Situations Vacant

The family client lawyer will be technically skilled and proactive in all areas of divorce, ancillary, legal aid, private, care, non-molestation.

A competent full-time solicitor or legal executive
with at least 2 years PQE to join our expanding private client department.

The private client lawyer will be technically skilled and proactive in all areas of Wills, Trust and Probate work, Powers of Attorney/Deputyships and advising on the Administration of Trusts.

Your role as private client/family Solicitor/CILEX will involve:-

• Clear career path for progression
• Team player
• Able to network to gain new business

We offer:-
A good remuneration package
Contributory Pension Scheme
Free car parking
Generous holiday allowance – including accrual of extra days for length of service.

2. A reliable full-time solicitor/legal executive paralegal to join our busy conveyancing department.

We are looking for a candidate who can manage our substantial existing residential caseload and help develop the work to increase the commercial side of the business as we seek to expand the department.

You will be responsible for handling a varied caseload to include all aspects of residential conveyancing, option agreements and commercial leases. The ability to work in a team and to provide excellent client care is essential.

Generous holiday allowance - including accrual of extra days for length of service

3. An experienced full-time child care Solicitor

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:- .

Positions available for Conveyancing and Private Client secretaries / assistants.

For full job descriptions and to apply, please visit www.rg-law.co.uk/carrers or email for the attention of Rachael Fisher.

3PB is an established, comprehensive set with over 190 barristers practising from six centres.

Bournemouth is looking for Maternity Cover for the Family Practice Manager for the Family Group. This group covers Private Law, Financial Provision, Public Law and Injunction work.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Practice Group Head. The duration of the contract is for 9 months commencing 1 June 2018

A key responsibility will be to develop the practices of the group’s members as part of the Bournemouth team, while working closely with the practice director to develop and promote the team as a whole across chambers.

DIXON STEWART - LEGAL ASSISTANT

An experienced legal assistant for our busy Residential Conveyancing department in our New Milton office .

An experienced paralegal/legal executive or solicitor to join our successful Private Client team and take on an existing case load

The roles will cover all aspects of conveyancing and private client work . Applicants will need to have worked previously in a similar role.

We have a brand new role for an experienced legal secretary/assistant to join our busy Residential Conveyancing team in the Poole office.

Along with audio typing the role will include diary management, completing a range of forms relating to the conveyancing process, running relevant searches and completing SDLT forms. The role covers all aspects of a busy conveyancing department and applicants will have worked previously in a similar role.

The successful candidate will have fast and accurate typing skills along with great administrative skills, and will be able to work under pressure and to deadlines. Experience of using a case management system is desirable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing a quality service.

We are looking for an experienced conveyancer to become part of our busy and successful residential property team based in our Dorchester office. The successful candidate will have a network of existing relationships, possess a strong reputation in the area together with sound technical and procedural knowledge. Candidates will also need to have strong organisation skills and be dynamic in their approach to keeping up with the pace that a busy residential conveyancing team demands.

Immigration Lawyer/Senior Caseworker
to join our expanding Immigration Department

To work on and improve the efficiency of our case management systems (Tikit PFW) in all departments, creating database fields and document templates (training will be provided). To assist with training users. Experience of using Tikit’s PFW an advantage or the ability or acquire a detailed understanding of it along with legal processes.

Would suit lawyer or secretary with strong aptitude for working with case management systems or similar experience from other professions.

THE GERVIS MEYRICK BOURNEMOUTH ESTATE, THE HINTON ADMIRAL ESTATE AND THE MANORS OF CHRISTCHURCH
Hinton, Christchurch & Bournemouth

Hinton Admiral is the home of the Meyrick family and the Estate today is a 300-year old organisation whose origins lie in the purchase in 1708 by Sir Peter Mews of the Manors and Honour of Christchurch. The Estate's assets are extensive and diverse and include a freehold estate (both surface and subterranean); a restrictive covenant portfolio; and manorial resources. Good progress has been made on the title registration of the surface freehold estate and the manorial resource, but much remains to be done.

Please apply to Meyrick Estate Management, enclosing a full C.V. to . No agencies please

Trethowans is a leading law firm in the South of England providing a comprehensive range of services for individual and business clients. The Firm was recently named in The Lawyer as the fastest-growing independent law firm in the UK with a turnover of under £24 million. With existing offices in Southampton, Salisbury, and Poole, as well as bases in Winchester and London, the Firm is going through an exciting stage in our development with a new office opening this month in Bournemouth. As a result of our expansion, we are looking to recruit in the following areas:

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join the Corporate Team based in our new Bournemouth office.

