36 jobs found in Bristol

Who are we? We are a busy and well-respected criminal defence law firm seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Paralegal Caseworker to join our growing team. Ready to Launch Your Legal Career in Criminal Defence? We’ll provide you with invaluable experience working alongside experienced criminal defence Solicitors and Barristers. You’ll attend police stations, magistrates’ courts and the Crown Court, and develop practical legal skills that can’t be learned in a classroom. What You’ll Do Assist solicitors with a varied criminal defence caseload. Prepare legal documents, witness statements and court bundles. Liaise with clients, courts, barristers and external agencies. Conduct legal research and case preparation. Attend court hearings and client meetings. Assist with police station and litigation work where appropriate. Manage files and ensure compliance with legal procedures.  ...

We currently have an excellent career opportunity within our Conveyancing Department.  We are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to provide support to the Conveyancer. Duties and Responsibilities: Assist the Conveyancer to progress the transaction in accordance with laid down procedures and standards. Liaison with clients and keeping them properly informed at all times. To provide support and assistance to the team supervisor as and when required. Ensure the Case Management system is used to progress cases and is kept up to date at all times if applicable. Undertake administrative duties as directed. Provide first point of contact for telephone calls and visitors to the branch / office taking  messages, handling queries using own initiative and knowledge and escalate to Conveyancer where required. To work in the best interest of the client and the firm and provide the highest standards of client care at all times. To handle all monies belonging...

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary/Paralegal to join our Family team in our Bristol office to provide a comprehensive secretarial service. The duties attached to this post are: Assist the fee earner to progress the transaction in accordance with laid down procedures and standards. Liaison with clients and keeping them properly informed at all times. To provide support and assistance to the team supervisor as and when required. Ensure the Case Management system is used to progress cases and is kept up to date at all times if applicable. Draft and submit legal aid applications. File opening, preparing and providing client care documents. To make appointments and arrange meetings, maintain appointment diary. To undertake audio dictation, to type letters, documents and memoranda. To maintain filing systems ensuring the maintenance of adequate security of confidential and personal papers. To deal with incoming and outgoing...

  We are seeking to recruit a supportive, pragmatic and approachable Associate Solicitor between 0-3 years post qualification experience to join our busy and well regarded Corporate & Commercial team. The role will involve effectively managing a broad range of both corporate and commercial work including corporate transactions, commercial contracts, shareholder and partnership arrangements, debt/equity funding. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own caseload and must be able to show experience of dealing with corporate and commercial work. The nature of this role will ideally suit a candidate with a confident personality who is comfortable with direct client contact. About the Role Working alongside experienced specialists, you will: ·         Effectively manage a caseload involving a range of corporate and commercial work ·         Work collaboratively with a team of solicitors and legal assistants in...

Stuck in a rut? A new post lockdown challenge? A move to the Cotswolds or the Wiltshire Downs? If the answer to any of these questions is “yes”, we would be interested in hearing from you. We are a small, friendly, niche PI/clinical negligence firm in Swindon seeking to recruit a solicitor to assist with the future growth of the practice. Interesting and varied workload. Competitive salary and excellent prospects for the right candidate.

Bring your expertise and build your future. We're looking for a confident, commercially savvy Commercial Property Solicitor to join our team. If you are ready to work on high-quality matters with real client impact this role is for you. At Hughes Paddison being part of our team means you have a healthy balance of work and fun. Every person's role is essential to our success. You'll bring a loyal client base and a broad range of commercial property experience, including leasehold and freehold transactions, sales and purchases, commercial leases, refinancing and landlord and tenant matters. With excellent communication skills and a talent for building relationships, you'll also play a key role in supporting and collaborating with your colleagues. In addition, you'll bring energy, enthusiasm, and strong business development skills with the drive to continue advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment. We offer: Hybrid working A competitive...

