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 Fishponds Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Private Client Solicitor - Fishponds
Private Client Solicitor
A great opportunity has arisen for a Junior Private Client Solicitor to join our small team in our Bristol, Fishponds office, handling a broad range of private client work. This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their career who is looking to build strong foundations in a friendly, reputable practice.
The Role
You will work closely with an experienced STEP qualified solicitor on a varied caseload, to include drafting wills and lasting powers of attorney and some estate administration and probate matters.
This is a busy office with an established client base and you will have regular client contact, opportunities to develop your technical skills and the chance to build long term relationships within the local community.
About You
• Newly qualified or up to 3 years’ PQE (applications from trainee solicitors approaching qualification are welcome)
• Some experience in private client work, either through a seat or post qualification
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused approach
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• A team player with a willingness to learn and develop
• Empathetic, professional and confident dealing with sensitive matters
What’s on Offer
You will join a supportive team offering high quality work, ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression. Star Legal provides a positive working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and a genuine commitment to helping junior solicitors to grow their careers.
Please apply with CV to Huw.Jones@star-legal.co.uk
Star Legal's Abergavenny Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Private Client Solicitor
A great opportunity has arisen for a Junior Private Client Solicitor to join our well-established and supportive team in our Abergavenny office handling a broad range of private client work. There are two full STEP members solicitors and a CTA member solicitor in the team amongst others. This role is ideal for someone at the early stages of their career who is looking to build strong foundations in a friendly, reputable practice. You will be encouraged and supported in pursuing qualification as a full member of STEP.
The Role
You will work closely with experienced STEP and CTA solicitors in the team on a varied caseload, which would include:
• Drafting Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Estate administration and probate matters
• Trust creation and administration
• Advising on inheritance tax and estate planning
• Court of Protection and deputyship work (depending on experience)
• Supporting senior fee earners on more complex matters
You will have regular client contact, opportunities to develop your technical skills and the chance to build long term relationships within the local community.
About You
• Newly qualified or up to 3 years’ PQE (applications from trainee solicitors approaching qualification are welcome)
• Some experience in private client work, either through a seat or post qualification
• Strong communication skills and a client focused approach
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• A team player with a willingness to learn and develop
• Empathetic, professional and confident dealing with sensitive matters
What’s on Offer
You will join a supportive, well-structured team offering high quality work, ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression. Star Legal provides a positive working environment, competitive salary and benefits, and a genuine commitment to helping junior solicitors to grow their careers.
Please apply with CV to richard.vaughan@star-legal.co.uk
Star Legal's Abergavenny Branch is seeking applications for the following jobs:
Rural Property Solicitor
We are looking to appoint an experienced Property Solicitor for their team based in Abergavenny. You will preferably be at least 2-4 years PQE+ and be able to manage your own caseload.
You will advise and assist on a wide range of matters connected with rural land including sales and acquisitions of agricultural land and buildings, drafting overage provisions, farm-related tenancy issues including succession rights and surrenders, wayleaves and easements, single farm/basic payment subsidy transfers, property development/investment work and more. There will also be higher end residential property transactions, particularly where valuable properties or those that have rural elements.
The role offers a significant level of variety and interest. You will work across a range of work-types, which will include: sales and purchases, lettings and more traditional agricultural property work along with assisting clients with all manner of diversification projects.
You may, from time to time, also get involved in supporting the wider commercial property team. You will receive good supervision and training and encouraged to build a name for yourself in a rewarding and specialist discipline. You will be encouraged to get involved in business development and other activities as part of growing the practice and your own skills and reputation.
A competitive financial package is on offer + generous benefits + hybrid flexibility.
Please send your current CV and covering letter to Richard.Vaughan@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.