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Housing Advice Solicitor
Salary: £42,000 to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours of work: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Derby with some hybrid working
Closing date: Wednesday 29 October 2025 at 5:00pm
DHA - The Derby Law Centre provides specialist legal advice, advocacy and court representation through Legal Aid and non-Legal Aid contracts and we are looking for a highly motivated and passionate fully qualified Solicitor to provide Specialist Housing Law advice, advocacy and court representation under our Legal Aid contracts.
You will have conduct of your own caseload; guide, support and supervise staff; contribute to the development of processes and procedures and their effective implementation; deal with Housing law enquiries from the public, including possession proceedings, counterclaims, disrepair and homelessness appeals; and help as many clients as possible achieve a positive outcome for their enquiry.
You should be a team player, able to work under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will be an excellent relationship builder having strong negotiation and communication skills and must have relevant experience of providing specialist Housing law advice and have knowledge of legislation, case law and social policy in this area.
The ideal candidate for the position will have:
• A minimum of 2 years PQE, with demonstrable experience and knowledge of Housing Law, and hold a current valid practising certificate;
• Experience in delivering Housing Law work and Contract Supervision;
• Excellent working knowledge of Legal Aid contract work;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Experience of advocating with agencies or services;
• Experience of representing clients in Court proceedings;
• The ability to formulate complex letters, legal documents and reports;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines and targets;
• A full driving licence with access to a vehicle.
If you believe you are the right candidate for the role, then apply today!
In return, we have a wide range of benefits for our employees including:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 35 days for additional years of service).
• Day off on your birthday.
• 3 additional paid days off at Christmas.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Enhanced sickness pay (subject to length of service).
• Opportunity for hybrid working and flexibility.
• Free, on-site car parking available at our Derby office.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
This role will require the successful candidate to undertake a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check and disclose information which would otherwise be considered “spent” under the provision of the Rehabilitations of Offenders Act 1974.
To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to: hr@dhadvice.org
Posted 09/10/25
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCER – MANSFIELD
As part of our continued expansion, an excellent opportunity has become available for a Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with 2+ years of experience to join our successful and expanding Residential Property team in Mansfield.
The Company will also consider applications from Newly Qualified Solicitors who have carried out the majority of their training seat within Residential Property and who are able to manage a broad caseload of Residential Property matters. Do you crave a supportive environment where your growth is championed? Look no further!
Your next opportunity is here!
We’re excited to invite a talented and driven professional to join our award-winning, forward-thinking law firm at our Mansfield office. If you’re eager to make an impact, work within a supportive team, and take your career to new heights, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
At our firm, we’re passionate about more than just law – we’re about creating a meaningful difference. We:
• Deliver first-class legal services that truly matter to our clients.
• Invest in the growth and success of our people.
• Give back to the local communities we serve.
Our Residential Property Department is divided into smaller, dedicated conveyancing teams consisting of a solicitor/legal executive/licensed conveyancer and a paralegal, giving our clients a single point of contact during the conveyancing process.
This role offers you the opportunity to grow where you will be supported to lead and shape one of these teams. From day one, you’ll play a key role in growing the department, supported by a wider team that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technology to streamline processes and deliver an exceptional client experience.
The Opportunity
Position Details:
• Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Mansfield
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Start Date: Immediate (subject to notice period)
As Residential Property Conveyancer, you’ll:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a small but dynamic team.
• Manage a broad caseload of Residential Property transactions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
• Collaborate with the Head of Residential Property to drive the department’s growth and success.
The ideal candidate
We’re seeking a proactive and experienced professional with:
• At least 2+ years’ post-qualification experience in Residential Conveyancing with the ability to manage a broad caseload, although, the Company will also consider applications from Newly Qualified Solicitors who have carried out the majority of their training seat within Residential property and are able to manage a caseload of Residential Property matters.
• Strong IT skills, including familiarity with case management systems.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset, with outstanding communication skills.
• Leadership experience and a passion for mentoring others, although training and support will be provided subject to experience.