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Solicitor with a minimum of 5 years PQE to join our established and progressive dispute resolution team.  This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and commercially minded litigator who thrives on an interesting and broad range of cases, client interaction, and achieving results. Ideally you will be comfortable with a wide range of litigation matters including general/civil/commercial disputes, property litigation, and contentious probate. We may be willing to consider more specialist experience, depending on the circumstances. The team consists of two directors, two solicitors, an apprentice solicitor, different trainee solicitors from time to time, and support staff. You will be responsible for managing your own caseload, as well as assisting on large director-led cases where appropriate and depending on your PQE, and helping to support and supervise junior members of the team. At Hughes Paddison, we offer a collaborative...

We are seeking an experienced and driven Solicitor to join our esteemed Lifetime Planning team in West Wales, with a specialist focus on trusts, estate planning and estate administration. You may be a Senior Solicitor looking for your next progression opportunity or a Director/Partner looking for your next challenge.  This is a unique opportunity to lead high-value, complex matters and provide bespoke advice to a variety of clients. You will play a key role in delivering tailored succession and inheritance planning for a diverse portfolio of high-net-worth individuals, along with strategic advice on wills, trusts, probate and tax planning.  You will also assist to mentor and supervise a team of Advisors and Junior Solicitors. The role will primarily involve: ·         Advising on all aspects of lifetime estate planning, including wills, LPAs, and trusts ·         Managing and administering complex and high-value estates, including those with agricultural...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is currently recruiting for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our well-established Wills and Inheritance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 5+ years’ post qualification experience (PQE) who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive and progressive, and high-regarded firm.  The role offers genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression potential for the right candidate.  Additional opportunities exist within the Private Client team for more experienced candidates looking for a senior role.   You will manage your own caseload of private client matters, including: Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney Probate Tax planning Trust administration work Court of protection   In addition to handling your own caseload, you will: Provide technical support and guidance to junior members of the team. Provide supervision,...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is currently recruiting for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our well-established Wills and Inheritance Team in Reading. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 3-5 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive firm.  The role offers genuine opportunities for progression potential for the right candidate. You will manage your own caseload of private client matters, including: Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney Probate Tax planning Trust administration work Court of protection In addition to running your own files, you will support other members of the team and play an active role in business development initiatives. This includes networking and building relationships to enhance both the profile of the department and the Firm as a whole. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well...

Clifton Ingram is seeking an experienced Solicitor, FCILEX or Licensed Conveyancer with 3-5 years' PQE to join our rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team in Reading. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well-established and highly regarded firm, working within a supportive and collaborative environment that offers excellent career progression, high-quality work, and a competitive salary and benefits package. The Role The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of residential conveyancing matters from initial instruction through to completion. You will also provide support to colleagues within the team and play an active role in business development initiatives, networking activities, and promoting the profile of both the Firm and the Residential Conveyancing department. Your caseload will include a broad range of residential property matters, providing the opportunity to work with a diverse client base and further develop...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is currently recruiting for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our well-established Wills and Inheritance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 3-7 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) who is looking to further develop their career within a supportive, progressive, and high-regarded firm.  The role offers genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression potential for the right candidate. You will manage your own caseload of private client matters, including: Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney Probate Tax planning Trust administration work Court of protection   In addition to handling your own caseload, you will: Provide technical support and guidance to junior members of the team. Assist with the supervision, development and mentoring of colleagues. Play a key role in the strategic development of the department. Build and...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is currently recruiting for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our well-established Wills and Inheritance Team in Wokingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 2-4 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive firm.  The role offers genuine opportunities for progression potential for the right candidate. You will manage your own caseload of private client matters, including: Wills & Lasting Powers of Attorney Probate Tax planning Trust administration work Court of protection In addition to running your own files, you will support other members of the team and play an active role in business development initiatives. This includes networking and building relationships to enhance both the profile of the department and the Firm as a whole. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package as...

