Careers with Us

We welcome direct contact from prospective applicants in all fields of our work, qualified Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors, Legal Executives, Paralegals, Legal Secretaries and Support Staff at all times, in addition to current vacancies. Our continued success relies on us having highly talented people in every position. If you have got these skills then we want to hear from you.
Any CV’s received will be dealt with in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations of which further information is contained in our ‘Job Application Privacy Notice’.  However, we will hold your details on our files in case a suitable vacancy arises in the future, when we will contact you.

For further details contact send an e-mail to our Chelmsford Office:

recruitment@thblegal.com
Hampton House
137 Beehive Lane
Great Baddow
Chelmsford
Essex
CM2 9RX

Head of Department ~ Private Client 

We are actively seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive (PQE 7 years+) to join our very busy, hugely experienced and dynamic Private Client Team.

Responsibilities

The Department is highly regarded and you will handle your own wide and varied caseload of Private Client matters to include:-

• Wills, Codicils, Trusts, Lasting Power of Attorney and HMRC inheritance tax forms.
• Probate and Estate Administration.
• Deeds of Variation and advising on all related tax issues.
• Court of Protection, Probate and administration of Estates and Trusts.
• Deputyship Applications.
• Enduring Powers of Attorney.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the field of Private Client with ambition and passion to drive the department.  Ability and willingness to actively market the Private Client department along with strong IT, inter-personal skills and a positive attitude are vital.

Genuine scope for career progression.

Comprehensive range of benefits and flexible approach to working.

Based:                                       Shoebury/Chelmsford

Salary:                                        Negotiable – DOE

Job Type:                                   Permanent

Working Hours:                       Full Time / Flexi-time

If you are interested in applying for this position email your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@thblegal.com

Criminal Duty Solicitor Vacancies Essex & Suffolk

Despite the obvious pressures placed upon the CJS at the present time we currently have vacancies for Duty Solicitors to work in our Essex and Suffolk teams .

Our Magistrates work is split across North and South Essex Teams together with an established team in our Ipswich office.

This is a full-time position, but part-time applications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Providing a comprehensive service to both legally aided and private clients
• Attending police stations both inside office hours and outside office hours with overtime fully remunerated.
• Providing advice and advocacy in the Magistrates’ Court.

The Candidate

The successful applicants will be qualified Duty Solicitors with experience of managing their own caseload and conducting all of their own advocacy including conduct of their own trials.

• Must have the knowledge and ability to represent clients at the Police Station, Magistrates Court and as litigator on Crown Court cases.
• All levels of PQE will be considered.

The Firm 

• We are a large regional Lexcel accredited practice being one of the few firms to remain committed to publicly funded legal services while also providing  legal services for  Private Family , Company and Commercial , Conveyancing and specialist Regulatory work.  We have 5 offices across the East Anglian region.

Benefits

• Genuine scope for career progression.
• Comprehensive range of benefits and flexible approach to working.

 Salary

• Dependent upon experience.

Please submit your CV to  recruitment@thblegal.com

Solicitor or Experienced Caseworker ~ Professional Misconduct Team (East Anglia)

We are actively seeking a Solicitor (PQE 2 years+) or Caseworker (2 years+ experience) to join our very busy, hugely experienced and dynamic Professional Misconduct Team.

The Department is highly regarded both nationally and internationally and undertakes the conduct of serious Crime and Misconduct cases, Inquests and Regulatory Law Procedures on behalf of various Disciplined Services, both in the United Kingdom and overseas.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in the field of Crime and Professional Discipline, will be able to work as part of a dedicated Team to a very high standard at all times and whilst under pressure.

Strong IT, inter-personal skills and a positive attitude are vital.

Based:                                       East Anglia

Salary:                                        Negotiable

Job Type:                                   Permanent

Working Hours:                       Full Time / Part time / Flexi-time

If you are interested in applying for this position email your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@thblegal.com

NQ Family Solicitor – Chelmsford Office 

Taylor Haldane Barlex LLP seeks an enthusiastic and dedicated NQ solicitor to join our public and private family law team.  Applicants will be able to work efficiently, as part of a team, being responsible for their own case load on all aspects of public and private family work.

Experienced in undertaking the majority of your own advocacy, managing and taking responsibility for your own caseload with an understanding of legal aid required.

Access to your own transport is essential.

Salary is negotiable and dependant on experience.  Part time working considered.

Applicants should submit CV and covering letter to recruitment@thblegal.com

Trainee Solicitor / Paralegal ~ Crime (Ipswich) Team

We are actively seeking a Trainee Solicitor / Paralegal to join our very busy and ever-expanding firm, in our Criminal Defence Team.

The Department is highly regarded, dealing with a varied caseload. We are seeking to employ a candidate keen on qualification and personal development.

The successful candidate will have completed their LPC/SQ1 or Degree, will be able to work as part of a dedicated Team to a very high standard at all times and whilst under pressure.

Strong IT, inter-personal skills and a positive attitude are vital.

Location:                           Vacacnies in our Ipswich office

Salary:                               £22,500

Job Type:                          Permanent

Working Hours:                 Full Time

If you are interested in applying for this position email your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@thblegal.com