18 jobs found

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

To support the Accounts & Billing Department 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, bill processing, preparing departmental private bills, credit control and debt management. A working knowledge of Legal Aid regulations and compliance would be an advantage. Part time considered. Salary is dependent on experience.  To apply for this role, please submit your C.V. to   Angie Gurdon

We have a vacancy for a Conveyancing Assistant in our very busy Residential Conveyancing department. Responsibilities To support the team in all aspects of file management and assisting with conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion. Communicate with clients, solicitors and agents, keeping them regularly updated and dealing with general queries. Skills Working knowledge of case management systems is desirable but not essential Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. Good communication skills Experience of working in a residential conveyancing department, but this is not essential, as full training will be provided. Salary will vary dependent upon experience. To apply for this role, please submit your C.V. to  Angie Gurdon

We have a vacancy for a solicitor to join our highly regarded team in our very busy Criminal Defence department, winners of Criminal Team of the year 2019, in the Wales Legal Awards. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for Criminal Law and a minimum of 1 year PQE, preferably be Duty Accredited, or in the process of attaining this. The ability to manage your own caseload is essential and you will have strong communication skills both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong client relationships. Salary will vary dependent upon experience. To apply for this role, please submit your C.V. to   Angie Gurdon

We are looking for an administration assistant to join our driven Residential Property team in Chandler’s Ford.  Working with the fee earners, the role will be to provide a full administrative support service to the team, including: file opening and closing; taking telephone calls; assessing and completing online property forms including Land Registry and Inland Revenue; creating invoices; carrying out online compliance checks; and general day to day administration.  To be considered for this excellent opportunity, you will need to have good communication skills, be keen to learn, and have strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail.  Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.

Experienced Solicitor in both Commercial & Residential Property? Are you fed up trying to reach 'Impossible Daily Billing Targets? Want to benefit from a Flexi-Time Contract with Individual Profit Related Pay Bonus Schemes? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development with a view to progressing to Director in the near future? We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in both residential and commercial property who would like to join a friendly team. 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. At F Barnes we trust you to do your job, there are no daily targets. We have a flexible working contract on offer and set realistic annual billing targets. We offer an excellent profit related pay scheme bonus in addition to the basic salary based on the individual’s performance not a department or teams which is more restrictive and demotivating in nature. Other benefits are listed below. 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 A member of ALEP preferable Experience within corporate law would be a bonus 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 Salary:   £40 - £65k according to experience and historical billing achieved. Bonus Scheme   : We offer a generous 'Profit Related Pay' scheme based upon individual billing achieved 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:   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

Want to benefit from an individual ‘Profit Related Pay Bonus Scheme’? Are you looking to develop your career path and business development? Want to be part of a fully supportive friendly practice? Want to have a new challenge in 2020? We are looking for someone who has a broad spectrum of experience that leans heavily towards litigation. 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. At F Barnes we trust you to do your job, there are no daily targets. We have a flexible working contract on offer and set realistic annual billing targets. We offer an excellent profit related pay scheme bonus in addition to the basic salary based on the individual’s performance not a department or teams which is more restrictive and demotivating in nature. Other benefits are listed below. The Candidate You will have a good knowledge of Litigation. Experience in dealing with matters on behalf of commercial and individual clients on a wide range of litigation matters to include landlord and tenant, breach of contract claims, debt recovery, insolvency and commercial litigation. 1+ PQE in Litigation 3+ years experience in Litigation Able to work autonomously on complex legal matters Track of record of achieving career 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 About the Role You will be working alongside our Managing Director, Tiina Juhanson who has over 30 years’ experience in Litigation and Family Law. Tiina has an impressive reputation for her advocacy skills and is keen to educate and nurture her team members. You will have the opportunity to expand and grow alongside someone who has reached the top of her game and puts clients first. You should have a passion to provide the most excellent in client care. Salary:   £26 - £35k according to experience and historical billing achieved. Bonus Scheme : We offer a generous ‘Profit Related Pay' scheme based upon individual billing achieved rather than a more restrictive ' Team Bonus' pay scheme as others do.

We are looking for qualified and enthusiastic Private Client Lawyer join our expanding Hampshire 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 solicitor to join an energetic and fast growing law firm.

We are looking for a Lawyer to join our award winning Personal Injury Team in Hampshire. The ideal candidate will have both claimant and defendant experience. You will be working alongside the country’s top defendant lawyer in Personal Injury.  You will manage a mixed caseload of complex multi-track, high value and catastrophic injury files. The defendant side will involve litigating large personal injury claims. We are looking for a Lawyer who is 5-10 years PQE. You should be able to demonstrate extensive experience and a skill set in handling complex Personal Injury, be confident to bring your own following of clients, and have an enthusiasm for business development.

