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A well-established national law firm is looking to recruit a Property Litigation Solicitor to join its outstanding team in Leeds.
It's an exciting time to join this growing practice.
You will be joining a growing department and will be working alongside experienced Solicitors so will be highly supported and you will gain exposure to high quality work helping you develop and grow as a Property Litigation Solicitor.
The work will involve a broad yet complex range of Property Litigation matters including landlord and tenant litigation, dilapidation's, forfeiture, land registration disputes, issues relating to landlord's consent, lease renewals, possession claims, recovery of rent and much more.
Clients include household names, investment landlords, and developers of both commercial and residential land, local authorities, and other public bodies.
The firm is seeking a Property Litigation Solicitor with 1-4 years PQE who is hardworking, passionate about this area of law and dedicated to providing exceptional services to clients.
The firm has a warm and collegiate working environment and so they are looking for a genuine team player, with a fine-tuned commercial approach.
Furthermore, you will work alongside a highly experienced partner who is driving this work and will allow you the responsibility to work on matters with some autonomy whilst also giving you great support and training to develop your career.
This role offers a considerable career opportunity within a firm that has a really collaborative and genuinely friendly and supportive approach in a lovely first class working environment.
How to Apply:
If you would like to apply for this Property Litigation Solicitor role, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711 or ask to speak to another member of the Private Practice team.
Alternatively, if you would be interested in other available opportunities, please visit our website or contact one of our specialist consultants.
If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website.
All references to PQE are given as a guide.
Applicants who fall outside of the specified bracket but possess the relevant skills, will of course be considered.
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Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Posted: 2025-05-13 10:03:06
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If you are a Commercial Property Solicitor considering a career move, this excellent role with our national law firm client must be considered.
This role will be based in central Leeds and will offer you the opportunity to handle high-quality Commercial Property work within a flexible and collegiate environment.
Our client is a leading national firm with a fantastic reputation for the service it provides.
The commercial property team is equally as well-known and has an opening in the team for a like-minded, proactive commercial property solicitor. Joining this team, you will be working alongside some leading lawyers in the field and will be working on a varied caseload of sales & acquisitions, landlord and tenant matters, investment work, development work and some strategic land matters too. The team is ideally looking for a lawyer who can get involved with mentoring and supervision for junior lawyers, so a passion for working with less experienced colleagues to help develop their skills is key.
The commercial property team has been consistently growing, so there are great opportunities for progression and the firm will absolutely support you in your career development.
This emphasis on further growth also means there will be plenty of opportunity to get involved in the business development and marketing activities of the firm and there is a fantastic opportunity to make a name for yourself in the area. Applicants will ideally be between 4-7 years PQE and will have previous experience of mentoring and supervising junior members of the team.
How to Apply:
Having been established for over 20 years, we are experts in legal recruitment.
Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates, and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment.
To hear more about this Commercial Property role in Leeds please contact Sophie Linley or another member of the private practice team at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £75000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-13 10:02:46
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A highly reputable and full-service law firm has an opening for a claimant Clinical Negligence Solicitor to join their respected team in Leeds City Centre.
This award-winning firm prides itself on the high standards of legal services it provides to a varied and loyal client base.
If you are local to Leeds, have some experience handling clinical negligence matters and are keen to further your learning with a brilliant team, then this may the role for you.
The Clinical Negligence Department is looking for a candidate with 1 to 3 years' worth of experience.
The role:
With support from an expert Partner and other experienced Solicitors, you will manage a busy caseload of clinical negligence files from taking new instructions through to trial or settlement.
This team pride themselves on their excellent client care and so you will be expected to build and maintain quality relationships with clients and colleagues to align with the firm's service ethos.
The ideal candidate:
You will ideally have solid experience running your own varied caseload of and/or supporting others with high-value clinical negligence matters.
The successful applicant will also have a working knowledge of the CPR, issuing claims, litigating cases and CFA cases.
The firm is looking for a driven individual who will steer the way for their own career progression.
You will be a confident communicator, organised and able to work with minimal supervision.
The firm has a truly friendly and collaborative culture which is genuinely employee centred, evidenced on many levels which we would be happy to chat to you about.
If you are local to Leeds and are interested in this Clinical Negligence Solicitor role, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711, or ask to speak with another member of the Private Practice team. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Posted: 2025-05-13 10:02:27
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Sacco Mann are keen to speak to a Private Client Solicitor on behalf of a leading specialist firm in the centre of Leeds.
This successful firm has a definitive and well-respected reputation in the market as a reliable, enduring niche firm, delivering service with understated quality.
As one of the largest and most successful private client teams outside of London, you will work in a busy, friendly, collegiate atmosphere and be part of the probate team specialising in the administration of complex and high value estates.
With your depth of experience in Private Client work, you will be someone who can handle a diverse range of matters including Probate, Trusts, and Estate Planning Development.
