Sacco Mann are working with a leading high street firm with offices across the East Midlands who are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their Private Client department in Ripley, Derbyshire. This long-standing firm have been established for over 130 years and are looking for an experienced private client specialist to join their successful team.
The Role
You will be in a senior position working on a range of private client work including Wills, LPAs, probate and Court of Protection applications. This will include undertaking client meetings, drafting, updating and producing wills and LPAs, inspecting properties and undertaking research.
Key Responsibilities
Running your own mixed Private Client caseload
Drafting and producing Wills and LPAs
Inspecting properties and undertaking research
Maintaining and nurturing important relationships with new and existing clients
Being on hand to support more junior team members
About You
Between 5 – 10 years PQE in Private Client
Professional Wills and LPA writing experience is essential
Previous managed a full private client caseload from start from finish
Caring and empathetic approach
What’s in it for you?
Senior opportunity
Health cash plan scheme
Wellbeing support
Generous annual leave plus Christmas closure
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
Supportive and friendly working environment
Further career development
If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive role in Ripley, Derbyshire then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
Sacco Mann are working with a leading high street firm with offices across the East Midlands who are on the lookout for an experienced Senior Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their Private Client department in Ripley, Derbyshire. This long-standing firm have been established for over 130 years and are looking for an experienced private client specialist to join their successful team.
The Role
You will be in a senior position working on a range of private client work including Wills, LPAs, probate and Court of Protection applications. This will include undertaking client meetings, drafting, updating and producing wills and LPAs, inspecting properties and undertaking research.
Key Responsibilities
Running your own mixed Private Client caseload
Drafting and producing Wills and LPAs
Inspecting properties and undertaking research
Maintaining and nurturing important relationships with new and existing clients
Being on hand to support more junior team members
About You
Between 5 – 10 years PQE in Private Client
Professional Wills and LPA writing experience is essential
Previous managed a full private client caseload from start from finish
Caring and empathetic approach
What’s in it for you?
Senior opportunity
Health cash plan scheme
Wellbeing support
Generous annual leave plus Christmas closure
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption leave
Supportive and friendly working environment
Further career development
If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive role in Ripley, Derbyshire then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Highly regarded East Yorkshire law firm require a Private Client Solicitor to join their long-established team. This firm is well known in the local market for providing years of advice to both individuals and commercial entities. Whilst always professional they are known for their relaxed nature providing employees with a working environment they will enjoy working in which includes a work/life balance.
The Role:
The team is on the larger size compared to competitor firms and boasts a number of solicitors with years of solid experience. The work is extensive and covers the full spectrum of private client matters, therefore the successful candidate could expect to obtain experience in the following areas:
Drafting and advising on Wills
Estate and tax planning
Probate and estate administration
Trust creation and management
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Court protection work
This role also involves handling High Net Worth client matters, providing bespoke advice and services to meet their complex requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality legal advice and services to a broad client base.
Build and maintain strong client relationships.
Work collaboratively within the team to share knowledge and best practices.
Can run your own private client caseload.
What’s in it for you?
A supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunities for professional development and career progression
Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
About you
A minimum of 5 years' PQE in private client law
Proven experience in handling a full range of private client matters.
Exceptional communication and client care skills
Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
How to Apply
For more information on this Private Client Solicitor role in East Yorkshire please contact Rachel Birkinshaw (or another member of our Private Practice team) at Sacco Mann. However, if this role isn't for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
Sacco Mann are recruiting for an exciting opportunity based at a longstanding firm who are looking for a Senior Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their brand-new offices based in Market Harborough.
The Role
The recruiting firm don’t currently have a Private Client department in Market Harborough, and so this role is a brand-new opportunity for someone to come in and really make this role their own. They are therefore looking for a keen networker and someone to get stuck into business development, to really build the firm’s reputation, client base, and eventually build a team. You must be happy to be working in a stand-alone position.
