CAREERS

Find out more about the range of staff benefits we offer at Mewies Solicitors.

Any current vacancies are listed below:

If you would like an informal chat about any of the vacancies below, please call Adrienne Patterson, Practice Manager, on 01756 799000.

Private Client Solicitor/Legal Executive

We have an opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the team at Mewies Solicitors in our Private Client department. We are a well established practice providing services across all main practice areas in the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ market town of Skipton, North Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for an existing caseload covering the whole spectrum of Private Client work and including:

Wills of all types from Instruction to Signature
Lasting Powers of Attorney from Instruction to Registration
Obtaining Grants of Representation, and administering and distributing Estates (including the preparation of Estate Accounts).
Advising on Inheritance Tax planning, and implementing appropriate arrangements, including the preparation of lifetime trusts and other gifting (to include Deeds of Variation).
Preparation and submission of Inheritance Tax Accounts and advising on Inheritance Tax liability, with particular reference to Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs.
Administering Lifetime and Will Trusts, including the preparation of Trust Accounts and Tax Returns and Deeds to alter or terminate trusts; attending to distribution.
Preparing and submitting Court of Protection Deputyship applications and ancillary applications.
Advising Attorneys on their duties and responsibilities and assisting where required

Skipton and the Dales is a popular retirement destination and the role often requires visits to clients at home, in hospital, or in a care/residential home.

A STEP qualification is preferred but is not a prerequisite. We would expect the successful candidate to actively pursue the full STEP Diploma if this has not already been obtained.

The position has excellent prospects for career progression for the right candidate.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to the Practice Manager, Adrienne Patterson, either by email at a.patterson@mewiessolicitors.co.uk or by post to the office at Clifford House Keighley Road Skipton BD23 2NB.

Commercial Property Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive 2 year + PQE

We have an opportunity for a 2 year + PQE Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join the team at Mewies Solicitors in our Property Department. We are a well established practice providing services across all main practice areas in the ‘Gateway to the Dales’ market town of Skipton, North Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will assume responsibility for an existing caseload covering the whole spectrum of commercial property work including commercial sales and purchases, option agreements and similar arrangements, commercial leases (acting for Landlords and Tenants), commercial property finance, and agricultural property (including overage agreements).

The position has excellent prospects for career progression for the right candidate.

Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with litigation and advocacy qualifications – (Minimum 5 years PQE)

We are currently seeking an experienced family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our busy family department, providing current and accurate Family law advice to clients of the practice on divorce, finance, children, injunction work and cohabitation matters, including advocacy in a professional, courteous manner. Running your own caseload with minimal supervision, whilst being an integral member of the business’ Family law department. Attending Court to represent clients, attending with Counsel, as required regarding family/matrimonial matters.

We are looking for a friendly but professional team player, who will also support the Family team in promoting and developing the Family law department, including attending marketing and networking events.

Archiving and Administration Assistant:

We have an opportunity for an Archiving and Administration Assistant to join the firm. We are looking for someone to work 20 hours per week, 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, or similar hours.

This position is a varied role which involves carrying out a wide range of tasks involved in the administration of a busy legal practice, including:

Closing and archiving of paper files. This involves physical filing and retrieval of files in and out of onsite storage in our basement and out buildings (N.B. This involves some heavy lifting and use of a trolley)

Providing daily lunchtime cover for the receptionist and at other times as required. Including answering the telephone, greeting visitors to the office.

Data entry to update the practice’s database by processing the movement of files, wills and deeds that are archived or coming in or out of storage.

Going to the bank to carry out the daily banking and perform any deliveries or collections including taking post to the post office each day.

Photocopying as requested.

Taking payments from clients both in the office and over the telephone.

Monitoring the stationery stock levels and ensuring that orders are placed for stock when necessary, and keeping the stock room tidy.

Occasionally going shopping for supplies when necessary.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as requested by the company.