It’s those who think ahead, plan well and react positively to change who are the ones that thrive and prosper. Here at Russell & Russell, we think to do that you have to have the right team in place. The right people drive our business forward, not only to meet the challenges we face as a collective, but also to make our firm stronger. Is this you? If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d be interested to hear from you.
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Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor – Crime Department
(9 White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ)
Vacancy Description: Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor – Crime Department
Location: Chester Office
Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Paralegal/Trainee Solicitor for our busy and prestigious crime department, working predominantly in the Cheshire area and based at our Chester office.
We operate out of a number of locations throughout the North West and have a long standing reputation as excellent defence lawyers.
Applications are invited from those with a genuine interest and desire to pursue a career as a criminal lawyer.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a period of employment as a paralegal prior to embarking on the training contract.
If not already an accredited police station representative, this qualification will need to be undertaken as a priority.
Job role
The role will develop the legal skills, capabilities and expertise required in order to qualify as a solicitor.
Skills Required
- Must be educated to degree level and have completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC)
- Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
- Excellent communication and telephone skills;
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail are a must;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Good communication skills both written and verbal;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Full driving licence and access to a car.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Blackpool, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary and call out remuneration
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Trainee Administrator/New Business Clerk – Family Department
(Newport Street, Bolton office)
Vacancy Description: Trainee Administrator/New Business Clerk – Family Department
Location: Bolton Office – Newport Street
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Trainee Administrator/New business clerk to work in our very busy Family Department at our Bolton Office (Newport Street).
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- Client contact by telephone, email and in person
- Arranging appointments and meetings
- Diary management
- New business will be the primary focus of the role
- Business support to the family team as a whole, including the billing team
Skills Required
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent telephone manner
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Friendly and professional manner
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Duty Solicitor – Crime Department
(Atria, Spa Road, BL1 4AG)
Vacancy Description: Duty Solicitor – Crime Department
Location: Bolton Office
Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience
We have a vacancy for a Duty Solicitor for our busy and prestigious crime department, working predominantly in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas.
We operate out of a number of locations throughout the North West and have a long standing reputation as excellent defence lawyers.
Job role
The role will involve all aspects of criminal defence work from the police station through to court.
Skills Required
- Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to details are a must;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Good communication skills both written and verbal;
- Full driving licence and access to a car. A car parking space will be provided.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Blackpool, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary and call out remuneration
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Private Law Solicitor – Family Dept
(White Friars, Chester CH1 1NZ)
Vacancy Description: Private Law Solicitor – Family Dept.
Location: Chester Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for an experienced dynamic private law solicitor who can run a caseload of divorce/finance and children files to work in our busy family department based at our Chester office.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PQE but with a desire to manage and who is ambitious and looking for the opportunity to progress. The candidate should have a strong background in finances, children and advocacy. Panel accreditation would be an advantage but not essential as this can be obtained upon employment.
The position will involve travel to courts and other offices therefore candidate must have a car available for work use.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- Run own private caseload and work independently
- Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas
- Providing support/training to the team as required
- Supervision of junior team members
Skills Required
- Experience in private law
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Friendly and professional manner
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
NQ Solicitor/Duty Solicitor – Crime Department
(White Friars, Chester CH1 1NZ)
Vacancy Description: NQ Solicitor/Duty Solicitor – Crime Department
Location: Chester Office
Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience
We have a vacancy for a newly qualified/duty solicitor for our busy and prestigious crime department, working in our Chester office.
We operate out of a number of locations throughout the North West and have a long standing reputation as excellent defence lawyers.
Job role
The role will involve all aspects of criminal defence work from the police station through to court.
Skills Required
- Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to details are a must;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Good communication skills both written and verbal;
- Full driving licence and access to a car. A car parking space will be provided.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Blackpool, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary and call out remuneration
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Conveyancing Assistant - Conveyancing Department
(White Friars, Chester, CH1 1NZ)
Vacancy Description: Conveyancing Assistant – Conveyancing Department
Location: Chester Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Conveyancing Assistant to work in our busy Conveyancing Department based at our Chester office.
Experience of Conveyancing is essential.
The role is customer focused and offers a varied working day.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
- Telephone and personal interaction with clients and telephone contacts with other solicitors and professionals and assisting clients on procedural points
- Taking payments from clients
- Setting up payments to be sent on the online banking system
- Organisation of post and emails on behalf of the fee earner and taking messages
- Maintenance of a diary for the fee earner
- Opening files and attending to standard paperwork
- Use of the online case management system on the fee earners instructions
Skills Required
- Needs an ability to multi task and work under pressure with a considerate and kind manner
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work well within a team
GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Trainee Administrator - Conveyancing Department
(Colmar House, Middleton Gardens, M24 4DB)
Vacancy Description: Trainee Administrator – Conveyancing Department
Location: Middleton Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Trainee Administrator to work in our busy Conveyancing Department based at our Middleton office.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients
- To effectively maintain and housekeep the case management system
- All written communication to be clear and concise, to include post and emails
- To ensure any request concerning a work related matter is undertaken within the agreed timeframe.
- Filing and the accurate and complete maintenance of files
- Accurately prepare routine correspondence ready for signature
- Collating reports and documents, photocopying/scanning as appropriate
- To meet all deadlines within the agreed timeframe
- To be proactive with regard to your own career development
- To develop transferable skills across the business
- Ensuring that this key role is valued by the team and the clients
Skills Required
- Must have good organisational skills
- Must have attention to detail (Accuracy essential)
- IT skills
- Good communication skills
- Professional telephone manner
- Ability to work well within a team
- Motivated, friendly, confident, reliable, hardworking, team player
- Eager to learn and develop new skills, flexible
- Positive attitude
- Genuine interest in the legal environment and keen to pursue a career in law
GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Paralegal - PI & Clinical Negligence Department
(Colmar House, Middleton Gardens, M24 4DB)
Vacancy Description: Paralegal – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence Department
Location: Middleton Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a Paralegal to work in our Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Department at our Middleton Office.
A full clean driving license is essential together with a car for business use.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- Inputting data on the RTA Portal
- Assisting a Partner
Skills Required
- Excellent communication and telephone skills
- Previous Personal Injury or Clinical Negligence experience is preferred but not essential
- Case Management System experience is preferred but not essential
- Excellent keyboard and IT skills
- Organisational skills with ability to prioritise
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team
GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths.
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
Private Law Solicitor - Family Department
(Bolton/Bury office )
Vacancy Description: Private Law Solicitor – Family Dept.
Location: Bolton/Bury Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
We have a vacancy for a private law solicitor who can run a caseload of divorce/finance and children files to work in our busy family department based at our Bolton/Bury office.
The position will involve travel to courts and other offices therefore candidate must have a car available for work use.
Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- Run own private caseload and work independently
- Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas
- Ability to use CCMS and have a sound understanding of legal aid criteria
Skills Required
- Experience in private law
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
- Good communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to work well within a team
- Friendly and professional manner
Firm Details
The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.
The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.
The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard.
Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Pension scheme
- Attendance bonus
- Workplace nursery scheme
- 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
- Birthday Holiday
- Northern Rail discount scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
- Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
- Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.