Accredited Police Station Representative | Manchester

Accredited Police Station Representatives - this one's for you! 

If you're an accredited Police Station Representative looking for your next move, or you're already part-way through the accreditation process, I'd love to hear from you.

I'm working with one of the UK's leading criminal defence firms, who are looking to add another strong member to their team in Manchester.

About the firm

This is a highly regarded criminal defence firm with an outstanding reputation across criminal defence, fraud and regulatory work.

They're known for handling complex, high-profile matters and, just as importantly, for providing exceptional client care.

They're a forward-thinking firm with a strong presence in the legal market, a great reputation and a genuinely modern approach to criminal defence.

The opportunity

They're looking for an Accredited Police Station Representative to join their growing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to build their career within a specialist criminal defence firm, working alongside experienced practitioners and gaining exposure to a broad range of challenging and interesting cases.

You'll be someone who is confident dealing with clients, comfortable working under pressure and passionate about providing high-quality representation at the police station.

Accreditation is essential 

You must either:

• Be a fully accredited Police Station Representative, or
• Be actively working towards accreditation and have already progressed part-way through the process

Previous criminal defence / police station experience is essential.

I'm particularly keen to speak to candidates who are ambitious, committed to criminal defence and looking to join a firm where they can continue to develop their career.

Interested?

If you're an accredited Police Station Representative - or well on your way to becoming one - drop me a message or send over your CV for a confidential chat.

This could be the move that takes your criminal defence career to the next level. 

NQ Criminal Defence Solicitors - This one’s for you!

Coming towards the end of your training contract and wondering “What’s next?”

Maybe you’ve loved your criminal seat, built up valuable experience and now feel ready to take that next step... But there’s no room in the inn at your current firm. We’ve all been there!

I’m working with one of the UK’s leading criminal defence firms, who are looking for their next investment piece.

About the firm

This is a firm with an outstanding reputation across criminal defence, fraud and regulatory work, known for handling complex, high-profile matters and delivering exceptional client care.

Based in Manchester, they’re a forward-thinking firm with a strong presence in the legal market, and a fantastic social media presence to match!

They work with both businesses and individuals who require expert, strategic representation across some of the most challenging and high-profile cases.

The opportunity

They’re looking for an NQ Criminal Defence Solicitor who is:

• Ambitious and driven
• Passionate about criminal defence
• Keen to build a long-term career within a specialist firm
• Confident working with clients and handling responsibility
• Ready to learn, develop and take on complex work

Most importantly, they’re looking for someone they can genuinely invest in and develop.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced criminal defence lawyers, gain exposure to complex matters and continue building your expertise within a highly regarded team.

Who are they looking for?

Ideally, you’ll be approaching qualification with criminal defence experience from your training contract and be ready to hit the ground running as an NQ.

Not quite NQ? No problem. If you’re 1–3 PQE with criminal defence experience, I’d still love to hear from you.

This could be a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a firm where there’s room to grow, develop and build a genuinely exciting career.

Interested?

Drop me a message or send over your CV for a confidential chat.

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 circa + benefits

Location: Nottingham / Nottinghamshire

An established and highly regarded law firm with three offices across the area is looking to appoint an experienced Legal Cashier to join its busy and friendly finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident Legal Cashier who is looking to develop their career within a well-established firm that values accuracy, professionalism and excellent client service.

The Role

Working as part of the firm's finance function, you will be responsible for a broad range of legal cashiering duties, including:

• Processing client and office account transactions in line with Solicitors Accounts Rules
• Posting and allocating receipts and payments
• Processing electronic payments and transfers
• Completing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Preparing and processing client account transfers
• Dealing with bills, invoices and office account transactions
• Assisting with the administration of the firm's client accounts
• Supporting fee earners and colleagues with cashiers-related queries
• Ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner
• Assisting with month-end procedures and general finance duties

About You

We are looking for someone with previous legal cashiering experience, ideally within a private practice law firm. You will have a good understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules and be comfortable working with client money.

You will be highly organised, numerate and detail-focused, with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills and a professional, helpful approach are essential.

Experience with legal accounting software would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 - £35,000 circa, depending on experience
• A permanent position within an established and reputable law firm
• Three-office firm with a strong presence across the area
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills and career within the firm's finance team
• Attractive benefits package

If you're an experienced Legal Cashier looking for your next opportunity with a respected Nottinghamshire law firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion about this Legal Cashier opportunity.

Private Client Solicitor

Location: Thame
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Working Pattern: Full-time, with flexible working available

An established and growing legal practice is looking to welcome a Private Client Solicitor to its established team in Thame.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor looking to join a supportive and friendly team where you will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of private client matters, including Wills, Probate, LPAs, Estate Administration and Trusts.

Experience in Court of Protection matters would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

The successful candidate will be confident managing their own caseload and will have strong client care skills, alongside a genuine interest in developing their private client expertise. You will be supported by an experienced team while being given the autonomy to build and maintain strong client relationships.

