Careers

Current Vacancies

Full-time Receptionist

We are looking to appoint an experienced full-time Receptionist to join our busy team.

The ideal candidate will:

-      Have at least one years' experience in reception duties, preferably in a Legal setting.

-      Have a  good telephone manner with the confidence to speak with clients on the phone and in person.

-      Be highly organised and presentable.

-      Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.

-      Have good computer skills with experience using Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word and case management systems.

Family Solicitor, CILEX or Paralegal

We  have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor, CILEX or Family Paralegal looking to take the next step in their career.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

·        A minimum of 1 years’ PQE specialising in family law;

·        Experience managing, or assisting with, a varied caseload of both private and publicly funded family law matters.

·        Excellent client care, communication, and organisational skills.

·        A proactive approach to business development, networking, and building professional relationships.

·        The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Panel membership would be an advantage.

Both full and part-time applications will be considered.

Legal Secretary – Family Department

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Family Department.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

-      Experience working in a legal practice.   

-      Knowledge and experience of case management systems.

-      Good understanding of Microsoft Office/Excel applications.

-      Experience of working in case management.

-      Good interpersonal skills.

-      Organisational and planning skills.

-      Excellent written and oral communication skills.

The firm offers:

·        Competitive salary

·        Contribution to a pension scheme

·        Private Health Insurance

·        Free staff parking

·        Good holiday entitlement, with extra leave based on length of service.

·        Holiday purchase scheme

·        Long Service awards

·        Discount on local Leisure Centres

For further information or an informal chat regarding either of the above vacancies, please contact Gemma Hargreaves, Practice Manager, on 0191 429 0494, or email her at gh@pgslaw.co.uk.