The Candidate:
Joining this topflight team, you will be working with lawyers and peers who are renowned for their performance in this sector.
If you are looking to build upon your reputation and sponge from the wealth of knowledge of your peers, this truly is the right place for you.
It is preferred that the candidate is above 4-5 years PQE owing to the depth of experience you will need alongside the ability to support trainees and junior members of the team.
As well as giving support to the team, you will be given training to constantly ensure you are evolving and developing for the next stage of your career.
Future leaders of the firm are naturally developed from within the team with annual reviews always looking to your next steps.
Open communication is a key component of this close-knit team and is a factor of their success.
The productivity and quality of work can also be attributed to their modern working practices.
With flexible working hours, and flexible working locations, you will be trusted to complete your work in a way that is beneficial to you and your lifestyle.
With their warm and welcoming nature, it is evident that mental health and staff care are at the forefront of this firm.
The role:
Whilst this role particularly prefers someone with experience in the administration of estates, it is also helpful to consider other areas of experience.
For an example of that experience, please find a list below:
Dealing with all aspects of estate administration, including complex estates of high value estates.
Attending meetings with the personal representatives and third parties, collating information on the assets and liabilities and verifying that information, arranging the valuation of assets, preparing applications for grants of representation, including both online submissions and paper applications, drafting full Inheritance Tax accounts and Returns of estate information, dealing with HMRC enquiries,
Drafting full estate accounts.
Calculating inheritance tax liabilities on death
Advising on post death tax planning.
Dealing with high value and technical private client work revolving around capital tax planning, the use of trusts, asset protection and succession issues generally.
Advising on the maximisation of capital tax reliefs and opportunities for capital tax mitigation or deferral, particularly in relation to agricultural and/ or business assets.
Considering and advising on the creation of new trusts as well as altering existing trusts.
Compliance requirements for trusts and other entities, including the Trust Registration Service.
Drafting wills and letters of wishes, powers of attorney, trusts, deeds of appointment and advancement etc.
The use of life insurance with trusts in estate planning.
For more information on this role or for a more general confidential chat, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711, or ask to speak with another member of the Private Practice team.
Fancy £200?
If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Posted: 2025-05-13 10:02:09
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Sacco Mann is recruiting for a national Legal 500 law firm, which is looking to recruit an Employment Solicitor to join its Leeds office.
This is an award-winning firm committed to providing an excellent client service, as well as really looking after its people.
Joining the Employment team, you will be working on a mixed caseload of both contentious and non-contentious employment law matters, including tribunal claims, redundancy, disciplinary matters, contracts / policies and advisory work plus much more.
You will also be working on the employment aspects of corporate transactions, working closely with colleagues in other teams, on behalf of UK based and international businesses from medium to large companies.
You will be supported by a fantastic Partner and Senior Associate group, with a real commitment to the professional development of Lawyers in the team.
You will also be encouraged to get involved with business development activities.
The firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor with around 2-3 PQE, who has a passion for employment law and building client relationships.
In return, the firm does genuinely really look after its people and offers lots of flexibility, a healthy approach to work/life balance and staff well-being plus a competitive remuneration package.
For more information on this role or for a more general confidential chat, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711, or ask to speak with another member of the Private Practice team.
To hear about the other legal opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anyone suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
You can see our full terms on our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-13 10:01:10
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This highly commercial law firm, with a significant presence across the North of England, is looking for a Debt Litigation Solicitor to join its busy and growing team in Leeds City Centre.
Our client is looking for a Litigation Solicitor with around 1-5 years PQE.
Ideally you will have a good understanding of the debt market and experience working on debt recovery matters but equally, the firm is very happy to consider those from other litigious backgrounds (civil and/or commercial).
This could be a great opportunity for somebody looking to make a step up to a major commercial law firm.
You will be responsible for your own case load dealing with complex debt disputes, conducting advanced negotiations with opponents and their representatives and assisting in negotiations with clients and other professionals.
Excellent communication skills are a necessity for this role, as is the ability to liaise confidently with clients and partake in business development activities.
The firm has excellent support and structure in place and can really ensure that you get the best out of your career whilst working within a dynamic but supportive environment.
There is a lot of flexibility at this firm with a mixture of home and office working.
How to Apply If you would like to find out more about this Debt Litigation Solicitor role in Leeds, get in touch with Sophie Linley on 0113 236 6711 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.
References to PQE are simply given as a guide and we are of course happy to chat with anyone who possesses the relevant skills and would like to learn more.
Alternatively, if you would be interested in other available opportunities, please visit our website or contact one of our specialist consultants.
If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Posted: 2025-05-13 10:01:02
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A well-established national law firm is looking for an Employment Solicitor to join the highly successful team in its Leeds office.
Over the past 10 years, this firm has built a practice based on offering the best advice, which has resulted in repeat business from clients in the private, public and third sectors.