Key Responsibilities
Running a mixed Private Client caseload including Wills, Trusts, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Probate, Inheritance Tax, Estate Planning.
Building a local presence in the market for private client work
Business development and networking
Eventually supervision of the team
About You
Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive qualification with 4+ years PQE in Private Client work
STEP qualification would be desirable
Previous experience running a private client caseload without supervision
Good connections to the local area, and the ability to build a local client base
Self-motivated and commercial thinker
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Free parking
Free Health Shield cover after 3 months
Pension Scheme
Death in service benefit
Your birthday off benefit after 12 months employment
Genuine career progression
If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive role in Market Harborough then please get in touch with Vicky Cavendish on 0113 236 6713 to find out more information or if you’ve a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
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Holt Executive are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a dynamic Finance Team. As a Finance Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day financial transactions, month-end activities, and assisting in the migration to a new financial system. You will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accurate and timely financial information while meeting tight deadlines.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is actively studying towards a recognised Accountancy qualification and is eager to further develop their skills while contributing to a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilize your strong Excel skills to manipulate data and support various financial tasks.
- Assist Accounts Payable as needed, ensuring smooth transactions and accurate records.
- Support the Finance Team Lead with the production of Accounts and other financial reports.
- Help manage banking activities, including processing payments and conducting reconciliations.
- Assist with Accruals and Prepayments, including collation and posting to the accounting system (Sage).
- Assist in maintaining and updating the Fixed Asset Register.
- Provide ad-hoc financial information and support as required.
- Ensure adherence to company procedures, policies, and goals.
- Follow health and safety regulations and guidelines at all times.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with BS EN9001 and the Quality Manual.
- Handle telephone calls and emails in a professional and courteous manner when required.
Skills & Experience: Essential:
- Solid working knowledge of Accounts packages and Excel, with at least 1 year of experience in an Accounts environment.
- Confidence in using new systems and adapting to changing technology.
- Actively studying towards a recognised Accountancy qualification.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to deliver accurate and timely results.
- Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships across teams to achieve desired results.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a changing work environment.
- A team player who demonstrates the company values of Teamwork, Integrity, Excellence, and Courage.
Work-Life Balance:
- Lunchtime finishes on Fridays.
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements.
- 28 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure.
- Holiday purchasing scheme.
Benefits:
- Study support for your Accountancy qualification.
- Group pension plan with matched contributions up to 5%.
- Income protection scheme and Employee Assistance Programme (including remote GP service, second opinions, mental health support, and physiotherapy consultations).
- Life assurance policy, including bereavement counselling and probate helpline.
- Company share incentive plan and save-as-you-earn scheme.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app and mental health support for all employees.
- Regular sports and social activities.
- Gym membership discounts.
- Reward platform with high street discounts and employee benefits.
- Recruitment referral bonus scheme.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
- A great working environment with free, onsite car parking at all locations.
This role offers the perfect blend of professional development, work-life balance, and the chance to contribute to a thriving finance team. If you're studying towards an Accountancy qualification and looking for the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you!....Read more...
This long established multi service legal firm with offices throughout Lancashire seek to employ an experienced Commercial Property Solicitor to join their office based in the city centre of Preston.
The Role
Working as a Property Solicitor or Property Executive within the Specialist and Commercial Property team based at their Preston office, you will manage a varied caseload of:
- commercial property transactions including freehold/leasehold sales and purchase, refinance, SIPP transactions;
- commercial lease transactions
- bridging finance of commercial and residential property;
- commercial and residential developments;
- land transactions, including purchase of development land, overage agreements, option agreements
You must have a minimum of 2 years experience of running your own property caseload from initial instruction to completion. It is essential that you have strong experience of dealing with the sale and purchase of commercial properties and commercial leases.
Responsibilities
- Handling all aspects of a mixed caseload of commercial property transactions, land transactions and specialist property matters including bridging financial, developments, overage and opinions, as well as assisting the Private Client and Family teams with probate sales.
