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Sacco Mann are currently working on an exciting opportunity with an award-winning Northeast law firm looking to bring an experienced Legal Assistant to their highly successful Conveyancing team.
This role would suit a candidate who are working at legal assistants, or secretaries working within a residential conveyancing department and who are ready for to take a step up.
The Role
You will be assisting fee earners in the team with a broad range of conveyancing transactions.
This role allows you to work closer with experienced fee earners and gives you opportunity to learn more about conveyancing.
Key Responsibilities
Preparing quotations and opening files
Assisting the progress of sale, purchase and remortgage cases
Compiling draft contract packs
Ordering redemption statements
Preparing mortgage reports
Liaising with and updating clients, other parties' solicitors and estate agents
Using and updating LMS/Lender Exchange/ULS platforms
About You
Previous experience of supporting a fee earner with all aspects of conveyancing transactions (or previous secretarial experience within a conveyancing department)
Confident communication with a range of clients and persons involved in the transaction/completion processes
Driven to develop a long-term career in residential conveyancing
What's in it for you?
23 days holiday, plus additional bank holidays per annum (increasing to 26 days and again after 5 years' service)
Buy and Sell Holiday Purchase Scheme
Attendance bonus
Life Assurance (following 1 years' service)
Travel to work schemes
Annual Flu Jab and Eyecare Scheme
If you are interested in this Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant role in Newcastle 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: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £26000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 09:02:13
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Sacco Mann are recruiting a Private Client Solicitor role for a renowned and well-established high-street firm based in North Shields.
This full-service firm offer modern working practices, and flexible home working opportunities.
Joining the supportive and friendly Private Client team, you will be working on a full caseload consisting of Wills, Trusts, Probates and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
Work will vary from small estates to high-net-worth clients seeking tax and wills advice.
You will have the daily support of a paralegal, and this role has the opportunity to develop further within the department.
Our client is flexible in terms of experience and will consider qualified Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives, or experienced fee earners without formal qualification.
The firm will also consider a strong NQ solicitor who can demonstrate solid private client experience.
STEP qualified individuals will be desirable.
The firm offer great progression opportunities, have free parking at the office and operate a hybrid working policy.
If you are interested in this Private Client Solicitor role in North Shields 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: North Shields, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 09:01:14
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor who is looking to take the next step in their career to join a national firm in their Leeds city centre office.
Our client is one of the top performing law firms in the UK and has a broad range of national and international clients, undertaking some top-quality work.
They are very forward thinking and ambitious and really take the time to understand their clients needs.
This is a great opportunity to continue to develop your career and be surrounded by equally driven and ambitious solicitors.
Upon joining this very successful team you will be advising on both contentious and non-contentious respondent employment matters for a range of clients, as well as engaging in business development activity to promote the firm's practice and more.
This role is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to really make a name for themselves in this area of law.
It involves working closely with a Partner to assist with developing and promoting the Leeds employment practice as part of the firm's ongoing investment in its Leeds office.
Ideally our client envisages the successful candidate to be NQ to 4 years' experience with employment law practice experience.
This is given purely as a guideline and candidates who fall outside of this bracket, yet can demonstrate the technical ability and enthusiasm for the role are also encouraged to apply.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Solicitor to join forward thinking law firm and develop their career.
For more information on this role please contact Rachel Birkinshaw in our Private Practice Team at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9795 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-29 08:26:24
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An opportunity has arisen for Residential Conveyancer / Legal Executivewith 2+ years of experience to join a well-established legal firm.
This full-time role offers salary of £30,000 - £40,000 and benefits.
As a ResidentialConveyancer / Legal Executive, you will handle a varied caseload of sales and purchases, overseeing files from instruction through to completion, adhering to office and account procedures.
You will be responsible for:
* Provide advice based on client instructions and prepare necessary documentation.
* Process billing and secure payments due from clients and other parties.
* Occasionally supervise and guide other team members.
* Stay updated with legal knowledge and conveyancing skills.
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Conveyancer, Conveyancing Solicitor, Legal Executive or in a similar role.
* Possess 2+ years' experience in conveyancing.
* Experience in handling freehold and leasehold transactions with minimal supervision.
* Comprehensive understanding of technical conveyancing processes.