In particular, this position will focus on advising the health sector. Our client has a great reputation as an employer and as having a really modern approach, whilst they offer access to some incredibly high value and complex work, they are not a firm that expects unreasonable results or particularly long hours so you really could have a great work life balance whilst undertaking outstanding quality work as part of a national team.
The role will be incredibly varied both in terms of the work on offer and the clients you will be dealing with and will include both contentious and non-contentious work.
You would be advising on a wide range of employment matters including internal disciplinary & grievance processes, reviewing policies, procedures & contracts, conduct of and/or support on employment tribunals, advising on TUPE processes and supporting business development. You would be responsible for your own caseload as well as working as part of a team.
Having recruited extensively for this practice we really can't recommend them highlight enough, they have really high-quality lawyers and work but blend this with a massively flexible and supportive approach which means that their staff retention is really strong, and you'd have a great working environment.
They are keen to recruit a solicitor who is 2-4 years pqe level, however they are flexible. How to Apply: To hear more about this Employment Solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Rachael Mann or another member of the private practice team at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 7111 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £63000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-13 09:53:45
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Extremely rare opportunity for an employment solicitor to work In-house for a highly recognised and reputable company, famed for its entrepreneurial enterprise and high-profile MD.
Working in a large and well regarded In-house legal team on the Cheshire boarder you can expect a varied and interesting caseload in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
The role is offered on a hybrid basis and candidates are expected to attend the offices in Deeside x3 days a week.
You'll work alongside and report into the senior employment law solicitor and the ideal candidate with have 5-8 years PQE gained predominantly in employment law, wholly or mainly on the respondent side.
Experience of managing a caseload of Employment Tribunal matters is essential.
This is a role which will offer autonomy, responsibility and accountability in a supportive environment that offers ongoing training and career development.
Such opportunities are rare…
For a confidential conversation, please contact steve.shakespeare@Saccomann.com or call his DL 0113 467 9789
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Type: Permanent Location: Deeside, England
Posted: 2025-05-12 15:54:30
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NEW ROLE | Conveyancing Assistant | Cheadle | £24/26k | 59390
Are you actively seeking a new Conveyancing opportunity?
A well-Established and expanding Law firm based in Cheadle are looking to recruit Conveyancing Assistant to join their successful Property team.
In order to be successful in this role you must have at least 2 years solid experience working within Conveyancing, strong administrative skills, excellent attention to detail, good telephone manner, conversant in Microsoft office and highly organised.
Initially you will deal with :
- Opening new files and inputting instructions into the Case Management system, producing relevant letters, and documents.
- Updating the Case Management system as matters progress, adhering to team procedures and third-party portal updates.
- Issuing contracts on sale files and assist in handling replies to enquiries.
- Ordering searches, policies and issuing reports and related paperwork.
- Setting up exchanges and completions issuing Mortgage reports to clients.
- Post Completion Applications and obligations to Lenders.
Salary on this role is paying £24-26k
If you are interested in the above, please send an up to date cv to t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk or alternatively give Tracy Carlisle a call at Clayton Legal on 0161 9147 357 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Cheadle,England
Start: 12/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £26000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-12 12:50:05
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Are you a junior Solicitor (NQ-2 yrs pqe) looking to develop a career in Property Litigation? Do you want to join a Legal 500 firm with a strong national reputation working alongside highly regarded solicitors? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you in Leeds. Our client is an internationally renowned top tier firm with offices across the globe and as a result attracts top quality work from multi-national organisations, household names and government bodies.
You would be joining a highly successful and expanding department within an award winning law firm based in prestigious Leeds City centre offices.
The role involves working on a broad range of property litigation matters for occupiers, investors, developers and government agencies.
As a key member of the real estate team, you will be working on a broad range of advisory work and various types of property disputes.
You will be involved in client relationship management and will be given face to face contact with clients from day one to form close working relationships with them, your development within this area will very much be supported by more senior lawyers.
You will quickly find yourself managing your own caseload along with assisting more experienced colleagues with more substantial cases, meaning that you will have great all round experience and really develop all of the skills that you need to be a first rate lawyer.
Many of their senior lawyers have niche areas of specialisation and there is the opportunity to work closely with them on areas that particularly interest you.
You will also be encouraged to take part in marketing and business development activities and therefore have every opportunity develop the full range of skills to flourish in your career.
You don't necessarily need to have Property Litigation experience; they are happy to train someone who has a strong foundation in litigation and an interest within this technical area of work.
Ideally if you are retraining you will have had some exposure to, interest in, or knowledge of property law
The characteristics they are looking for include strong technical, communication and organisational skills as well as having keen attention to detail.
Providing excellent client care both internally and externally is essential along with having a practical approach to your work.
Ideally the team is looking for someone with NQ-2 years' PQE, they have a e=well-structured mid to senior team and there is plenty of support for someone looking to benefit from that and develop a great grounding to their career.
