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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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.
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 (4 yrs PQE) 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.
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 would be useful, however isn’t 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
- Birthday holiday
- 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.
Business and Administration Apprentice – Conveyancing Department
(Atria, Spa Road, Bolton, BL1 4AG)
Vacancy Description: Business and Administration Apprentice – Conveyancing Department
Employer: Russell & Russell Solicitors
Learning Provider: Bolton College
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
Firm Details
Russell & Russell Solicitors provide a full range of legal services to private clients and businesses across North Manchester, Lancashire, Cheshire and throughout the UK.
The firm has offices in Bolton, Bury, Farnworth, Horwich, Middleton, Atherton and Chester. From eight locations in total and with 20 partners and over 180 staff, Russell & Russell offers high quality, professional legal advice in a responsive, efficient and caring manner.
Web Site:http://www.russellrussell.co.uk/
Vacancy Location
- Bolton
- Working Week Monday to Friday 9-5, 35 hours a week
- Number of Vacancies 2
Training
Training to be provided by Bolton College
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
Qualifications Required
- 5 GCSEs grade A*- C including Maths and English (or equivalent).
Personal qualities
- 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
Future Prospects
- There are a variety of career opportunities within Russell & Russell depending upon ambition, commitment and ability.
Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Clinical Negligence Department (Onsite)
(Middleton or Bolton office )
Vacancy Description: Clinical Negligence Solicitor – Clinical Negligence Department (Onsite)
Location: Middleton Office or Bolton Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor to work at our Middleton or Bolton office.
Applications are invited from Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years PQE. The ideal candidate will have experience of dealing with Delayed Diagnosis of Cancer and Birth Injury cases
Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
- Manage a clinical negligence caseload.
- Provide advice and guidance to clients
- Knowledge and experience of Proclaim Case Management System is desirable
Skills Required
- Excellent communication and telephone skills
- Strong Litigation experience
- Excellent keyboard and IT skills
- Organisational skills with ability to prioritise
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team
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
- 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/£1000)
- Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
- Dress down once a month
- Annual Christmas Party & Events
- Charity fundraisers
Training & Development
- Training and development opportunities
- Internal workshops
- Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply please download and complete the Firm's Application Form and email with current CV to elh@russellrussell.co.uk