About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice within the Dispute Resolution Practice Area, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Paralegals, Legal Assistants or Legal Secretaries as appropriate.   You will report to an Associate and/or Head of Practice Area. About you In order to be successful you must be a qualified lawyer (either as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive).  You must have a robust knowledge of the Dispute Resolution processes and the Civil Procedure Rules, along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio of customer matters. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for the practice area, and you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service. To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met. You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact Dave Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.   Regrettably, we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this role.  

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer) within our Residential Conveyancing team in our Rugby office. About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice within the Conveyancing sector, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Legal Assistants as appropriate.     About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a Solicitor, Legal Executive or as a Licenced Conveyancer).  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practise area you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service.  To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met.  You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact David Langstone at davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.    

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer) within our Residential Conveyancing team in our Bicester office. About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice within the Conveyancing sector, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Legal Assistants as appropriate.     About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a solicitor, Legal Executive or as a Licenced Conveyancer).  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practice area you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service.  To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met.  You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact David Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website. It is essential that you include a cover letter that details why your skills are suitable for this role .    Regrettably we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this vacancy.

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Licenced Conveyancer) within our Residential Conveyancing team in our Banbury office. About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice within the Conveyancing sector, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Legal Assistants or Legal Secretaries as appropriate.     About you In order to be successful you must be qualified in the area of practice (either as a solicitor, Legal Executive or as a Licenced Conveyancer).  You must have a robust knowledge of the legal services industry along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage higher fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for your practice area you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service.  To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met.  You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact David Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website. It is essential that you include a cover letter that details why your skills are suitable for this role .    Regrettably we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this vacancy.

At Brethertons, we recently completed a major transformation programme creating a streamlined organisation where you will find “lawyers doing law" and “support providing support". There are a variety of legal and operational roles available within this collaborative and cohesive culture. When you join Brethertons, you will be competitively rewarded, with a strong base salary and an innovative bonus scheme.  We aim to foster an environment of choice with clear career development paths, a focus on learning and development and a highly supportive structure.  We are looking add to recruit a Qualified Lawyer (Solicitor or Legal Executive) into our Commercial team in either our Rugby, Banbury or Bicester offices on a full time basis.  About the Role As a Qualified Lawyer you will provide advice to customers within the Commercial Practice Area, based on policy and legislation. You will undertake specialist or technical research and analysis, conduct investigations, and demonstrate effective delegation of procedural, clerical, and administrative tasks to Paralegals, Legal Assistants or Legal Secretaries as appropriate.   You will report to an Associate and/or Head of Practice Area.   About you In order to be successful you must be a qualified lawyer (either as a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive).  You must have a robust knowledge of Commercial law – particularly Commercial transactions, along with experience of case management and managing a portfolio of customer matters. You will be accountable for organising your own workload and make independent decisions relating to the area of your responsibility. You will manage fee earning targets to contribute to the fee earning potential for the practice area, and you must be able to communicate effectively on every level; you are on the front line of customer communications and must set the example to other staff in the delivery of exceptional customer service. To be successful in this role you must be able to work independently and be self motivated, but also work well in a team in order for practice area goals to be met. You must be able to build strong working relationships both internally and externally. What’s in return? At Brethertons, we have a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive market rate salary, pension, individual and firm wide bonus, 26 days holiday and a wellbeing day. We hold Gold Investors in People and work hard to recognise and reward the work of those within our teams. What’s next? We are excited about where Brethertons is going and would love you to join us on our journey.  If this role is of interest, please contact David Langstone ( davidlangstone@brethertons.co.uk ) for more information on the role or application process, or submit your CV directly to us via our website.  It is essential that you include a cover letter that details why your skills are suitable for this role .  A role profile is available should you wish to view this. Regrettably we are unable to accept unsolicited CVs from agencies for this vacancy.

Are you a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive with 5 years PQE in Wills &Probate? Want to join a friendly team with great opportunities to progress? Due to our success we have continued to grow and we are looking to recruit an experienced Wills & Probate solicitor or legal executive to join our Romford office. The candidate will have fantastic progression and billing opportunities. Our substantial 'Will Bank', client retention rates and personal appeal means that this department is one of our strongest. We would strongly recommend applying for this position in the first instance so that we may contact you to discuss the opportunities on offer in full direct. The Candidate: We would like someone who is enthusiastic, committed and keen to contribute to the achievements of F Barnes. The ideal candidate will have a good breadth of experience having specialised in Wills & Probate work for at least 5 years. We look for candidates who are dynamic, forward thinking and who share our core values. Our practice has been established for over 60 years. We have a great core following providing lots of fee earning potential for the right candidate. Main duties: Drafting of Wills and Codicils Preparing Lasting Powers of Attorney Drafting Deeds of Variation Probate applications Deputyship Applications to the Court of Protection Participating in networking and practice development activities. Requirements: 5 years+ experience in Wills & Probate work; Good communication skills Track of record of achieving career, financial (including fee targets) and business development goals; Enthusiasm to engage in networking and practice development activities; Client focused and practical; Demonstrable ability and keen to build and maintain client and referral relationships; Excellent administration and organisational skills; Professional but friendly and approachable personality.   Start Date  : ASAP Salary:  Depends upon the experience of the applicant but would expect to be in the range £35,000 - £60,000 plus a favourable profit sharing package over and above target billing. Holidays:  20 days plus all Bank Holidays Job Type  : Full-time - flexible hours could be negotiated For full details click here