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Main Objectives: • To develop and run own caseload and to provide support to the senior lawyers in the team as appropriate. • Promoting the reputation of Andrew & Co in the market Attributes/Skills: • Self motivated, forward thinking, well organised and resilient. • Client focused, with strong client care/service skills. • Good attention to detail. • Flexibility. • Well developed communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong team player (beyond individual fees) with ‘can do’ attitude and ability to build and sustain good working relationships • Enthusiasm and commitment to excellence. • Able to undertake / experience of advocacy • Business Development experience • Solicitor 0- 2 years pqe or Legal Executive Main duties • Running a mixed caseload of privately funded family cases with supervision as required (to include divorce, ancillary relief, private law Children Act applications, Injunction applications, PN, Cohabitation and Separation Agreements and TOLATA applications) • Assisting on any others matters as required and for the wider Family team Position will involve: • participation in Firm and Team business development initiatives to include attendance at events, participation in seminars and presentations and digital / social media marketing • management of secretarial support. Our location is perfect for local or further travel, with onsite parking and lots of staff benefits. A little more information can be seen on our social media channels and web site. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn

For a New Job in a New Year with Flexible - Working Contract and Excellent Benefit Package on offer 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 Gidea Park 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:   £40 - £55k according to experience and historical billing targets Bonus Scheme  : We offer a generous  'Profit Related Pay' scheme rather than a more restrictive ' Team Bonus' pay scheme as others do. Parking : A Parking Permit will be provided as part of the job offer. Flexi - Time Contracts Offered:  Our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. With flexible hours outside of these to suit the individual. Benefits : Dedicated Business Development Manager to assist with your personal growth and other benefits available Progression Path:  We have a clearly defined progression path for all legal advisors Job Type : Full-time/Part Time considered.

Are you an Experienced Solicitor in both Commercial & Residential Property? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development with a view to progressing to Director in the near future? Do you have a business mind? For a New Career in the New Year - With Flexi - Time Contract and Excellent Benefits Package We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in both residential and commercial property who would like to join a friendly team. The right candidate would ideally be looking to progress to director and be able to demonstrate leadership skills with a proactive approach to developing business. The position is based at either our Romford or Gidea Park office. F Barnes are based in Romford, Gidea Park and Collier Row. We have a strong loyal client base having been established in the Havering area for over 60 years. Our fee earners are all specialists in their respective fields and act for a wide range of commercial and private sector clients. Our aim is to recruit dynamic, forward thinking individuals who wish to be part of our growth and who share the firm's core values. The Role: Advising on freehold and leasehold transactions Conduct of lease extensions Ability to act on the sale or purchase of businesses Ability to work unsupervised and demonstrate leadership skills Ability to work under pressure within a busy office A good breadth of knowledge in this area Requirements: 5 years+ PQE in Residential & Commercial Property Able to work autonomously on complex legal matters Track of record of achieving career, financial (including fee targets) and business development goals; Enthusiasm to engage in networking and business development; Clear demonstrable ability and keenness to build and maintain client and referrer relationships; Self-motivated team player Ambition to progress Excellent administration and organisational skills; Professional but friendly and approachable   Start Date  : ASAP Salary:   £40 - £55k according to experience and historical billing targets Bonus Scheme  : We offer a generous  'Profit Related Pay' scheme rather than a more restrictive ' Team Bonus' pay scheme as others do. Parking : A Parking Permit will be provided as part of the job offer. Flexi - Time Contracts Offered:  Our core working hours are between 10am - 4pm. With flexible hours outside of these to suit the individual. Benefits : Dedicated Business Development Manager to assist with your personal growth and other benefits available Progression Path:  We have a clearly defined progression path for all legal advisors Job Type : Full-time/Part Time considered.

Conveyancing Solicitor We are currently seeking a Property Lawyer in South East Hampshire. We have been providing legal services to the local community for more than 30 years and have an enviable reputation. We are known particularly for our property transactions and due to growth are seeking to add to the established team. You will be used to running your own caseload of residential transactions without close supervision, including leasehold and freehold sales, and purchase of flats and houses. The workload is varied and interesting and would suit a qualified solicitor with the focus being on providing a quality service to clients. Profile The key criteria is at least 8 years experience working on conveyancing files, having responsibility for transactions from start to finish.  The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate having worked within a busy environment with varied experience including deeds of easement, option agreements, drafting overage provisions, dealing with agricultural property and good leasehold experience.  You will get full client contact so you should be confident being client facing and be able to build strong relationships with other professionals. The successful candidate will  be a real team player with excellent communication skills and drive that can project manage and interact well with other disciplines. This is an great opportunity for the right candidate to enjoy a fresh challenge and be a key member of a respected team. Those with commercial property or enfranchisement/lease extension experience are encouraged to apply. In return are good levels of remuneration, work/life balance and being part of a close knit team.  Please submit your CV to pdbelcher@driverbelcher.co.uk      

