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An excellent opportunity has arisen to work as part of our expanding team. Responsibilities include distribution of incoming mail and documents, managing outgoing mail, photocopying, audio typing, ensuring stock of essential office materials, banking, data input, archiving / retrieval of files and Reception duties including greeting clients and contacts both on the telephone and within the office. The successful candidate will be required to offer an accurate and efficient administrative service to a variety of departments across the company and assist staff where necessary at both our Frodsham and Sutton Weaver branches as well as deal with the transit of documents between these offices. Therefore a current clean driving licence and car is essential. Travel costs incurred will be re-imbursed. The successful candidate should have a confident and professional manner, strong communication and organisational skills and be highly motivated. Experience is not necessary as training will be provided. Applications including covering letter & CV should be sent to Recruitment@rowlinsons.co.uk Closing Date Friday 1st March 2019

We are looking for an experienced business development manager who will have a track record in business development and/or sales within the legal industry. In this role, you’ll work closely with the management board to develop strategic plans to deliver growth and develop strong relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities with new prospective clients.

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

TRAINEE SOLICITOR VACANCY F Barnes are looking to recruit a trainee solicitor to join their training programme. We would like someone who has had first-hand experience as a paralegal since obtaining their LPC. This would ideally suit someone who would like to join us on a 6 month probation period as a paralegal with the opportunity of being offered a two year training opportunity. As a firm we are fully dedicated to providing our trainees with a fully comprehensive and diverse introduction to the legal world we live in. We look to provide high quality training across various different seats of law which can range from but not exclusive to, Family Law, Private Client, Commercial & Corporate Law, Property Law, Employment and Litigation. Trainees will be working in a friendly and supportive environment where candidates have fantastic opportunity to progress their career. What should you expect? Trainee solicitors will usually spend six months in each seat of law in both contentious and non-contentious areas. Whilst we discuss what areas of law you would prefer to train in we always look to keep these under review with you as many trainees often change their mind as to what areas they would like to eventually practice in as they progress through their training contract. We have an excellent team of highly experienced solicitors at F Barnes who are also skilled in appearing in court personally and can pass on their skills in this regard. You should expect to be meeting clients and working on live files from the very outset and whilst you will receive training your knowledge will be built up by gaining the wide experience by being ‘on the job’ from the start. We integrate our trainee solicitors into our networking and business development programme throughout. We see this as an important integral part to becoming a successful solicitor in the modern legal battlefield. What are we looking for? We are looking for candidates that have enthusiasm, drive and ambition to do well. Our successful future lawyers will have great personal skills whilst being able to think outside the box. They must be able to adapt according to the changes in demands of the ‘new millennium client’. They must have passed the LPC Preferable having completed a minimum of 6 months as a paralegal Someone Local to our area would be preferred. Start Date: 1st April Salary: Competitive  Salary According to Experience. Probation: 6 months

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.

An exciting opportunity has presented itself to work alongside our Commercial Property Associate Partner in our Bespoke and Commercial Property department in Northampton. We are looking for an experienced Secretary with experience in either residential or commercial property who is used to working within a busy department, meeting deadlines and managing client expectations.  The position would suit somebody who is approachable, flexible, confident and has a good eye for detail. Key responsibilities will include: Diary management Opening files Digital Dictation Preparing reports Updating clients and contacts Handling completions Post completion work Remuneration On application – dependent on experience Hours 9.00 - 5.30 25 days holiday plus bank holidays 4 x Death in service

An exciting opportunity has presented itself to work in our Bespoke and Commercial Property department at our Milton Keynes office. We are looking for an experienced Secretary with experience in either residential or commercial property who is used to working within a busy department, meeting deadlines and managing client expectations. The position would suit somebody who is approachable, flexible, confident and has a good eye for detail. Key responsibilities will include: •    Diary management •    Opening files •    Digital Dictation •    Preparing reports •    Updating clients and contacts •    Handling completions Salary will be commensurate with experience to include pension, 4 x Death in Service, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Hours 09.00 - 17.30 Monday to Friday.

We are a long established high street practice based in North Oxfordshire and we are looking for an ambitious and experienced residential and commercial property fee earner to join the team.  You will be 4yrs PQE or over and be looking to progress to a senior position in the next 3-5 years You will be working on a caseload of residential and commercial property, managing your own caseload of sale and purchase matters, including leasehold, buy to let, new builds and shared ownership.  A key feature of the role will be actively developing new and existing relationships. The ideal candidate will also have full experience of commercial property and small business transactions along with purchase/sale transactions and leases and be comfortable running a busy caseload from inception to completion. This is a fantastic opportunity to build on your property experience.  Salary for this mixed property fee earner role is dependent on previous experience, but competitive rates are on offer for the right candidate.

To support the Practice  in the provision of Legal Secretarial Services by providing competent and efficient legal secretarial duties. To support the Head of Department in the management of the secretarial workload, ensuring that the priorities of the department are met To assist Fee Earners in the management of caseload by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone To manage the Fee Earners diaries to ensure the efficient running of the department To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Fee Earner To ensure that all internal methods, systems, policies and procedures are adhered to To answer internal telephone calls efficiently and politely and take messages, as necessary To support Fee Earners in the production of files by typing dictated work as directed To support Fee Earners in the maintenance of files by effective file management To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.

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 

To support the Accounts Department Manager in the provision of Financial Services. Recent practical experience of working with accounts in a Solicitors office and a knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts Rules would be desirable. The role will include dealing with clients, receiving payments, credit control and debt management. A working knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and compliance would be an advantage. Salary is dependent on experience. 

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 .