Careers

We are always looking for new talent to join our growing team. 

Current Vacancies

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

3 - 4 years PQE

Main responsibilities

You will be responsible for your own Private Client caseload, dealing with Wills, Probate, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, and tax advice, from beginning to end (with shared legal assistant support).

Key Skills

You will:

  • have the ability to meet tight deadlines and targets whilst under pressure.
  • have a positive and proactive approach.
  • have a keen eye for detail.
  • be expected to progress your own matters in a timely manner and with minimal supervision.
  • be able to deal with challenging clients confidently and appropriately.
  • be able to manage complex cases as well as straightforward ones.
  • provide support to, and share knowledge with, the members of the team.
  • be able to competently undertake research.
  • have a dedication to professional development.
  • actively contribute to team meetings and take an interest in team development.
  • be required to provide a professional and personable standard to clients.

 

Please apply by sending a covering letter and CV to the Practice Manager, Paul Docking, at pdocking@belcheraddison.co.uk.

If you have any questions, please email to the address above.

Legal Assistant – Residential Property Team

Main responsibilities:

To provide support to the Residential Property team by providing competent and efficient conveyancing support for the daily running of a busy department.

Key Skills

  • Organised and able to manage own work allocation.
  • Flexible and able to prioritise a changing to do list.
  • Detail oriented and accurate.
  • Trustworthy and reliable.
  • Able to maintain client confidentiality.
  • Able to work in a team.
  • Articulate and a good communicator.
  • Not afraid to ask questions.
  • Knows when to ask for help when dealing with client/agent enquiries.

 

Duties to include:

  • Preparing and sending out quotes.
  • Following up on quotes to convert/obtain feedback.
  • Opening new files.
  • Preparing and sending out contract packs on sales (under supervision).
  • Preparing completion statements (following training).
  • Completing SDLT returns through case management software (following training).
  • Dealing with registration at HMLR (following training).
  • Reviewing completed registration title documents.
  • Reporting to clients and lenders following completion of registration.
  • Update clients, estate agents and other solicitors on the progress of transactions.
  • Tie up incoming post with client files, liaise with fee earner as to required tasks, deal with queries, agree action etc.
  • Any other duties which may from time to time be reasonably requested

 

Please apply by sending a covering letter and CV to the Practice Manager, Paul Docking, at pdocking@belcheraddison.co.uk.

If you have any questions, please email to the address above.