The Firm’s existing Corporate Team is a large and established Team based in our Southampton office but there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking for their next challenge to help build a Corporate Team in this new location.

Our existing team offers extensive expertise in all areas of corporate work, advising clients on a local, regional and national basis, including several household brand names.

The ideal candidate will have gained experience in corporate work at either a local leading regional practice or from a city firm looking for a new challenge on the South Coast. The successful candidate should have a following or have the ability to generate work and take an active role in marketing and business development in order to expand and develop this area of work in the Bournemouth office.

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join our successful Corporate Team based in our new Bournemouth office.

The Firm’s existing team is a large and established team based in our Southampton office but there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking for their next challenge to help build the team in this new location.

Our existing team offers strength across all areas of commercial work and advise clients on a local, regional and national basis, including several household brand names.

The ideal candidate will have gained experience in commercial contracts work at either a city or leading regional practice. Candidates should have a following or be able to demonstrate the ability to generate work and take an active role in marketing and business development in order to expand and develop this area of work in the Bournemouth office.

As part of our plans for growth, we are looking for an experienced employment lawyer to join our successful Employment Team based in our new Bournemouth office.

The Firm’s existing Employment and Immigration Team is an established team working in our Southampton and Salisbury offices. Now there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking for their next challenge to help build a team in this new location.

Our existing team offers extensive expertise in employment and immigration work, acting for national and regional employers, including a number of household names. We also act for senior executives and other workers.

The right candidate will help to support the existing team, in offering a high quality client focused service to our extensive client base. The successful candidate should have a following and experience in taking an active role in marketing and business development in order to expand and develop this area of work in the Bournemouth office.

We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join the Commercial Litigation Team based in our new Bournemouth office.

The Firm’s existing team is a large and established Team based in our Southampton, Salisbury and Poole offices but there is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking for their next challenge to help build a Commercial Litigation Team in this new location.

Our existing team offers extensive expertise in all areas of commercial litigation. Our clients range from household name PLCs to smaller, owner-managed businesses, professional partnerships and financial institutions.

The ideal candidate will have gained relevant experience at either a local leading regional practice or from a city firm looking for a new challenge on the South Coast. The successful candidate should have a following or have the ability to generate work and take an active role in marketing and business development in order to expand and develop this area of work in the Bournemouth office.

As part of our growth plans, we are looking for an experienced Commercial Property lawyer to join our new Bournemouth office.

Our Team has expertise in all areas of commercial property work. We advise clients on a local, regional and national basis, including several household brand names.

The ideal candidate will have gained experience in commercial property work at either a city or leading regional practice. Knowledge and experience of landlord and tenant, acquisitions and disposals and general commercial property work is essential to this role.

The ideal candidate should have a following or have the ability to generate a workload and take an active role in marketing and business development in order to expand and develop this area of work in the Bournemouth office.

If you are looking for a new challenge and you think you have the necessary skills and experience, then please send your CV and covering letter, quoting BDLS advert to

A well established and highly regarded law firm located in the heart of Lymington is looking to recruit a full time solicitor to undertake varied commercial work. This is an opportunity with great career potential to join a firm with ambitious expansion plans. The right candidate will have good quality experience and be able to lead and develop the firm’s commercial practice. The firm are looking for an individual who has the energy and dynamism to take on a new challenge with the skills to be able to expand the department. The candidate should be commercially focused and deliver excellent client service. Whilst expectations are high, the firm is noted for its friendly and informal culture. We recognise the value of our staff having a healthy work/life balance.

A competitive salary will be offered depending upon experience. This is a great opportunity for a candidate looking for a major career step to join a progressive firm looking to grow in size and practice areas in the future.

Quantum is looking for an in-house property conveyancer, to really help streamline the property purchase experience for our retirement living business Platinum Skies.

Initially a part-time consultancy / locum role but as we scale the business very significantly over the next 12 months, this could become an important source of income for the right candidate.

This may suit someone who has recently set up practice for themselves, is retired or semi-retired.

Whether you are a very experienced qualified lawyer or a very capable para-legal with lots of experience and knowledge in property conveyancing, we’d love to meet with you.

