| 1 days ago | Matrimonial / Family / Children

WBW Solicitors is one of the largest legal practices in the South West, with offices based in Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Exeter, Bovey Tracey, Launceston, Exmouth, Sidmouth & Honiton. With clearly defined divisions catering for business and private clients, our teams are able to offer the very best legal advice through a full range of legal services, across a wide range of areas and commercial sectors. We reward our hard-working staff with flexibility, competitive salaries with a generous holiday plan and a fantastic benefits package.   The role: WBW Solicitors has a rare opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join our family team based in Launceston. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced person to join our busy family department to provide exceptional client care, to work as part of a team and to provide advice on a wide range of family law matters to include: divorce, civil partnership, separation, cohabitee issues, family finance and children matters. A knowledge of the legal aid system would also be desirable.   Experience: The successful candidate will need to be able to manage large workloads effectively and be productive under pressure. You should be well experienced in family matters providing legal support across a range of family law matters, be personable, articulate and enjoy working both in an individual role and as an integral part of the team. Previous experience with case management systems would be an advantage. Excellent knowledge and evidence of understanding family law will be crucial at interview stages.   Quality: To make sure that quality standards are understood and adhered to at all times.  To promote a high quality of service and to maintain file administration, carry out reviews as directed and comply with the firm’s quality standards policies and procedures outlined in the firm’s Practice Manual.  To adhere to the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy at all times.   Profitability: To achieve any billing, time and fee earning targets set; to co-operate with the firm’s credit control arrangements; to manage time effectively and ensure billing is carried out regularly.  Ensure recommendations and cross-referrals occur to other departments and personnel within the firm.   The Candidate You will need to be and enthusiastic and driven candidate; self-motivation will be an important part of succeeding in this role. Your team will provide you with support and the Launceston office team are welcoming a friendly. You will need to be able to work within the firms policies for risk management, supervision requirements and be able to contribute to the teams and firms values.   To apply: For further information regarding this role, or to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@wbw.co.uk  ...

| 07th September 2020 | Matrimonial / Family / Children

  FAMILY LAWYER required for expanding team in North Devon.     Would suit pro-active lawyer keen to make their mark by developing a Family practice within an already thriving team.   Minimum of 2yrs PQE   Either Solicitor or FCILEx   Competitive salary & bonus package   CV to julia.busfield@sleeblackwell.co.uk ...

| 01st September 2020 | Matrimonial / Family / Children

Talented Family Law Solicitor needed to join fastest growing family law team in South West (Winners Modern Law Awards 2020 – Boutique Practice (11+ Employees)).   The successful candidate will already have trained as a mediator or will wish to add mediation qualification to their professional skills (we can provide a route to accreditation)   About Us We were founded by Ian Walker in 2003. We have grown from being simply Ian and a computer to a team of 12 solicitors and mediators. We believe that we now have a team of family lawyers as strong as anyone else in the South-West.   Ian Walker trained as a mediator in 1996 and was one of the first solicitors to gain mediation accreditation with Resolution. He is currently accredited with both the FMC and the Law Society. Ian is accredited for consultation with children in mediation and is also a PPC. Ian is a former trustee of the Family Mediators Association and is a current member of Resolution’s DR Committee. Ian is also the long-standing chair of the Devon region of Resolution. Lauren Preedy, Head of our Divorce Team is Chair of Somerset Resolution.   We hold a legal aid contract for mediation and can provide a route to mediation accreditation.   We are based in modern offices in Exeter and have a network of offices/locations from where we meet clients which is currently: Bath, Bristol, Honiton, Plymouth, Shaftesbury, Taunton, Torquay, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare and Yeovil. We are open to this network expanding further. As well as being the winners of the Modern Law Awards 2020 – Boutique Law Firm (11+ employees), Ian was also highly commended in the Law Society Recognising Excellence Awards 2019 in the category of practice manager.   We are committed to being a friendly and inclusive practice and making best use of technology to enable us to deliver the best legal and mediation services as a modern practice.   The Role   Family Law specialist solicitor   You will be part of our Private Law Children Team. There is the option of combining a private law children caseload with a divorce or public law children caseload.   You will either have trained as a mediator or will be strongly motivated to do so.   We will be able to supply mediation experience to enable a successful candidate to achieve accreditation.   Applicants who are Law Society or Family Mediation Council Accredited also welcome to apply.   Ideally full-time but part-time also considered.   You   You will be committed to Resolution and its ideals and you will be very motivated to the idea of combining a mediation caseload with a legal caseload.   Location You will be based in Exeter.   Flexible working is possible. Increasing flexibility and opportunity for homeworking being linked to experience.   Pay Market rate salary. More information For more information please visit our website     https://familylawandmediation.co.uk/  and also: https://familylawandmediation.co.uk/about/careers/  How to apply We look forward to receiving your application Applications in confidence to: ianwalker@familylawandmediation.co.uk  ...

