About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals and over 600 staff based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: Real Estate, Corporate Services, Dispute Resolution and Private Client. We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges or opportunities that they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do. RollOnFriday recently ranked us as the 6th best law firm to work at in 2026. With our ambition to succeed, comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the...

Probate Lawyer Senior Associate Personal Estate Manager Salary: £40,000 - £62,500 per annum Start Date: Flexible We are open to remote, hybrid and flexible working applications. Our office is in Bristol. About Us At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed. Our Purpose To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human. What you'll be doing: Manage and progress a case load of mostly taxable estate administration cases. Take ownership of all technical tasks required to progress a case. Manage all client communication and correspondence. Draft interim and final estate accounts. Support the coaching, development and mentoring of junior colleagues. Collaborate across teams to ensure a seamless...

Legal Administrator Salary: £26,000 Start Date: TBC Close date: 31st of March 2026 Location: Central Bristol with hybrid working following completion of probationary period About Us At Kings Court Trust, we occupy a unique, privileged position. We are called upon at a sensitive time when families are going through the stages of grief, but there is an acceptance that certain realities need to be addressed. At Kings Court Trust, we have a goal to be the most successful and respected estate administration business in the UK. Individuals that take a role within our business will strive to reach this goal with us by taking the utmost pride and professionalism in their work and commitment to our business's goals and objectives. Our Purpose To support families through bereavement with expert guidance and genuine compassion, making a complex process feel manageable and human. What You'll Be Doing: Drafting and reviewing estate correspondence. Setting up new...

Our Client, Reading council are looking for a Childcare Advocate paying 65 an hour We are seeking an experienced Childcare Advocate to work in our dynamic and supportive Advocacy Team within the Joint Legal Team, a centre of excellence recently commended by Lawyers in Local Government. Our team handles a wide range of Family Court hearings, primarily care proceedings and related matters, delivering high-quality advocacy and ensuring continuity of representation for our clients throughout their cases. In this role, you will undertake a variety of hearings, including contested matters, final hearings, and emergency or short-notice hearings. While some hearings will be conducted remotely, you will also be required to attend hearings in Reading, Slough, and occasionally London or other court centres. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent standard of service, so you will be expected to bring both strong advocacy skills and a client-focused approach to your work. Job Purpose...

Criminal Solicitor (Legal Aid) - Employed or Consultant Basis Location: Leicester (office-based with some flexibility) About Us Our client is a well-established and growing law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Criminal Solicitor to join our Leicester team, handling a varied caseload of legally aided criminal matters. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Solicitor looking for flexibility, as the role is available on either an employed or self-employed (consultant) basis. You will manage your own caseload of criminal matters, providing expert advice and representation to clients across a range of offences. Key responsibilities include: Managing a full caseload of criminal defence matters under legal aid Advising and representing clients at police stations and Magistrates' Courts Preparing cases for Crown Court proceedings where necessary Ensuring...

Commercial Property Solicitor Milton Keynes (Hybrid Working) A well-established and growing regional law firm in Milton Keynes is looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor to join its expanding property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to take on a broad, high-quality caseload while benefiting from real autonomy and clear progression prospects within a supportive and ambitious firm. The Role You will advise on a wide range of commercial property matters, including: Sales and acquisitions of commercial property and land Acting on residential transactions for corporate entities Drafting and negotiating leases (grants, renewals, variations and assignments) Option, overage and pre-emption agreements Property finance and refinancing matters Auction transactions Right to Manage and Collective Enfranchisement matters You'll work with a diverse client base and play a key role in delivering practical,...

Criminal Solicitor (Legal Aid) - Employed or Consultant Basis Location: Leicester (office-based with some flexibility) About Us Our client is a well-established and growing law firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal services. We are currently seeking a dedicated and motivated Criminal Solicitor to join our Leicester team, handling a varied caseload of legally aided criminal matters. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for a Criminal Solicitor looking for flexibility, as the role is available on either an employed or self-employed (consultant) basis. You will manage your own caseload of criminal matters, providing expert advice and representation to clients across a range of offences. Key responsibilities include: Managing a full caseload of criminal defence matters under legal aid Advising and representing clients at police stations and Magistrates' Courts Preparing cases for Crown Court proceedings where necessary Ensuring...