It is a fantastic opportunity for a junior Solicitor to join a firm who are genuinely interested in their career and the department are very keen to help your development. How to Apply: If you would like to find out more about this Property Litigation Solicitor role in Leeds, get in touch with Kieran Wallace on 0113 467 9797 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.
References to PQE are simply given as a guide and we are of course happy to chat with anyone who possesses the relevant skills and would like to learn more.
Alternatively, if you would be interested in other available opportunities, please visit our website or contact one of our specialist consultants.
If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £71000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-12 11:06:47
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This reputable, well-established law firm is looking to recruit a Planning Solicitor into their Leeds office.
With an already established presence within Planning in the North West they are keen to extend this by recruiting into their Leeds office.
There will be work that can be passed over but they are keen to recruit someone who already has some experience, and who mid-term can work with the teams in Leeds to further grow this work from here.
Our client is a top ranked legal practice known for its expertise in providing comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals.
The planning team are ranked in the Legal 500 and handle the full range of work.
As a Planning Solicitor, you will be working on a caseload of planning matters including compulsory purchase, appropriation, public rights of way, regeneration, enforcement, planning and highways agreements and Town and Village Greens/ Common Land.
This firm are known for their positive culture, and it really is somewhere that you can grow your career in the long term.
They offer their employees a competitive salary and benefits, flexible working options (as they did prior to Covid-19) and excellent development opportunities.
They take pride in their collaborative working environment, where innovative thinking, professional growth, and work-life balance are encouraged.
The successful candidate will ideally have at least 4 to 5 years pqe but could be much more senior.
In addition to a strong knowledge of planning law they are looking for excellent client care and problem-solving skills, the ability and desire to work as part of a team and also be ambitious in wanting to make a name for themselves within an award-winning legal practice.
If you are interested in this Planning Solicitor role based in Leeds, please get in touch with Rachael Mann at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 7111.
To hear about any other opportunities that we have available then please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals.
For full terms, please visit our website ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £75000 - £95000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-12 09:17:13
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My client is an established law firm who specialise in residential property and have been through an exceptional period of growth over the last 5 years.
They are looking for additional Remote Working Conveyancing Fee Earners to join their growing team due to further ambitious plans to expand.
You will be responsible for handling a caseload of transactions, providing conveyancing for clients and delivering completions within the required timeframes as per the terms of their auction transactions.
Ideally, you will be used to working within a fast-paced environment and handling files at every stage of the conveyancing process.
On top of effectively managing your caseload, you will also be responsible for providing an excellent customer service to clients and third-parties, as well as maintaining internal relationships across the business.
You will work with your assigned Conveyancing Assistant, allocating and delegating tasks to assist with the delivery of targets and timeframes.
You will be used to working in a fast paced and driven environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- You will handle your own case load of around 65-75 files, working in an organised and effective manner in order to hit deadlines.
- You will work collaboratively with your assigned Conveyancing Assistant(s) and Sales Progressor, allocating and delegating tasks to assist with the delivery of targets and timeframes.
- You will use your strong customer service and relationship building skills to liaise with buyers, vendors, and solicitors on their transactions, providing regular updates to ensure files are progressed to completion as quickly as possible.
- You will obtain and check land registry documents and title deeds (if the land is unregistered), drafting legal documents, including but not limited to contracts and Land Registry documents.
- You will ensure all files comply with the company policies and the regulatory framework including CLA, SRA and solicitor account rules.
- You will present yourself and your firm in the best way to your partner agents, their clients your team and everyone else involved in the transaction.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience as Conveyancer, be a licensed conveyancer or equivalent or Solicitor NQ up to 5 years PQE
Minimum 12 months case handling experience required with the ability to title check Freehold/Leasehold and unregistered
- Have excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritise work
- Have attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Have the ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines with a proactive approach
- Work well in a fast-paced environment
Whats in it for me?
Salary is £32k-£38k with a bonus scheme upto £5k per annum.
They have an incredible benefits package including 24 days annual leave, birthday off, buy/sell holiday, Income protection, BUPA Private Healthcare and plenty more!!!!
If you are interested in the above Remote Working Conveyancing Fee Earner role, please call Tracy Carlisle on 0161 9147 357 or forward your most recent CV to t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK.
Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success.
Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester,England
Start: 12/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £32000 - £38000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-12 08:45:05
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Are you a Junior Corporate Solicitor looking for their next step in their career? Do you want a role that will give you an excellent client base to work with and an amazing platform to develop from? Do you want to join a highly regarded Legal 500 firm with a reputation as a genuine employer of choice? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity in Leeds for you. Our client is looking for a Lawyer who wants to kick start their career within the Leeds market by joining an award winning, high performing, team.
Not only is the firm highly regarded nationally, its corporate department is one of the best performing department for corporate deals in Europe and this has led the firm to work with some major multinational corporations. The range of work that the team typically handles includes but is not limited to; corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, re-organisations, venture capital, private equity and capital markets giving you not only a high quality caseload but a varied one.
The team advises companies of all sizes, management teams, investors and debt providers.
You will be handling complex matters in this role and providing guidance to the junior colleagues. With an amazing culture, there is also great back-office support whether that be in relation to their training and development, their excellent PSL and technical support or simply their administrative support.
With their significant investment in training which is both technical and skills based this role will really give you the chance to become a fully rounded corporate Solicitor.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Corporate Solicitor looking to take the next step and join a fabulous team, do get in touch to find out more about this amazing opportunity. To find out more about this interesting and challenging Corporate Solicitor opportunity, confidentiality contact Sophie Linley on 0113 2366711 or Kieran Wallace on 0113 4679797 another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann.
Alternatively, if you would be interested in other available opportunities, please visit our website or contact one of our specialist consultants.
If this role is not for you, but you know someone who may be interested then please let them or us know as we offer a reward scheme for all successful referrals.
For full terms please see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £63000 - £69000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 15:06:53
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We are working with an award-winning firm who are seeking a Contentious Probate Paralegal to join their thriving Litigation department, based in Preston.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their Contentious Probate experience in a well-respected legal team, within a firm that is recognised as one of the 25 best companies to work for in the UK.
As a Contentious Probate Paralegal, you will:
Act as a key point of contact for both clients and colleagues.
Manage diaries and inboxes, schedule appointments and track deadlines.
Assist in the preparation of legal documents, trial bundles and court forms.
Support fee earners with daily case management tasks and reminders.
Handle client billing processes and maintain accurate records.
Collaborate with the PA team and step in to assist on fee-earning work when needed.
The ideal candidate:
Previous experience in Contentious Probate, Private Client or Commercial Litigation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
The ability to stay organised and work efficiently under pressure.
A proactive, adaptable attitude with a genuine desire to contribute to a team.
The benefits:
Structured career development, ongoing support and exposure to interesting and meaningful cases.
A competitive salary and flexible working options.
25 days' annual leave with the option to buy extra days.
A comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, pension scheme, life assurance and income protection.
If you are interested in this Preston based Contentious Probate Paralegal role, we encourage you to apply.
You can contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information or submit your CV directly to this advert. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: City of Preston, England
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £29000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 15:06:08
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Sacco Mann are working with a thriving Employment team that has earned recognition in the Chambers Guide 2025 for its exceptional expertise and client service, who are looking to recruit a confident and passionate Employment Paralegal.
The firm supports a diverse client base across a wide range of industries and has a dedicated team within their Leeds office.
The Role
You will be supporting fee earners on a mixed caseload of claimant and respondent employment law work, both contentious and non-contentious. The team deal with employment tribunals, unfair dismissal, discrimination, disciplinaries and grievances, redundancies and restructuring, harassment and bullying, investigations and advisory work.
Key Responsibilities
Providing advice to clients on employment issues, both contentious and non-contentious
Drafting documents including responses, motions and letters
Legal research
Assist with preparation for trials and hearings
About You
Previous experience within an employment law department would be preferred, though candidates with strong paralegal experience in other areas such as private client are also encouraged to applyT
Excellent client communication skills
Strong drafting skills
Driven to develop a long-term career within employment law
What's in it for you?
Hybrid working
Sponsorship opportunities for additional qualifications
Great office culture and a strong support network!
If you are interested in this Employment Paralegal role in Leeds then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 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...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £24000 - £27000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 15:03:48
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Sacco Mann are delighted to be working with a small family friendly firm based in Knaresborough, who is looking to recruit an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join their successful team.
The firm is well known in the local community and have such a strong reputation that repeat business and recommendations has resulted in an influx of new work.
Due to the nature of the firms client base this role would suit someone local to Knaresborough who appreciates in person client contact and likes to be in the office.
The firm will consider full time or part time applicants, and the firm are very family friendly so can be flexible with hours.
You will be running your own mixed residential conveyancing caseload including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, new build, buy to let, and equity release mortgages.
You will be working alongside another very experienced residential conveyancing fee earner and have support from an assistant.
The firm pride themselves on their regular repeat business from their clients and you will work hard to maintain and build long lasting relationships.
The firm are looking for a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive, Licenced Conveyancer or fee earner qualified by experience who has solid residential conveyancing experience, is technically sound and who can come into the team and hit the ground running.
If you are interested in this Residential Conveyancer role in Knaresborough then please get in touch with Helen Mauborgne on 0113 467 9786 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...
Type: Permanent Location: Knaresborough, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 14:48:49
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Are you a recent graduate with a keen eye for detail and a passion for the legal sector? My client, a forward-thinking and highly reputable firm, is seeking a motivated and meticulous individual to join their dynamic Costs Team as a Trainee.