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your expertise and contribution.
• Supportive Environment: Join a workplace where your efforts are recognised and celebrated.
• Career Growth: Be part of a team that champions your professional development and offers opportunities for advancement in a thriving and established department.
• Inclusivity: We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make your mark, lead with purpose, and grow with a firm that’s as ambitious as you are.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and let’s build a brighter future together
How to Apply: Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now by clicking the link below: https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/pages/how-to-apply
Closing Date: 16th October 2025.
Posted 22/09/25
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCER – CHESTERFIELD
Are you a skilled Residential Property Solicitor, Legal Executive, or Licensed Conveyancer with 3+ years of experience? Ready to thrive in a role where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your career truly shines?
Look no further – your next opportunity is here!
As part of our continued expansion, we’re excited to invite talented and driven professionals to join our award-winning, forward-thinking law firm at our Chesterfield offices. If you’re eager to make an impact, work within a supportive team, and take your career to new heights, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
At our firm, we’re passionate about more than just law – we want to make a meaningful difference. We:
• Deliver first-class legal services that truly matter to our clients.
• Invest in the growth and success of our people.
• Give back to the local communities we serve.
Our Residential Property Department is divided into smaller, dedicated conveyancing teams consisting of a solicitor/legal executive/licensed conveyancer and a paralegal, giving our clients a single point of contact during the conveyancing process. This role offers you the opportunity to lead and shape one of these teams. From day one, you’ll play a key role in growing the department, supported by a wider team that embraces innovation and cutting-edge technology to streamline processes and deliver an exceptional client experience.
The Opportunity
Position Details:
• Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: We are recruiting for our Chesterfield office
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Start Date: Immediate (subject to notice period)
As Residential Property Conveyancer, you’ll:
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a small but dynamic team.
• Manage a diverse caseload of Residential Property transactions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to junior team members.
• Collaborate with the Head of Residential Property to drive the department’s growth and success.
The Ideal Candidate
We’re seeking proactive and experienced professionals with:
• At least 3+ years’ post-qualification experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Strong IT skills, including familiarity with case management systems.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and attention to detail.
• A collaborative and solutions-focused mindset, with outstanding communication skills.
• Leadership experience and a passion for mentoring others.
What We Offer
• Competitive Salary: Reflective of your expertise and contribution.
• Supportive Environment: Join a workplace where your efforts are recognised and celebrated.
• Career Growth: Be part of a team that champions your professional development and offers opportunities for advancement in a thriving and established department.
• Inclusivity: We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.
This is more than a job – it’s a chance to make your mark, lead with purpose, and grow with a firm that’s as ambitious as you are.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and let’s build a brighter future together
How to Apply: Apply now by clicking the link below: https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/pages/how-to-apply
Extended Closing Date: Tuesday 30th September 2025
Please note, we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you don’t hear back from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd.
Posted 22/09/25
Family Solicitor or Legal Executive
We are looking for a Solicitor or Associate to join our Family team to assist with its varied and quality workload from a diverse client base. This role is based on our Nottingham office and will involve assisting the Family team in providing legal guidance and advice to existing clients and engage in new business development activities. You will work to support the core Family team in the provision of a high-quality legal service to clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting for, with support of senior team members, family law clients on a wide range of legal issues with a particular emphasis on mid to high-net-worth financial remedy cases, children cases, cohabitation/TOLATA cases, cohabitation agreements and, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. This will include drafting, reviewing and analysing a wide range of legal documents.
Identifying, interpreting and applying the relevant legal principles and advising family clients.
Analysing problems, highlighting areas of risk and thinking critically to resolve issues.
Acting proactively to assist the Family Team and clients and dealing promptly with correspondence and client enquiries.
Undertaking legal research when required.
To develop and engage in business development activities to support the growth of the Family Team and the wider Firm.
Act with honesty and integrity, as stipulated in the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct.
Maintaining the level of competence and knowledge to practice efficiently by keeping abreast with changes and developments in the law.
Maintaining continued professional development, attending training courses were necessary.
