Careers

We are a leading Yorkshire law firm with excellent knowledge of the regional marketplace. Our head office is in Hull and we have highly successful branch offices in the popular East Yorkshire towns of Beverley, Bridlington and Driffield.

We are highly regarded across all nine of our core practice areas and we are ranked in the Legal 500 and in Chambers. Many of our Solicitors are considered regional leaders in their field and with a large proportion of our employees with us for 10 years or more we have a very loyal and experienced team to support our clients. We are Lexcel accredited and provide training opportunities for our employees along with competitive salaries and a friendly and busy working environment. Williamsons is an equal opportunities employer.

Current Opportunities

HULL OFFICE

Family Secretary

We have a vacancy in the Williamsons Hull office for a Secretary working in our busy Family department.

Previous Family Secretarial experience is desirable, but not essential, for this demanding role. The successful candidate will possess RSA qualifications including audio or equivalent, or be able to show the necessary level of experience & performance. The role demands a high standard of English grammar excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work on own initiative and to a high standard.

The post is full-time, working hours are 8:45am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday inclusive with one hour and fifteen minute lunch break.

Please click here and read the full Job Description and Person Specification.

HULL OFFICE

Family Solicitor

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a family solicitor to join our highly experienced team.

The successful candidate will be diverse in family law experience, to include public, private and children law. You will be able to manage an immediate caseload and demanding clients. You will be employed to work within a tight knit team of highly experienced specialists within the field.

The post is as either full-time or part-time, working hours are 8:45am – 5:00pm with one hour and fifteen minute lunch break.

The Role

Managing your own caseload

Focusing on client care

Providing the right solution and outcomes

Working alongside a team of highly experienced Senior Solicitors

The Person

The successful candidate will have a minimum of one-year PQE, either as a Solicitor or FCILEx or who can prove experience at para-legal level.

Previous experience in Family Law essential

Calm and understanding manner

Clear and precise communication skills

Closing date for applications is 31 January 2020.

HULL OFFICE

Clinical Negligence Solicitor /Experienced Fee Earner

Due to continued growth Williamsons have an opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor (ideally with 1-5 years PQE, but candidates who consider they meet the other criteria are encouraged to apply) or Experienced Fee Earner.

The successful candidate will have experience of assisting/running a variety of different tasks in respect of higher value multitrack claims, along with the ability to learn and develop new skills quickly. A proactive approach and an ability to plan effectively are required. Along with the skills to analyse, identify and solve issues. With the right attitude and a willingness to develop these attributes, the individual will receive an exciting opportunity to learn and develop further to achieve their full potential.

The post is as either full-time or part-time, working hours are 8:45am – 5:00pm with one hour and fifteen minute lunch break.

The Role

Managing/assisting a challenging caseload

Focusing on client care

Providing the right solution and outcomes

Successfully market the Firm & generate new business

The Person

Previous experience in clinical negligence work preferable, or other similar experience

Able to work efficiently & effectively under pressure

Possess a calm and empathetic manner

Excellent clear and precise communication skills

Good business development ideas and experience

The Clinical Negligence Department

AvMA & Law Society panel members

High volume of good quality self-generated work

Supportive team environment

DRIFFIELD OFFICE

Conveyancing  Solicitor or Licenced Conveyancer

This is a demanding role that has an immediate full Domestic Conveyancing caseload. The successful candidate ideally will have a minimum of 2 years conveyancing experience, and will possess knowledge of case management systems and be able to show the necessary level of experience and performance for the role.

The post is full-time, working hours are 8:45am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday inclusive with one hour and fifteen minute lunch break.

You can read the job specification here.

How to Apply

If you are interested in a position advertised, and would like to apply, please send your CV with covering letter, either by email or post to:- Mr Brian Cook, 45 Lowgate, Hull, HU1 1EN e-mail: brian.cook@williamsons.co.uk

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