Recruitment

Bartons is based in the South West with a strong local, national and international client base.

We believe that in order to provide our clients with the outstanding service they have come to expect of us, we need to recruit outstanding individuals who are experts in their field, and then provide them with the support, training and working environment to enable them to develop their potential.

We are a progressive legal practice with a strong team spirit, and we pride ourselves on our outstanding client care and legal services. Successful candidates will be keen to participate in our ethos.

Vacancies:

Solicitor or Legal Executive – Marine Department – Plymouth

We are an award-winning, Legal 500 Tier 1 Shipping department within a firm that focuses on providing exceptional service delivery to clients.  Bartons is a welcoming, friendly, and positive company to work for with an excellent working culture and reputation.

The Marine Department is looking to recruit an experienced civil litigator of 3+ years PQE, who is able to assist the department in providing expert advice on maritime law and shipping matters.  The successful applicant will have excellent research and analytical skills and strong interpersonal and communication skills.  They will be passionate about the marine sector and servicing our wide portfolio of marine clients.  Work is predominantly wet shipping and includes P&I and Defence work, Admiralty work including collisions, pollution and total losses, as well as some non-contentious work.

The Marine Department takes a forward-thinking approach to training, which has included obtaining sailing qualifications and attending training to become qualified commercial fishermen.  The Department considers that the key to empowering staff is to give them tools to help them excel professionally.

The Department has clients and friends throughout the industry and considers it an important element of the business to regularly attend and support relevant Shows, such as the various Boat Shows, Seaworks and the Fishing Expos, as well as support British Marine at director and committee level.  The suitable candidate must be outgoing and enjoy networking by representing the Department at events in the UK and abroad, as well as taking the time to regularly engage with our clients building new and existing client relationships.

The Department is based in an office with parking overlooking the busy Barbican in Plymouth, which provides stunning views of the pleasure and commercial vessels going about their business. The position offered is full time. An element of remote working will be considered.

The ideal candidate will:

• share our enthusiasm for excellent client care;
• be able to work under pressure and meet client expectations;
• enjoy working as part of a professional and motivated team; and
• have the enthusiasm to take an active role in the continued development of the Marine Department.

Working for Bartons:

• competitive, market rate salary;
• excellent opportunities for career progression;
• the opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm’s marine offering; and
• a supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work / life balance.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Anne Rogers at a.rogers@bartons.co.uk and Jo Pummery at jp@bartons.co.uk

Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive – Family Team

This vacancy, in a multi-office legal company with an excellent working culture and reputation, is for a qualified and experienced solicitor, or Chartered Legal Executive, who has experience of a varied family law caseload and has 5 yrs + PQE.

You would join a family law team with excellent quality, privately funded work.  You would advise on divorce and separation, financial remedy and children work, as well as on cohabitation and pre and post nuptial agreements.  You will regularly be involved with high-net-worth family finance cases which can involve significant business assets, complex property structures, international elements and more specialist areas of matrimonial finance work.

You will be committed to providing an excellent client service, have a methodical approach to your work and a keen eye to detail, be organised, be able to work to deadlines and prioritise your work.  This role offers the potential to work towards longer term progression and growth if you are looking to develop your career.

If you are looking to relocate, or wish to avoid commuting, this is an opportunity to live and work in a stunning area, in the South Hams, Devon, with easy access to the beautiful coastline for those who enjoy being out on/or by the water, or alternatively you might consider working in this company’s Plymouth, Totnes or Bristol offices.

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Anne Rogers at a.rogers@bartons.co.uk

Solicitor and/or Legal Executive – Private Client – Kingsbridge 

Due to the continuing growth of our Private Client department, we are looking for additional fee earners to join our experienced team.

This is a full time post and the ideal candidate will:

• be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills;
• be able to work harmoniously within the team;
• be able to manage a varied caseload (to include the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney, tax planning, estate administration and Court of Protection work);
• be enthusiastic and willing to engage in the business development of the department;
• be able to demonstrate consistent fee earning; and
• be STEP Qualified and have SFE membership – however, this is not essential and training is generally available for the right candidate.

Working for Bartons:

• competitive, market rate salary and additional benefits;
• excellent opportunities for career progression;
• the opportunity to take a central role in the development of the department; and
• a supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work / life balance enabling maximum enjoyment of all the South Hams has to offer!

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Anne Rogers at a.rogers@bartons.co.uk

Legal Assistant – Dispute Resolution – Kingsbridge

An opening has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our dispute resolution department and provide strong administration support for our team.

This is a full time, in person post and is based in Kingsbridge.  The ideal candidate will:

• be able to demonstrate excellent client care skills
• have experience of providing administrative support within a law firm
• have experience of using a case management system
• have a high degree of self-management and initiative
• be a real team player and enjoy working under pressure

Working for Bartons: 

• competitive, market rate salary 
• excellent opportunities for career progression
• the opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm’s dispute resolution offering; and
• a supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work / life balance. 

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Anne Rogers at a.rogers@bartons.co.uk