- Approving legal titles
- Preparing freehold and leasehold reports for clients and lenders
- Raising necessary enquiries and dealing with replies to enquiries
- Preparing Land Registry applications and dealing with requisitions
- Manage caseload through effective use of case management system
- Adhere to and promote compliance with the firms policies, practices and procedures; legislation applicable to the profession and to any relevant quality standards
- Through training and other means, to keep fully up to date with relevant legislation and practice
People Management
- Support the development of team assistants. Encourage and facilitate this development by broadening their experience, knowledge and skills. Monitor team supports delivery of client service with regular feedback.
- Work with your Team Leader to identify opportunities to move people where appropriate, with the aim of increasing the flexibility of the department and its ability to respond to a variety of different pressures.
Client Management
- Ensure client service levels agreements are met
- Maintain and build good professional working relationships with clients, external institutions and organisations
- Develop and improve client service standards, encouraging a total customer care culture throughout your team
Experience & Skills
- Minimum of 2 years experience of managing own property caseload from instructions to completion and registration
- Proficient in managing varied and technical property transactions, which must include experience of dealing with commercial property and commercial leases
- Adept at checking freehold, leasehold titles and commercial leases
- Ability to raise, check and respond to additional enquiries within your technical experience
- Signing off AML checks and Customer Due Diligence
- Working within lenders instructions
- Good inter-personal skills, able to deal with all levels within an organisation and relieve potential conflicts.
- Able to work accurately and clearly explain technical matters to non technical users in both written and verbal forms.
- Good IT skills including experience in using Microsoft office tools Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
- Strong experience of using property case management software
- A client focused approach to service delivery
- Keen attention to detail and ability to manage busy caseload
This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic firm who offer back great benefits. If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your CV to Tracy at t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively you can call on 0161 9147 357
At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities. Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms. Whether you're looking for total recruitment outsourcing or a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market our award recognised service can confidently meet your talent needs.....Read more...
Main responsibilities:
To ensure confidentiality and the security of all client details, files and correspondence
To do all necessary audio and copy typing, filing, scanning and photocopying within the PWT department
To make and receive telephone calls, send and receive emails and have contact with clients and third parties as directed by the Fee Earners, Line Manager, Team Manager and or Head of Department. To deal with non-legal enquiries from Solicitors, Clients and third parties
To be responsible for file opening and closing, ID and AML checks, data entry and updating DPS as directed by the fee earners, line manager, Team Manager and or Head of
Department
To be responsible for closing files to include the proper storage of documents, ensuring ledgers are clear and Certainty registration where applicable
To be responsible for the severance of properties as directed by any Fee Earner in the team
To undertake general office administration tasks including those associated with client work such as taking payments, organising files, preparing receipts for documents and keys etc.
To attend home visits where feasible to act as a second witness to a Will
Assist with sales and marketing activities such as enquiries tracking and seminar organisation
To provide relief reception cover, as required
To engross documents ready for signing appointments for the fee earners
To undertake other duties which may from time to time be allocated by your line manager, Head of Department, Team Manager, other Fee Earners or the Legal Assistants
Company Benefits:
Salary at or above market rate reviewed annually
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, Christmas closure days and loyalty holidays
Buy and Sell Salary Sacrifice Holiday Scheme
Electric Car Leasing Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to eligibility)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Day off for your Birthday
Long Service Awards – additional Annual Leave and 10 Year Club Membership
Life Assurance
Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Leave
Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
Flexible Working / Hybrid Working
Employee Assistance Programme with access to virtual doctors’ appointments
Company Sick Pay
Complimentary Will
CSR – annual paid day’s leave to volunteer for a charity
Employee discounts on our legal services
Employee Introduction Bonus scheme
Funding of professional subscriptions and training
Financial Education
Enhanced Eye Care
Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship standard with Legal Pathways
Training Outcome:
Potential to progress to a Paralegal position
Employer Description:Lawson West is an ambitious and well-established law firm committed to providing a very high quality service across a wide range of practice areas. Lawson West Solicitors has been providing expert legal advice to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and beyond for over 40 years. Their services cover Probate Wills & Trusts, Residential Conveyancing, Employment, Family, Commercial Property and Commercial Corporate.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday from 9:00am to 5:00pm and Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pmSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Start Your Career with a Leading Legal Firm in Bridlington!
