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Our people are our business, we have a positive attitude, value our staff and encourage them to be the best they can be. We are professional, organised with a friendly approach and dedicated to driving innovation. There are training and development opportunities. We offer a safe working environment, modern Information Technology and career paths. Every employee has the opportunity to realise their potential. With regular social events working for Vanderpump & Sykes is a happy and positive experience.

Join us:
In a candidate we look for Enthusiasm, Creativity, Respectfulness, Determination, Dedication, Time management and a Strong Work Ethic. Teamwork is also vital. We build professional relationships with our clients and verbal communication is key to our success.

Do you have these skills ?

We offer:
Opportunities to progress your own career and skill set
Competitive salaries  
20 days holiday (for full time roles) + bank holidays + December festive period shutdown 
Pension  
Social committee with regular events including festive & summer socials funded by the company  
We have extensive policies to promote equality

Unless stated office hours are 09:00am-5:00pm but it is essential to be flexible and prepared to 
work beyond the normal office hours when workflow demands.

We will complete a pre-employment screening which includes a Criminal History Background and 
other employee checks. 

Please Note:

Speculative CV's

If you would like us to store your details on file for a period of 6 months, please send us your CV and a covering letter. Your details and CV will be kept on our ‘Speculative Database’, should an appropriate position arise, we will contact you.

We currently have the following vacancies:

Private Client Solicitor

North London Law Practice requires a Full-time Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive.

Hours 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

A vacancy has arisen for a Private Client Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our successful Private Client Department. Either a Private Client Lawyer (qualified solicitor or CILEX) with 2+ years PQE

The ideal candidate will have experience in drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estate Administration and will have the ability to deal with their own caseload. 

The Private Client team are dedicated to providing an outstanding service.

You will be required to carry out the client’s instructions in the most efficient and expedient way having regard to the firm’s professional and procedural standards

Duties include:-

  • Administration of Estates
  • Trusts
  • Inheritance Tax
  • Assisting with casework including dealing with a range of Wills, Probate and Lasting Powers of Attorney cases including: Estate administration; Applying for and obtaining the grant of probate; Setting up trusts 
  • Settling any tax liabilities and affairs
  • Tax planning would be advantageous
  • Dealing with correspondence
  • Maintaining accurate time costing procedures

Key Skills Required: 

  • Committed team player and adapt well to new challenges
  • Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with client matters in a sensitive manner
  • Excellent analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment
  • Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
  • STEP qualification preferable but not essential

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking for a role that will allow them to continue to develop their skills and expertise
Salary is negotiable depending on experience.

Paralegal - Private Client Department

We are seeking a Paralegal for our Private Client Department

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting with the drafting of wills, trusts, and estate planning documents
  • Responding to post, telephone enquiries and queries from Clients.
  • Managing client files and documentation
  • Conducting legal research and preparing case summaries
  • Maintain administrative duties as appropriate, paying invoices and closing files.
  • Assisting with probate and estate administration matters
  • Liaising with clients
  • Supporting senior solicitors with various tasks as required

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working as a Paralegal in Private Client law
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Good knowledge of wills, trusts, and estate planning procedures
  • Be organised and have a good attention to detail
  • Good time management
  • Be able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Attending Client meetings, taking instructions and preparing cases.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research tools
  • A proactive attitude towards work
  • Legal qualifications and/or certifications preferred

(PLEASE NOTE: Work Experience / Training Contracts / Vacation Schemes – We are currently unable to offer placements)

Applications for all posted role(s) should include a covering letter and your CV addressed to: 
The Practice Manager
Vanderpump & Sykes LLP
Lough Point
2 Gladbeck Way
Enfield, EN2 7JA

or by e-mail to rickhowlett@vanderpumps.co.uk.

No Agencies

Training Contracts
Occasionally, we are able to offer legal training contracts with our legal departments. When a vacancy arises we will advertise at the University of Law and in the Law Society Gazette inviting applicants to send their CV for consideration.

Work experience
There are currently no opportunities for work experience or shadowing.

Notice to recruitment agencies: 
We are unable to accept speculative introductions and CVs from recruitment agencies. We will not be bound by any terms and conditions in relation to attempted introductions.

Equal Opportunities
Vanderpump & Sykes are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to avoiding unlawful discrimination with employees and clients.

In endeavouring to become an equal opportunities employer, we will ensure that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, colour, race, ethnic origin, religion, disability or age.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Diversity
Please click here for details of Vanderpump & Sykes' workforce diversity.