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This role will suit a candidate with proven client facing experience of working in a busy office environment.
Job Type: Permanent, Full or Part-Time
Location: Uppermill, Saddleworth
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience
Reports to: Directors/Head of Department
Job Purpose: To manage a busy mixed caseload
Key objectives
Award winning firm seeking a fee earner to assist in its busy Conveyancing Department on a Full or Part-time basis.
The Firm
We are a dynamic and award winning multi-office practice which provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients across the UK. Recognising that employees are our greatest asset, we invest in training and development programs and provide a working environment, which is both supportive and challenging. Blending traditional values of personal and cost-effective advice with a modern fresh approach, we have achieved numerous accreditations and awards. We are enjoying continuous success and continuous growth and are highly regarded within the legal market. We would offer great career prospects and a competitive salary.
Key Responsibilities
To assist and build own case load in a thriving residential property department taking instructions on new enquiries and providing advice and handling cases autonomously and as part of a team.
To build relationships with clients and contacts on behalf of the Team.
To use initiative to prepare contracts, correspondence and legal documents using Case Management.
Essential skills and qualifications
Licensed Conveyancer, Legal Executive or experienced fee earner.
Strong academic record.
The ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
Excellent IT skills.
Excellent organisation, presentation and communication skills.
To have good connections and a desire to network.
Personal attributes
Be reliable and diligent with good attention to detail.
Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a ‘can do’ attitude.
Good interpersonal skills.
A positive approach to working under pressure in a busy environment.
Staff Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Generous holiday allowance
- Additional days leave for your birthday each year
- Death in service policy based on 4 times salary
Please contact Rebecca O’Donnell with your CV at Rebecca@odonnellsolicitors.co.uk
What Our Clients Say
Courtney and Asia and the reception staff have and are doing their utmost to complete both contracts and are very courteous
Conveyancing client
Dear Asia & Courtney, Thank you for your service and guidance. As a first time buyer this was much appreciated, a smooth and straightforward experience.
Conveyancing client
I also want to take a moment to extend my thanks for the support I’ve received from your team recently. I had a lovely conversation with the receptionist in Uppermill near the post office, and I just wanted to say how kind and helpful she was. Please also pass on my thanks to Jill. I know I’ve had a lot going on recently and I may have seemed stressed at times, but I really do appreciate the patience and understanding.
Last Power of Attorney Client
Dear Courtney,
I wanted to take the time to sincerely thank you for all the support, guidance, and hard work you’ve put into my court case. From the very beginning, your professionalism, clarity, and dedication have made a significant difference during what has been a very challenging time for me.
Your ability to navigate the legal process, explain everything in clear terms, and prepare thoroughly for each stage gave me confidence and peace of mind when I needed it most. I truly appreciate how responsive and attentive you’ve been always keeping me informed, answering my questions patiently, and making sure I felt supported every step of the way.
Whatever the outcome, I know that you’ve done everything possible on my behalf, and I am incredibly grateful for your expertise and commitment throughout this process.
Thank you again for your exceptional service and for being such a steady advocate in my corner.
I wish you many years of success, you’re amazing at what you do and it’s only the beginning. I know you will do an incredible job helping many women like me in the future.
Thank you so much, for your good will I appreciate very much.
Family Law Client
I wanted to say thank you for your support and professionalism throughout this process. I know this has not been an easy settlement and I wanted to also thank you for your counsel.
I wanted to express my gratitude for how you handled my case and for the eventual outcome.
Family Law Client of Anthony Jones
Many thanks for supporting me through the tough process since August last year and for liaising with my ex-partner until the end. Again, many thank yous. You have been a rock for me, and I can't even put into words how much you have helped me leave this unfortunate situation and keep going forward. I appreciate your matter-of-factly, get-to-the-point support; I wouldn't have made it here if it wasn't for you guys
Family Law Client of Anthony Jones
I wanted to take the opportunity to thank you both for all your help and support and especially at points of these past few weeks where I've been in complete despair at the situation. It's been a difficult few years but I'm finally in a position where I can move on in life and this is down to your advice and work.
Family Law Client- L Blackburn
Both me and Damian would like to say thankyou so much for all your help and support over the last 12 months, I cant believe this has now come to an end and hopefully now we can start to move forward.
Thanks so much Damian and Louise
Damian and Louise
A credit to James O’Donnell and his team for working effortlessly in ensuring a smooth transaction, their attention to detail when it comes to contract negotiation was impressive! Whilst keeping me informed throughout all stages of the purchasing process.
Scott Bentley
James O'Donnell has been our first-choice solicitor throughout our 20 years in business, guiding us through two property sales and several commercial lease negotiations as well as more recently a company share sale. He and his team have always dealt with these matters efficiently and with a reassuringly high level of expertise. We would have no hesitation in recommending O'Donnell Solicitors to any business owner seeking legal assistance
Tim Clarkson
JF and I would like to extend our gratitude for the work you undertook on our behalf in recent months. We realise that these matters are 'all in a day's work' for you, but for us, at times, if felt insurmountable. Your professionalism, knowledge and the alacrity with which you dealt with matters provided clarity and made a real difference to us. We appreciated both your directness and approachability.
Thank you.
MF & JF
Great, efficient service. Queries dealt with promptly and properly. Overall a smooth process.
Isaac Dale
I was delighted with the service received by O'Donnell Solicitors. Having been unable to acquire the services of a solicitor we had used previously I was quite worried about the prospect of having to find somebody new. However, the team came highly recommended and now I know why. They provided high levels of support and guidance and were responsive and professional in their approach. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again. I really felt I could trust the team.
Charlotte Hurst
Professional service. Honest work. Nice and open people.
Grzegorz Ungiert
Being newly settled to the UK from South Africa, we needed a solicitor that could guide us through the entire process. O'Donnell's provided a service that was of an exceptional quality, all our questions were answered, quickly and in simple terms.
We would highly recommend them to anyone requiring a solicitor.
Roger Little
Very efficient and effective. Responsive to enquiries. Very professional company to deal with.
John Gilligan
Having used many conveyancers in the past I can confidentially say how professional and thorough O?Donnells are. From start to finish communication was on point. Overly helpful throughout. A very straight forward transaction.
Lauren Parsons
I have always had an excellent experience from O'Donnell solicitors, they are professional, always ensure that I understand every process.
I would, and have recommended them many times and have always had excellent feedback from family friends and colleagues.
Avis-Edwards
Everyone from reception to Solictors and their team were very patient with us thank you all again .
Steve Scales
Absolutely outstanding service. Extremely helpful, polite, understanding. Would highly recommend. Would also like to thank all involved.
Joyce Johnson
O'Donnell Solicitors were fantastic at their job. They always had our best intentions in mind and put us first. We liked them so much we recommended them to our friends who are also going through the process of purchasing their first home.
Kieran Scally
Excellent service went over and above as there were issues with the mortgage company complicated by the fact I was out of country however they contacted me regularly to keep me informed.
Linda Stokes