We are looking for an ambitious Private Client lawyer to join an established practice with the aim to support and build upon outgoing solicitor’s work. Further objectives are to develop the profile of the Private Client department and to implement agreed initiatives by creating strong links within the local community and to win new privately funded work whilst growing the client base. Excellent long-term career development potential. If your specialism is in Private Client and you are looking to develop your skills and knowledge, we want to hear from you. The successful candidate may be either a fully qualified lawyer with at least two year’s recent PQE in Private Client work or a non qualified legal professional with the equivalent relevant experience and expertise. You should demonstrate a detailed knowledge of Private Client work, good technical proficiency, strong attention to detail and at least two year’s current experience in dealing with Private Client work. You should expect to carry your own caseload with relative autonomy; with scope to become STEP qualified if so desired. Fee targets and related bonus scheme apply. Applicants must be self-motivated, reliable and demonstrate a professional and conscientious approach to their work. Salary Negotiable / commensurate with experience + access

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a minimum of 3 years PQE to take on an established case load including: Wills Administration of Estates Court of Protection Work Administration of Trusts   The role will also include assisting with the development and continued growth of our Weston-super-Mare practice. On offer to the right candidate: Competitive salary commensurate with experience Competitive annual leave entitlement Salary Exchange option as part of our Workplace pension with a well known provider Private Medical Insurance Corporate Eye Care Annual Flu vaccinations Opportunities for career progression will be available and developed from an early stage.

We are looking to recruit an experienced property lawyer to join our busy, well established practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 year's experience of a variety of commercial property work for SME clients as well as experience of residential conveyancing. The role will involve supervision of junior residential and commercial property lawyers in addition to some commercial/residential property work. We look to provide a quality service to private clients and SME commercial clients in Bristol and Somerset. The role would provide the opportunity to develop a small team with the benefit of fully computerised systems and comprehensive online library and precedent services. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with good IT skills and able to supervise a small team. The role will also include assisting with the development and continued growth of the Property Department within our Bristol and North Somerset offices. Opportunities for career progression will be available and developed from an early stage. Salary will be competitive, commensurate with experience, for the right candidate.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with 2-5yrs PQE to join a highly regarded and well established firm in North Somerset.  A friendly and supportive working environment, an excellent remuneration package and the opportunity for career progression are on offer to the right candidate and will be developed from an early stage. Working with a team of three fee earners and their support staff and dealing with privately funded work only, you will be dealing with a busy caseload.  Calm and focussed under pressure, you must be a team player to enable you to be a good fit for this firm with a willingness to get involved in marketing initiatives and business development.  Good IT and communication skills are also important as is a friendly and approachable persona.

We are recruiting for an experienced lawyer for our Chandler’s Ford office to join our expanding team. You will work alongside our existing team which has a wealth of knowledge and experience in handling all Private Client matters including: Wills, Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Powers of Attorney. You will run your own caseload of files and have all round experience in Private Client law. You will also play an active role in the continued development of the practice by networking and participating in marketing events. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious lawyer to join an energetic and fast growing law firm.

The ideal candidate will be at least 1 years PQE with a proven track record in representing and advising clients on a wide range of criminal matters. Candidates should also have an ambition to develop the department over the next few years and should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Duties will include attending police stations to advise clients, preparing and representing clients at Magistrates’ Courts and preparing briefs to Counsel where necessary.  To apply, please forward a copy of your C.V by email with your salary expectations 