* Knowledge of the Solicitors Code of Conduct.
* Skilled in Windows, Word, and Excel.
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity for a Residential Conveyancer to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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Type: Permanent Location: Morley, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £30000 - £40000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 11:50:19
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Role: Legal Secretary
Location: Poole
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Holt Recruitment is working with a solicitor in Poole.
They are looking for a secretary to join the office on a permanent, full-time basis.
Whats the role?
The successful candidate will be working within the Commercial department, providing support to the Managing Director.
You will be responsible for:
- Administration duties including typing, filing, and scanning (this department operates in a paperless environment).
- Screening telephone calls, inquiries, and requests, and managing them when appropriate.
- Dealing with all correspondence via emails, faxes, and post.
- Producing documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
- Keep files up to date, filing documentation.
- Dealing with clients face to face/phone/email.
What do you need as a Legal Secretary?
- Experience in Law is desirable but not essential.
- Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute (WPM).
- Working with a digital dictation system is advantageous.
- Highly organised, good diary management skills.
- Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
- Excellent IT Skills.
Benefits
- 25 days, plus bank holidays
- Free onsite parking
- Death in service
- Social events (Summer and Christmas parties)
What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or give us a call, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss this Legal Secretary role in Poole.
Job ID Number: 74038
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Legal Secretary
Location: Poole ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Poole,England
Start: 28/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £26000 per annum, Benefits: Free parking, 25 days holiday +BH, Death in service, Social events.
Posted: 2025-04-28 10:13:14
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Role: Legal Secretary
Location: Poole
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Holt Recruitment are working with a solicitors in Poole.
We are recruiting for Legal secretarys who are lookign for full time, permanenent work.
Whats the role?
The successful candidate will be working within Commercial and Family Law.
You will be responsible for:
- Administration duties including typing, filing, and scanning (this department operates in a paperless environment).
- Screening telephone calls, inquiries, and requests, and managing them when appropriate.
- Dealing with all correspondence via emails, faxes, and post.
- Producing documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
- Keep files up to date, filing documentation.
- Dealing with clients face to face/phone/email.
What do you need as a Legal Secretary?
- Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute (WPM).
- Working with a digital dictation system is essential.
- Highly organised, good diary management skills.
- Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
- Excellent IT Skills.
What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or give us a call, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss Legal Secretary roles in Poole.
Job ID Number: 74038
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Legal Secretary
Location: Poole ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Poole,England
Start: 28/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £26000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 10:13:10
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Role: Legal Secretary
Location: Ringwood
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Holt Recruitment are working with a solicitors in Ringwood.
We are recruiting for Legal secretarys who are looking for full time, permanenent work.
Whats the role?
The successful candidate will be working within Commercial and Family Law.
You will be responsible for:
- Administration duties including typing, filing, and scanning (this department operates in a paperless environment).
- Screening telephone calls, inquiries, and requests, and managing them when appropriate.
- Dealing with all correspondence via emails, faxes, and post.
- Producing documents, reports, and correspondence as required.
- Keep files up to date, filing documentation.
- Dealing with clients face to face/phone/email.
What do you need as a Legal Secretary?
- Minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute (WPM).
- Working with a digital dictation system is essential.
- Highly organised, good diary management skills.
- Excellent telephone and customer service skills.
- Excellent IT Skills.
What is the next step?
If you believe this is the right role for you, click 'Apply' or give us a call, and one of our team members will be happy to discuss Legal Secretary roles in Ringwood.
Job ID Number: 74055
Division: Commercial Division
Job Role: Legal Secretary
Location: Ringwood ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Ringwood,England
Start: 28/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £26000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 10:13:04
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor to join a thriving regional firm in their Leeds city centre office.
In this role you will be well supported and will quickly grow and develop your skills as you work alongside an experienced partner and senior solicitor who are very well regarded in the market.
You will work as part of a strong corporate commercial team but will be able to focus exclusively on high value commercial work, much of which is for household name clients.
Our client has a reputation for recruiting solicitors from the larger national/international firms who then not only fit in well and enjoy it but also then stay for the long term and really flourish in their careers.
They can offer a great blend of quality work and flexibility in the role allowing a good work like balance.
