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• Handling a caseload of credit hire claims from start to finish.
• Conducting litigation and settlement negotiations to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Providing expert advice and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation and case law to inform case strategy.
• Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure seamless client service.

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in credit hire litigation.
• Strong knowledge of credit hire law and a proven track record of managing a caseload.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to case management with attention to detail.

• Competitive salary up to £50, 0 plus an outstanding bonus structure.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Generous benefits package, including flexible working options.

Legal Assistant/Secretary – Family Law – Bury



Join a busy and friendly Family Law department as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant. Enjoy ongoing support, training, and development in a collaborative team, with a wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.



Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Assistant with a background in Family Law? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established regional law firm at their Bury office. You’ll provide vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners handling sensitive family matters – all while being part of a supportive and professional team.



Key Responsibilities:

Provide full secretarial support to Family Law fee earners, including audio typing

Assist with case management and prepare legal documentation under instruction

Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings

Liaise professionally with clients, courts, and external agencies by phone and email

Maintain and update internal databases and case files accurately

Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Family Law team

Fast and accurate typing skills (audio typing an advantage)



What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary

Ongoing training, development, and internal compliance webinars, provide the opportunity to get fee earning experience and progress quickly.

25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional leave after 2 years’ service

Birthday off

Pension scheme

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their legal support career within a friendly, fast-paced Family Law team that values personal development and long-term staff retention.



If you’re interested send your CV 

Counter Fraud fee Earner

Location: Bolton (Hybrid – 1 day a week in-office)

We are working with an esteemed Legal 500 firm who is looking to add an experienced Lawyer to the largest and most experienced counter fraud team in the market. 

Role Overview:
You will work alongside a team of fraud specialists, running a caseload of fraud files on behalf of top insurer clients. You will run cases from cradle to grave on a range of interesting and engaging fraudulent claims including staged accidents, exaggerated claims, bogus passengers and more.
As well as the running of files, you will take a hands on approach in maintaining and building relationships with clients. 

Experience Required:

• You will have at least 2 years’ experience in defending fraudulent claims
• Demonstrated track-record of running your own caseload, particularly in insurance, RTA and fraud

Benefits:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement (1 day a week in-office)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent career progression opportunities 

If you believe you have the required experience and feel ready to take the next step in your career with a market-leading team, please apply today!

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Probate Solicitor
Location: Manchester/Bolton
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A dynamic, new position at a well-established and respected law firm, with a strong heritage of legal excellence, is currently seeking a qualified Probate Solicitor with 3 years PQE to join its expanding team.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated Probate Solicitor to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You will demonstrate strong technical ability, commercial awareness and a commitment to client care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Probate Solicitor to manage a varied caseload independently, with minimal supervision
• Deliver high-quality legal advice and representation to clients
• Maintain and build strong client relationships
• Assist with the development and mentoring of junior team members
• Contribute to business development initiatives and networking opportunities

What we are looking for:

• Qualified Probate Solicitor with 3 years PQE
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Attendance bonus scheme
• Workplace nursery salary sacrifice scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Additional leave accrual system after 2 years of service
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Northern Rail discount scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

How to Apply:
If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a reputable and forward-thinking firm, we would love to hear from you.

Private Client Solicitor
Location: Bolton
Type: Full-Time | Hybrid & Flexible Working Available

An excited opportunity for an experienced and motivated Private Client Solicitor (8+ years PQE) to join a well-established and growing Private Client team. This senior-level role offers the opportunity to manage a high-quality existing caseload and play a key role in shaping the department's future direction.

You will act for a broad and diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families and clients with business interests. The firm values its people and fosters a supportive, forward-thinking work environment.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Private Client Solicitor to progress matters in Trust Administration, Tax Planning Advice, Complex Inheritance Tax returns, Draft Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney.
• Private Client Solicitor with a proactive and client-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What we are looking for:

• A qualified solicitor with at least 8 years’ PQE in private client work
• Ideally STEP qualified (or working towards this accreditation)
• Strong technical expertise and a commercially focused approach
• Proven ability to manage complex matters with confidence and professionalism

Benefits:

• 25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Additional leave based on length of service
• 1-day annual leave for your birthday
• 1 "recharge" day per year
• 2 paid volunteer days annually
• Option to buy and sell annual leave
• Annual Christmas shutdown
• Attendance bonus
• Social Committee events
• Involvement in the firm’s Innovation Group
• Employee gift scheme for key milestones
• Client and colleague referral incentives
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (subject to role and business needs)

The firm is a progressive firm with a strong sense of community and commitment to legal excellence. It places a high value on employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a dynamic and inclusive working environment.

