Please note we do not accept job applications for secretaries and other support staff through agencies

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Consultants

Are you an experienced Solicitor or legal fee earner either in a niche area or with a client following, who is interested in working with an exciting and progressive firm – in one of our offices or on a virtual basis? We are always keen to talk to quality people who are looking for a firm to put their existing work through on a consultancy basis – or who are happy to work with us to develop new work and be paid on a fee-sharing basis.

In particular, we are looking for a part-time non-contentious company/commercial law lawyer on a consultancy/fee sharing basis – click here for more details.

Interested? Call Senior Partner Tim Bishop on 01722 422300 or e-mail Tim Bishop 

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Litigation Team Secretary - Salisbury

We have a vacancy for a Full-time Litigation Team Secretary based in the Salisbury office.  You will need to be an experienced legal secretary and very committed to the role.

The successful candidate will have the following qualities;

• Ability to solve problems and use initiative
• Calm, able to work to deadlines and manage and prioritise a range of tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Good telephone manner
• Excellent keyboard skills and Computer literate – experience of Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Access, legal software
• Good with people
• Audio typing and word processing ability -  Typing speed of at least 65wpm
• Knowledge of law and legal procedures, especially litigation and employment procedures and terminology

All applications should be accompanied by an up-to-date CV and covering letter/email. The closing date for applications is Monday 20th May and interviews will take place in that week. If you are interested in this vacancy, please contact Jane Bishop via email to jane.bishop@bishopslaw.com.

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Support Staff - Casual Workers

We are actively recruiting to our bank of 'temp' staff in our secretarial and reception services.

These are staff who are happy to be contacted as and when we need cover for annual or sickness absence - paid on an hourly or daily basis as appropriate. 

You may be needed at our Salisbury, Amesbury or Andover offices and, if travel is difficult, then please state your preference. 

For these roles we would consider graduates living in the Salisbury/Andover/Amesbury areas. This is a great way to gain experience in a Solicitors' office.

Legal experience/knowledge is not necessary but great customer service, excellent English/grammar, organisational skills, typing and a "calm under fire" approach is an absolute must! 

Look forward to hearing from you - email cv to jane.bishop@bishopslaw.com

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