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It’s those who think ahead, plan well and react positively to change who are the ones that thrive and prosper. Here at Russell & Russell, we think to do that you have to have the right team in place. The right people drive our business forward, not only to meet the challenges we face as a collective, but also to make our firm stronger. Is this you? If you think you’ve got what it takes, we’d be interested to hear from you.

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Vacancy Description: Duty Solicitor – Crime Department  

Location: Bolton Office 

Hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience

We have a vacancy for a Duty Solicitor for our busy and prestigious crime department, working predominantly in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire areas.

We operate out of a number of locations throughout the North West and have a long standing reputation as excellent defence lawyers.  

Job role

The role will involve all aspects of criminal defence work from the police station through to court.  

Skills Required   

  • Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to details are a must;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal;
  • Full driving licence and access to a car. A car parking space will be provided.   

 

Firm Details 

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Blackpool, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and call out remuneration 
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

 

Training & Development 

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

 

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.

Click here to apply online

Vacancy Description: Private Law Solicitor – Family Dept.    

Location: Chester Office 

Hours:  9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary:  Negotiable depending upon experience.

We have a vacancy for an experienced dynamic private law solicitor who can run a caseload of divorce/finance and children files to work in our busy family department based at our Chester office.    

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years PQE but with a desire to manage and who is ambitious and looking for the opportunity to progress.   The candidate should have a strong background in finances, children and advocacy.   Panel accreditation would be an advantage but not essential as this can be obtained upon employment.  

The position will involve travel to courts and other offices therefore candidate must have a car available for work use.  

Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.   

Job role 

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

  • Run own private caseload and work independently   
  • Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas 
  • Providing support/training to the team as required
  • Supervision of junior team members  

Skills Required   

  • Experience in private law
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
  • Good communication skills 
  • Good IT skills 
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Friendly and professional manner 

Firm Details  

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach. 

The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales. 

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

Training & Development 

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

Click here to apply online

Vacancy Description: NQ Solicitor/Duty Solicitor – Crime Department  

Location: Chester Office 

Hours:  8.30 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary:  Negotiable depending upon experience 

We have a vacancy for a newly qualified/duty solicitor for our busy and prestigious crime department, working in our Chester office.

We operate out of a number of locations throughout the North West and have a long standing reputation as excellent defence lawyers.  

Job role 

The role will involve all aspects of criminal defence work from the police station through to court.   

Skills Required   

  • Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to details are a must;
  • Strong interpersonal skills;
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal;
  • Full driving licence and access to a car. A car parking space will be provided.    

Firm Details  

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach. 

The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Blackpool, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk 

What we offer 

  • Competitive salary and call out remuneration 
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

Training & Development  

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars  

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV. 

 

Click here to apply online

Vacancy Description: Private Law Solicitor – Family Dept.    

Location: Bolton/Bury Office 

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

We have a vacancy for a private law solicitor who can run a caseload of divorce/finance and children files to work in our busy family department based at our Bolton/Bury office.    

The position will involve travel to courts and other offices therefore candidate must have a car available for work use.  

Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.  

Job role

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

  • Run own private caseload and work independently   
  • Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas 
  • Ability to use CCMS and have a sound understanding of legal aid criteria 

Skills Required   

  • Experience in private law
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
  • Good communication skills 
  • Good IT skills 
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Friendly and professional manner

Firm Details 

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Birthday Holiday 
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.  

Click here to apply online

Vacancy Description: Legal Secretary – Family Department

Location: Bolton (Newport Street) Office 

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.


We have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary to work in our very busy Family Department at our Bolton Office.   

Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.  

Job role

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

  • Providing full secretarial assistance to a solicitor
  • Some audio typing but ability to work under instruction an advantage
  • Arranging appointments and meetings
  • Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
  • Diary management
  • Database work

Skills Required  

  • Experience in family law at secretarial level
  • Excellent typing ability
  • Excellent IT skills
  • Excellent telephone manner
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
  • Good communication skills 
  • Ability to work well within a team
  • Friendly and professional manner

Firm Details 

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate nine offices stretching across the North West; three in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Birthday Holiday 
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.  

