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Legal Secretary
An opportunity has become available at our Head Office in Derby for a full time experienced Legal Secretary to provide secretarial support and other related services to fee earners in the Child Care Department.
Purpose & Objective of Job:
To provide secretarial and other related services to relevant Fee Earner/Department.
Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
Audio and copy typing
Handling enquiries from various external bodies
Filing/Photocopying
Diary maintenance
Attendances on telephone
Attending clients on telephone and in office when required
Taking and passing on messages in absence of the relevant fee earner
Arranging service of documents
Arranging appointments
Dealing with bills, invoices and payments (when required)
Experience Desired:
Previous legal secretarial experience
Experience Required:
Previous secretarial experience
Intermediate use of Word, E-mail and Internet systems
Audio Typing
Knowledge Required:
Legal Terminology
Legal Forms
Court Procedures (if appropriate)
Knowledge of Legal Services Commission Forms
Client File Maintenance Procedures
Billing Guides
Client Care Procedures
Client Confidentiality Policy
Cheque Requests
Knowledge Desired:
Knowledge of area of Law for Department
Skills And Personal Attributes Required:
Good written & telephone skills
Good organisational skills
Willingness to embrace change/flexible & adaptable
Client focused
Good team player
Positive attitude
Qualifications Required:
RSA I Typing qualification or equivalent
RSA II Typing qualification or equivalent
English Language GCSE Grade C or above
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive East Midlands law firm and to work as part of a challenging and friendly team. Applications strictly via email enclosing a current CV and covering letter to (recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk).
No Agencies please. Smith Partnership request that recruitment agencies do not speculatively submit CVs to us unless explicitly asked to do so by our HR team.
Posted 11/04/24
Experienced Family Solicitor/Legal Executive
Derby – Hybrid remote or fully office based.
The successful candidate will ideally have 2-5 years PQE and:
• Must have excellent client care skills and experience in a range of private and legally aided family law work including divorce, separation, children, financial matters etc.
• Be pro-active and able to successfully manage an independent caseload and conduct advocacy confidently.
• Ideally be a member of Law Society Children or Family Law Panel (but applicants who are keen to work towards membership will be considered).
You will be joining an established, supportive and friendly Firm, carrying out both private and legally aided work. Our usual office hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. However, flexible/hybrid working arrangements and full and part-time hours are available.
Salary dependent upon experience. Generous holiday allowance. Competitive bonus and pension scheme, and good prospects.
Please forward full CV and covering letter, including details of current salary and notice period, in confidence to: Fiona Haskew, Practice Manager, Wykes O’Donnell Williams, 10/12 St James Street, Derby, DE1 1RL, or by email to: fionahaskew@wykesderby.co.uk by 1 December 2023.
Wykes O’Donnell Williams is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For an informal discussion, or to request a reasonable adjustment in relation to your application, please telephone Fiona on 01332 340349.
Posted 24/09/23
Lawyer/ Colleague Opportunity
Seeking to find a committed, dedicated and experienced pro-active Retired or Semi retired Lawyer who would seek to join forces in collaboration with myself to Head up a Community based Legal Practice based to serve the community of Derby .
Role : to realise the vision of serving the community of Derby which can lead to a rewarding and fulfilling role and to serve those who need access to affordable and accessible General Practice Legal services within the remit of Derby.
Qualities sought: Commitment and willingness to shape the Community based Legal Practice from inception to a viable business structure. Proven Business Development skills to assist with the creation and on going development of the Practice with essential networking skills to grow and develop the Community Practice with the application of various social media platforms.
Ideally seeking the Lawyer to have a proven experienced background in General Practice with emphasis on Private Client such as Wills and Probate, Conveyancing and Landlord and Tenant as well as an understanding and knowledge of the application of Shariah law within the niche area of Islamic Wills.
Any interested parties should contact Miss BR Durgauhee on
Mobile 07446268821 and or by email on Durgauhee@aol.com
I would be greatly interested to hear of any interested parties and also to hear from those practising Lawyers seeking a more meaningful and fulfilling role with purpose and value .
Posted 04/01/24
Wills/ Probate Soloicitor or Legal Exec
An opportunity has become available for a Solicitor 4plus PQE or equally experienced Legal Executive to join our Wills & Probate Department at our Head Office in Derby.
Purpose & Objective of Job:
Fee earning activities related to the provision of legal services to the firms’ clients. To meet performance targets as defined and to carry out other duties as determined by the Partners.
Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities:
Advising and assisting clients on making wills, administering estates, and all related matters
Preparation of documents and conduct of files
Advising clients on general non-complex matters
Experience Required:
Dealing with Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning
Probate and Administration of Estates
Powers of Attorney/Deputyships
Advising the Clients
Experience Desired:
Tax and Trusts
Knowledge Required:
Appropriate area of Law
Skills And Personal Attributes Required:
Ability to market the firm in accordance with our desired image.
Ability to contribute towards the development of the practice as a whole.
Personable, good communicator
Presentation skills
Visionary – must be able to identify and execute strategy / business plan
Managerial skills
Organisation, planning and time management skills
Drive and enthusiasm
Ability to give clear, practical advice
Qualifications Required:
Law Degree
Practising Certificate
This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive East Midlands law firm and to work as part of a challenging and friendly team. Applications strictly via email enclosing a current CV and covering letter to (recruitment@smithpartnership.co.uk).
No Agencies please. Smith Partnership request that recruitment agencies do not speculatively submit CVs to us unless explicitly asked to do so by our HR team.
Posted11/04/24