Opportunities

We are looking for an experienced legal secretarial assistant to work in the child Care Public Law department of our busy Law firm in Walsall. 

You will have fast accurate audio typing skills, computer literate.   A good working knowledge of children and family law procedures,  familiar with online legal aid applications and billing procedures would be an advantage. 

We act for families and children and client service with high quality work is our priority 

If you are an excellent team player with a keen interest in providing a first class service to our clients and enthusiasm to promote and grow with the firm then get in touch.

Attributes:

• Have at least 1 year experience of child care/public law matters. 

• Computer literate with fast accurate audio typing skills

• Excellent team player with a keen interest to providing a first class service to our clients

• Familiar with legal aid applications and billing procedures

Duties include:

• Legal Aid applications

• Diary management

• Time recording 

• Diligent in responding to e mail correspondence and time scales. 

• Liaison with professionals

Business hours: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.   5 days per week.

Salary: Dependant on Experience 

Contact susan.parker@star-legal.co.uk  with CV and covering letter 

Star Legal solicitors are seeking to recruit 2 solicitors and/or experienced case workers to join a strong reputable team within the West Midlands. 

1. A Mental Health Solicitor or case worker who is Panel Accredited.  Supervisor status is desirable but not essential

2. 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 development

    

   Contact susan.parker@star-legal.co.uk  with CV and covering letter 
    

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

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. 

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

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.