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Tinsdills awarded employer of the year
Tinsdills Solicitors awarded employer of the year at the Performance Through People Achievement Awards.
Legal Cashier – Hanley Office
Are you looking to find a new challenge in a progressive and energetic legal business? This could be the perfect opportunity for you to make that change and join us.
As one of the largest and most experienced firms in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire, Tinsdills’ specialist departments provide a range of legal services for personal and business clients including: Agriculture, Commercial Property, Residential property, Personal Injury and Compensation, Company and Commercial, Wills Trusts and Probate and Family Law.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join an enthusiastic team in our Accounts department based at Hanley where you will have the chance to work with a strong team of dedicated professionals providing essential and much appreciated support to our legal teams.
We are looking for a highly motivated legal cashier with the motivation and desire to contribute to the firm. In return we are offering you an attractive benefits package, a chance for you to be part of a forward thinking local firm and ongoing support / guidance.
Department: Accounts
Branch: Hanley – Hays House, Albion Street, Hanley ST1 1QF
Hours: Part-time – Mon, Tues, Wed – (21 hours per week). Hybrid working available once fully trained
Responsible to: Head Cashier
Your Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties will include but not limited to:
- Posting of all financial transactions to purchase, nominal and sales ledger
- Taking payments from clients over the phone
- Answering staff and client queries around ledgers
- Monitoring online banking and quickly informing legal staff when client money arrives.
- Sending monies to clients and other solicitors to facilitate the clients matter being dealt with in a timely way
- Reconciliations of client funds and Tinsdills ledgers
- Performance of day-end and monthly reconciliations
- Monitoring of financial transactions to ensure compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules
- Assistance with Anti Money Laundering compliance checks
Experience and Training:
Previous Accounts experience is a must. Experience in the accounts department of a legal practice would be an advantage but is not essential as long as you can demonstrate accounting experience. Appropriate training and support will be provided
Your Skills:
- As a member of a small team you will need to work in an accurate way under time pressures;
- You will need to be a good communicator in a team environment, be highly numerate and have good IT skills
- efficient time management - you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;
- friendly persona and a good team player;
- experience of all Microsoft products (Excel in particular)
Your Qualities:
- knowledgeable;
- proactive;
- motivated;
- flexible and reliable;
- supportive.
Benefits package:
- Starting on 20 days annual leave increasing to 25 days plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Death in service 2 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Perkbox
- Monthly Dress for the Day
- Company flu vaccination vouchers
- Fully funded Christmas party
- Social events
- Birthday holiday
- Discretionary Directors’ Days
Your Application process: If you wish to apply for this position then please submit your CV with a short covering letter to our Working Life Manager Jo Khalifa at jo.khalifa@tinsdills.co.uk
Experienced Private Client Lawyer
As one of the largest and most experienced firms in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire, Tinsdills’ specialist departments provide a range of legal services for personal and business clients including: Family Law, Agriculture, Commercial Property, Residential Property, Litigation and Private Client services.
We are recruiting for a Private Client Lawyer to play a key role in our continued growth and development.
You must be an experienced and enthusiastic lawyer with the ability to handle a broad range of matters and able to work largely unsupervised. You must be fully computer literate and familiarity with case management systems would be advantageous. This role does have secretarial support.
The successful candidate will cover all areas of private client wills and probate work and the position provides an opportunity for significant personal and professional development. The ability to work effectively with clients and their external advisers is essential.
You must have excellent technical and organisational skills and the desire to provide high levels of client service at all times. This role will also include marketing, networking and the active promotion of the firm. The ability and enthusiasm to promote yourself and the business would be beneficial in any application.
The successful candidate will be personable, self-motivated and flexible with a strong desire to set and achieve high personal and business standards. This is a hands-on role suited to a driven lawyer seeking career progression.
The firm offers a supportive working environment including the option for hybrid working after a suitable settling in period and an attractive benefits package.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Death in service 2 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Perkbox
- Monthly Dress for the Day
- Company flu vaccination vouchers
If you wish to apply for this position you should send a full CV with covering letter detailing your experience to Jo Khalifa, Working Life Manager at jo.khalifa@tinsdills.co.uk
Property Assistant – Newcastle Office
Ever had an interest in Legal but didn’t know how to start your career? Do you fancy a new challenge in a team and business looking to grow? Are you an enthusiastic and committed team member? If so, Tinsdills could be the business for you. We want someone like you to join our busy residential conveyancing team.
Department: Residential Property
Branch: Newcastle – 15-19 Marsh Parade, Newcastle, ST5 1BT
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Responsible to: Conveyancer and Head of Department
Your Duties and Responsibilities:
- assisting a Residential Property Lawyer;
- efficient handling of a busy varied caseload including all types of residential conveyancing matters;
- working as part of an experienced team and making a positive contribution;
- meeting and getting to know clients and maintaining high levels of client service;
- liaising with other agencies including estate agents, other parties’ solicitors, search agencies, mortgage lenders, brokers etc.;
- maintaining high professional standards of competence and financial integrity;
- keeping up to date with legal developments, including compliance with CQS and continuing professional and development requirements;
- engaging in marketing activities to promote and develop the firm’s presence both locally and further afield.
Experience and Training: 2yrs+ experience in a similar post is essential.
Your Skills:
- a desire to get it right first time, every time with good attention to detail;
- efficient time management – you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;
- friendly persona and a good team player;
- high standard of computer literacy and ability to use a case management system.