This is a fantastic long-term career opportunity within the specialised field of legal costs.
The Role:
Working within a dedicated Costs Team, you will play a crucial role in maximising the recovery of legal costs.
This multifaceted position will see you supporting various departments, including Dispute Resolution, Personal Injury, and Clinical Negligence, as well as engaging with external clients.
Your day-to-day responsibilities will be varied and include:
- Drafting essential legal costs documentation such as bills of costs and statements of costs.
- Preparing points of dispute and crafting effective replies.
- Initiating costs and detailed assessment proceedings and applications.
- Assisting with settlement negotiations.
- Undertaking bundle preparation for court and other proceedings.
- Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, and other legal professionals.
- Providing comprehensive day-to-day support to the Costs Team and other lawyers within the firm.
What My Client is Looking For:
My client is seeking a promising individual who can demonstrate:
- A recent degree, ideally in Law or a closely related field.
- Exceptional attention to detail this is paramount.
- Strong numeracy and analytical abilities.
- The capability to summarise and quantify large volumes of information effectively and write concisely in English.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and manage time efficiently.
- The capacity to work towards targets and perform effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
- A genuine and strong desire to build a successful career in the legal costs sector.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
What My Client Offers:
This is a unique opportunity to develop into a successful Costs Lawyer.
Comprehensive training will be provided from day one.
Furthermore, the successful candidate will be fully supported and funded by my client to undertake the Costs Lawyer Professional Qualification (CLPQ) over a 24-month period.
The Costs Team is based in my client's Canterbury office.
After an initial training period, there is scope for hybrid working, offering a blend of office-based and remote work.
This is an outstanding chance to forge a rewarding career within a firm that truly values innovation and excellence.
Interested?
If you are a driven graduate ready to embark on a specialised legal career, please get in touch to receive an application form and further instructions on how to apply. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Canterbury,England
Start: 09/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £26000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 13:38:04
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We have been instructed on a superb opportunity to join a hugely impressive global law practice.
This sizeable law firm have multiple office locations and the team are eager to hear from Paralegal Team Managers, Paralegal Team Supervisors or Paralegal Team Leaders who are seeking a new challenge based in Manchester, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Leading by example, you'll play a pivotal part in seamlessly managing the Paralegal team who work across several disciplines and locations (including Sheffield, Manchester, Glasgow and Edinburgh) to ensure that clients receive a first-rate service.
Your Responsibilities:
- manage and allocate work amongst the team, ensuring that progress is being monitored and work is fairly distributed
- deadline management, financial management and handling any conflict matters and being first point of contact for queries within the team
- people management including onboarding, holiday approval, delivering training and conducting performance reviews and appraisals
- liaising directly with clients and attending meetings
Key Skills Required:
- excellent time management and attention to detail to confidently manage a busy workload and diary
- strong communication both written and verbally as you will regularly liaise with clients, external stakeholders and other teams across the business
- an eagerness to learn and develop your own career, as well as those within your team
About You:
- relevant and demonstrable legal experience ideally within the Real Estate sector
- those with previous Paralegal Team Supervisor and/or Paralegal Team Management responsibility will be considered advantageous
- if you do not hold experience as a Paralegal Team Supervisor, you must display a keen willingness to step into a supervisory capacity and have an extensive knowledge of Real Estate law
Your enthusiasm, energy and drive must be evident!
Salary up to circa £50,000 dependent on experience + a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowance, enhanced parental and private medical.
If you'd like to find out more around the culture and ethos of this progressive practice then please do contact Clare Humphris on 0113 467 7112 or via: clare.humphris@saccomann.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 12:05:09
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The Company
This is an international organisation with the UK offering the gateway into the European market which consists of diverse business divisions.
They are an organisation which thrives on innovation, development and growth.
The Role
The established legal department is an integral and visible part of overall business and there now exists an opportunity for a UK qualified solicitor to join this team, working for the wholesale division playing a crucial role in advising the group's key businesses.
Providing business partnering support, you'll interact with all levels of the organisation and external partners, making the role both dynamic and impactful.
The Person
The ideal person will have at least x2 years exposure to commercial (contracts) law, although those with less PQE but with relevant experience pre-qualification, will be viewed positively.
You're likely to be someone who is commercially astute, confident, and capable of influencing others in a fast-paced environment.
You'll naturally have excellent drafting and negotiation commercial contracts, strong communication, relationship-building skills and a demonstrable desire to work In-house.
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Bonus scheme
Hybrid working 1-2 days on site (Leeds)
Company pension
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Work from home
For a confidential discussion, please contact Steve.Shakespeare@saccomann.com or call his DL 0113 467 9789 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: West Yorkshire, England
Posted: 2025-05-09 11:53:48
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We are working with a nationally recognised firm looking to expand their Manchester based insurance litigation team, working with legal professionals across legal, construction, financial and property sectors on insurance disputes and professional indemnity.
