Sue Ross Recruitment Ltd

Sue Ross Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established high street law firm based in Rotherham. Our client provides a full and efficient legal service to private clients and small to medium-sized businesses across the region. We are seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Solicitor to join a busy litigation department. Working as part of a supportive and client-focused team, this role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop practical legal skills across a wide range of contentious matters. You will be assisting the Civil Litigation Partner and working on cases involving: Commercial and civil litigation Property litigation (landlord and tenant disputes) Contentious probate Employment disputes Insolvency Matrimonial matters Main Responsibilities: Case Progression Proactively progress cases under supervision Draft correspondence, witness statements, advice, and instructions to counsel Prepare court bundles, schedules of loss, and related documentation Attend client meetings, mediations, and court hearings where required Client Care Communicate with clients clearly and professionally Manage client expectations and ensure cases progress efficiently Deliver a responsive and business-oriented legal service Legal Knowledge Apply legal principles and procedural rules to each matter Identify case strategies and assess merits under supervision Business Development Contribute to the firm s business development activities Assist in promoting the firm s litigation services to new and existing clients The successful candidate for the role will have: Knowledge of legal principles (law degree advantageous) Excellent organisational, planning, and communication skills The ability to manage a varied workload independently Strong IT and telephone skills A proactive and professional approach to client service A willingness to collaborate and learn We seek experienced Solicitors (PQE 3 years +), within a litigation environment or a small high street practice would be an advantage. What We Offer Competitive salary (dependent on experience) Supportive and friendly working environment Opportunities for professional growth and development 20 days annual leave plus statutory holidays Early finish on Fridays Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Legal are working with a rapidly expanding law firm based in North East Derbyshire, in the recruitment of a Corporate Commercial Lawyer. If you are a corporate-commercial lawyer who wants to work with high calibre entrepreneurial start-ups through to well established multi-million-pound turnover companies, then we want to hear from you! The ideal candidate will be 5 years PQE + and able to run their own caseload, deal with mergers & acquisitions, and handle a variety of commercial cases. An interest in getting involved in business development would be ideal, although not essential. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for a Multi-Track Personal Injury Fee Earner. Our client is a top 100 UK law firm with a renowned reputation; Due to a period of continued growth, the firm are actively seeking dedicated, and ambitious lawyers, (whether qualified solicitors or unqualified fee earners) to take on a varied caseload of high value serious and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish, predominantly litigated RTA based. Subject to experience, you will oversee cases valued between £25,000 and £50,000, £50,000, and £250,000, £250,000 to £1,000,000 or £1,000,000+. Duties: You will be responsible for delivering excellent client care to clients who have suffered from a traumatic and life changing event. Conduct regular technical and case reviews, providing feedback and mentoring as required. Regular communication and meetings with your client. Instructions and meetings with a multi-disciplinary team of experts for example, medical experts, case managers, care experts, architects, forensic accountants, counsel. Analysis of evidence and research of legal issues on liability, causation, and quantum. Drafting documents including statements, pleadings, and schedules of loss. Securing early interim payments and appropriate rehabilitation. Optimising your client s settlement. Ability to work with a task-based case management system to ensure regular contact is maintained with all clients, providing exceptional customer service, and managing their expectations. Raising awareness of the department and developing your professional profile. Support your Team Leader in the supervision, mentoring and development of junior members of the team as appropriate, ensuring clear objectives and KPIs are followed, performance issues are actively managed and development plans are in place in accordance with company policy. Perform to a high level in a target orientated environment. To undertake any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business. Person Specification Qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEx with a minimum of 4 years post qualification experience or can demonstrate equivalent experience to charge and recover appropriate rates. Proven track record of dealing with serious injury claims; an experienced litigator with strong technical ability and practical knowledge of the court procedures. Commitment to delivering excellent client care for each of our clients. Excellent communication skills to include negotiation and objection handling. Accountable for achieving objectives in a fast-paced environment whilst maintaining high standards of work quality and client care. Competent working with a case management system and good knowledge of Excel and Word. Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Maintains a positive attitude, self-motivated and uses own initiative. Robust - able to deal with changing circumstances and challenging situations whilst still achieving objectives. Your KPI s and Objectives will be discussed and agreed with you on a one-to-one basis. You will have regular one-to-one meetings with your line manager to review your performance against these objectives and identify any areas for development and/or required support. Although you will be handling a claimant caseload, our client will look at candidates from either claimant or defendant backgrounds. This is an excellent opportunity to join an esteemed firm that believes in staff progression, offers high levels of flexibility, and supports agile working. The organisation will offer you the following employment benefits package: 25 to 30 days holiday + bank holidays Company bonus scheme Enhanced pension scheme Permanent Health Insurance Free eye tests Enhanced adoption leave, maternity & paternity pay Reward & recognition long service, prize draw, incentives Life insurance Free parking (if/when in office) For more information about the above vacancy or for a confidential chat about our other vacancies throughout Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, the Northwest, and the Northeast, please send your details to us and one of our dedicated legal consultants will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Recruitment are working with a well established law firm in the recruitment of a Family Lawyer. They are looking to strengthen their established family team with someone who has experience in dealing with areas of family law, including private law children matters, injunctions, divorce and financial settlements. The caseload is predominantly legal aid. Advocacy experience and familiarity with the Legal Aid Agency CCMS system/HMCTS portal would be an advantage but are not essential. Subject to the above, this role would be ideal for candidates who are FILEX/CILEX, or qualified solicitor and are looking to take their next step/return to work. The role is office-based in the Dearne Valley, with free parking nearby and plenty of support from senior colleagues and support staff. The position could appeal to both full and part time candidates. All employees enjoy additional benefits including private GP access, death in service benefit & counselling/wellbeing support. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Legal are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Conveyancing Assistant to join our clients busy property team. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a professional approach to client care. Key Responsibilities Handle calls with estate agents and IFAs Provide general updates to clients via phone and email Set matters up for completion and attend to exchanges and completions Manage the day-to-day running of sale files, remortgages, transfers, and assents (with supervision as required) Assist fee earners on purchase files when needed Process client payments by phone Manage incoming and outgoing monies via the case management system Take new enquiries, provide quotes, and accurately record sources of business Support post-completion work as required Prepare correspondence and documents using visual files Administer team filing, including daily filing tasks Prepare mail and enclosures for despatch Arrange copying and document handling Provide guidance to junior and temporary assistants when required Attend to clients in person and over the phone, delivering professional, efficient, and friendly service Liaise with external contacts, maintaining the firm s high standards of client care What We re Looking For At least 2 years experience within an assistant role Strong organisational and administrative skills Excellent communication and client service abilities Ability to work independently and as part of a team Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Legal are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected Law Firm who are seeking a Group Litigation Fee Earner. They will consider candidates at paralegal, legal executive and solicitor level on a permanent basis. As a Group Litigation Fee Earner, you ll be on the front line building strong client relationships, shaping legal claims, and making a real difference to those affected by large-scale legal breaches. In this varied and fast-paced position, you ll connect with new clients, guide them through the early stages of their legal journey, and support the progression of their claims. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of legal disciplines including data protection and privacy law, litigation funding, clinical negligence, personal injury , and consumer law . This is an ideal role for a dedicated legal professional looking to develop deep litigation experience while working on cases that have a real-world impact. Key Responsibilities for the Group Litigation Fee Earner role: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients Manage expectations and keep clients updated on claim progression Draft pre-action correspondence and prepare litigation documents Collect and assess liability and special damages evidence Instruct Counsel and attend conferences, hearings, and trials Obtain medical evidence, arrange treatment, and make settlement offers Ensure compliance with court directions and prepare claims for trial Conduct litigation, including advocacy and dispute resolution Candidate Requirements for the Group Litigation Fee Earner role: Excellent communication and client care skills Strong written ability and attention to detail Confident legal researcher with good knowledge of CPR Well-organised, proactive, and task-focused Experience handling data protection matters is advantageous Knowledge of solicitor/client retainers and litigation processes What s on Offer for the Group Litigation Fee Earner role: This role offers clear scope for progression. For those with the right drive and aptitude, there are opportunities to take on more complex caseloads, mentor junior colleagues, and step into supervisory or leadership roles. A chance to work on high-profile, impactful litigation cases Supportive team environment and continuous learning Exposure to multiple areas of legal practice Flexible working options (full-time and part-time) A defined path for long-term career development This is an outstanding organisation to work with and the successful candidate will enjoy being part of a dynamic and forward thinking team culture. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected law firm, who are expanding and require both Employment Law Paralegals and Solicitors. To work as part of a team, the jobholder will be responsible for: assessing employment cases; negotiating and advising on settlement agreements, and: handling claimant employment tribunal claims up to and including litigation and advocacy. responsible for handling their own caseload You will deliver excellent levels of client service and keep the client regularly updated in line with department service level agreements and individual targets. You will be responsible and accountable for promptly handling all matters related to assessing claims, giving both verbal and written telephone advice, running Employment Tribunal claims, drafting ET1 claims and other Tribunal applications and conducting litigation, instructing and liaising with counsel, conducting hearings where appropriate and negotiating, advising on settlement agreements and COT3 proceedings , providing employment law training and supervising junior staff and representing the firm at events. Candidate Requirements: Employment Law experience, as a Paralegal, Legal Executive or Solicitor Dealing with a large and varied ET caseload, advice work and settlement agreements (claimant experience preferred) Excellent knowledge & understanding of employment law Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.

Sue Ross Recruitment are working on behalf of our client, a highly respected law firm, to recruit an HR Assistant on a part-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a close-knit, forward thinking company. Key Responsibilities for the Part-time HR Assistant: Supporting the People & Culture Director in the administration of staff records by ensuring all records are accurately maintained and up to date. Supporting internal and external inquiries and requests related to the HR department. Compiling and maintaining paper, digital and electronic employee records, including holiday and sickness records. Assisting with the process of recruitment, including vetting candidates, assisting with interviews, issuing employment contracts and onboarding processes. Assisting with the process of leavers including the administration of correspondence, arrangements for exit interviews and compliant record closure procedures. Supporting HR in coordinating training, programs, workshops and seminars. Administering general HR ad hoc processes such as collating and maintaining One to One, Probation, Appraisal and Competence records. Supporting collating of information and updating of records and policies for annual compliance. Candidate Requirements for the Part-time HR Assistant : Relevant HR or Recruitment administrative experience Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills with the ability to multitask Ability to work with organisational growth and change Excellent inter-personal and team working skills at all levels Ability to manage, develop and motivate staff Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with staff and clients This is permanent position, working part-time hours of 21 hours per week, however flexibility is offered and we are also open to receiving applications from candidates looking or full time hours. Unfortunately due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback to all applicants. Please assume that if you do not hear from us within 72 hours that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. May we take this opportunity to thank you for expressing an interest in one of our roles and wish you the very best in your search for employment.