Your Qualities:
- knowledgeable;
- proactive;
- motivated;
- flexible and reliable;
- supportive
Benefits package:
- Starting on 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Death in service 2 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Perkbox
- Monthly Dress for the Day
- Company flu vaccination vouchers
Application process: If you wish to apply for this position then please submit your CV with a short covering letter to our Working Life Manager Jo Khalifa at jo.khalifa@tinsdills.co.uk
Admin Officer – Leek Office
As one of the largest and most experienced firms in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire, Tinsdills’ specialist departments provide a range of legal services for personal and business clients including: Agriculture, Commercial Property, Residential property, Personal Injury and Compensation, Company and Commercial, Wills Trusts and Probate and Family Law.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to work within the Administration Department based at our Leek office, where you will have the chance to support our team of dedicated legal professionals.
We are looking for a highly motivated administration officer with the enthusiasm and desire to contribute to the firm. In return we are offering you an attractive benefits package, a chance for you to be part of a forward thinking local firm and ongoing support / guidance.
Department: Administration
Branch: Leek: 10 Derby Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5AW
Hours: Part-time: Monday – Friday 11.00am – 3.00pm (20 hours per week)
Responsible to: Head of Department
Your Duties and Responsibilities will include:
- Dealing with incoming and outgoing telephone calls
- Maintenance of filing system
- File Deletions
- Retrieving and filing wills and deeds
- Dealing with incoming and outgoing post
- Delivering Faxes to relevant personnel
- Stocking all stationery cupboards in the post room
- Reception cover
- Providing refreshments for meetings held at the office
- Banking
- Shredding
- Updating databases as required
Experience and Training:
Experience in the professional services field would be an advantage but is not essential as long as you can demonstrate similar / relevant experience or aptitude. Appropriate training and support will be provided
Your Skills:
- As a member of a small team you will need to work in an accurate way under time pressures;
- You will need to be a good communicator in a team environment, be highly literate and have good IT skills
- Efficient time management - you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively;
- Friendly persona and a good team player;
- Computer literate.
- Well organised and excellent communication skills are essential
Your Qualities:
- knowledgeable;
- proactive;
- motivated;
- flexible and reliable;
- supportive.
Benefits package:
- Starting on 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Contributory pension
- Death in service 2 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Perkbox
- Monthly Dress for the Day
- Company flu vaccination vouchers
If you wish to apply for this position you should send a full CV with covering letter detailing your experience to Jo Khalifa, Working Life Manager at jo.khalifa@tinsdills.co.uk
Executive Assistant – Sandbach Office
Looking for a new challenge in a team? Are you an enthusiastic and committed team member? If so, Tinsdills could be the business for you. We want someone like you to join our busy Sandbach office to support our Managing Director.
Department: Admin
Branch: Sandbach – 47 High Street, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1FT
Hours: Full Time – 35 hours per week
Responsible to: Managing Director(s)
Experience: Experience working as an Executive Assistant/PA at Board level for a minimum of 3 years, preferably within a legal firm
Your Duties and Responsibilities:
- acting as a first point of contact for callers, dealing with emails and phone calls by responding, passing on messages or highlighting them for their manager’s attention
- managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments, often controlling access to the manager/executive
- booking and arranging travel, transport and accommodation
- organising events and conferences
- reminding the manager/executive of important tasks and deadlines
- typing, compiling and preparing reports, presentations and correspondence
- managing databases and filing systems
- implementing and maintaining procedures/administrative systems
- liaising with staff, suppliers and clients
- collating and filing expenses
Your Skills:
- a desire to get it right first time, with good attention to detail
- efficient time management – you are able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- friendly persona and a good team player
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint
- Highly organised and great attention to detail
Your Qualities:
- knowledgeable
- proactive
- motivated
- flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
- reliable;
- supportive
Benefits package:
- Up to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Birthday holiday
- Contributory pension
- Death in service 2 x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Perkbox
- Monthly Dress for the Day
- Company flu vaccination vouchers
Your Application process: If you wish to apply for this position then please submit your CV with a short covering letter to our Working Life Manager Jo Khalifa at jo.khalifa@tinsdills.co.uk
We’re Always Looking For Tinsdills Talent
Tinsdills Talent - whether you are a qualified solicitor, looking for your first legal role, an experienced assistant or looking to join one of our Commercial Services Departments, we are always looking for good people to join our teams. Not only do we have specialised departments for each area of law we also have specialists in providing Employee Support within our Working Life Team, Administration and Reception, Marketing, New Business Management, IT and Accounts.
When you join us, you will be welcomed into a close-knit family community, that supports and encourages one another, offers guidance and provides an abundance of staff benefits that have been designed and customised for our teams.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our growing business, so if you cannot see a vacancy that is suitable for you right now, please send your CV for consideration to our Working Life Manager, Jo Khalifa at jo.khalifa@tinsdills.co.uk who would be happy to discuss possible opportunities that may be suitable.
Trainee Solicitor Programme
At Tinsdills, we believe it’s all about people, and without our people the successful outcomes we achieve for our clients would not be possible.
We take your training and development seriously, where your goals become our goals because we want to see you succeed.
Which is why we do things here a little differently. Because we value and appreciate the potential of our people, our Trainee Solicitor Programme is offered exclusively to internal applicants only, ensuring that we are able to create a tailored and supportive programme that lends itself to individual skills and strengths, providing the perfect environment for our trainees to flourish.
We find, that by joining us before applying for a Training Contract, you can be sure that we are the right fit for you, and that your personal key values and behaviours align with those we like to see in our trainees. Then, once you have settled in and fully immersed yourself, you will have the opportunity to apply for one of our Trainee Solicitors positions, where you will gain client exposure and opportunities to handle your own case load as you develop, plus dedicated investment in your wellbeing and development from day one.