The Role

• Managing your own caseload of private client matters
• Advising clients on Wills, LPAs, Probate and Estate Administration
• Handling Trust matters
• Assisting with Court of Protection work where appropriate
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Providing high-quality, commercially aware legal advice
• Contributing to the continued growth of the private client team

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Private Client
• Strong technical knowledge across core private client matters
• Able to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent client care and communication skills
• Organised, proactive and commercially minded
• Keen to develop your expertise and progress within a growing practice
• Court of Protection experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Are you a confident Family Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a well-established, full-service law firm? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-supported Family team in Kingston, offering high-quality work, strong leadership, and genuine progression prospects.

This newly created role comes at an exciting time for the firm, with continued growth and additional opportunities arising within the team. You'll work closely with an experienced Partner, supported by a team of two junior solicitors, a trainee, and a paralegal, giving you the structure and resources needed to focus on delivering outstanding client service.

You'll take ownership of a varied and engaging caseload of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy matters, including exposure to higher value/HNW cases
• Child arrangements and related disputes
• Cohabitation and wider family law issues

You'll handle matters from initial instruction through to resolution, with the autonomy to manage your own files while benefiting from Partner oversight on more complex, high-value work.

The Opportunity:

• Join a busy and expanding team with strong incoming work
• Work alongside an experienced Partner handling HNW matters
• Genuine scope for progression as the team continues to grow
• Competitive salary (DOE) with flexibility for the right candidate, alongside an enhanced bonus structure
• Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days from home, with a preference for office collaboration)

The ideal candidate will:

• Be a qualified Solicitor or experienced Family Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' PQE
• Have strong experience across a broad range of private family law matters
• Be confident managing your own caseload independently and have a proactive and client-focused approach
• Demonstrate a high level of organisation and attention to detail
• Be comfortable working closely with colleagues while taking ownership of your work

This role would suit a driven Family Solicitor who enjoys direct client engagement, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking for a clear pathway to develop their career within a reputable and growing firm.

Are you ready to join a firm where your career can develop alongside a genuinely interesting and varied Private Client caseload?

An opportunity has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor with around 4–6 years' PQE to become part of a well-established team in St Albans. The firm has built an excellent reputation for delivering tailored advice to individuals, families and business owners, with much of its work coming through longstanding client relationships and referrals.

You'll advise on a broad range of private client matters, including:

• Wills and estate planning
• Trust creation and administration
• Probate and estate administration
• Lasting Powers of Attorney
• Inheritance tax planning

The team works on a wide variety of matters, from straightforward estate administration through to more complex succession planning for high-net-worth clients. You'll have the opportunity to take ownership of your own files while working closely with experienced colleagues on more technical matters, giving you plenty of scope to broaden your expertise.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a firm that combines high-quality work with a supportive and approachable culture. There is a genuine commitment to developing its lawyers, with clear progression opportunities and plenty of encouragement to build long-term client relationships.

What's on offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working
• 33 days' annual leave, including Birthday Leave
• Pension, life assurance and Cycle to Work scheme
• Ongoing learning and career development
• A friendly, inclusive working environment with regular social and wellbeing initiatives

Residential Property Lawyer – Amersham

Competitive salary package | 2–5 PQE  | Career Progression

I’m currently working with a modern, growing law firm in Amersham who are looking to add an experienced Residential Property Lawyer to their team.

This is a great opportunity for a conveyancer who wants autonomy over their own caseload, direct client contact and genuine scope to progress within a growing property department.

What’s on offer?

• Manage your own caseload from instruction through to completion
• Varied residential conveyancing work
• Friendly and professional working environment
• Opportunity to build and develop your own client base and revenue
• Genuine career progression, with the potential to move into management
• A role where you’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact as the firm continues to grow

The work

You’ll handle a broad range of residential property matters, including:

• Freehold & leasehold sales and purchases
• Remortgages
• New-build purchases
• Shared ownership
• Transfers of equity
• First registrations
• Assents
• Help to Buy loan repayments
• Exchange, completion and post-completion matters

You’ll be responsible for running matters from start to finish, including client onboarding, title checking, searches, enquiries, reporting, contracts, exchange, completion and registration.

Who are they looking for?

Ideally, you’ll be a Residential Property Solicitor / Licensed Conveyancer / Legal Executive with around 2–5 years' PQE.

You should be confident managing your own caseload with minimal supervision and limited administrative support, and be comfortable dealing directly with clients.

They're particularly interested in someone who is:

✔️ Experienced across a varied residential caseload
✔️ Confident and client-focused
✔️ Able to work independently
✔️ Commercially minded and motivated by targets
✔️ Comfortable using case management systems
✔️ Keen to develop their technical knowledge and career

If you're an experienced residential conveyancer based in or around Amersham / Buckinghamshire and you're considering your next move, I'd be happy to have a confidential chat and give you more information.

