Star Legal is a rapidly expanding Law Firm. We frequently have career opportunities for new staff – both for lawyers and support staff.
Star Legal's Walsall Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
VACANCY - STAR LEGAL SOLICITORS
Star Legal solicitors are seeking to recruit 2 solicitors and/or experienced case workers to join a strong reputable team within the West Midlands.
- A Mental Health Solicitor or case worker who is Panel Accredited. Supervisor status is desirable but not essential
A Health and Welfare Court of Protection solicitor or case worker, with experience of Court of Protection cases and knowledge and experience of legal aid regulations. Accredited Legal Representative/Mental Capacity Panel accreditation is desirable but not essential
We seek someone who has a keen commitment to representation of vulnerable individuals, has excellent communications skills, is adaptable and has an enthusiasm to help grow and develop a thriving and fast paced department. Experience of managing your own case load is required.
We have a strong team working ethos and you will receive support from a confident and knowledgeable administration team including secretarial, paralegal and billing support.
Driving licence and access to a car is essential
Salary is negotiable dependant upon qualification and experience
Benefits include:
Free Parking
Bonus Scheme
Opportunities for growth, training and developmentContact susan.parker@star-legal.co.uk with CV and covering letter
Star Legal's Bromsgrove Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Experienced Family Solicitor
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor, ideally with a following, to join our Bromsgrove team.
The successful applicant must have significant experience (a minimum of 5 years PQE) with a good working knowledge of private matrimonial and finance matters.
You must be able to deal with a varied caseload of divorce, financial remedy, co-habitation and pre-nuptial agreements.
These attributes are essential for this role.
Experience in full case management including conducting own advocacy is essential for this role.
You must be a team player with good communication skills and the ability to fully supervise, work with and be supported by a newly qualified solicitor and Legal Assistant.
A willingness to network to grow professionally would be advantageous.
Possibility of career advancement dependant on performance and experience level of candidate.
This is a full-time permanent position based at our Bromsgrove office. A full UK driving licence is required.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience.
Please submit CVs to veronica.newton@star-legal.co.uk
Star Legal's Bromsgrove Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Junior Fee Earner – Solicitor or Legal Executive - Wills, Trusts & Probate Department
An exciting opportunity has arisen for either a newly qualified Legal Executive / Solicitor, or someone of up to 3 years PQE, to join our Bromsgrove office.
The successful applicant will:
- Have experience and a good working knowledge of private client work;
- Have a professional, friendly and reassuring approach to dealing with clients;
- Be well organised, be able to prioritise work and have the ability to work to tight deadlines;
- Have strong technical skills, excellent client care, communication and interpersonal skills, together with a team-based approach to working;
- Be able to adhere to compliance, policies and internal systems.
You will also need to have strong IT skills and previous experience of using case management systems.
The position is full time with hours of work being 9.00.am–5.15.pm Monday to Friday (although part-time may be considered for the right candidate) and is fully office based.
In return, we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension scheme, car parking and excellent working conditions.
Please send your current CV and covering letter to veronica.newton@star-legal.co.uk.
Star Legal's Abergavenny Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Private Client CILEx/paralegal Star Legal Abergavenny
Excellent opportunity for an experienced Private Client CILEX or experienced paralegal to join a well-established private client department. This role reports to the Legal Director and Head of Private Client (Wills and Probate) in Abergavenny.
You will carry out day to day conduct of Private Client files and work as part of a team responsible for all aspects of work connected with Private Client including (but not limited to) Wills, Probate, LPA's, Trusts, Estates, Tax, Court of Protection.
Full or part-time hours of work considered (with ability for some hybrid). Market Rate Salary.
Please apply with CV to richard.vaughan@star-legal.co.uk
Star Legal's Bromsgrove Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Commercial Property Solicitor
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced commercial property Solicitor to join our Bromsgrove office on a full-time basis.
The successful applicant will have significant experience (3-5 years PQE) and a good working knowledge of commercial property matters.
You will have a professional, friendly and reassuring approach to dealing with clients, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines, prioritise work and have the ability to work with minimum supervision.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, together with excellent client care are essential for this role.
You will need to have strong IT skills using Microsoft Office and have previous experience of using case management systems.
Hours of work are 9.00.am – 5.15.pm Monday to Friday (although flexibility with hours may be required on occasion).
In return, we offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience, pension scheme, car parking and excellent working conditions.
Please send your current CV and covering letter to veronica.newton@star-legal.co.uk.
Star Legal's Wokingham Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Residential Property Solicitor/Head of Office
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced residential property Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or Chartered Legal Executive to join our Wokingham office on a full-time basis. The role will also be to perform the Head of Office position.
The successful applicant will:
· ideally have recent experience working in Wokingham and/or Berkshire;
· have a proven track record in building excellent relationships with local estate agents and referrers of work;
· have very strong technical skills, excellent client care and a collaborative, team-based approach to working;
· have a proven track record in managing workloads to achieve financial targets; and
· be comfortable with adhering to compliance, policies and internal systems.
The successful applicant will need to have at least 5 years PQE in residential property and an efficient and well organized approach to managing client work. You will have a professional, friendly and reassuring approach to dealing with clients, as well as the ability to work to tight deadlines and to prioritize work.
Strong IT skills using Microsoft Office are essential and prior experience of using case management systems is required.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and excellent working conditions.
Our Wokingham office is centrally located with ample free parking. Please send your current CV and covering letter to charles.giles@star-legal.co.uk If you would like an informal initial discussion about the role (in complete confidence), please contact Charles via email or on 0118 978 1017.
Star Legal's Swindon Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Part Time Litigation Fee Earner
The Swindon office of Star legal require a part time litigator to deal with a general civil litigation case load to help out a partner who has a very busy case load. These are principally contractual claims, negligence and some simple construction and possession actions. You will need to be at least a two year qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive or an experienced paralegal able to deal with your own case load, work to deadlines and hit targets.
The position could be self-employed or salaried. Remuneration will be at least market rate dependent upon experience with a performance bonus for exceeding targets. We are looking for someone to work 2-3 days per week and provide holiday cover if required.
We envisage the role will be hybrid or flexible mostly working from home with occasional days in the office or in Court. It would be helpful if you lived within reasonable travelling distance of North Wiltshire to facilitate this.
Applications should be sent to vaughan.fullagar@star-legal.co.uk with a CV.
Star Legal's Walsall Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Court of Protection Solicitor
Due to expansion, our Walsall office is looking for an experienced Court of Protection Solicitor to join our busy Mental Health department, dealing mainly with legal aid cases concerning health and welfare decisions. Knowledge of the Mental Health Act would be welcomed but not essential.
Salary will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Driving license required.
Please contact Kirstine McFarlane for an informal discussion or submit CV to kirstine.mcfarlane@star-legal.co.uk
Star Legal's Bradley Stoke Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Private Client Legal Secretary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join the Private Client Team in our Bradley Stoke office on a full-time basis.
The ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Office and Excel and have good communication and time management skills.
The successful candidate’s work will include:
- Generating client engagement letters and case set up on our case management system;
- Preparing documents and letters and using forms packages;
- Updating estate accounts and preparing tax documentation;
- Use of the Land Registry portal and HMCTS Probate portal; and
- Liaising with clients to take instructions and progress matters.
Salary will be dependent on experience.
Send a current CV and covering letter to huw.jones@star-legal.co.uk