| 18th August 2020 | Matrimonial / Family / Children

  We are recruiting for a Lawyer to be a part of the South West’s leading and largest specialist Family Law firm of 24 lawyers, based in Exeter or Plymouth. You will manage a primarily legally aided caseload and provide advice and representation on the full range of issues relating to a variety of family law matters. With significant technology investment you will carry out your role backed by good case management software and home working equipment.  You will be well supported by paralegals and administrative staff, supervision, training and a mentoring programme. The Family Law Company are committed to flexible working and encourage a healthy work/life balance.  As our ideal candidate you will: •Be a qualified legal professional or a very experienced paralegal looking to advance their career. •Have experience of managing legally aided cases. •Be client focused. •Be used to working with case management systems. Our multi award winning team is one of the largest in the country and has unrivalled experience in supporting vulnerable individuals. Our family team includes members of the Law Society’s Children Panel Accreditation Scheme as well as Resolution Accredited Specialists. Why choose the Family Law Company? The Family Law Company is a multi award winning, specialist law firm with a strong commitment to the future growth and development of the business. We adopt an approachable and down to earth attitude. We ensure our firm provides an exciting place for long term career development and progression with many of our employees having started their careers as support staff.   Applications with CV to karen.burwood@thefamilylawco.com  ...

| 1 days ago | Matrimonial / Family / Children

WBW Solicitors is one of the largest legal practices in the South West, with offices based in Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Exeter, Bovey Tracey, Launceston, Exmouth, Sidmouth & Honiton. With clearly defined divisions catering for business and private clients, our teams are able to offer the very best legal advice through a full range of legal services, across a wide range of areas and commercial sectors. We reward our hard-working staff with flexibility, competitive salaries with a generous holiday plan and a fantastic benefits package.   The role: WBW Solicitors has a rare opportunity for an experienced solicitor to join our family team based in Launceston. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced person to join our busy family department to provide exceptional client care, to work as part of a team and to provide advice on a wide range of family law matters to include: divorce, civil partnership, separation, cohabitee issues, family finance and children matters. A knowledge of the legal aid system would also be desirable.   Experience: The successful candidate will need to be able to manage large workloads effectively and be productive under pressure. You should be well experienced in family matters providing legal support across a range of family law matters, be personable, articulate and enjoy working both in an individual role and as an integral part of the team. Previous experience with case management systems would be an advantage. Excellent knowledge and evidence of understanding family law will be crucial at interview stages.   Quality: To make sure that quality standards are understood and adhered to at all times.  To promote a high quality of service and to maintain file administration, carry out reviews as directed and comply with the firm’s quality standards policies and procedures outlined in the firm’s Practice Manual.  To adhere to the firm’s Equality and Diversity Policy at all times.   Profitability: To achieve any billing, time and fee earning targets set; to co-operate with the firm’s credit control arrangements; to manage time effectively and ensure billing is carried out regularly.  Ensure recommendations and cross-referrals occur to other departments and personnel within the firm.   The Candidate You will need to be and enthusiastic and driven candidate; self-motivation will be an important part of succeeding in this role. Your team will provide you with support and the Launceston office team are welcoming a friendly. You will need to be able to work within the firms policies for risk management, supervision requirements and be able to contribute to the teams and firms values.   To apply: For further information regarding this role, or to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@wbw.co.uk  ...