As an Insurance Solicitor, you will:
Join a nationally recognised defendant professional indemnity team.
Handle complex and high-value insurance disputes.
Work predominantly on professional indemnity claims.
Engage with work referred either directly by clients or via insurers.
Manage both pre-action and litigated claims.
Collaborate with a wider national insurance disputes team.
Deliver practical, strategic legal advice to a diverse client base.
Act on behalf of a wide range of professionals, including:
Solicitors and barristers
Accountants and independent financial advisers
Insurance brokers
Construction professionals and surveyors
What they are looking for:
4-5 years' PQE with a focus on professional indemnity or insurance disputes.
Strong knowledge of litigation and pre-action protocols.
Experience at a top regional, city firm, or in-house with a global insurer or MGA.
Excellent analytical and client relationship management skills.
What's on offer:
A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Exposure to high-quality, career-defining work with leading clients.
A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.
Ongoing support for development and progression.
If you are interested in this Manchester based Insurance solicitor role, apply today or contact Nadine Ali at Sacco Mann for further information. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £70000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 11:23:26
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Are you a skilled Residential Conveyancer looking for a new opportunity in a thriving and expanding firm? Due to continued growth and high demand, they are looking to add talented conveyancers to their successful team in Burton upon Trent.
The Role: As a Residential Conveyancer, you will handle a caseload of residential property transactions, ensuring a seamless and efficient service for our clients.
This includes sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity.
What Were Looking For:
- Ideally qualified (Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer, or CILEX).
- Newly Qualified (NQ) candidates welcome salary starting at £34,000.
- Experienced professionals with a proven track record can earn up to £55,000, depending on experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of the conveyancing process.
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently.
Why Join Us?
- A busy and expanding firm growth-driven, not replacing.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Competitive salary and career progression opportunities.
If youre looking to progress your career in a fast-paced, growing environment, wed love to hear from you.
If you are interested in the above Conveyancer role, please call Ben Richardson on 0121 368 1833 or forward your most recent CV to a.dellarmi@clayton-legal.co.uk.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK.
Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success.
Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Burton upon Trent,England
Start: 09/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £34000 - £55000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 09:17:04
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My client is a well-respected and established national law firm who are experiencing a significant period of growth.
They are currently looking for experienced Residential Conveyancers, qualified Solicitors, Conveyancers or Legal Executives to join their team.
You will be working within a high volume residential conveyancing environment.
You should be able to:
- Run a substantial caseload and perform a full range of tasks
- Act independently when establishing priorities and managing deadlines
- Work well within a team and mentor others
- Utilise your extensive experience and knowledge of residential conveyancing
- Assist team members as and when required
- Communicate, and build, relationships with clients and third parties in a professional and knowledgeable manner
- Provide excellent customer service
- Assist the team to ensure company targets are met
- You will be dealing with a personal caseload of residential property files, and you will have fantastic communication skills both orally and written.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Complete tasks efficiently, accurately and within specified timescales, such as:
- Managing a substantial caseload of freehold and leasehold transactions (circa 100) including new build, unregistered and shared ownership properties, until such time as your manager deems it appropriate to increase your portfolio of cases
- Processing and dealing with post in a timely manner
- Checking contract documentation, mortgage offers and search results
- Replying to complex legal enquiries
- Resolving complex queries which are raised on files by colleagues, both onshore and offshore, and third parties
- Understand and produce accurate financial statements
- Understand the ledgers within Visual Files & Practice Manager
- Dealing with exchange of contracts and completion of transactions
- Processing tasks such as; Conflict of Interest letters, cares calls to the client, contract checks, mortgage reports and search results, replying to freehold and leasehold enquiries
- Daily task list management
- Identifying, monitoring and achieving targets on a monthly basis by using Management Information Reports such as Case Referral and Phone Manager.
- Utilise Management Information reports for housekeeping of files.
- Recognising potential risks and when to report them to a senior member.
- Work to and maintain Service Level Agreements
You will be able to:
- Manage telephone calls.
- Understand and report on complex legal issues and documentation.
- Actively communicating with clients, recommenders, conveyancers, agents and third parties.
This will include communication in person, in writing, or by telephone.
- Ability to check, draft and produce accurate comprehensive documentation for clients, professional persons and third parties.
Benefits include full remote working using the best tech, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays and a range of other benefits.
Salary will be £35k to £45k dependent on experience plus achievable bonus upto £15k.
To apply for this Remote Working Conveyancer role please forward your CV to b.richardson@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Ben Richardson on 0121 3681833.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK.
Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success.
Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leicester,England
Start: 09/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £45000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-09 09:15:05
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A well-Established Law firm with offices across the North West are recruiting for a New Build Conveyancer to join their highly successful property team.
