Current Vacancies

Commercial / Agricultural Solicitor

Full time, Carlisle

This is an exciting opportunity to handle a challenging caseload within our busy Property Department.

You’ll join an efficient, busy and friendly team and handle an exciting and varied caseload of matters.
The position is a full-time position, however, we would consider part-time working for the right applicant.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2 years plus PQE, with a motivated and ambitious outlook and a solid grounding in property.
You will have a strong client focus and a commitment to providing high levels of service, building and developing client relationships.
You will be a strong communicator, who is well-organised and has excellent attention to detail and planning skills.
Salary is dependent upon your level of experience and background.

We would be very keen to hear from you as soon as possible. Please apply with a covering letter and your CV to el@bendlessolicitors.co.uk

Conveyancer

Full-time, Whitehaven

We are looking to appoint an experienced Conveyancer to join our busy Property Department.

You’ll join an efficient, busy and friendly team and handle an exciting and varied caseload of matters.
The position is a full-time position, however, we would consider part-time working for the right applicant.
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years PQE, with a motivated and ambitious outlook and a solid grounding in residential/ commercial property. A familiarity with rural and agricultural property matters is an advantage due to our client base.
You will have a strong client focus and a commitment to providing high levels of service, building and developing client relationships.
You will be a strong communicator, who is well-organised and has excellent attention to detail and planning skills.
Salary is dependent upon your level of experience and background.

We would be very keen to hear from you as soon as possible. Please apply with a covering letter and your CV to el@bendlessolicitors.co.uk

Child Care Solicitor

Carlisle Office, Full-time

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm of experienced Lawyers with an enviable reputation. We are seeking a specialist Child Care solicitor, preferably with panel membership, but not essential for our Family department who will undertake a caseload of public law children matters.

Job Description

Our Family department currently deals with all areas of Family Law. We act for parents in all areas of public law children matters from pre-proceedings/PLO to care proceedings. We also deal with applications under the Family Law Act, both Legal Aid and privately funded.

Our ideal candidate would have at least 3-5 years PQE with significant experience in managing a caseload primarily focused on public law children cases, alongside some private law children cases.

The candidate should have sufficient experience to work confidently and independently with minimal supervision. Additionally, the successful candidate will have good interpersonal and IT skills, and the ability to work as part of a small but friendly team.

Additional Information

£ Competitive Salary based on experience.
Flexible working to be considered after a probationary period.
Secretarial and administrative support will be available.
Location: Predominantly Carlisle but expected to commute between our office on West Cumbria when the need arises.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established firm of experienced Lawyers with a good reputation.