The Team Our solicitors at Clifton Ingram can advise you on all aspects of Wills, Trusts and Estate Disputes. We are a proactive and down-to-earth team of highly experienced solicitors; bringing a high quality and professional service to your local area. We regularly advise clients in Wokingham, Reading and Farnham and across all of Berkshire and the surrounding  area. The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is recruiting for a Paralegal to join their busy Wills & Inheritance team in the Wokingham office.  This position is suitable for a candidate looking to gain experience and work in the legal sector. Being part of our large Wills & Inheritance team, you will be working with our lawyers on private client matters including wills, inheritance, probate and inheritance tax planning. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career progression opportunities. The Candidate The successful candidate will be a graduate...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is recruiting for a Trust & Tax Manager to join our busy and continually growing Wills & Inheritance team, based in any of our three offices (Reading, Farnham or Wokingham).   This position is suitable for a candidate that has worked within a team providing a broad offering of private client matters including wills, inheritance, probate, estate administrations, probate and inheritance tax planning and trusts. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, have strong excel skills and knowledge of double entry bookkeeping. Experience of tax return and probate case management software, preferably TaxCalc and Isokon, would be advantageous. Strong communication skills, teamwork and being able to work with light supervision are also important. We would also consider someone with an accountancy background, either AAT or ATT...

The Role Clifton Ingram is currently recruiting for a 3–5 year PQE Solicitor/FCILEX/Licensed Conveyancer to join our rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team based in Wokingham.   The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own caseload of residential files from initial instruction through to matter conclusion. In addition, you will be expected to provide support to other members of the team as well as play a key role in business development and networking to enhance the profile of the Firm and Residential Conveyancing department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced candidate looking for the next step in their career with a Firm that offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as ongoing career progression opportunities. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a varied caseload which incorporates all aspects of residential conveyancing. With demonstrable knowledge and...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is currently recruiting for a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join our well-established Wills and Inheritance Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with 1-3 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and progressive firm.  The role offers genuine opportunities for progression potential for the right candidate. You will manage your own caseload of private client matters, including: W ills & Lasting Powers of Attorney Probate Tax planning Trust administration work Court of protection   In addition to running your own files, you will support other members of the team and play an active role in business development initiatives. This includes networking and building relationships to enhance both the profile of the department and the Firm as a whole. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as...

The Role Clifton Ingram LLP is recruiting for an experienced Legal Secretary to join their busy Private Client team based in the Farnham office. The role will be working with and providing secretarial support to the department on a caseload of work across a range of matters. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within the Private Client sector, although applications are also welcomed from experienced legal administrators or secretaries who have worked in other legal practice areas. Key skills that are important for this role include good client care skills, enthusiasm to deliver a great client service, organisation and being a team player. It is also important to be comfortable with modern IT systems, both audio and copy typing, and diary management. Experience working with Tikit (also known as PW4 OR Partner for Windows) would be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and growing team...

Clifton Ingram LLP is seeking an experienced and proactive Litigation Solicitor (5+ years PQE) to join our growing team based in Farnham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled litigator with a residential property bias, particularly in possession proceedings and rent arrears recovery, to take on a varied and rewarding caseload. The Role You will handle a broad range of civil litigation matters with a strong emphasis on residential landlord and tenant disputes. Your responsibilities will include: Managing your own caseload of litigation matters from instruction through to resolution Advising clients on possession claims, including accelerated and standard procedures Handling rent arrears recovery, including enforcement action Dealing with general residential property disputes, including tenancy breaches and property-related claims Representing clients in hearings where appropriate or instructing counsel Providing clear, practical, and commercially...

The Role Clifton Ingram is currently recruiting for an experienced full-time Paralegal to join their busy and rapidly growing Residential Conveyancing team based in Farnham . The role will be working with and supporting our experienced lawyers on a caseload of work across a range of matters. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team that offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The Candidate The ideal candidate will have experience working in a similar role in the legal sector, with a working knowledge of Conveyancing processes and procedures. Experience with Tikit Partner for Windows would be advantageous. This role requires excellent client care skills, enthusiasm to deliver a great client service, organisation and being a team player. It is also important to be comfortable with modern IT systems, both audio and copy typing, and diary management as well as being able to multi-task, set priorities and manage your own time...