Saddleworth law firm O’Donnell Solicitors have a spring in their step, with the appointment of four new staff members to join their ranks. The new appointments come in time for the start of the new financial year, as the firm continues its growth plans through 2024.
O’Donnell Solicitors welcomed Mark Gregory in February as a Paralegal in their highly regarded Private Client Department. Mark has a wealth of experience in Probate and Estate Administration having many years’ experience at Co-Operative Legal Service. He sought a position within the firm as he was aware of the firm’s continued growth and strong reputation in Private Client services and was keen to have more client contact in a thriving firm.
The firm welcomes Rachael Forrest as a Post Completions Assistant to work within the Firm’s busy Conveyancing Team. Handling a large volume of house purchase, sales and re-mortgages, as well as a strong reputation in the newbuild sector necessitates a Post Completions Department for the firm which deals with the client’s post completion registration formalities with HM Land Registry. Rachael joins Gaynor Turner who heads the Post Completions Department having joined O’Donnell Solicitors from city firm JMW last year.
Sherree Fearon joins the firm as an Accounts Assistant from Hulme Grammar School, where she has worked in-house for many years. Sherree has lifelong experience dealing in accounts and is a welcome addition to the busy department; joining Department Head Josephine Ready.
The firm’s Dispute Resolution and Litigation Department sees a new appointment with the addition of Jackie Martin joining the ranks. Jackie joins the team as a Litigation Para Legal having worked for many years in the industry. Jackie who lives locally in Holmfirth will join Head of Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Richard Dobson-Mason, as instructions continue to intensify.
The firm’s Head Office at Grasscroft has also seen a programme of modernisation and improvement works including brand new open plan work space and break out/kitchen facilities for the staff.
Rebecca O’Donnell, Director and Practice Manager, said:
“It’s been an unbelievably busy start to the year across all departments. We are continuously looking at ways to develop and enhance the firm to meet the standards and needs of our clients but also to ensure the staff are proud of their work environment. It is well known that finding the right staff can be a challenge in the current climate, but we are lucky to have been able to attract both experienced talent and those in the earlier stages of their careers that we can help to nurture and develop. We believe this is down to a strong local connection and reputation for offering the very best level of service”.
“In addition, we have always had the ethos of making our firm an enjoyable place to work. Having invested heavily in our newest office on Uppermill High Street two years ago, this year we have undertaken works to modernise the Grasscroft office. The first-floor space now has a fresh and modern feel with an open plan layout to complement the client meeting rooms downstairs”.
“As our firm continues to grow, there are more further exciting opportunities we hope to share in the coming months. We remain committed to recruiting new talent locally, as well as ensuring the best experience for our existing team as we continue in our pledge to offer a straight talking leading legal advice service in the area.”
O’Donnell Solicitors have three offices in Saddleworth, including two in Uppermill village and one in Grasscroft. The firm offers a wide range of services for individuals and business clients. For more information, visit https://odonnellsolicitors.co.uk/.
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