Are you organised, motivated, and ready to launch your career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected legal firm in Bridlington and gain valuable experience in a professional office environment.
We’re looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual to support our busy team with a variety of administrative tasks. From managing documents and handling correspondence to scheduling appointments and assisting with day-to-day operations, you'll play a key role in keeping the office running smoothly.
You’ll also be the first point of contact for clients and visitors, so excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional manner are a must. Your interactions will take place across multiple platforms—including face-to-face, telephone, email, post, text, and even social media—giving you the chance to build strong client service skills.
What You’ll Need:
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Great attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident communication, both written and verbal
Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office, email, etc.)
A team-player mindset with the ability
to work independently
No previous experience is required—just the drive to succeed and a genuine interest in working in the legal sector
What We Offer:
A supportive and friendly team environment
Hands-on training and development opportunities
Real-world experience in a respected legal setting
A clear path for growth and progression
If you’re ready to take the first step in your career and want to work in a professional, client-focused environment, we want to hear from you!
Perform general clerical duties
Reception, answering switchboard, meeting and greeting clients
Maintain accurate records through data entry
Organise office supplies
Retrieve and return upon request files
Photocopying/scanning
Filing
Audio typing
Bank visits
Movement of all incoming and outgoing mail
Manage incoming calls and emails with professionalism and courtesy
Collaborate with others in the office to ensure effective communication and workflow
Training:
In the workplace at Williamsons Solicitors, 16 Wellington Road, Bridlington
Training Outcome:
Williamsons have employees who commenced in an apprentice role who are now fee earners, licensed conveyancers, paralegals, and solicitors
Employer Description:From navigating the complexities of Wills and Probate, assisting with real estate transactions, resolving family disputes, to handling medical negligence and personal injury claims for compensation, we exercise immense care and meticulous attention to detail. Our approach is characteristically balanced, aiming to solve conflicts amicably when possible, while being well-prepared to face the unprecedented legal challenges that may present.
We have branches in Hull, Driffield, and Bridlington to meet the strong demand for our services from existing and new clients. Although based in the East Riding of Yorkshire we have a national as well as local profile with clients for our Compensation and Property teams drawn from all over England and Wales.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 5.00pm, with one hour fifteen- minute lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Physical fitness,Enthusiasm,Willingness to learn,Good work ethic....Read more...
Sacco Mann is recruiting a Private Client Fee Earner to join an award-winning and long-established law firm based in Huddersfield. This West Yorkshire firm has a successful and growing Private Client department, with an excellent regional reputation and offers an outstanding service to their clients. This role is suitable for a Private Client Fee Earner who can run their own caseload independently from start to finish.
The Role
You will be responsible for managing your own caseload of Private Client matters including wills, trusts and probate, estate planning, tax advice and inheritance planning.
Key Responsibilities
Running a caseload of Private Client matters independently
Providing outstanding client service to both new and existing clients
Excel at client relationship building
Support and develop support staff within the department when required
About You
Qualified Chartered Legal Executive or non-qualified fee earner with extensive private client experience in running your own cases from start to finish
Driven and proactive individual
Strong communication and decision-making skills
Excellent client care skills
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Hybrid working options
25 days annual leave and extra holiday days for long term service, plus an additional day holiday for your birthday and an extra 2.5 days off per year for day to day life management
Health Scheme
Bi-annual bonus
If you are interested in this Private Client Fee Earner role in Huddersfield then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 to find out more information or if you have a CV to hand, please submit this for review. To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website. Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral. For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.....Read more...