Hours of Work: 09.00 – 17.15 – Monday to Friday (36.25 per week) We are seeking a confident, proactive Employment Solicitor or Legal Executive to be based at either our Grantham or Newark Office, but to provide cover at both offices as necessary and undertake work for a wide spectrum of both business and personal clients. Chattertons have achieved “Ones to Watch” status following our first ever staff survey with the Sunday Times Best 100 Companies to Work, which means we have good levels of employee engagement and we are looking to increase engagement over the next year so we can improve our ranking even further. The Chattertons Employment law team is an ambitious and growing team, and have recently been ranked in the Legal 500 as a Tier 4 firm within the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have a real passion for Employment law and a good level of knowledge and/or experience in this area. Strong research, drafting and negotiating skills are paramount, as is an ability to approach problems in a commercially-minded way. Of particular importance for the role is a desire to undertake business development and marketing activity as there will be a strong emphasis on building up contacts in the local area and developing a client base. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual with experience in a broad range of contentious and non-contentious employment work including: Advising employers/employees on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters including unfair dismissal claims, discrimination claims, TUPE transfers, business restructuring/redundancies, settlement agreements, company policies and procedures, dismissal and contractual issues. Excellent working knowledge of the Employment Tribunal rules, procedures and protocols. Experienced at undertaking full preparation for cases in the Employment Tribunal, ideally with experience at undertaking own advocacy. Preparing for and delivering seminars. Regularly attending local networking and business development events in order to build contacts within the local area. Drafting articles for marketing purposes and contributing to the Firm’s social media accounts to raise the profile of the firm and the Employment team. In addition, you will work with the Company’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the reputation and business of the company. This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious induvial to work with autonomy to build their own thriving Employment law caseload, with excellent opportunities for progression within the Firm.   Key Duties and Responsibilities:   Maintain excellent levels of service for existing clients. Develop new business, build and maintain a case load and promote the Employment Team. Build business contacts within the local area and actively market self, team and Firm, through a variety of BD activity. Produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the law and practice in own area of work. Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Take responsibility for financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures. Take an active role in the development of the Company and maximise cross referrals. Ability to take account of diversity and equality in all aspects of role. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. 

We have a vacancy for an experienced Solicitor to head up and further develop our Wills, Trusts & Probate department.  The successful candidate is likely to have a minimum of 6 years PQE and will be experienced in all aspects of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Tax matters (but not limited to these areas).  STEP and SFE qualifications also required.  Just as important the successful candidate will have a proven record in business development and be IT efficient.   This is a serious career development role and will involve management of the existing case load and taking the lead role in promoting the department (and therefore the firm) with a view to securing new business.   This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working within this well established and progressive firm. The following is considered necessary for the position: Ability to manage people and to work as a part of a team Excellent eye for detail & methodical approach to working Analytical and enquiring mind capable of finding innovative solutions to legal problems Accuracy and consistency Good communication skills and empathy IT Skills Business development and networking experience. The role will offer a competitive salary and bonus arrangements.  Brooks & Partners is an incorporated business and both Directorship and share ownership could be available to the successful candidate.   Please apply with a CV by e-mail to Vickie Lennard -  vickie@brooks-partners.co.uk .

Brooks & Partners solicitors in Frimley, Surrey, have a vacancy for an experienced Solicitor to work in our Wills, Trusts & Probate department on a part time basis.  The successful candidate is likely to have a minimum of 4 years PQE and will be experienced in all aspects of Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection and Tax matters (but not limited to these areas).  STEP and SFE qualifications are preferred but not essential.  This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working within this well established and progressive firm. The following is considered necessary for the position: Ability to manage people and to work as a part of a team Excellent eye for detail & methodical approach to working Analytical and enquiring mind capable of finding innovative solutions to legal problems Accuracy and consistency Good communication skills and empathy IT Skills The role will offer a competitive salary and bonus arrangements.  Please apply with a CV by e-mail to Vickie Lennard -  vickie@brooks-partners.co.uk . For more information, visit our website: https://www.brooks-partners.co.uk/site/solicitor_jobs_surrey/

We are delighted to announce we have a vacancy for an experienced Conveyancer, Licensed Conveyancer or Conveyancing Legal Executive or Solicitor to provide cover at all offices to the Residential Conveyancing Team for holiday and sickness cover. The role will involve undertaking routine residential and other conveyancing work and providing covering for existing fee earners in the team when on holiday. You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of matters to include, but not limited to, the following:- Picking up a caseload of residential conveyancing and to provide backup for builders conveyancing work when necessary; Proven ability to generate work and convert quotations; Undertaking necessary searches; Client, Estate Agent and Builder liaison; Production of standard contract documentation; Dealing with enquiries; Dealing with exchange, completion and post completion related correspondence and formalities. (to include Stamp Duty Land Tax, Companies House and Land Registry Registrations) File Closures; Cover may be required for some Commercial Property Transactions on an ad-hoc basis also. In addition, you will work with the Department’s Marketing Policy to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To provide an ongoing service to existing clients and generate new work where possible. Develop and enhance the Conveyancing Department, maximising cross referrals across all offices and areas of the business. To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives. To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work. Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills. Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures. Maintaining accurate daily records of time spent on client and internal work. Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures. Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The Company has an Equal Opportunities Policy and this sets out the Company’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request. 