Interested? Apply today or send over your CV to Rosie Stinson at r.stinson@clayton-legal.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

Clayton Legal is currently working with a well-established and highly regarded high street law firm in Northumberland, which is looking to strengthen its team with the appointment of a Legal Receptionist.

The firm has a strong connection with the local community and advises a broad range of private and professional clients across a variety of legal matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly, established practice and play an important role in supporting the Partners and wider team with the day-to-day running of the firm.

The Role

This is a varied, client-facing position and would suit someone who enjoys working with people, is highly organised and takes pride in providing an excellent first impression.

As the first point of contact for many of the firm's clients, whether in person, by telephone or via email, you will play an important role in ensuring clients receive a professional and welcoming service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming clients and visitors to the firm
• Answering telephone calls and taking accurate, concise messages
• Diary management and arranging appointments
• Managing outgoing post
• Sending and receiving emails
• File retrieval, archiving and destruction
• Opening new files and assisting with the preparation of client care letters and terms of business
• Providing general administrative support to Partners and the wider team
• Using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a legal, professional services or client-facing environment, although relevant administrative and customer service experience will also be considered.

You'll need to be:

• Professional, approachable and confident when dealing with clients
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable managing a varied workload
• A clear and confident communicator
• IT literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team

Previous experience of undertaking legal secretarial duties would be advantageous but experience in similar roles in other sectors would also be considered.

Knowledge or experience of preparing Land Registry and Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) forms would also be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £22,000 - £25,000, depending on experience
• The opportunity to join an established and respected law firm
• A varied and interesting role within a close-knit team
• Direct interaction with clients and Partners
• The opportunity to develop your legal administration experience
• A professional and supportive working environment
• A position based in Northumberland

If you're an experienced Legal Receptionist, legal administrator or someone with strong client-facing administrative experience looking for your next opportunity in the Northumberland area, we'd be keen to hear from you.

If you are interested in the above Legal Receptionist role, please call Adam Dell'Armi on 01133979929 or forward your most recent CV to a.dellarmi@clayton-legal.co.uk.

Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and in house departments across the UK. Our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience. You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our website www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.

Conveyancing Fee Earner – Rainham, Essex

 Rainham, Essex | Office-Based 

I’m recruiting for a long-established local law firm in Rainham, Essex, looking for an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join their residential property team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who wants autonomy, a manageable environment and the chance to help grow a department alongside the Partners.

The role

You’ll manage your own residential conveyancing caseload, including:

• Freehold sales & purchases
• Leasehold sales & purchases
• Lease extensions
• Post-completion
• Managing files from instruction through to completion
• Working with minimal supervision and limited admin support

About you

• Minimum 1 year’s solid residential conveyancing experience
• Qualification as a Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX is advantageous
• Confident managing your own caseload
• Self-sufficient and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Organised, proactive and commercially minded

Package

Salary depending on experience
Discretionary bonus of up to 10% of fees earned above target
Mainly Rainham, with occasional work from Harold Wood
Monday–Thursday 9am–5:30pm | Friday 9am–5pm
Opportunity to help develop and grow the department

If you're an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner looking for a role where you can take ownership and make a real impact, get in touch with Rosie Stinson for a confidential chat - r.stinson@clayton-legal.co.uk 

fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Trusts & Estates Executive to join a well-established regional law firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands, recognised in both the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide.

You'll join a supportive Private Client Team and play an important role in the administration and compliance of UK trusts.

The Role

The successful candidate will support trustees and senior colleagues, ensuring statutory obligations, HMRC reporting requirements and regulatory standards are met accurately and on time.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the administration of UK trusts
• Maintaining trust compliance and regulatory records
• Monitoring statutory and HMRC deadlines
• Assisting with HMRC forms, preparation and tax-related processes
• Supporting trustees and senior colleagues
• Maintaining strong internal and external relationships
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and firm requirements

Who We're Looking For

This role could suit a Private Client Paralegal, Trust Administrator, Legal Executive, Tax Assistant or someone from an accountancy background.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience within Private Client, Trusts, Tax, Accountancy or a legal environment
• A basic understanding of UK trusts and HMRC trust processes
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A commitment to providing outstanding client care
• An interest in developing your technical knowledge within trusts and estates

You do not need to be a qualified solicitor or accountant. This is a great opportunity for someone with relevant experience who is looking to develop their career further within trusts and private client.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 35-hour working week
• 22-25 days' holiday, plus additional days at Christmas and Bank Holidays
• Healthcare benefit scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing services
• Discounted legal fees for employees and family members
• Death in service provision
• Company pension
• Annual colleague event
• Supportive, people-first culture
• Strong focus on career development, wellbeing and work/life balance

If you're looking for your next step within Trusts, Estates, Private Client or Tax, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a well-established and supportive firm.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation about the role.