Vacancies
Receptionist Great Yarmouth Office
We are recruiting a Receptionist at our Great Yarmouth office. The role is part time from 9am to 5pm Monday to Wednesday with one hour for lunch on each of those days (21 hours).
The successful candidate will have experience working in a busy administrative environment. They will have excellent interpersonal skills and will be confident answering the telephone, dealing with clients face to face and performing administrative tasks commensurate with the role such as photocopying/filing etc.
Please contact our HR Manager, Lisa Swainston-Baker by email if you require further details. If you are interested in this position, please apply with a full CV via email to: l-swainston-baker@nortonpeskett.co.uk
Law Graduate/Trainee or Newly Qualified Fee Earner – Family Department
We are recruiting for a Law Graduate or Newly Qualified Fee Earner to join our Family Department at our Lowestoft office. A law degree is essential, and the LPC is preferred for the Trainee position. Newly qualified solicitors are also encouraged to apply and all other necessary training will be provided.
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:-
- Arranging appointments and attend to new, current and former clients addressing their queries including:
- Obtaining instructions and advising on courses of action, case length and costs (as appropriate)
- Drafting and/or dictating correspondence to clients, court, solicitors, counsel and other third-parties, including Statements, Notices, Applications, and other Legal documents/forms
- Arranging and attending meetings and conferences
- Negotiation on clients’ behalf
- Ensuring efficient day-to-day progress of all matters, prioritising work as necessary and keeping the client informed of progress
- Participation in marketing activities on a firm wide, departmental or office basis
- Manage financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
- Accurately record all work carried out on the firm’s time recording system where relevant
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
- Law degree (essential)
- LPC (preferred for Trainee)
- Newly qualified solicitors with a strong interest in family law are encouraged to apply
If you are interested in this position or require further details, please contact our HR Manager Lisa Swainston-Baker by email. To apply, please submit your full CV via email to: l-swainston-baker@nortonpeskett.co.uk
CONVEYANCER
We are seeking to recruit a Solicitor, Legal Executive (CILEx) or Licenced Conveyancer to join our busy new build conveyancing team at our Lowestoft office.
The role is full time, and a permanent contract is on offer. The role is not compatible with remote working and the successful candidate will need to be office based. Experience is essential with a competitive remuneration package available.
Please contact our HR Manager, Lisa Swainston-Baker by email if you require further details. If you are interested in this position, please apply with a full CV via email to: l-swainston-baker@nortonpeskett.co.uk
Please contact our HR Officer, Lisa Swainston-Baker by email if you require further details. If you are interested in a position, please apply with a full CV via email to: l-swainston-baker@nortonpeskett.co.uk
SPECULATIVE CV’S
We welcome speculative applications. Please send a covering letter and CV to Lisa Swainston-Baker, HR Officer, Norton Peskett Solicitors, 148 London Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1HF or email: l-swainston-baker@nortonpeskett.co.uk
Work Experience Placements
We welcome applications from students in relation to work placements. However, due to large volumes we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accept every student.
Norton Peskett is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.