Supporting and supervising junior colleagues.
Accurately time recording.
To bill and collect debts and achieving financial targets.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise:
Qualified Solicitor or MCILEX / FCILEX with relevant experience in the field.
Comfortable assisting on: finance cases, children cases, cohabitation/TOLATA cases, cohabitation agreements and, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
Able to prioritise workloads and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.
Excellent communication skills (in person, on the telephone and in writing). And, understands the importance of empathy and sensitivity for family clients.
Must be computer literate.
High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
Must be able to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative.
Ability to provide support and guidance to junior colleagues, with the assistance of senior members.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)
A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)
Life Assurance (x3 times salary)
Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)
Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line
Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)
Staff Legal Services Discounts
Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals
How to Apply:
For further information about this role and to apply, please visit https://careers.geldards.com.
If you have any queries, please feel free to contact careers@geldards.com
Posted 18/06/25
Senior Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive - Mansfield
Join the highly-regarded Private Client team at our award-winning law firm
Are you an exceptional private client solicitor or legal executive with 10+ years of experience? Looking to be part of a supportive and collaborative team that nurtures your ambitions and career progression at a time of expansion and growth?
The Opportunity
We're seeking talented Senior Private Client Solicitors or Legal Executives for our Mansfield office, to play a pivotal role in our continued success. In this crucial role, you'll utilise your outstanding legal expertise to advise on a broad spectrum of private client matters, including probate, inheritance tax planning, Lasting Powers of Attorney, and will drafting. You'll be part of a team that will strategise and evaluate solutions for complex legal issues, manage client relationships and case outcomes, and communicate complex legal matters into a commercially astute and understandable format.
We are attracting new clients at a pace but are proud of our long history of supporting families and individuals, trustees, accountants, independent financial advisors and other professionals. There will also be an opportunity to get involved in matters relating to Court of Protection cases and Trusts. As a business we continue to make considerable investment in quality IT systems and software leading to improvements throughout the business.
As a mentor and communicator, you'll foster a collaborative environment, sharing your knowledge with colleagues while articulating complex concepts with clarity. Your exceptional client care skills, business acumen, and passion for your work will be invaluable assets.
Be part of a highly-regarded law firm providing wider services to private clients including property, litigation, commercial and corporate work. A firm whose mission is to make a difference by working consistently in the provision of first-class legal services by:
• Making a meaningful, valuable and significant contribution to our clients
• Supporting and developing our people
• Giving back to local communities
The Ideal Candidate
You are a seasoned professional with 10+ years of private client experience, a proven track record in business development, and a history of strong billing performance. You have organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to thrive under pressure. Running legal matters in an organised and efficient manner is essential, as well as ensuring client documents, advice history and time recording/billing processes are undertaken and recorded in accordance with firm procedures.
With excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal, you excel at building lasting relationships with clients from all walks of life, including high-net-worth individuals. Your IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite, enables you to work efficiently and effectively.
A full driving licence/own transport is essential as there may be an element of travelling to various locations to attend clients, professionals and company offices.
Step membership will be advantageous.
The Rewards
In addition to a competitive salary befitting your qualifications and experience, you'll join a supportive and collaborative firm that nurtures talent and is passionate about the wellbeing of its staff enabling you to thrive. Split into smaller working teams of 2, you will work alongside a paralegal who will help you manage the administrative duties of your day-to-day caseload. Our award-winning firm offers a platform for you to truly shine, backed by an excellent reputation and an established, successful team.
Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to elevate your career to new heights. Apply now and become a pivotal part of our continued growth and success.
Extended Closing Date: Friday 31st October 2025
We are an equal opportunities employer
If you wish to apply for this position, please click on the following link: https://www.bannerjones.co.uk/pages/how-to-apply
Please note, closing dates on vacancies are provided as a guideline. Banner Jones Ltd reserves the right to close a vacancy earlier than the stated closing date. If there are high volumes of applications received for the position, we may not be able to respond to candidates who have been unsuccessful. If you do not hear back from the Company within three weeks of the closing date then please take this as confirmation that your application has been unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd.
