Vacancies:
Residential Property Solicitor/Legal Executive
Based in Hereford
Gabbs Solicitors, has a vacancy for a full or part-time experienced Residential Property fee earner.
Nature of work - freehold and leasehold development acquisitions, sales and disposals.
Specific skills required - drafting and negotiation of contracts and leases, joint venture agreements, preparation of standard information packs on re-sales; full understanding and familiarity with SDLT and applicable reliefs; drafting and negotiating releases and variation of restrictive covenants; creative approach to title investigation; familiarity with planning and building regulations applicable to residential development; ability to respond quickly and effectively to clients’ requirements; ability to understand and facilitate the clients’ “commercial” priorities and goals.
Personal Skills: You will be expected to provide an efficient, professional and friendly service to clients and colleagues. An ability to act as an ambassador and to promote the firm, and a willingness to engage in marketing initiatives would be an advantage. We also seek a person of integrity and of sound judgment.
Apply sending your CV with covering letter to: apalliser@gabbs.biz
Paralegal – Civil Litigation Team
Based in Hereford Office – Initially a part-time role (hours/days negotiable), but flexibility may be given to the right candidate.
Following the continued growth of the firm’s civil litigation team, we are excited to advertise the position of paralegal with the department.
The role is primarily to assist the head of department in the day to day running of a wide variety of civil disputes including:
- Personal injury claims – EL / PL – High value
- Landlord and Tenant
- Consumer disputes
- Contentious probate disputes
- Employment disputes
- Consumer disputes
- Commercial disputes
- Property and boundary disputes
- Professional negligence claims
The successful candidate will work under the supervision and assistance of the solicitor in the department.
The following skills and experience would be beneficial to the role:
- Previous experience of the type of work listed above
- Keen eye for detail
- Logical thinker
- Team player
- Independently motivated
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Empathetic listener
- Calm under pressure
- Comfortable and confident in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
- Proficient in the use of IT systems (training supplied)
- Good telephone manner
Whilst a law degree and previous experience working in a solicitor’s firm would be highly desirable, we are open to considering candidates with transferable skills from previous careers and backgrounds.
Please apply, with CV and covering letter to: Angela Palliser, Practice Manager on apalliser@gabbs.biz
Training Contracts 2025
Four seats in different departments across our offices in Hereford, Hay and Leominster
Gabbs are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for Training Contracts for 2025.
As a Trainee Solicitor at Gabbs, you can expect to gain experience in various areas of Law as you will undertake four seats in different departments, across our three offices; our specialities include Family Law, Litigation, Private Client and Property.
Requirements:
In order to apply, you must:
(1) have either a qualifying Law Degree (QLD) or a degree in another subject and the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL); and
(2) you should have completed your QLD or GDL or you should be in your final year of study.
Please provide your predicted grades if you are in your final year of study.
How to apply:
If you would like to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to our Practice Manager, Angela (apalliser@gabbs.biz).
If selected, we will invite you for a first interview with our Directors and then, if successful, we will invite you back to one of our offices, for you to work alongside the team for an assessment. At this stage, you may also be asked to present to a panel of Directors and the team on a topic of our choosing (which you will be able to prepare for!)
Applications close 28 February 2025 – we look forward to hearing from you!
Private Client Legal Secretary
Based in Hereford
We have a vacancy at our Hereford office for a Legal Secretary to join our Private Client department (full or part-time considered)
Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support to fee earners and legal staff
- Organise and maintain legal files and documents
- Schedule meetings and appointments
- Communicate with clients
- Manage fee earner calendars
- Handle incoming and outgoing correspondence
- Perform general office duties, such as answering phones and filing documents
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a legal secretary or similar secretarial role
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software applications
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise work effectively
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team. If you meet the qualifications outlined above, please submit your CV for consideration to apalliser@gabbs.biz
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Based in Leominster
Long established Herefordshire law firm, Gabbs Solicitors, has a vacancy for a full or part-time Private Client fee earner.
You will deal with all aspects of Wills, Trust and Probate work, Powers of Attorney/Deputyships and advising on the Administration of Trusts. STEP membership would be an advantage.
Apply sending your CV with covering letter to: apalliser@gabbs.biz
Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive
Based in Hereford
Gabbs Solicitors, has a vacancy for a full or part-time experienced Private Client fee earner.
You will deal with all aspects of Wills, Trust and Probate work, Powers of Attorney/Deputyships and advising on the Administration of Trusts. STEP membership would be an advantage.
Personal Skills: You will be expected to provide an efficient, professional and friendly service to clients and colleagues. An ability to act as an ambassador and to promote the firm, and a willingness to engage in marketing initiatives would be an advantage. We also seek a person of integrity and of sound judgment.
Apply sending your CV with covering letter to: apalliser@gabbs.biz
Please contact the Practice Manager Angela Palliser for enquiries relating to vacancies at apalliser@gabbs.biz
