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Current Vacancies
Residential Conveyancing Secretary – Long Term Temporary Position
We are looking for an experienced legal secretary to join our Residential Property team which prides itself on the quality of its service. This is a long- term temporary position to cover maternity leave and absence.
Reporting to the Head of Department, the job holder will provide a competent and efficient secretarial service to solicitors within the team. This includes client liaison, audio and copy typing, word processing, file opening, filing, time recording and completion of basic legal forms.
You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, together with fast and accurate keyboard and IT skills. You will be able to multitask, work well as part of a team and must have previous experience as a Residential Conveyancing Secretary.
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@pickerings-solicitors.com
If you would like to gain further information about the role, please call Carolyne Browne in confidence on 01827 317054 (Direct Line).
Head of Litigation
We are seeking a commercially astute and ambitious litigator to operate as Department Head, acting as successor to the current Head of Department who will retire in 2020.
As well as having a varied caseload, this role will involve building and managing the litigation team which covers all areas of litigation including:
Commercial litigation, Property litigation, Shareholder disputes, Director disqualifications, Professional negligence, Civil litigation, Neighbour disputes, Personal disputes, Contentious probate
Ideal candidate will be a UK qualified solicitor of a minimum 5 years PQE and have the following skills and attributes:
Strong commercial litigation experience with an understanding of Property Litigation
Good technical understanding and successful track record
Ability to communicate effectively with team members and clients
Motivation to build and develop a team
Good business development skills
This role provides an exciting opportunity for a technically bright and ambitious litigation solicitor looking for a new challenge.
To apply, send CV to recruitment@pickerings-solicitors.com.
If you would like to gain further detail about the role, feel free to call Sue Hatton in confidence on 01827 317073 (Direct line.)
Divorce Solicitor (2-3 years PQE)
We currently have a vacancy for an ambitious Divorce Solicitor to join our specialist Divorce and Finance team which boasts an excellent reputation regionally.
You will handle your own case work and advise on a wide range of issues including relationship breakdown, dissolution of civil partnership and financial settlements. You will also be trained on pre and post nuptial arrangements and co-habitation agreements.
Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills, you will be able to build rapport with people from all walks of life. You will also be able to multitask and tailor your approach to the individual circumstances.
This vacancy provides a great opportunity to progress your career with an award-wining law firm which recognises that its people are its greatest asset.
To apply, send your CV to recruitment@pickerings-solicitors.com
If you would like to gain further information about the role, please call Carolyne Browne in confidence on 01827 317054 (Direct Line).
Corporate & Commercial Solicitor up to 5 years PQE
An opportunity to join our established Corporate & Commercial Team and handle a wide range of matters for our wide and varied client base.
Caseload includes transactional work such as business sales and purchases and general commercial drafting of terms and conditions etc.
To apply send CV to recruitment@pickerings-solicitors.com .
Updated 13th January 2020