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our busy Residential Property department in Chandler’s Ford. The role will include opening new client files electronically, carrying out compliance checks following the firm’s procedures, closing of files, and preparation for archiving. The ideal candidate will be computer literate, have an ability to work to deadlines and without mistakes, have excellent organisational skills and excellent attention to detail. You will work towards an apprenticeship in Business & Administration, where we offer a comprehensive training and work experience programme.  You will have the opportunity to gain NVQ qualifications, and earn as you learn.  The apprenticeship contract will run for a one year period. This is a great opening for a dedicated individual keen to build an excellent foundation for their future career.

We are looking to recruit a Lawyer for our Clinical Negligence department with flexibility to be based at any of our offices.    Our firm has one of the largest clinical negligence teams on the south coast encompassing AvMA Law Society, APIL and Society for Clinical Injury Lawyers panel members.  You will either be a solicitor or a legal executive, ideally with up to 3 years PQE, gained working as part of a clinical negligence or personal injury team.  The workload is interesting and varied.  You will initially be responsible for managing your own low to mid value caseload including all aspects of medical, dental and clinical injuries.  You should have the ability to work on your own initiative and with minimum supervision, and a keen enthusiasm for business development. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their knowledge in Clinical Negligence.

We are looking for Paralegals and Legal Executives to join our expanding Landlord and Tenant team.  Our Landlord and Tenant team has grown to become one of the country’s leading providers of support, advice and claims handling within residential lettings. The team acts for a number of different clients including legal expenses insurers and brokers, managing agents, corporate and private landlords and developers.  The role will focus on landlord and tenant work and necessitates the ability to handle a significant volume of landlord and tenant cases at all stages. We are particularly interested to hear from you if you have previous experience of working in either block management or litigation work. You will possess a strong work ethic, have an excellent and confident telephone manner, highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, and an ability to work with minimum supervision. 

As part of the firm’s growth and succession planning programme we are looking for a qualified commercial property solicitor to join our growing team in our Bournemouth office. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished commercial property solicitor, probably (but not necessarily) with around ten years’ PQE, who enjoys dealing with a mixed bag of work. Applications are invited from technically strong solicitors who are able to demonstrate extensive experience and a skill set in handling complex property work.  You will be committed to delivering a first class service to clients and will be confident to bring your own following of clients.  You will be forward-thinking with excellent commercial acumen and a genuine commitment to business development and client networking.

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

We are looking for a Contentious Probate Lawyer to join our Commercial Litigation department in our Bournemouth office.  The ideal candidate will be an established litigator who is used to handling mid to high value litigation and to shouldering responsibility.  The litigation caseload will be predominantly contentious probate, as well as more general dispute resolution.  In addition to a good technical grounding, the candidate will have the ability to present technical legal issues in a clear, approachable and professional way.  The candidate will ideally be around 4 to 8 years PQE, and will have great client facing skills with an ability to develop successful client relationships, and an appetite for business development. 

We are currently looking to recruit a Senior Property Lawyer to develop and grow our commercial property team. Our property team of 7 focuses on transactional work, supporting our corporate colleagues on acquisitions and disposals. We are now looking to expand the team, leveraging our existing client base and developing new business in this area. Our ideal candidate will be providing value driven, commercially focused advice on commercial landlord and tenant matters and development agreements and other commercial property matters. You will have great client relationship skills, a proven track record in business development and be comfortable taking responsibility for driving the development of new business in property with the support of our sales and marketing team. We offer a very different experience to the traditional law firm approach and hope that any driven, ambitious and personable lawyers would find a great home in our growing team. You would be given significant responsibility for shaping and developing the area, along with a very competitive package, including a performance related element linked to your success in winning new clients. There is also flexibility in where the role is based.

Are you fed up trying to reach 'Impossible Daily Billing Targets? Want to benefit from a Flexi-Time Contract with Individual Profit Related Pay Bonus Schemes? We are looking for someone who has extensive experience in both residential and commercial property who would like to join a friendly team. 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. At F Barnes we trust you to do your job, there are no daily targets. We have a flexible working contract on offer and set realistic annual billing targets. We offer an excellent profit related pay scheme bonus in addition to the basic salary based on the individual’s performance not a department or teams which is more restrictive and demotivating in nature. Other benefits are listed below. 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   Salary:                        £40 - £55k according to experience and historical billing achieved.   Bonus Scheme  :      We offer a generous  'Profit Related Pay' scheme based upon individual billing achieved 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:             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. www.fbarnes.co.uk  

For a New Job  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.