Ideally, they are looking for candidates who have 2-4 PQE experience and above however this is only a guideline, and the firm is happy to consider candidates whose PQE falls closely outside of this range.
They will very much let you work at the level at which you are capable of doing, there are certainly no glass ceilings, and the firm are very meritocratic.
If you would like to find out more about this Commercial 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: 2025-04-28 09:43:22
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Are you a Professional Indemnity Solicitor looking to join a leading national law firm? Do you want to handle high-quality work on behalf of a range of clients? If so, this role in Leeds could be for you!
Our client is a well-established and successful legal practice that provides high-quality commercial advice to company market insurers, primarily in the defence of claims against a range of professionals.
As part of the successful professional negligence team, you will be both handling your own caseload comprising of a range of matters, as well as assisting more senior team members with the more complex files.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Professional Indemnity Solicitor at the NQ-6 years' PQE level.
There are two positions available and the firm really invests in the development of its employees and provides excellent training and supervision.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this role, or would like to find out more about this Professional Indemnity Solicitor role in Leeds, please contact Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team on 0113 236 6711.
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 see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 09:41:33
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Local, Commercial law firm are looking to recruit an experienced Corporate Solicitor into their Penrith offices.
Sacco Mann has been instructed on a Corporate Solicitor role within a Legal 500 ranked team to work across a full caseload of Corporate matters including:
Mergers and acquisitions
Shareholder agreements
Reorganisations
Company transactions and IPOs
Venture capital transactions
Your caseload will span across a broad range of clients from early-stage businesses to some of the region's
most significant mergers and acquisitions.
The successful candidate for this role will ideally have at least 2+ years PQE, is confident in providing excellent services to their clients and has excellent client care skills.
As well as becoming part of an award-winning, close-knit team, you can also take advantage of the firm's flexible working policy, allowing you to work 2-3 days from anywhere, depending on the business' needs.
If you are interested in this Corporate Solicitor role based in Penrith, please contact Leona Taylor at Sacco Mann on 0161 831 6890 or email your CV to leona.taylor@saccomann.com
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.
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Type: Permanent Location: Penrith, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-28 09:23:51
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Commercial Property Paralegal/ Fee Earner Our client is a long established law firm recognised and trusted for providing a range of quality legal services in the Peak District area.
They are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Paralegal who is keen to continue their development as they look to support the Solicitor with their caseload.
You will be skilled in providing support to a Commercial Property Solicitor and be capable of using a high degree of self-management and initiative.
Due to the makeup of the firm, they are able to be flexible to a certain extent and build the role around the right candidate.
In general, the role would be assisting the Solicitor with their clients initially with the potential to develop the role into more independent fee earning.
You should ideally have:
Experience of working in a Commercial Property environment.
Discretion and confidentiality.
Excellent organisation skills.
An ability to work to strict deadlines.
They are looking for people with positivity, energy and a can-do attitude who will fit into their team.
Salary will be competitive dependent on experience with genuine scope to develop alongside an experienced and well respected Commercial Property Solicitor.
If you are interested in the above Commercial Property Paralegal role, please call Ben Richardson on 0121 3681833 or forward your most recent CV to b.richardson@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: Clowne,England
Start: 25/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £35000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-25 14:37:07
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My client is a national law firm with offices throughout the country.
They are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and well organised legal assistant to join their expanding Residential Property Team in Walsall.
Responsibilities include:
- General administrative tasks
- Prepare and submit quotes to clients
- Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents
- Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
- Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firms AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations
- Experience of Leasehold transactions
- Carry out searches online
- Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans
- Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications
- Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners
- Occasional reception cover
Requirements for this role include:
- Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic understanding of the conveyancing process
If you are interested in the above role, please call Ben 01213681833 or forward your most recent CV to b.richardson@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: Walsall,England
Start: 25/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £25000 - £28000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-25 14:30:10
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk and Compliance solicitor to join a highly regarded law firm who have been established for over 150 years.
The firm have a strong presence in both the Hull and York markets.
This firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its dynamic, client-focused approach.
As part of the Risk & Compliance team, you'll play a critical role across the firm.
The position offers a varied workload, supporting colleagues at all levels and contributing to the smooth operation of the business.
