Careers
Clark Willis is a Tees Valley and North Yorkshire modern law practice, with a strong heritage of over 50 years, based in the centre of Darlington with an additional office in Northallerton .
Whatever your field of expertise, we are always interested in hearing from outstanding, talented, and ambitious people in Family, Private Client and Residential Conveyancing who are looking for a new challenge and to develop their career. We work with a diverse client base and are currently expanding and so also welcome speculative applications from other disciplines who can evidence a client following and increase our services.
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Role: Private Client Solicitor
Location: Darlington
Hours: Full Time (Part time considered)
Experience: NQ to 3 PQE
(more senior PQE part time)
Salary : Subject to experience
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a junior solicitor / fee earner to join our highly regarded Private Client team to undertake Wills, LPAs and Estate Administrations at our Darlington office.
As an ambitious Private Client fee earner, you will become an integral part of a growing team, handling a diverse caseload of matters including Wills, LPAs and Estate Administrations. Court of Protection and Trust work is also available within the team and you will gain excellent exposure to a varied caseload and possess a sensitive approach in handling these matters. The successful candidate will also be willing to take part in business development alongside the rest of the team.
STEP qualifications (or working towards) would be advantageous but not essential.
The role is primarily a full time position however a part time position would be considered for the right candidate or for solicitor's with higher levels of PQE experience.
To apply, email your CV and covering letter to n.waugh@clarkwillis.co.uk
Role: Residential Conveyancer
Location: Northallerton
Hours: Full Time
Salary : Dependent on experience
The Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Property Solicitor / Conveyancing Fee Earner to join and lead our busy Property team at Northallerton. The role would provide excellent career development with the ability for the right candidate to play an integral role in the continued development of the office and firm's presence in North Yorkshire.
We welcome applications from all levels of PQE experience, although ideally the successful candidate will have at least 2-3 years experience in running residential residential property matters but excellent candidates below this level will be considered. Experience in rural, agricultural property and commercial property would also be welcomed but not essential.
To apply, email your CV and covering letter to n.waugh@clarkwillis.co.uk
Role: Private Family Law Fee Earner
Location: Darlington
Hours: Part Time or Full Time
Experience: All experiences considered (a minimum of 2 years PQE preferred)
Salary: Dependent on experience
The Role
An opportunity has arisen to join our highly regarded Family law team to undertake principally private Family law work including divorce, finance and private law children work. Experience of public law proceedings desirable but not required.
As an experienced Family solicitor, you will become an integral part of a successful Family team, handling a diverse caseload of private family matters including divorce, pre-nuptial agreements, children issues, separation agreements and civil partnerships. You will gain excellent exposure to a varied caseload and in one of the few firms in the region to offer mediation services.
The successful candidate will have (or will be working towards obtaining) family panel membership or resolution accreditation and be willing to take part in business development.
The role is predominantly to be based at our Darlington office, although flexible working and/or being based at Northallerton could be available if geographically preferential for the successful applicant.
Ideally applicants will have a minimum of 2 yrs post qualification experience to be able to handle a caseload on arrival, although candidates with lesser experience may still apply and be successful.
To apply, email your CV and covering letter to n.waugh@clarkwillis.co.uk.
*strictly no agency application at this time*
Role: Receptionist
Location: Northallerton
Hours: Full Time
Experience: Preferred but not essential
Salary : Dependent on experience
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a new Receptionist to join our Northallerton team and provide receptionist services to that office. The role will involve greeting clients, answering telephone calls, assisting the team members of the office alongside other general reception duties.
The ideal candidate
- Reception / Customer Service Experience
- Will have excellent communication skills and a good telephone manner.
- Someone with excellent organisation and time management skills
To apply, email your CV and covering letter to n.waugh@clarkwillis.co.uk.