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We are seeking a motivated and experienced Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an established Private Client department within a respected regional firm. If you thrive in a busy yet structured environment, and are looking to take ownership of your caseload while working in a friendly and client-focussed team, this could be the ideal next move.

The firm is a well-regarded regional practice with multiple offices across the North West, offering national-reach advice from a client-centred, modern high-street law firm platform. The Private Client team forms part of a broader full-service legal offering, underpinned by strong values, professional accreditations and a commitment to excellence in client care. The firm’s positioning and structure offer a great opportunity to build or continue a successful career in Private Client work.



Key Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of Private Client matters, with a strong emphasis on probate work.


• Advise and handle matters including Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPAs) and Probate.


• Work autonomously, with support, to progress cases from instruction to conclusion.


• Communicate professionally, build rapport with clients and act as an ambassador for the firm’s values and reputation.


• Collaborate with the wider Private Client team to deliver seamless service and consistent client care.

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a specialism in Private Client work.


• Ideally 3+ years’ PQE (or equivalent experience) within a Private Client environment.


• Proven ability to manage a busy caseload across Wills, LPAs and Probate matters.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; confident liaising with clients and professional contacts.


• Organised, proactive and committed to delivering a high standard of client service.

What’s On Offer

• Strong training and development program to deepen your skills and support career growth.


• A clear career progression path in a firm that genuinely supports its people.


• A friendly, collaborative working culture in which your input is valued.


• Innovative holiday accrual system and attractive working benefits reflecting the firm’s commitment to employee wellbeing.


• A chance to work within a Private Client department that is both busy and well-structured.

Conveyancing Fee Earner – Hybrid or Fully Remote | Flexi Hours | Commission up to £15,000 p/a 

 



An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner to join a well-established Bolton-based law firm offering full flexibility, home working, and a very generous bonus structure. This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking, tech-driven firm that values its people and rewards performance.



You’ll handle a manageable caseload of 80–90 mixed conveyancing files, covering sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity. You’ll be supported by a shared in-office assistant who takes care of all your admin, allowing you to focus on progressing your files efficiently.



The firm uses Proclaim case management software. They pride themselves on having the best reviews in the conveyancing market





What’s on offer:

• Fully remote position – work from home permanently
  
   


• Flexible working hours – choose your start time between 07:30 and 09:00 (8-hour day with 1-hour lunch)
  
   


• Uncapped 5% commission on all legal fees billed, paid monthly with no threshold – typically worth £,000–£1 000 per annum in addition to base salary
  
   


• Support from an experienced shared assistant based in the office
  
   


• Use of modern, efficient software
  
   


• Collaborative and supportive team culture

This is the perfect role for a motivated and self-sufficient conveyancer looking for flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to significantly increase earnings through a transparent and achievable commission structure.



If you have experience managing your own conveyancing caseload and are looking for a firm that truly values work-life balance and rewards performance, we’d love to hear from you.

Vantage CE Academies Trust
Location: Flexible

Closing date : 23/11/25 at 9.00am

Vantage CE Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a Trustee to contribute to the strategic leadership of the Trust as it enters an exciting new phase of development. As a dynamic and expanding organisation, Vantage currently employs over 500 staff and provides education to more than 3,700 pupils across 10 schools.

We are a North West based Trust, founded in 2012, which recognises and supports the individual ethos of non-faith schools and is currently made up of six Church of England schools and four community schools.

Vantage CE Academies Trust champions aspiration and ambition, striving to overcome barriers and consistently pursue excellence. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where every individual feels valued. Our goal is to ensure that every child who enters our schools has a rich and inspiring experience, leaving equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thrive in the next stage of their educational journey.

The Trust is currently in an exciting period, and we are looking for a new Trustee who:

• wants to make a difference

• can offer a strategic outlook

• has the ability to analyse complex information;

• will offer challenge and support to the CEO and Board via a bold, courageous and resilient mindset

• Education background with relevant Qualifications

• Attend Board Meetings 4 times a year (face to face) and Committee meetings

If you have the requisite experience for the role, and share our values of “aspiration, togetherness and service”, we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more and register your interest for the role, please contact our Trust Office Operations & Governance Manager,

The closing date for application is 23/11/25 at 9.00am. However, the Trust reserves the right to close early and therefore encourages early applications.

Vantage CE Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS will be required for all roles. All candidates will also be subject to an online search for information about you as part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding.