10 jobs found in hertfordshire

Position: Paralegal Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm (5pm on Fridays) Location: Office-based (no remote working) Job Summary We are seeking a hard-working and ambitious paralegal to join the award-winning, Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Family department at Crane & Staples LLP. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support to our Family Department, assisting with client interactions, case management and various administrative tasks. As one of the few firms in the area to cater to both private and public law, working at Crane & Staples offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a diverse range of cases, including divorce and finance, private children law, care proceedings, and Legal Aid matters. Please note that the high-level, complex cases we deal with means that the candidate must be prepared to work on matters that may be of a sensitive or distressing nature. Responsibilities This role...

To provide a fully effective service to clients of Debenhams Ottaway by progressing client files under the direction of the Team Leader, and to provide secretarial and administrative assistance to the Team Leader and to others in the Private Client Department when required. Key Responsibilities: Activities will be varied and will include, but are not limited to the following: Client Service Taking client instructions and progressing the matter file under the TL’s instructions. This may include amongst other things drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and dealing with the administration of Estates and Trusts. To provide a courteous and efficient service to clients. To ensure that work sent to clients and related parties is correctly prepared in accordance with the firm’s standards and precedents and the TL’s instructions. To observe the code of practice in all areas as detailed in the Solicitors Code of Conduct and to observe fully the requirements of the Solicitors...

We are seeking a Legal Secretary to work as part of our Private Client team, delivering the highest levels of service to our clients by providing secretarial and administrative support to a minimum of 2 lawyers.    Our private client team is one of the largest and most experienced in Hertfordshire with four partners, one consultant, three senior associates, six solicitors, a court of protection manager and four legal assistants. We are ranked tier 1 in Legal 500 and band 1 in Chambers HNW. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities are listed below, but may vary depending on the needs of that team and their clients. Answer the telephone and assist clients with enquiries when the lawyer is not available   Meet clients who call into the office without an appointment on behalf of the lawyers, answer queries, take messages and make file notes   Open and close client files consistent with standard procedures...

Overview:   Deliver a high level and consistent client experience and compliance support to the firm by dealing with file openings/closings for all firm matters and new enquiries for the property and private client teams.   Key responsibilities: Working as part of a team to ensure that all compliance quality standards and audit measures are implemented in line with the firm’s policies and procedures. Responsible for new and existing client on-boarding procedures and opening electronic (and physical where required) files to include: o   Obtaining and reviewing client identification and where appropriate explaining the ID process to clients o   Inputting client data onto practice management system and if applicable the probate or residential conveyancing case management system o   Producing client care letter and sending out Terms of Service o   Checking the system for existing wills/deeds and requesting any file retrieval...

We are looking for solicitors with a strong technical background who are confident working on complex private client matters and able to provide high levels of client service. Our private client team is one of the largest and most experienced in Hertfordshire with four partners, one consultant, three senior associates, six solicitors, a court of protection manager and four legal assistants. We are ranked tier 1 in Legal 500 and band 1 in Chambers HNW. We look after the needs of a vast number of Hertfordshire families but what sets us apart is our appeal to wealthy clients in London and the rest of the UK and those looking for a specialist trusts team. Our team is grouped into three main areas: Protecting and managing wealth now and in the future through inheritance tax, estate planning and estate administration. Lifetime planning, including Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection (COP) and professional deputyship services and the protection of vulnerable adults....

We are looking for a contentious trusts and probate specialist to join Hertfordshire’s leading Wills, Trusts and Probate team. They need to be passionate about this area and would play an integral role in helping key clients and taking this team, one of the largest and most experienced in Hertfordshire ranked top in both Legal 500 and Chambers HNW, to the next level. The role will involve: Advising on all areas of contentious trusts and probate such as: Removing executors or trustees Making a claim against an executor or trustees Defending claims by beneficiaries Challenging a Will or the terms of a Trust Inheritance Act claims Court of Protection and succession disputes Power of Attorney disputes Liaising with third parties, experts and other specialists An ability to build effective and positive relationships with clients, referrers and colleagues that embrace the importance of trust and collaboration Supervising junior members of staff Proactive...

Our excellent, Legal 500 and Chambers ranked Family Team invites applications from Family Solicitors of  4-8 years' PQE. Please email your CV, cover letter or any enquiries to Karen Angel - k.angel@crane-staples.co.uk. “ Within such a friendly, helpful and supportive team, you know that you can share ideas with colleagues, have family time and holidays and there are others who can have conduct of your work without having to worry about it. ”   Danielle Peters , Partner and Head of Department Your Character Our ideal candidate should: Uphold our firm’s core values of excellence, empathy, and integrity Have sound technical knowledge of all aspects of private family law Handle their own cases from set-up to completion Take a client-focused approach to every case Demonstrate the enthusiasm and ambition to develop their career Work as part of a fun, friendly and dynamic team Your Career “Working at Crane & Staples has allowed me to grow...

Senior Private Client Solicitor: 8+ years' PQE A rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Private Client Solicitor to join our well-established and respected Legal 500 and Chambers High Net Worth ranked practice. This sought-after position offers the chance to take on a key role within our thriving Private Client department. We handle a varied caseload of complex Private Client matters, working in a friendly and close-knit team in Welwyn Garden City town centre. The variety and quality of work we undertake makes us an attractive option for those looking to move away from big-city firms. About the Role In this role, you will: •    Handle complex Private Client matters, ensuring the highest standards of service and expertise. •    Mentor and develop junior colleagues, shaping the next generation of talent. •    Play a pivotal role in the department’s strategic direction and long-term success. This role is ideal for a highly skilled and ambitious solicitor looking...

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Partner to join our growing Dispute Resolution team. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a track record in fee generation both with referrers and developing relationships with clients. The role will suit someone with drive, energy and a desire to take the initiative in business development and bringing new work to the firm as well as building on existing clients and relationships. They will have high level experience handling complex commercial landlord and tenant disputes/claims including 1954 Act claims, terminal dilapidations claims as well as general property litigation including possession and sale claims, boundary disputes, property right disputes and disputed rights of way. Experience and working knowledge of cases dealing with statutory lease extensions, collective enfranchisement, commercial lease renewals, forfeiture, breach of commercial lease covenants and cases involving right of first refusal would be...

Our highly regarded Insolvency team is described in the Legal 500 directory as being an “extremely competent team focusing on insolvency and restructuring from the debt recovery end to large scale corporate restructuring” lead by Alexander Neale who is praised for being “technically brilliant, charming and easy to deal with”. The team acts on a wide range of high quality non-contentious advisory work and contentious insolvency disputes. The team often handles work referred from London and national practices where they are conflicted and has an extensive roster of Insolvency Practitioner clients. We are looking for a dynamic lawyer with extensive insolvency experience to help grow the team as it moves forward to the next level. Job Specification Position: Insolvency Associate – 2- 4 years PQE Department: Dispute Resolution Location: St Albans Company Overview At Debenhams Ottaway we are passionate about delivering high quality services for the clients we work with. Our...