Legal Risk & Compliance is a must and some experience of litigation would certainly be preferred, but is not essential.
The role can be based in either the Hull or York office with a hybrid working arrangement.
Ideally the firm is looking for someone with 2+ years PQE, however, 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.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team.
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 see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: East Riding of Yorkshire, England
Posted: 2025-04-25 10:38:17
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Risk and Compliance solicitor to join a highly regarded law firm who have been established for over 150 years.
The firm have a strong presence in both the Hull and York markets.
This firm is renowned for its commitment to excellence and its dynamic, client-focused approach.
As part of the Risk & Compliance team, you'll play a critical role across the firm.
The position offers a varied workload, supporting colleagues at all levels and contributing to the smooth operation of the business.
Legal Risk & Compliance is a must and some experience of litigation would certainly be preferred, but is not essential.
The role can be based in either the Hull or York office with a hybrid working arrangement.
Ideally the firm is looking for someone with 2+ years PQE, however, 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.
If you would like to find out more, please contact Rachel Birkinshaw at Sacco Mann or another member of our Private Practice team.
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 see our website. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: York, England
Posted: 2025-04-25 10:38:17
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Sacco Mann are recruiting for a full-service commercial firm in the heart of Newcastle, who are recruiting for an experienced Industrial Disease Solicitor to join their team.
The role would suit an Industrial Disease Solicitor with upwards of 1-2 years' post qualifying experience.
The Role
Joining the award-winning personal injury team, you will be representing both national and international clients working on a caseload consisting of mainly Noise Induced Hearing Loss claims.
Key Responsibilities
Taking client instructions
Obtaining medical evidence
Quantum and negotiations
Issuing proceedings and taking cases through to conclusion
About You
Qualified Solicitor between 1 - 3 years PQE, in Disease work
Previous experience in managing own caseload of Noise Damage claims
Strong client communication skills
What's in it for you?
Competitive salary
A collaborative and supportive working environment
Hybrid working (3 days in the office, and 2 days from home)
25 days' holiday, plus bank holidays and additional annual leave.
Further career development opportunities
If you are interested in this Industrial Disease Solicitor role in Newcastle 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: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-25 10:33:53
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Are you a Litigator looking to step into a leadership role where your judgement matters?
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a boutique litigation firm in Leeds, known for its sharp focus on contested civil litigation and consistent delivery of excellent results for clients.
The firm offers a breadth of services across commercial litigation, insolvency, and construction disputes, acting for clients in sectors including agriculture, education, and healthcare.
As part of their continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Managing Associate to help lead their litigation team.
This is an ideal move for a senior litigator (circa 3-5 years PQE) who thrives in a leadership role, brings confidence to decision-making, and is comfortable working autonomously.
You'll manage your own caseload of contested litigation matters—typically valued between £10,000 and £100,000—while guiding and mentoring a team of Solicitors and Trainee Solicitors.
While experience in civil litigation is preferred, the firm is also open to Commercial Litigators with a strong background in contested proceedings who are looking to transition into a more specialist role.
What's in it for you?
Autonomy & Impact: you will have the freedom to run your own caseload and the trust to lead a team.
Your decisions will shape how the team proceeds with cases.
Competitive Financial Package: attractive remuneration and benefits package.
High-Quality Work - Engage in intellectually challenging, high-value contested litigation across a variety of sectors, without the red tape of larger firms.
Flexible Working- the firm understand the important of work life balance, therefore has a hybrid working system in place.
The role:
As a Managing Associate, you will lead from the front—balancing the management of a contested civil litigation caseload with the strategic supervision and development of junior team members.
You'll play a key role in shaping file allocation and workflow across the team while being entrusted to manage key client relationships, drive results, and contribute to the ongoing growth and success of the litigation department.
Key Responsibilities:
Review and evaluate defended civil litigation files, assess their risk and complexity, and allocate them to the most suitable team member to ensure effective progression.
Oversee the team's caseload, ensuring fee earners work efficiently and in line with strategic priorities.
Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to junior solicitors and trainees.
Independently manage your own portfolio of contested litigation matters, primarily Fast Track and Intermediate Track claims.
Prepare high-quality legal documentation including pleadings, applications, and witness statements, and ensure procedural accuracy throughout.