| 4 days ago | Residential Conveyancing / Gen. Non Contentious

  Due to a pending retirement, we are seeking a residential property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Legal Executive with at least 5 years PQE, to work as part of our strong team in our Bridgwater office.  You will need experience of managing your own caseload to include new builds, freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, from instruction through to completion.  Agricultural experience would be an advantage, but is not essential.   Key skills required are familiarity with CQS accreditation and procedures, the ability to handle a full and varied caseload, excellent communication, client care and organisational skills, as well as a friendly and approachable personality to satisfy the needs of our longstanding clients and referrers.   As well as a good salary, dependant on experience, additional benefits include death in service, free on-site parking, company pension scheme, together with the possibility of some home working if desired.  Full-time dedicated support is provided as well as a supportive working environment.   If you wish to apply or would like further details, please contact our Managing Partner, Stephen Forsey, at stephen.forsey@amicuslaw.co.uk  ...

| 5 days ago | Civil Litigation & Personal Injury

  We have a great opportunity for a solicitor or Legal Executive to join our growing Dispute Resolution Department working within our Kingsbridge office. Applications are encouraged from solicitors/Legal Executives of around 0-2 years PQE.   The ideal candidate will: • have experience of handling a property litigation caseload • have experience of some or all of the following areas:   o commercial and residential landlord and tenant  o disputes concerning easements/restrictive covenants including injunctive proceedings  o boundary disputes  o property damage claims  o the Party Wall Act  o contested leasehold renewals and enfranchisements • enjoy networking and building client relationships; • share our enthusiasm for excellent client care; and • have the enthusiasm to take an active role in the continued development of our Dispute Resolution department. Working for Bartons: • competitive, market rate salary; • excellent opportunities for career progression; • the opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm’s property litigation offering; • a supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work / life balance Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Anne Rogers at a.rogers@bartons.co.uk...

| 15th September 2020 | Management, Administration & Secretarial

We are seeking enthusiastic client-focussed legal secretaries to work full time with our existing conveyancing teams.  Based in Barnstaple in North Devon and Kingsbridge in South Devon, we strive to achieve a positive work-life balance to enable our staff to enjoy the stunning and diverse countryside and activities this location has to offer.   If you are a friendly, efficient, flexible and personable individual who has the ability to assist fees earners with their busy caseloads of residential and commercial transactions we want to hear from you.  You will be able to build relationships with clients, agents and others in order to assist with moving transactions to completion whilst ensuring that client needs are met, and issues are dealt with promptly.   We are looking for someone with a solid knowledge of the residential conveyancing process, including Land Registry procedures and CQS protocol requirements.  We will expect you to be comfortable working within a team and independently.   Barnstaple Role:   You will be a competent audio typist, experienced in using Microsoft Outlook, Word and the HM Land Registry portal.  You will be confident taking initial enquiries from clients and assisting with urgent matters under pressure.  Experience of the DPS case management system, Lender Exchange and LMS portals will be an advantage although full training will be given.   This position is a full time role working predominantly for one fee earner and assisting the other conveyancing assistants and occasionally reception as required, particularly during holidays and other staff absences.   Kingsbridge Role:   We also have a vacancy for a conveyancing assistant to assist our conveyancing team in Kingsbridge on a short term contract, either remotely from Barnstaple or in our Kingsbridge office.  This role can be full or part time and may lead to a permanent position.  For this role, audio typing is not essential.   If you have a great attitude and enjoy providing an excellent service to clients we would love to hear from you.   Salary will be dependent on experience.   Please send your CV with a covering letter setting out what you would bring to the role to exc@samuels-solicitors.co.uk with the subject line: “Conveyancing Assistant Application”. Please include all your details and salary expectations.   Applicants who are successful on application will be notified by email to schedule an interview.  We regret that we may not be able to respond to unsuccessful candidates.  ...