Based out of their offices near Manchester but with ability to work from home and flexibly The main role of the New Build Conveyancer is to manage a portfolio of new build transactions, taking full responsibility for all elements of the conveyancing transaction.
You will also supervise a small team of Legal Assistants.
You will manage a case load of new build transactions from inception to completion, dealing effectively with clients and third parties over the telephone, in written correspondence and occasionally face to face, in order to provide advice and assistance.
To be successful in this role you must have Experience running your own New Build case load, Strong administrative skills gained in an office environment, Excellent attention to detail, Conversant in Microsoft office, highly organised, experience of managing a small team, confident in building and maintaining business relationships through excellent communication.
Salary circa £35k, with fantastic staff benefits including Hybrid working, 25 days holiday, flexible holiday scheme, death in service, contributory pension, employee assistant program & counseling service, study funding and salary sacrifice schemes on-site parking and much more !
If you are interested in the above and wish to discuss further, please contact Tracy Carlisle on 0161 9147 357 or t.carlisle@clayton-legal.co.uk
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK.
Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success.
Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Altrincham,England
Start: 08/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 16:10:07
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Are you an experienced contentious private client lawyer ready for your next opportunity? A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Solicitor to join its growing Estate, Trust & Will Disputes team, based in Birmingham.
About the Firm , This top-tier firm is well known for its supportive culture, national reach, and commitment to development. , Regularly recognised as one of the best places to work in the legal sector, the firm offers genuine flexibility, strong progression pathways, and excellent quality of work. , The role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative and high-performing team with national influence.
Job Role As a Senior Solicitor, you'll manage your own caseload of high-value contentious probate and trust matters while contributing to the supervision of junior colleagues and broader team growth.
Key Responsibilities , Running a caseload of estate, trust, and will disputes , Acting for a wide range of clients including individuals, trust companies, and institutions , Supporting and mentoring junior team members , Collaborating with a wider national team across multiple offices , Engaging in marketing and business development activities
Job Requirements , 5+ years' PQE in contentious wills and trusts , Background in a recognised firm with a strong private client disputes practice , Technically strong with excellent written and verbal communication , Ability to build strong client relationships and deliver clear, strategic advice , Proactive, collaborative and commercially aware
What's on Offer , Competitive salary and benefits , Hybrid working arrangements , Career progression within a national team , Supportive leadership and a positive team culture , Ongoing training and personal development
If you would be interested in knowing more about this Birmingham based Senior Solicitor role, please contact Jenny Vickerstaff on 0161 831 6866 or email jenny.vickerstaff@saccomann.com ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Birmingham, England
Salary / Rate: £65000 - £80000 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 15:38:50
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My client is one of the most recognised and successful law firms in the UK, with over 30 years experience and has seven offices across the UK.
They are now looking to expand their Manchester Office and are looking for a Legal Admin Assistant to assist the team.
The successful candidate will work within the Claimant team assisting and providing clerical support to fee earners who deal with all aspects of litigated and non-litigated personal injury claims as well as providing assistance to the Legal Customer Service Team.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Provide general administrative and clerical support within the Legal Customer Service Team
Proactively manage diaries and diarise actions
Maintain pro-active communication with clients and external agencies relating to claims
Observe and maintain firm confidentiality in relation to all correspondence and communications
Take responsibility for personal development and growth
Prioritise tasks whilst managing a full workload
Liaise and build relationships as appropriate with clients and their support staff
Prepare correspondence and documents from digital dictation
Manage the case management system
Prepare document bundles
Set up new clients on the finance system
Assist with the booking of travel arrangements
Liaise with Counsel and other legal representatives
Proactively assist with ad-hoc business development and communications activities e.g.
client contact reports, delegate packs etc.
Assist with incoming billing, cash collection and accounts queries
Minute internal meetings
Experience & Knowledge
Previous experience in an administration or call centre role
A focused client service approach is essential, interacting with clients in a professional manner at all times.
Excellent literacy and numeracy skills
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to cope under pressure
Ability to work to deadlines
Ability to work using own initiative within boundaries, as well as in a team, to achieve maximum
Benefits
- 25 days' holiday per annum
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- 2 x Volunteering days to support charitable initiatives
- Matched Giving up to £250 matched for personal charity fundraising for a registered charity
- Medicash cash plan claim back dental / physio / optical appointments
- My Medicash App including access to rapid digital physiotherapy and skin cancer screening assessments plus fitness videos and wellbeing tools
- Discounts and cash back on travel and shopping through Medicash extras
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
- Pension scheme
- Funded driving theory test (in relevant role)
- Active network of Wellbeing Champions providing mental health support
- Training and development opportunities
- Funded social events to connect with your colleagues
- Dress for your day policy
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about making an impact in the legal sector.
If you have the skills and enthusiasm to excel then please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 to discuss the role further. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Stretford,England
Start: 08/05/2025
Salary / Rate: £23800 per annum
Posted: 2025-05-08 14:23:10