Posted 22/09/25
Residential Property Paralegal in Chesterfield
Are you passionate about residential property law and looking to take the next step in your legal career? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Residential Property Paralegal to join our dynamic team at our offices in Chesterfield.
Position Details:
• Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Start Date: Immediate (dependent on notice period)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Opportunity
At Banner Jones, we believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth. We offer a comprehensive training program to help you excel and to fulfil your genuine interest in gaining new skills and legal knowledge. We value hard work, organisation, excellent communication and IT skills, and we provide a supportive environment to help you succeed.
As a Residential Property Paralegal, you will assist the Conveyancer with all aspects of residential property conveyancing including maintaining meticulous records and accounts. Your role will involve effective communication with clients via email and telephone, handling client enquiries, and preparing and submitting SDLT Returns and HM Land Registry applications. You will review title and property documents, prepare contract packs, conduct research, and manage various administrative tasks.
Be part of a highly-regarded law firm providing wider services to our clients including wills & probate, family law, employment advice, litigation, commercial property and corporate work. A firm whose mission is to make a difference by working consistently in the provision of first-class legal services by:
• Making a meaningful, valuable and significant contribution to our clients
• Supporting and developing our people
• Giving back to local communities
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking candidates with a strong academic background, including GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics. Proficiency in IT, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, is essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines, and a team-oriented mindset with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy are also required. Previous experience in supporting fee earners on all aspects of Residential Property conveyancing matters would be advantageous.
We are committed to your professional growth. After successfully completing the probationary period, you may have the opportunity to pursue formal training programs, leading to esteemed legal qualifications and a promising career.
The Rewards
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, along with the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative business that is passionate about the wellbeing of its staff. Additionally, we nurture our talent and are passionate about providing opportunities for continuous professional development and personal growth.
Working with us comes with numerous benefits, including a good pension plan and a competitive holiday allowance enhanced by a discretionary office closure over Christmas. We provide an annual personal development and training plan to support your growth, and we host an annual staff dinner to celebrate our business successes. Additionally, we offer wellbeing events and participate in social and sporting events with other local businesses throughout the year.
Apply now and become a pivotal part of our continued growth and success.
Closing Date: 9th October 2025
How to Apply: If you are excited about joining our team, please apply by clicking on the following link: How to Apply. Note that the closing dates for applications are guidelines, and we may close vacancies earlier if we receive a high volume of applications. If you do not hear from us within three weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
You may also want to find out the reasons why our staff like to work at Banner Jones - Why work at Banner Jones?
Banner Jones Solicitors is an equal opportunity employer.
Please note, closing dates on vacancies are provided as a guideline. Banner Jones Ltd reserves the right to close a vacancy earlier than the stated closing date. If there are high volumes of applications received for the position, we may not be able to respond to candidates who have been unsuccessful. If you do not hear back from the Company within three weeks of the closing date, then please take this as confirmation that your application has been unsuccessful and thank you for your interest in Banner Jones Ltd.
Posted 22/09/25
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our team. In this role, you will:
• Conduct full estate administration and administration of trusts
• Draft Wills of varying complexity, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current legislation.
• Advise clients on estate planning, including inheritance tax, trusts and asset protection.
• Prepare and register lasting powers of attorney.
• Supervise and mentor junior Will writers and paralegals
• Collaborate with the wider Private Client team on complex cases
• Engage in business development initiatives to expand our client base
Requirements:
• Proven experience in estate administration, Will drafting and estate planning
• Extensive knowledge of estate administration, Wills, trusts and inheritance tax including APR and BPR
• Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive and/or STEP qualification preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
What We Offer:
• A warm, supportive family-style working environment
• Opportunity for career progression
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
To apply for the position please send your CV along with a covering letter to:
p.bramall@franklin-solicitors.co.uk
Franklin & Co, Town Hall Chambers, Anchor Square, Bakewell, Derbyshire DE45 1DR
Posted 29/09/25