We are looking to recruit a lawyer on a full time basis to cover maternity leave commencing in June 2018. The successful candidate will be based at our Poole Head Office and work alongside a strong team of conveyancers. If you are about to qualify or newly qualified, this could be the role for you.

This role is to initially cover maternity leave in the first instance but with the intention of moving into a full time vacancy thereafter.

You will have knowledge of the conveyancing process from start to finish and be fully IT literate with a working knowledge of accounts and case management systems. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a high standard of client care.

Our Private Client Department is recruiting a full time Solicitor/Legal Executive assist with a current caseload at our Bournemouth Office.

Good quality experience is essential with a drive to provide an excellent standard of client care at all times.

There are excellent prospects for the right candidate and salary will be commensurate to the calibre of the successful candidate.

If you would like to apply for this vacancy, please email your CV to or contact Ashling Clark for a confidential chat.

We are recruiting a full time Legal Secretary for our Residential Conveyancing department at the Bournemouth Office (4 Durley Chine Road). The successful candidate will be required to work Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm with an hour for lunch at 1pm.

Responsibilities will include diary management, preparing documentation by using a case management system and demonstrating a high standard of client care. In order to be successful in your application, you will have legal knowledge of the conveyancing process.

The Department of Law within the Faculty of Media & Communication is seeking to recruit a practicing or non-practicing Solicitor or Legal Executive with practice experience to teach on the Legal Practice Course on a part-time hourly paid basis. The successful applicant will have relevant practice experience, and preferably teaching experience, in Litigation, Advocacy and Employment Law.

In addition to the Legal Practice Course the department delivers a range of law programmes including an LLB with pathways and graduate/postgraduate courses - CPE, PGCertIP & LLM as well as research degrees.

This is temporary, part-time hourly paid post working approximately 10 hours per week during term time until 31 July 2018.

For an informal discussion including how to apply, please contact Sue Warnock, Head of Department on 01202 961863 or email

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our busy Private Client team based in Salisbury, Wiltshire.

The successful applicant will need to have a minimum of 2 years PQE in Private Client law covering the full range of Private Client Services, with particular emphasis on estate administration, trusts and inheritance tax planning.

Humphries Kirk is one of the largest and well established law firms across Dorset and Somerset.

We currently have vacancies for lawyers both qualified and non-qualified in the following areas:

So, if you are seeking a new role for 2018, please contact us with your CV and covering email setting out what you are seeking to or telephone 01929 552141 and speak to Human Resources.

Gales solicitors are seeking an experienced solicitor to head our busy conveyancing department. We are looking for a candidate who can manage our substantial existing residential caseload and help develop the work to increase the commercial side of the business as we seek to expand the department.

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years PQE and be a member of the Conveyancing Panel.

A competitive salary with a bonus scheme and other benefits with the potential of partnership for the right candidate. Up to 24 days holiday per year plus bank holiday.

If you are interested in this role please send your cv for the attention of Matthew Moore to

Aldridge Brownlee Solicitors LLP, established in 1929, is one of the larger firms in the area, with three offices in Bournemouth and one in Highcliffe and some 70 plus people in the firm altogether. We advise both private and commercial clients and can assist on Legal Services Publicly funded work where appropriate. Our membership of LawNet, a national association of independent solicitors' firms, denotes a commitment to quality and care for our clients. We are also Lexcel and ISO 9001 accredited.

Primarily undertaking residential conveyancing with some commercial conveyancing. Commercial experience ideal but not essential as training will be provided.

Competitive Salary commensurate with experience. Flexible working arrangements and part-time hours available.

We are looking for an experienced conveyancer to become part of our busy and successful Residential Property Team based in our Poole office. The successful candidate will have a network of existing relationships, possess a strong reputation in the area together with sound technical and procedural knowledge. Candidates will also need to have strong organisation skills and be dynamic in their approach to keeping up with the pace that a busy residential conveyancing team demands.

The role will involve responsibility for managing your own caseload of files ranging from sales, purchases, leasehold and unregistered titles, mortgages and transfers of ownership. The ideal candidate will have strong residential property experience. You will be required to build good relationships with estate agents and other contacts and referrers, meeting with them and keeping them update regularly. The ability to work as part of a friendly team and deliver excellent client service at all times is also essential to this role.

