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 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

Job Description

We are looking for a Private Client Lawyer to work in our Bridlington office. The successful application will handle an existing case load utilising a case management system. You will be required to commute to our other branch offices in Hull and Driffield on occasion. You will also be required to travel to see clients when the need arises. As such your own transport and a full clean driving licence are essential.

Job Title: Private Client Lawyer
PQE: At least three year’s PQE as a Private Client (Solicitor or CILEx). Experience of running a full caseload with minimum supervision is essential.

Skills:

• The need for attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced department.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to provide high quality advice to clients from all sectors across a broad
  range of issues.
• Good IT Skills including the ability to utilise a case management system.
• Good working knowledge of legal databases
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to form good relationships with clients and colleagues and to work as
  part of an effective team.
• Well organised, with a clear and professional telephone manner
• Well presented, punctual, confident, and self-motivated

Benefits:

• WeCare Package & Death In Service
• Company Events
• Additional Holiday Entitlement with length of service

Department: Private Client
Location: 16 Wellington Road, Bridlington YO15 2BG
Work Types: Broad Spectrum of Private Client matters including Wills, Lasting and
Enduring Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Estate Administration, Tax
and Trusts.

Reports to: Head of Department (Director)
Hours: Full time / Monday – Friday 08.45 – 5.00
Salary: Salary dependent upon experience
Start date: To be agreed.

Williamsons Solicitors are a friendly and approachable firm with proven experience in all mainstream fields of law and a long history of serving the communities of Hull and East Yorkshire. Our 130-strong team comprises of expert Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and skilled support staff, working together to obtain the best outcomes. We have a national, as well as a local profile. We are Lexcel accredited and provide training opportunities for our employees along with competitive salaries. Williamsons is an equal opportunities employer.

We offer a friendly, hard-working environment and the successful candidate will be
employed to work within a tight-knit team of highly experienced specialists, joining a busy department to manage a caseload of Private Client matters.

The Role
We are looking for a confident and experienced Solicitor with strong communication skills to provide professional Private Client services and assist with all aspects of Private Client work types. Within the department, you will be responsible for meeting and interviewing clients to establish the firm’s suitability to provide the necessary advice and services, based on the firm’s specialism and likely cost. As you will be dealing with clients the need for excellent customer service skills will be paramount.
The successful candidate will also be required to be involved in business development and will need the desire to play an active part in the marketing and development of the firm and to identify and initiate cross-selling opportunities.

The candidate
The successful candidate will have an excellent ability to follow good practice and procedure with reference to the specialist area of law. Essential qualities are good communication with clients, professional colleagues and all persons working within the firm at all levels. Good administrative skills and the ability to follow the department and firm’s administrative procedures is required.
It is expected that you will positively contribute to your own department and the firm’s continued expansion and be an active participant in all departmental meetings.
The candidate will carry their own caseload of Private Client files including Wills, Lasting and Enduring Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection (including acting in the administration of a professional appointment as a Deputy), Estate Administration, Tax and Trusts.
Fee targets apply.
Applicants must be self-motivated, reliable and demonstrate a professional and
conscientious approach to their work. The candidate must also be flexible in their working approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.

Responsibilities
1. To attend to clients to take instructions and advise a client on the law and legal
issues relating to their case.
2. Ensuring timely progress is made to each case to ensure an efficient conclusion.
3. Drafting documents, letters and contracts tailored to the client’s individual needs and checking all documentation prior to signing and implementing.
4. Arranging and attending further client meetings where necessary to progress the
case and finalise documentation.
5. To meet time recording, billing, and other performance targets. Administrative duties, for example completing time sheets so that charges for work can be calculated,
billing clients for work done on their behalf.
6. To provide support and assistance to colleagues with overflow work within the
department as well as covering annual leave and sick leave as required within the
Hull and Driffield branches.
7. Working in a team, sometimes referring cases to the head of department.
8. To respond promptly and efficiently to all client’s needs and requests.
9. Preparing papers for court.
10. Undertaking a range of continuing professional development (CPD) activities
throughout their career.

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

• Negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
• Researching and analysing documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of
  advice and procedure.
• Excellent communication skills and client focused.
• Commercial attitude with ability to practice good financial management of files and caseload.
• Professional, articulate with good sale skills and be comfortable persuading
  prospective clients of the benefits of instructing our firm and be adept at obtaining funds.
• Instructing barristers or specialist advocates for advice in complex matters.
• Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal
  secretaries as appropriate.
• Taking referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises, or if they have no specialist practitioner available.
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law by perusing journals and law reports.

Please contact:
Carole Dobson
Williamsons Solicitors
Email: carole.dobson@williamsons.co.uk

Job Description

We are looking for a Legal Secretary to work in our Bridlington office. The successful application will handle an existing case load utilising a case management system. You will be required to commute to our other branch offices in Hull and Driffield on occasion. You will also be required to travel to see clients when the need arises. As such your own transport and a full clean driving licence are essential.

Job Title: Legal Secretary
PQE: At least 2 years’ experience in.

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good IT Skills including the ability to utilise a case management system.
• Good working knowledge of legal databases
• Ability to form good relationships with clients and colleagues and to work as
  part of an effective team.
• Well organised, with a clear and professional telephone manner
• Well presented, punctual, confident, and self-motivated
• Team Player

Benefits:

• WeCare Package & Death In Service
• Company Events
• Additional Holiday Entitlement with length of service

Department:  Private Client Department
Location:  Bridlington
Work Types:  Dealing with Wills, LPAs, Deeds, Trusts and Estate Administrations.

Reports to: Head of Department (Director)
Hours: Full time / Monday – Friday 08.45 – 5.00
Salary: Salary dependent upon experience
Start date: To be agreed.

Williamsons Solicitors are a friendly and approachable firm with proven experience in all mainstream fields of law and a long history of serving the communities of Hull and East Yorkshire. Our 130-strong team comprises of expert Solicitors, Chartered Legal Executives and skilled support staff, working together to obtain the best outcomes. We have a national, as well as a local profile. We are Lexcel accredited and provide training opportunities for our employees along with competitive salaries. Williamsons is an equal opportunities employer.

We offer a friendly, hard-working environment and the successful candidate will be
employed to work within a tight-knit team of highly experienced specialists, joining a busy department to manage a caseload of Private Client matters.

The Role
We are looking for a Legal Secretary with strong communication skills to assist with all aspect of Private Client work types and provide administrative and secretarial support to fee earners. You will be responsible for assisting with correspondence and enquiries from clients, members of the public and contacts. You will also be responsible for assisting of legal documents and correspondence, liaising with clients, and managing client files. As well as providing clients with updates as and when needed.

The candidate

The successful candidate will have an excellent ability to follow good practice. Essential qualities are good communication with professional colleagues and all persons working within the firm at all levels. Good communication with clients, professional colleagues and all persons working within the firm at all levels. Good administrative skills and the ability to follow the department and firm’s administrative procedures is required.
Applicants must be self-motivated, reliable and demonstrate a professional and
conscientious approach to their work. The candidate must also be flexible in their working approach with the ability to multi-task and prioritise.

Responsibilities
1. Arranging meetings for Fee Earners with clients.
2. Assisting with routine correspondence and enquiries from clients, members of the
public and contacts.
3. Diary maintenance
4. Transcribing documents from hand-written notes and digital dictation
5. Preparing bills as requested
6. Maintaining paper and electronic files, keeping records, confidential and general filing systems.
7. Administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, answering telephones and
taking messages.
8. Ensuring clients have a pleasant and positive experience.

In addition to the above, the successful candidate will be accountable for the following:

• Negotiating with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
• Researching and analysing documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of
  advice and procedure.
• Excellent communication skills and client focused.
• Commercial attitude with ability to practice good financial management of files and caseload.
• Professional, articulate with good sale skills and be comfortable persuading
  prospective clients of the benefits of instructing our firm and be adept at obtaining funds.
• Instructing barristers or specialist advocates for advice in complex matters.
• Supervising and delegating work to trainee solicitors, paralegals, and legal
  secretaries as appropriate.
• Taking referrals from other firms of solicitors when a conflict of interest arises, or if they have no specialist practitioner available.
• Keeping up to date with changes and developments in the law by perusing journals and law reports.

Please contact:
Carole Dobson
Williamsons Solicitors
Email: carole.dobson@williamsons.co.uk