Working with us
Jacobs & Reeves are looking to recruit the following:-
Paralegal
Jacobs and Reeves require a paralegal for their busy family department. The role solely involves running Domestic Violence cases. A sympathetic and understanding manner is a must. Great team working and communication skills are required together with strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and you must also be able to work on own initiative. Previous experience in a law firm is essential and you must have confidence in dealing with clients and all other professionals. This job is very fast paced. You must be able to have a high standard of file management skills. You will work under the supervision of the family department.
Please note that this is a permanent ongoing role and will not lead to a training contract.
In return we offer:-
A competitive salary - £24,000 - £26,000
Contributory Pension Scheme
Generous holiday allowance – including accrual of extra days for length of service.
Please forward your CV to Janice Singleton at Jacobs & Reeves, 153 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AU, email;-
Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive
We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor / Legal Executive to join us as Head of the Private Client Department.
You will have your own case load of existing private client matters including trusts, tax planning matters, wills, estates, powers of attorney, court of protection, deputyship,
We are looking for someone who is experienced and has the ability to work under pressure.
You will be required to manage and lead the Private Client department and this role will include the following:-
- Supervising junior members of the team, including reviewing workload
- Initial consultations with clients;
- Preparation of Wills, advice on Trusts, capacity, Inheritance Tax;
- Advising on Lasting Powers of Attorney, dealing with applications and registrations;
- Making applications for the grant of representation;
- Assisting with new enquiries and speaking with clients via email and telephone;
- Keeping your own files and the department well organised and compliant with the firm’s policies;
- Achieving fees to meet monthly and yearly targets;
- Attending team meetings and courses where appropriate;
- Compliance with the firm’s standards and procedures.
The Candidate
Someone with 5 year + PQE level with a strong knowledge of administration of estates, tax and will drafting. We require someone who is:-
- Pro-active with good interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Inspiring and motivational to others;
- Has a high level of attention to detail and an enquiring mind;
- Has good organisational skills;
- Has excellent client care skills
- Is a keen team member, with the ability to accept responsibility and work on their own initiative
Salary is commensurate with experience.
The possibility of remote working may be available, subject to being able to comply with the required level of supervision and leadership.
If this role is of interest please contact jsingleton@jacobsreeves.uk
Family Solicitor or Legal Executive
Jacobs and Reeves require a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their busy family department with a strong legal aid client base.
The ideal candidate will be have at least 5 years experience working in a Family Law Department to include private funded Matrimonial and Child Law including Divorce, Ancillary Relief, Civil Partnerships, Separation, Cohabitation Property Disputes, Pre-nuptial agreements and private and public children law including provision for children and their care and protection from violence in the form of Occupation Orders and Non-molestation Injunction orders either with legal aid experience or someone who is quick to learn legal aid procedures.
Great team working and communication skills is required together with Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and able to work on own initiative.
We offer
· A good remuneration package
· Contributory Pension Scheme
· Free car parking
· Generous holiday allowance – including accrual of extra days for length of service.
· Attractive salary
· Ongoing monthly training
Please forward your CV to Janice Singleton at Jacobs & Reeves, 153 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AU, email;-
LITIGATION DEPARTMENT
An experienced motivated and driven 5 years PQE Litigation Solicitor /CILEX/Legal Executive required on a part-time basis
Able to supervise and train
A caseload of general litigation awaits.
A Good understanding of the Civil Procedure Rules and claims within the County Court as well as Knowledge of High Court claims is desired
In return we offer:
Salary based on experience;
Contributory Pension Scheme;
Generous holiday allowance – including accrual of extra days for length of service.
Please send CV to jsingleton@jacobsreeves.co.uk
Jacobs and Reeves require a paralegal for their busy family department.
The ideal candidate will be experienced in family law, either with legal aid experience or a willingness to learn. We deal with a wide range of publicly funded matters including domestic abuse, divorce and private children law..
The family law team also deal with the full range of private funded Matrimonial and Child Law including Divorce, Ancillary Relief, Civil Partnerships, Separation, Cohabitation Property Disputes, Pre-nuptial agreements and private and public children law including provision for children and their care and protection from violence in the form of Occupation Orders and Non-molestation Injunction orders.
The role predominantly involves running Domestic Violence cases. A sympathetic and understanding manner is a must.
The role will include making initial client appointments via telephone, assisting with Non Molestation instructions including dealing with statements and telephone hearings. Taking statements from the clients of the firm and generally assisting in the department.
The successful applicant will also be required to book in new clients for other fee earners in the firm. Great team working and communication skills is required together with Strong IT Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and able to work on own initiative.
We offer
· A good remuneration package
· Contributory Pension Scheme
· Free car parking
· Generous holiday allowance – including accrual of extra days for length of service.
· Attractive salary
· Ongoing monthly training
Please forward your CV to Janice Singleton at Jacobs & Reeves, 153 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AU, email;-
PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR/LEGAL EXECUTIVE – FULL TIME OR PART TIME
The ideal candidate will be keen to work in a very busy private client department having already gained experience in a law firm over several years. As a Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive you will have experience of preparing wills and lasting powers of attorney, obtaining grants of probate, estate planning as well as a range of other private client matters.
We offer in return:-
· A good remuneration package
· Contributory Pension Scheme
· Free car parking
· Generous holiday allowance – including accrual of extra days for length of service.
· Attractive salary
· Ongoing monthly training
Please forward your CV to Janice Singleton at Jacobs & Reeves, 153 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AU, email;-
We are a growing law firm and occasionally look for talented individuals from all backgrounds to work with us.
We are happy to receive CV's on a speculative basis. Please send to Janice Singleton at our Poole office (email to: jsingleton@jacobsreeves.co.uk). Any CV's received will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.
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