Sills & Betteridge Solicitors

LOCATION: Lincoln SALARY: Competitive based on Experience HOURS: 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday BENEFITS: 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave Life Insurance at 3x salary Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our Wills, Trusts and Probate team in Lincoln. This is a key support role where your organisation, attention to detail, and dictation skills will help to keep matters progressing smoothly while delivering a high standard of client service. Key responsibilities: Producing correspondence, documents and file notes using digital dictation Managing diaries, appointments and coordinating meetings Supporting file progression and maintaining accurate records Handling client calls and enquiries professionally and empathetically Preparing and amending legal documents Providing general administrative support About you: Experienced in a secretarial or administrative role with audio typing skills From a legal or similarly regulated environment such as medical or financial services Well organised with the ability to prioritise effectively Confident communicating with clients in a professional and supportive way Detail-focused, reliable and committed to high-quality work. We welcome applications from candidates with strong dictation skills, even without prior legal experience, as full support will be provided to develop your knowledge of private client work. Our award-winning Private Client team offers a thoughtful and trusted service to individuals and families. Here, you will join a collaborative department where legal expertise is matched by empathy and integrity. With multiple Legal 500 accolades and a reputation for mentoring future talent, we provide the ideal setting for private client professionals seeking to make a real difference in people's lives. Play a key role in supporting our Private Client team-winners of the 2023 Solicitor Firm of the Year and Practitioner of the Year 2024 at the British Wills & Probate Awards. You'll help prepare wills and probate documentation while learning from senior colleagues in a respectful, professional setting. To find out more of what life is like at Sills & Betteridge including our benefits, please visit our website. REF-

LOCATION: Derby (with departmental support from wider offices) SALARY: Competitive, depending on experience HOURS: 09:00-17:15 Monday- Friday BENEFITS 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank and public holidays) Life Assurance at 3x your annual salary Birthday off (if falling Monday-Friday) Continuous opportunities for professional development and training to support your long-term career growth. We are looking for an experienced Residential Conveyancer to join our Derby office. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Solicitor, Licensed Conveyancer or CILEX professional who is confident managing a full residential conveyancing caseload independently. You will handle a varied and rewarding caseload, covering all areas of residential conveyancing, including but not limited to: Managing your own caseload across freehold, leasehold, new build and shared ownership Supervising and supporting junior team members Handling client enquiries and building strong relationships Supporting marketing and business development to grow the Derby Conveyancing department. We are looking for someone who: Has strong experience in all areas of residential conveyancing Is confident working independently Delivers excellent client service Is proactive and keen to support departmental growth At least 3 years PQE or equivalent Take ownership of your caseload in a fast-paced, supportive conveyancing department that values efficiency and client satisfaction. Our Conveyancing team is known for its efficiency, professionalism, and client-first approach. As part of one of the leading firms in the Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and East Midlands, you will join a supportive, cross-office team of experienced conveyancers committed to delivering smooth property transactions. ReviewSolicitors positions our Conveyancing team No 1 in Derby and No 3 nationally, according to independent client reviews, reflecting the exceptional quality of our service. With CQS Accredited lawyers and a strong local presence, this is an ideal environment for conveyancers who want to grow professionally while offering a valued, essential service to our communities. You'll benefit from streamlined systems, experienced colleagues, and a reputation for reliability across the Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and East Midlands. REF-

LOCATION: Lincoln SALARY: Competitive based on Experience HOURS: 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Wednesday BENEFITS: 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave Life Insurance at 3x salary Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits This role would suit someone who enjoys reliable support within a professional team, and who is look for a role with meaningful worl. You will join our Family Law team in Lincoln, supporting with day-to-day secretarial and administrative tasks. The role plays an important part in helping files progress smoothly. This role is varied and ideal if you take pride in producing accurate work, managing detail and being a trusted point of contact for both colleagues and clients. You will undertake the following but not limited to: Preparing correspondence, legal documents and court paperwork Managing client files accurately in line with firm procedures and compliance requirements Diary management, organising appointments and supporting day to day file progression Handling client calls professionally, exercising judgement around urgency and escalation Supporting time recording, billing processes and general file administration Assisting with basic initial client instructions where appropriate You are likely to enjoy this role if you: Have precious experienced secretarial or administrative role in a similar role Are confident producing accurate documents and managing competing priorities Communicate in a professional, calm and empathetic way, particularly in sensitive client matters Are organised, reliable and discreet, with strong attention to detail Are comfortable learning legal systems, processes and compliance requirements Experience within a Family Law department, including divorce and financial remedy work, would be helpful but is not essential. Training and support will be provided. Sills & Betteridge LLP is a well established regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We are known for delivering high quality legal advice alongside exceptional client care, and we are proud of our strong reputation as both a trusted legal adviser and a great place to work. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development, with many of our lawyers recognised in The Legal 500 . We value integrity, inclusion and long term careers, and we support our people to grow, thrive and do their best work. To learn more about working at Sills & Betteridge, visit our website. REF-

LOCATION: Lincolnshire, East Midlands and Yorkshire (Multi Site) SALARY: £29,000 - £31,000 depending on experience HOURS: 9am - 5.15pm Monday to Friday BENEFITS: 33 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and public holidays, plus birthday leave Life Insurance at 3x salary Employee Assistance Programme and Cash Plan, including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and healthcare cashback If you are a hands on, multi skilled maintenance person who likes variety and takes pride in keeping places safe, tidy and working properly, this is a role where your work is noticed and genuinely matters. You will help keep our offices welcoming and compliant for colleagues and clients across the region. You will work closely with the Facilities Team, with a vlear plan of what needs doing, plus the autonomy to spot issues early and fix them before thy become bigger problems. You will undertake the following but not limited to: General maintenance and repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, joinery, painting, gardening and general upkeep Installing, repairing and replacing fixtures, fittings, furniture and equipment Completing regular inspections, reporting issues promptly and helping us to stay safe and compliant (including COSHH) Supporting office moves and small improvement projects Driving between offices as needed and completing basic vehicle checks Secure disposal tasks such as confidential shredding when required Occasional evening or weekend support as part of a flexible facilities service You will enjoy this role if you are: Have experience in a maintenance, facilities, handyman, caretaker or multi trade role Confident using hand and power tools A strong communicator with good problem solving and time management skills Take health and safety seriously and work with care It would be desirable to have a time served apprenticeship or relevant trade qualification and/or experience in a multi site or professional services environment. Sills & Betteridge LLP is a well established regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We are known for delivering high quality legal advice alongside exceptional client care, and we are proud of our strong reputation as both a trusted legal adviser and a great place to work. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development, with many of our lawyers recognised in The Legal 500 . We value integrity, inclusion and long term careers, and we support our people to grow, thrive and do their best work. To find out more of what life is like at Sills & Betteridge including our benefits visit our website. REF-