Click here to apply online

Vacancy Description: Legal Secretary – Crime Department  

Location: Chester Office 

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

We have a vacancy for a Legal Secretary in the crime department at our Chester office.

Ideally candidates will have criminal law and/or legal experience.

Job role

Working within a busy team, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

  • Provide full secretarial assistance to a number of solicitors in the department
  • Audio typing 
  • Arrange appointments/meetings
  • Diary management
  • Data base work.   


Skills Required   

  • Excellent typing ability;
  • Excellent telephone manner;
  • Good standard of computer literacy and keyboard skills;
  • Being able to meet deadlines under pressure in a fast paced environment;
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to details are a must;
  • Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with people at all levels;
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal;
  • Ability to work on your own initiative


GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths.

Firm Details 

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Birthday Holiday 
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

 

Training & Development 

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

 

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV. 

Click here to apply online

Vacancy Description: Conveyancing Assistant – Conveyancing Department

Location: Chester Office 

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.


We have a vacancy for a Conveyancing Assistant to work in our busy Conveyancing Department based at our Chester office.

Experience of Conveyancing would be useful, however isn’t essential.

The role is customer focused and offers a varied working day.


Job role

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

  • To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients 
  • Telephone and personal interaction with clients and telephone contacts with other solicitors and professionals and assisting clients on procedural points
  • Taking payments from clients
  • Setting up payments to be sent on the online banking system
  • Organisation of post and emails on behalf of the fee earner and taking messages
  • Maintenance of a diary for the fee earner 
  • Opening files and attending to standard paperwork  
  • Use of the online case management system on the fee earners instructions 


Skills Required   

  • Needs an ability to multi task and work under pressure with a considerate and kind manner
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good IT skills 
  • Ability to work well within a team

 

GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths.

Firm details

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site:http://www.russellrussell.co.uk


What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Birthday holiday 
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

 

Training & Development 

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

 

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV. 

Click here to apply online

 Vacancy Description: Conveyancing Assistant – Conveyancing Department

Location: Bolton Office 

Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.


We have a vacancy for a Conveyancing Assistant to work in our busy Conveyancing Department based at our Bolton office.

Experience of Conveyancing is essential.

The role is customer focused and offers a varied working day.

Job role

Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

  • To provide a friendly, knowledgeable and professional service to our clients 
  • Telephone and personal interaction with clients and telephone contacts with other solicitors and professionals and assisting clients on procedural points
  • Taking payments from clients
  • Setting up payments to be sent on the online banking system
  • Organisation of post and emails on behalf of the fee earner and taking messages
  • Maintenance of a diary for the fee earner 
  • Opening files and attending to standard paperwork  
  • Use of the online case management system on the fee earners instructions 

 

Skills Required   

  • Needs an ability to multi task and work under pressure with a considerate and kind manner
  • Good organisational skills
  • Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)
  • Good communication skills both written and verbal
  • Good IT skills 
  • Ability to work well within a team

 

GCSE level at Grade C and above (or equivalent) in the main academic subjects such as English and Maths.

 

Firm Details 

The traditions and values, which first established Russell & Russell as an early pioneer of legal services continues to serve us well today. We still provide friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but this is now blended with a 21st Century approach.

The practice has grown organically to incorporate eight offices stretching across the North West; two in Bolton and one in Atherton, Bury, Chester, Farnworth, Horwich and Middleton. Although we pride ourselves on being a regional firm, a number of our departments service clients throughout England and Wales.

The firm holds a number of industry related accreditations across all its service areas, in particular the Lexcel Practice Management Standard. 

Web Site: http://www.russellrussell.co.uk

 

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension scheme 
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Workplace nursery scheme 
  • 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
  • Birthday holiday 
  • Northern Rail discount scheme 
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
  • Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
  • Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)
  • Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes 
  • Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity) 
  • Annual Christmas Party & Events 
  • Charity fundraisers

 

Training & Development 

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Internal workshops 
  • Compliance webinars 

 

Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV. 

Click here to apply online