As many of you will know, Lesley Anderson Law are expanding and moving to new premises. Alongside this very exciting news, we are delighted to say we are recruiting for 3 roles:

Solicitor Advocate – Civil
Solicitor with experience in Family and Child Law and Civil Litigation
Legal Secretary/receptionist

Please see the job descriptions for each job below.

Looking to apply for one of these roles? Apply by sending your CV and Covering Letter today to enquiries@lesleyandersonlaw.co.uk

Solicitor Advocate – Civil

Lesley Anderson Law are seeking to recruit a solicitor advocate with extended rights of audience in the civil courts.

This is an opportunity to join a growing, dynamic business which prides itself on excellent client service and a positive working environment.

Excellent career progression opportunities are available for the successful candidate.

Solicitor with experience in Family and Child Law and Civil Litigation

Job Title: Solicitor

Days and hours of Work: Monday until Friday 9am until 5pm

Location: Falkirk

Lesley Anderson Law was established in 2019 in Falkirk town centre.  Now in our third year, the team are expanding with the recruitment of a  Solicitor.  Working as a member of a small team, the Solicitor will deliver expert legal advice and representation to clients specifically in the areas of Family and Child law and civil litigation.  The solicitor will undertake civil litigation, ancillary matters such as interdicts, debt recovery, wills and powers of attorney.

The key areas of responsibility are:

·      Meeting clients and taking instruction
·      Managing and overseeing own caseload
·      Preparing court documents
·      Appearing in court in all types of civil hearings including child welfare hearings, opposed motions, debates and proofs.

To be successful in this role, the applicant will enjoy working in a busy environment and will have:

·      Experience in Divorce (including complex financial provision), separation agreement, cohabitation cases, prenuptial and cohabitation agreement, residence and child contact matters, adoption, drafting wills and powers of attorney, interdict and general civil litigation.
·      A passion for delivering high levels of client service
·      Strong planning and organising skills
·      Some supervisory or management experience would be desirable but is not essential
·      Experience in using Leap case management system would be desirable.

To apply for this post, please send your CV and covering letter to: enquiries@lesleyandersonlaw.co.uk

Solicitor with experience in Family and Child Law and Civil Litigation

Job Title:  Receptionist / Legal Secretary

Days and hours of Work:  Monday until Friday 9am until 5pm (part-time hours will be considered)

Location:  Falkirk

Lesley Anderson Law was established in 2019 in Falkirk town centre.  The practice provides expert legal advice and representation specifically in the areas of family law, child law, wills and power of attorney and debt recovery.  Now in our third year, the team are expanding with the recruitment of a receptionist / legal secretary.  This post is advertised as full time, but part-time applications will also be considered.

The successful candidate will work as a member of a small team and will undertake administrative duties in the following areas:

·      Providing a high level of service to clients both on the phone and in the practice
·      Utilise the Leap case management system
·      Provide administrative support in relation to civil litigation
·      Produce legal documents using Big Hand dictation
·      File management
·      Processing fees, invoices and taking payments

To be successful in this role, the applicant will enjoy working in a busy environment and will have:

·      Excellent telephone skills
·      A welcoming and professional manner
·      Previous legal administrative experience, particularly in dictation and producing legal documents
·      A methodical and well-organised approach to work