Employment and Immigration – Solicitor / Associate – Southampton / Poole / Salisbury

We are looking for one or more ambitious employment lawyers with a network of existing relationships to join our successful Employment & Immigration Team. We are a Top 150 law firm which focuses on client service and employee engagement. As a firm, we are down to earth, hard-working and determined. As a Team we act for national and regional employers, including a number of household names. We also act for senior executives and other workers. As we are focused on attracting the right people, the role could be based in any of our Southampton, Salisbury or Poole offices.

The right candidate will help to support existing Team, in offering a high quality client focused service to our extensive client base. He or she would also help us to develop and grow our client base in terms of size and geography.

Candidates should have a following and the more developed it is the better. Candidates will be required to take an active role in Marketing and Business Development and should be able to demonstrate success in generating, growing and retaining work. Having experience of Employment Tribunal advocacy, corporate and commercial support and/or immigration work would be valuable.

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal/Chartered Legal Executive to join our successful Agriculture and Rural Property Team based in our Salisbury office.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in property. The role will involve working closely with other fee-earners in the Team and assisting with essential tasks such as the completion of key conveyancing forms, completion statements, post completion registrations and first registrations of land.

We are looking for an experienced Solicitor to join our successful Corporate Team based in our Southampton office.

We have a highly regarded corporate team which provides advice across a wide range of business sectors. Our clients include individuals and SMEs through to major financial institutions and household names

We are recommended in Chambers (2017) as a well reputed corporate practice with a focus on acting for sellers in M&A transactions, together with expertise in investment related matters, joint ventures and MBOs.

This role offers the opportunity for immediate exposure to high quality work from day one and provides excellent opportunities for career progression. The ideal candidate will be 1-3 PQE and have gained experience in corporate work at either a city or leading regional practice. Candidates should be commercially focused and pragmatic in their approach. The ability to work as part of a team and deliver excellent client service is also essential.

If you are looking for a new challenge and you think you have the necessary skills and experience, then please send your CV and covering letter, quoting BDLS advert to

Due to the expansion of our Private Client department we are currently looking to recruit the following:-

Legal 500 firm on the South Coast is seeking a family lawyer for a maternity cover from January 2018 in this respected family department handling a varied caseload of privately funded family matters. The work includes divorce, separation, civil partnership dissolution, financial matters, children issues, pre and post marital agreements, cohabitation agreements and cohabitee disputes. The ideal candidate will also be a competent networker and performance focused.

Benefits include private healthcare, life insurance, pension contribution, flexi-time and free parking.

Hurleys Solicitors based in Boscombe East are looking for three new recruits to their friendly team.

A qualified duty solicitor is being sought. Salary competitive but to be negotiated.

Is sought to build and develop a private family department. This will be private client work rather than Legal Aid.

Hurleys Solicitors are situated within a good residential area and the department needs building and developing so the person sought would have to be willing to take that challenge on. This could initially be on a part time basis or a full time basis.

Solicitor/Legal Executive For Private Client Work In The Area Of Wills, Trusts And Associated Matters

Again, this department needs building and developing so would require energy in that direction and someone willing to take on a challenge. Again, this role could be part time or full time.

Excellent opportunities and prospects to join a Lexcel and Legal 500 firm.

Founded in 1860, Laceys has built a longstanding reputation, through trust, openness and results, for providing expert legal advice. We now have more than 100 staff, including 14 Partners, allowing our clients to benefit from a great strength and depth of knowledge and expertise across all the specialist areas of law we offer. Supporting this, we hold 8 Law Society accreditations in specific areas of law, providing a mark of expertise, as well as demonstrating our commitment to client care.

We are seeking the following to join our Bournemouth office:

Private Client Solicitor
Experience of complex estates and good knowledge of tax planning

Planning Solicitor
Experienced Solicitor required to work alongside long experienced Consultant Solicitor and experienced Town Planner.

Please send CV and covering letter to:

(101017)

SITUATIONS VACANT

1. An enthusiastic full-time solicitor or legal executive with at least 5 years PQE to join our busy family department.

2. A reliable full-time solicitor/legal executive paralegal to join our busy conveyancing department.

3. An experienced full-time child care Solicitor

Please forward your CV to Janice Singleton at Jacobs & Reeves, 153 High Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1AU, email:- .

DIXON STEWART - LEGAL ASSISTANT