Provide close supervision and development to junior team members, particularly those managing defended small claims work.
Build strong, trusted relationships with key clients, delivering clear, commercially aware legal advice and tailored solutions.
About you?
The ideal candidate will be ambitious and detail orientated.
You will have:
3-5 years PQE in civil or commercial litigation, with experience in managing contested claims
A self-starter who is comfortable making strategic decisions and working with autonomy
Commercial awareness and the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
If you would like to find out more about this Litigation role in Leeds, get in touch with Kieran Wallace on 0113 467 9797 or another member of the Private Practice team at Sacco Mann. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Leeds, England
Salary / Rate: £50000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-25 10:04:59
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My client is a highly respected law firm with offices across the North and deep roots in Lancashire.
Known for genuine advice and exceptional outcomes, this firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment where people thrive.
Recognized as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm, a Chambers & Partners Leading Firm, and awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024, theyre committed to professional growth and teamwork.
If youre looking for a firm that values authenticity, excellence, and unity, this is an opportunity you dont want to miss.
Lets talk about how you can be part of their success.
The Role
Associate / Senior Associate Insurance (Casualty Team) Manchester
My client is looking for an Associate / Senior Associate Solicitor to join their Insurance team based at our Manchester Office.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and experienced Solicitor looking for a new challenge to join the Casualty team and progress their career, whilst bringing their skills and knowledge to a collaborative and professional team.
Whilst the role will be working to the fast-paced, customer focused and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.
This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a diverse caseload of Employer and Public Liability matters, including some Motor Claims.
As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:
- Managing a varied case load of Defendant Insurance matters, primarily consisting of Public and Employer's Liability claims but potentially including some Motor Claims;
- Provision of written and verbal advice in litigated and non-litigated matters;
- Communications with clients, insurers, , opposing solicitors and Courts to progress files;
- Provision and supervision of value-added services e.g.
client helpline calls/emails, legal surgeries, briefing notes etc.
- Supporting the Head of Department, Partners and other advisors on their own cases, and the delivery of the departmental strategy and business objectives;
- Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements including ISO:9001 quality control, SRA Principles / Code of Conduct, and Court & Tribunal deadlines;
- Monitoring and reporting on own financial and business performance, and of colleagues under the Solicitors management / supervision responsibilities, to deliver work in a profitable manner;
- Contributing towards internal continuous improvement, innovation and knowledge sharing;
- Inter-departmental support and collaboration on joint files, projects and events;
- Contributing to the development of the departmental business plan;
- Building positive relationships with current/prospective clients and enhancing the Firms profile, to drive business growth;
- Contributing to business development including training events, articles/newsletters, Chambers & Legal 500 submissions etc.
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The Person
They are looking for a motivated and skilled lawyer with a strong understanding of Insurance litigation processes who can develop strong relationships and deliver exceptional service to their clients.
They will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:
- qualified Solicitor (or CILEX equivalent) with at least 4 years + PQE within Insurance;
- demonstrable experience and expert knowledge of Motor, Employers and Public Liability claims is essential;
- previous experience of advising local authorities and dealing with insurers;
- expert knowledge of CPR and Insurance litigation processes;
- previous experience of supervising other advisors, from Solicitors to Paralegals;
- experience of handling large projects and business development activities;
- strong presentation and client handling skills and be commercially astute;
- good knowledge of IT systems, to include all MS Office products and case management systems;
- excellent organisational and communication skills;
- the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
- a high level of professionalism and ethical standards
- the ability to supervise, manage, motivate and inspire others effectively;
- the ability to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team and be reliable and enthusiastic;
- excellent attention to detail;
- align with the Firms values.
The Benefits
Dedicated to supporting their people and offer a range of benefits, including:
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
- Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
- Celebration leave
- Ongoing professional development
- Progression opportunities
- Company pension
- Profit share scheme
- Long service awards
- Subsidised tuck shops
- Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
- BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependants)
- Retailer and gym membership discounts
- Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
- Annual Events
This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday- Friday, 9am until 5pm.
Hybrid working arrangements may be available depending on operational requirements.
Please send your updated CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Manchester,England
Start: 25/04/2025
Salary / Rate: £45000 - £50000 per annum
Posted: 2025-04-25 08:38:04
