Current Vacancies

Legal Secretary/Assistant - Conveyancing (Filey)

We are looking for a legal secretary/assistant to work in our property department assisting one of our Conveyancing Solicitors. This full-time, permanent position is based in our busy, friendly Filey office.

You must be a well organised and approachable individual, with experience in a similar role. You should be able to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills, a strong command of the English language, excellent keyboard skills and you should possess a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, particularly Word and Excel. Experience within the legal sector (particularly in property law / conveyancing) is preferred.

Duties include audio-typing, document preparation, diary management, administration and liaising with clients by phone and in person.

If you have these skills and are committed to excellent client care, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply by submitting your CV with a covering letter.

Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive - Litigation (Whitby/Scarborough)

Thorpe and Co Ltd are seeking a dynamic 4+year PQE Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive with a strong background in civil litigation.

The ideal candidate will be confident in advising clients on a range of litigation matters and will be able to demonstrate their experience in a range of areas which could include all or some of the following:-

• Property litigation;
• Contract disputes;
• Personal Injury;
• Landlord Tenant disputes (private and commercial);
• Debt Recovery;
• Professional/ Clinical Negligence claims;
• TOLATA;
• Contentious probate and disputes;
• Employment Law

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil and commercial litigation cases.
• Assist in building and developing the department.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong litigation skills with a track record of handling complex cases.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and advocacy abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adherence to professional ethics and legal standards.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment alongside our experienced head of department. We offer ongoing training and career development opportunities .

Salary £40,000+ depending on experience and qualification

Primarily based at either our Whitby and/or Scarborough offices.

Solicitors/Chartered Legal Executive - Conveyancing (Whitby)

Thorpe and Co Ltd are seeking an additional Conveyancing Solicitor to join the conveyancing team.

The ideal candidate will be confident in advising clients on a range of conveyancing matters and will be able to demonstrate their experience in a range of areas including purchases, sales, remortgages, buy-to-lets including leasehold, shared ownership and unregistered property.

Responsibilities

• No client following required.
• Accountable for the management of your own case load.
• Building rapport with clients’ and delivering exceptional service.

Skills and Qualifications

• Qualified in Conveyancing, either as a Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer.
• Minimum of 1 year PQE and preferably CQS accreditation.
• Experience using Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) and conveyancing portals.
• Confident in meeting client needs through delivering a quality service.
• Able to act autonomously and make independent decisions.
• Have a keen eye for detail and be able to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent IT skills.

Why Join Us?

You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative environment alongside our experienced team. We offer ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Salary £35,000+ depending on experience and qualification

Primarily based at our Whitby office.