Legal Executive

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 SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented 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.ResponsibilitiesThis...

Crane & Staples LLP Welwyn Garden City, UK Full time

The RoleWe have a full-time vacancy for a Marketing Administrator to join our Business Development and Marketing team in our Colchester office. The successful candidate will play a vital role in supporting our marketing initiatives across various channels. In this role the individual will be responsible for a wide range of administrative tasks, whilst also providing creative support to our marketing efforts. Subject to work commitments, there will be the opportunity for some working from home, if desired, in line with the Firm’s working from home guidelines. The successful candidate will be required to travel to our other offices in Chelmsford and Basildon on a regular basis.Core responsibilities will include:General admin Manage marketing calendars and deadlinesProvide administrative support to the marketing team, including scheduling meetings, managing travel arrangementsProcessing invoicesAssist with content creation, including social media...

The RoleWe have a full-time vacancy for an experienced 1 – 5 years PQE Solicitor to join our highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team. This has the potential to be an Associate position, depending upon the experience of the successful candidate. The position is based in our Colchester office and, subject to work commitments, there will be the opportunity for some working from home, if desired, in line with the Firm’s working from home guidelines.You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business Team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate and commercial work. The role will be focused on the following:Share sale and purchases;Asset sale and purchases;Management Buy Outs;Employee Ownership Trusts;Demergers;Share re-organisations;Shareholder agreements;Share buy backs;Employee share schemes;Joint Ventures;Partnerships;LLPs;Corporate Governance;Directors Duties.The CandidateThe successful candidate...

The RoleWe have a full-time vacancy for an experienced 2 - 7 years PQE Solicitor to join our highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team. This has the potential to be an Associate or Senior Associate position, depending upon the experience of the successful candidate. We have positions based in both our Chelmsford and Basildon offices and, subject to work commitments, there will be the opportunity for some working from home, if desired, in line with the Firm’s working from home guidelines.You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business Team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate and commercial work. The role will be focused on the following:Share sale and purchases;Asset sale and purchases;Management Buy Outs;Employee Ownership Trusts;Demergers;Share re-organisations;Shareholder agreements;Share buy backs;Employee share schemes;Joint Ventures;Partnerships;LLPs;Corporate Governance;Directors Duties;...

The RoleWe have a full-time vacancy for an experienced 2 - 7 years PQE Solicitor to join our highly regarded Commercial and Corporate Finance Business team. This has the potential to be an Associate or Senior Associate position, depending upon the experience of the successful candidate. We have positions based in both our Chelmsford and Basildon offices and, subject to work commitments, there will be the opportunity for some working from home, if desired, in line with the Firm’s working from home guidelines.You will be part of our multidisciplinary Business Team and demonstrate an aptitude for corporate and commercial work. The role will be focused on the following:Share sale and purchases;Asset sale and purchases;Management Buy Outs;Employee Ownership Trusts;Demergers;Share re-organisations;Shareholder agreements;Share buy backs;Employee share schemes;Joint Ventures;Partnerships;LLPs;Corporate Governance;Directors Duties;...

Job Description - Front of House Administrator (Part-time, Mornings)Our award-winning, Legal 500 ranked law firm, Crane & Staples LLP, seeks a friendly, personable, and proactive candidate to work weekday mornings as our Front of House Administrator.This is a fully office-based role in Welwyn Garden City town centre.This position is a job-share with our afternoon Front of House Administrator. Job OutlineThe Front of House Administrator is the first face clients see when visiting our offices. They should present an excellent first impression, to help ensure a positive, comforting and seamless visitor experience for a range of clients who may be facing sensitive legal issues.The Front of House Administrator’s central position within the firm also means that they have regular, daily interactions with colleagues of all levels.For these reasons, this role would suit someone who has good communication skills and a warm and welcoming disposition.Key...

We have a vacancy for a Technical Support Assistant to join our busy and well respected Wills, Trust and Probate Team. The position will be based in our Colchester office but will be eligible for some home working, if required, in line with the Firm’s home working guidelines.The role will include supporting the team with a varied caseload and bridging the gap between fee earning, secretarial and administration duties. Previous experience is desirable but not essential.The main duties will include:Carrying out legal research;To assist in taking calls;To assist in the production and sending out documents;Liaising with third parties e.g. probate registry, estate agents etc.;Liaising with clients and arranging Wills signings and dealing with the execution of Wills;Assisting with the administrative tasks and drafting of documents in Probate, Office of Public Guardian and Trust matters.The DepartmentYou will join the specialised Wills, Trust and...

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior solicitor 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...

The TeamOur 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 areas.The RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Associate Solicitor to join our Wills and Inheritance Team based in Farnham. This is a great opportunity for someone with 10+ years’ post qualification experience and looking for the next step in their career. The position has progression potential for the right candidate. The successful candidate will need to have excellent client management skills and be a proactive problem-solver and strong communicator. In addition to handling your own caseload of files, you will be expected to support with the management and supervision of...

Clifton Ingram GOSTREY HOUSE, Union Road, Farnham, UK Full time

We are looking for an additional Legal Secretary to join our Commercial Property team. Applications from both full and part-time candidates will be considered.The job holder will provide secretarial and administrative support to the Commercial Property team and will assist fee earners in delivering a high-quality legal service to our clients. Responsibilities include client liaison, organising meetings, audio and copy typing, file opening, filing and the completion of legal forms. You will be client-focused with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills. You will have good audio typing and IT skills, together with excellent attention to detail. You will be organised, with the ability to prioritise, and must display a helpful and flexible approach. Experience of working with case management systems would be an advantage. In return we offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes: 20 days’ holiday per annum (plus public holidays),...

Pickerings Solicitors (Tamworth) Ltd Tamworth, UK Full time

Daily tasks:Check bank balances Barclays.net)Client account posting on ledgerSupplier invoices collection in readiness to send payment every Thursday.Allocate disbursements for payment on ThursdayPosting routine entries i.e. supplier, bills from LAA, Private client invoices etc.Checking private invoices raised ,calculation, vat, disbursements, narration, file number.Check emails and respond .Take ad hoc payments received through card or online or cash and reconcile card entries with bank statement on day to day basis.Deposit cash, chequeFiling routine paperwork,Collect incoming post and deal with.Weekly task:Client and office account reconciliationLAA remittance for the three offices: monies generally received every Monday in office account. Collect remittance and pay disbursements on timely basis.Chase disbursement invoices from fee...