Opportunities

 Legal Secretarial Assistant  – Child Care Public Law Department

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 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 typing skills

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

• High empathy when speaking with vulnerable clients facing family or care proceedings 

• Familiar with legal aid applications and billing procedures

• Familiar with care proceedings, bundles and court proceedings 

Duties include:

• Urgent In Box:  Review incoming e mail for immediate Court orders of time sensitive e mail from local authority and others.

• Post and Document scans: scanning post and saving to case management system. 

• Making Legal Aid applications 

• Legal Aid Administration: involving upload of mandatory documents, updates and funding requests to the Legal Aid Agency via the Client and Case Management System (CCMS) 

• Electronic diary management Time Recording Liaison with Professionals: Contacting independent social  workers, child psychologists, or medical experts to confirm availability and sending out formal instruction letters. 

• Court Bundle compilation: Creating, index and paginate electronic court bundles containing Court Orders, threshold findings and expert reports using software like Bundledocs. 

• File Management: Opening new files and performing conflict of interest checks for new cases in accordance with policies.

• Billing Management: Preparing files for final billing for cases that are closed. 

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

Salary: Dependent on Experience 

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

We are looking to appoint a Solicitor within the Litigation team at our Bromsgrove office.  

The successful applicant will:

• be newly qualified or with 2 years PQE litigation experience 

• be able to deal with a wide range of contentious matters including civil litigation, employment and dispute resolution

• work closely with clients in a highly client-facing role; 

• have a professional, friendly and reassuring approach to clients;

• deal with your own caseload, adhering to tight deadlines and being able to prioritize work as required; 

• display good communication skills and be a strong team player;

• be comfortable adhering to compliance, policies and internal systems;

This is a full-time position based on-site at the office.   

In return we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, free on-site parking and excellent working conditions. 

Applications should be sent to veronica.newton@star-legal.co.uk together with a current CV. 

Star Legal is an expanding Law Firm providing a range of services across the legal sector.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Cashier to join our Accounts Team in Bristol. 

The role will report into our Accounts Manager and will work alongside a small team of cashiers. Legal experience is not essential as training will be provided.

We are looking for someone who is committed, self-motivated, bright and willing to learn. You will need to be computer literate, have attention to detail and be a good team player. We need someone who is friendly but professional with strong verbal and written communication skills.

The key responsibilities for this role will be:

• Setting up payments on the banking system

• Ledger postings for receipts, payments, transfers, journals and bills

• Daily bank reconciliations

• Banking of cheques

• Stopping cheques

• Review of ledgers to ensure that balances are dealt with in a timely way

• Liaising with solicitors and support staff in relation to accounting transactions, ensuring that Solicitors’ Rules are fully adhered to

• Dealing with telephone and email queries from within the business

• Covering Reception when required, taking calls from clients and suppliers and transferring them to the appropriate contact

This permanent fulltime role will be based in our Head Office in Clifton. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Please send your CV to elizabeth.eve@star-legal.co.uk 

A great opportunity has arisen for a Regulatory and Criminal Defence Solicitor to join our well-established and supportive team based in our Clifton office. 

The Role

You will work closely with the Head of Department and duties would include:

• representing clients through all levels of their case
• Retaining control of your own case load providing both litigation and advocacy expertise
• Attending Crown Court with Counsel
• Providing the exceptional level of client care that we are renowned for
• Continue to develop your own caseload

We are looking to expand our regulatory and criminal practice and invite applications from those interested in developing their skills and their client base.

About You

• You will need to be 3+ years’ PQE;
• be eligible for duty solicitor deployment immediately
• Preferably have a following of some description

What’s on Offer

You will join a supportive, well-structured team offering high quality work commitment, ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression. Star Legal provides a positive working environment, competitive and flexible remuneration package and benefits.

Please apply with CV to darren.burleigh@star-legal.co.uk

We are looking to appoint an experienced Solicitor to join the Care department at our Bromsgrove office.  

The successful applicant will:
 

• be 5 years PQE+ ; 

• ideally hold the Law Society’s Children Law Accreditation and meet the LAA requirements for supervisor status, although we are happy to consider candidates with proven sufficient experience who may be working toward the same;

• have proven significant experience of dealing with both public and private children law proceedings;

• be able to deal with a wide range of cases, including complex care proceedings. 

• undertake a high degree of advocacy, essential in this role;

• work closely with clients in a highly client-facing role; 

• have a professional, friendly and reassuring approach to clients;

• deal with your own caseload with support provided within the team, adhering to tight deadlines and being able to prioritize work as required; 

• display good communication skills and be a strong team player;

• be comfortable adhering to compliance, policies and internal systems;

This is a full-time position based on-site at the office.   

In return we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme, free on-site parking and excellent working conditions.  

Applications should be sent to Veronica.Newton@star-legal.co.uk together with a CV. 
 

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

Solicitors with offices across Bristol are looking for a talented and committed Family Solicitor with ambition to be part of our great team that punches above its weight.

The successful applicant 

• will have significant experience (3 years PQE) and a good working knowledge in privately funded family law work: divorce and financial settlement, cohabitation disputes, child arrangements, nuptial agreements and protective orders;
• must have the ability to work with minimum supervision and experience in full case management including conducting own advocacy;
• will be a strong team player with good communication skills, willing to network to grow professionally.

Part time hours considered, but would be expected to cover/manage own caseload.

Please send your current CV and Covering letter to kimberley.bailey@star-legal.co.uk