We have a vacancy for an experienced 4 + years PQE Solicitor to join our highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Team in our Basildon office. The Firm Birkett Long are redefining what it means to be a lawyer. Based in Essex, with offices in Chelmsford, Basildon and Colchester, Birkett Long focusses on people - our clients, our employees, our business partners and those in local communities.  We are a modern thinking Legal 500 firm and this is an ideal opportunity to join a successful and thriving practice.  The Role You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate commercial work.  You should have experience of handling transactions, advising on corporate structures, drafting commercial contracts, shareholder agreements and terms of business. Ideally you will have experience in or an interest in developing expertise in Intellectual Property, being able to advise or develop your ability to advise on intellectual property rights, digital and e-commerce matters, software and hardware support contracts, website design and maintenance agreements and similar related matters. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and to assist in the development of our Basildon office and London opportunities. The Team Our highly regarded team acts for a variety of clients from SME's to multi-national corporations. Team members have each carved a niche specialism within the corporate commercial discipline to add a further variety to the work.  The successful candidate will be supported to develop their own specialisms.  The team assists clients with buying and selling companies and businesses, shareholder and joint venture agreements, restructuring and corporate advice and reviewing and preparing commercial The Candidate The successful candidate will have proven experience in handing a busy caseload and a minimum of 4 years PQE.  You will have the ability to deliver clear succinct and high quality advice, excellent client and team communication skills, drafting and negotiation skills and a desire to play a key role in the future development of the firm and the team. You will need to use your own initiative and provide good succinct commercial advice to clients.  You will be computer literate, able to use a case management system and be able to type. The role will involve marketing and business development and therefore the successful candidate but be flexible enough to work outside normal office hours when required and preferably have their own vehicle as well as a clean driving licence. This role is an excellent opportunity for progression.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Lawyer to join our successful and growing Commercial Property Team, based primarily in our Milton Keynes office. The successful candidate will be dealing with all aspects of Commercial Property including, but not limited to: Acquisitions and Disposals of freehold and leasehold property including auctions for both residential and commercial properties Landlord and Tenant advice including the preparation of leases, licences, rent deposits, notices and assignments Drafting and negotiating ancillary agreements, deeds and side letters Reporting on all aspcts of the transaction Commercial Lending Experience with transfers of part, adverse possession, dispositions of land, land development, planning agreements and creating and extinguishing easements would be desired but not a necessity The ideal candidate will: Demonstrate a proven history of managing their own case load within a commercial property division. To be able to maintain current client base and continue to expand on the same. To work well with clients and third parties within a team environment and alone The candidate will be a dynamic, enthusiastic, experienced individual. The applicant will take over an existing caseload and have an ability to maintain and secure future work. Remuneration The salary for the role will be commensurate with the successful candidates level of experience. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Bonus scheme 4 x Death in service All applications to emma.mcnally@franklins-sols.co.uk

Roythornes is a commercial practice with a strong focus on agriculture and rural estates, the food sector and commercial property. We have ambitious plans for growth, but to realise them we need the right people. Since its beginnings in Lincolnshire over 80 years ago, Roythornes has developed beyond its historic East Midlands heartland. We act for clients across the country and sit comfortably among the UK’s top 150 law firms. Our people work out of four offices: Spalding, Peterborough, Nottingham and Alconbury. We take an active, hands-on and long-term approach, getting to know our clients and their businesses over many years. This means we can anticipate and deal with complex and challenging issues that really matter - not just to the success of the businesses themselves but to the wellbeing of the families that depend on them. Many of our 26 partners trained with us; this has been one of the keys to our success and we aim to continue to grow organically, while bringing in additional expertise where needed to meet our strategic goals. As you would expect, we are looking for people with proven intellectual ability, a commercial approach, excellent interpersonal skills and, most of all, the drive to exceed our clients’ expectations. In return, we offer competitive salaries and the chance to grow with us. Key Responsibilities As the successful candidate, you will join other agricultural law specialists who are regarded as being among the best in their field. You will have empathy with the challenges faced by farm businesses and estates as they try to grow their businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in interesting and good quality work as a member of a growing team which looks outwards and thrives on delivering a great job for clients. Day to day responsibilities are to: manage client/matter files under supervision, and ensure full compliance provide expert legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation carry out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client meet agreed KPIs and exhibit a commercial approach to financial management help develop new business from existing clients and other professionals commit to continued professional development in this specialist sector Key Skills and Experience  Applicants will be a qualified solicitor with at least two years’ PQE and preferably five years’ plus, and should : have an understanding of the agricultural sector and an appreciation of the specific needs of this client group have a positive approach to team work and an ability to develop relationships have an appreciation of property law and co-ownership issues have an interest in the more technical aspects of agricultural law – CAP schemes, shooting leases, etc have the ability to adapt to a broad range of circumstances and remain calm under pressure have flexibility and ambition have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge have the ability to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters, as required have experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, as well as a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients be discrete and have the ability to respect client confidentiality be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard demonstrate solid organisation and time management skills have experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues have proven drafting skills and attention to detail possess sound problem solving skills have the ability to adapt to a broad range of situations and circumstances and remain calm under pressure

