Private Client Solicitor
We currently have an opportunity for a Private Client Solicitor on a full-time (9-6, Monday to Friday) permanent basis to join our expanding team in either our Wickford or Hornchurch branch office. It is a pivotal time to join the team as it looks to further expand its offering in the area. Having been established in the area for many years, the firm is well-known across Essex for its high-quality client service and has built up a loyal client base.
They will offer individual client advice and guidance, working within a team of like-minded professionals and will manage their own caseload on all aspects of private client to include:
- Simple form and complex wills
- Probate
- Estate administration
- Tax
- Trusts
- IHT
- Life planning
- Court of Protection cases
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
. Step membership and SFE accreditations preferable
They would also expect to help with business development – Networking with other professionals and contacts to continue building the department’s profile in the region.
This role would suit a Private Client Solicitor with upwards of 3 years’ PQE, this role is a split one based at our Wickford branch but they would be expected to expand our Hornchurch branch and attend clients there, salary dependant on experience.
Family & Child Care Solicitor
We are currently looking for an experienced Family and Child Care Lawyer on a full-time (9-6, Monday to Friday) permanent basis who has experience in the following:
- Handling a complex caseload of childcare matters
- Representing parents and guardians in care proceedings (ICOs, EPOs, Supervision Orders)
- SGOs
- Private law proceedings
- Family Law Act proceedings
- Divorce and separation
- Financial orders
- Co-habitation Agreements
- Pre & post nuptial Agreements
- Experience in CCMS and Legal Aid
- Conducts own advocacy
- Outstanding client care skills
- Strong communicator both written and verbally
- Works well under pressure and can meet tight deadlines
- Children Panel membership or other accreditation is desirable but not essential
This is at our Chelmsford or possibly Braintree office, some hybrid working possible, salary dependant on experience.
If you are interested in applying for any of the above vacancies please email our Managing Director, Mr Aaron Coombs on: aaron.coombs@cunningtons.co.uk clearly stating which position you are interested in.
Legal Secretary at Wickford, Braintree, Hornchurch & Croydon
We are currently looking for an experienced conveyancing secretary on a full-time basis (9-5.30, Monday to Friday) to join our expanding teams at our Braintree, Croydon, Hornchurch and Wickford branches, this is an office based position. The successful candidate must have a ‘can do’ attitude, be competent with the Land Registry website, be confident with registrations, contract packages and dictation.
Salary dependant on experience.
Please send all CVs and covering letters to Marina Wilde, HR Manager by email to: marina.wilde@cunningtons.co.uk
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to recruiting individuals on merits of suitability for each role, on the basis of qualifications and experience.
All applications are treated fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs and other protected characteristics, ensuring that there are equal opportunities at all stages of the recruitment process.