Department: Commercial Property Location: Spalding Contract type: Permanent As part of our continuous growth and development, we are looking for a solicitor to join our Commercial Property team in Spalding. Not only is the department busy and expanding, but the level of client work is truly of a high standard and diverse. If you are keen to progress your skills, including being involved in renewable energy and large development projects, this could be a role for you. Key Responsibilities Providing legal advice to a range of clients including the negotiation and drafting of documentation Managing client/matter files Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client Proactively developing new business opportunities from internal cross-referrals, existing clients and other professionals Meeting agreed targets for chargeable time, fee income generated, billing and fee collection Experience and Skills To apply for this position, you should: be a qualified solicitor, at least five years PQE have experience of working in commercial property - landlord and tenant and development - across a range of clients, handling a diverse range of issues have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge be able to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also to work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters as required have experience of building relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, with a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients use discretion and have the ability to respect client confidentiality be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard possess solid organisation and time management skills have experience of working in a team and the ability to develop relationships with colleagues have proven attention to detail and drafting skills possess sound problem solving skills be able to adapt to a broad range of situations and circumstances and remain calm under pressure  

Roythornes is a commercial practice with a strong focus on agriculture and rural estates, the food sector and commercial property. We have ambitious plans for growth, but to realise them we need the right people. Since its beginnings in Lincolnshire over 80 years ago, Roythornes has developed beyond its historic East Midlands heartland. We act for clients across the country and sit comfortably among the UK’s top 150 law firms. Our people work out of four offices: Spalding, Peterborough, Nottingham and Alconbury. We take an active, hands-on and long-term approach, getting to know our clients and their businesses over many years. This means we can anticipate and deal with complex and challenging issues that really matter - not just to the success of the businesses themselves but to the wellbeing of the families that depend on them. Many of our 26 partners trained with us; this has been one of the keys to our success and we aim to continue to grow organically, while bringing in additional expertise where needed to meet our strategic goals. As you would expect, we are looking for people with proven intellectual ability, a commercial approach, excellent interpersonal skills and, most of all, the drive to exceed our clients’ expectations. In return, we offer competitive salaries and the chance to grow with us. Key responsibilities  Advising on common law and statutory property claims, including breach of covenants, injunctions, removal of trespassers, landlord and tenant disputes and boundary disputes In addition, having experience in other forms of commercial litigation such as regulatory, contentious probate, shareholder and partnership disputes; and employment litigation Providing legal advice to a range of clients, including the negotiation and drafting of documentation Carrying out in an effective, efficient and timely manner the various stages of legal proceedings with the aim of protecting the interests of the client Assuming responsibility for important elements of the work that is handled by a designated partner Operating effectively with clients and their professional and financial advisors – managing specific fields Working under the direction of a partner and receiving assignments with specified objectives Managing client/matter files Managing fee income and collection of bills Assisting and supervising trainees and paralegals To be considered for this position, you should: be a qualified solicitor of between NQ and five years' PQE have experience of working in a litigation department across a range of clients, handling a variety of issues be able to build relationships with both new and existing clients and professionals, and have a natural ability to promote marketing and business development initiatives in a dynamic way be able to work in a team and have the ability to develop relationships with colleagues have a strong desire to learn and widen knowledge be able to act independently to a reasonably high level, but also work with more experienced partners and fee earners on more complex and specialised matters as required possess good communication skills in order to explain legal matters clearly to clients be discreet and have the ability to respect client confidentiality be able to tackle tasks in a structured manner to ensure completion to a high standard have solid organisational and time management skills have drafting skills and proven attention to detail have sound problem-solving skills be able to adapt to a broad range of situations and circumstances and remain calm under pressure have strong technical knowledge in litigation  

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.