As an expanding business, we are always keen to hear from individuals who feel that they could make a positive contribution to the firm.
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you feel we’re the right firm for you. We are always happy to receive enquiries from prospective recruits regardless of whether or not we have a specific vacancy which fully matches your background.
Our Ethos
Founded in 1893, Ellis-Fermor & Negus is a well-respected East Midlands practice with offices at Beeston, Long Eaton, Ripley, and Belper. We deliver a high-quality service to a wide range of private and business clients.
The mission of the firm is to establish a lifelong relationship with all our clients, ensuring that they and staff alike are treated as individuals with individual needs. Relationship building is a key part of our ethos.
Our Christian values are important to us in the way we approach our work and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in terms of everything we do.
Why Join Us
Our ethos means that we endeavour to provide our staff with all the leadership, encouragement and support they need. We want everyone to feel truly appreciated for the contribution they make to the firm. We like to think that this is manifested by the fact that many of our Directors and staff have been with the firm for many years.
A happy and motivated team means that we are well placed to offer a competitive and dynamic service to our clients, ensuring the continued success of our firm.
Staff Benefits
We offer a wide range of generous staff benefits to all our employees. Find out about our staff benefits and more here:
Current Vacancies
Secretary – Residential Conveyancing
Ellis Fermor and Negus, Beeston, Nottingham
35 hours pw (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm)
Salary circa £21,000 – £23,000pa
We are looking for an experienced Secretary to join the Residential Conveyancing Team in our Beeston office.
Excellent typing (including audio typing / digital dictation), IT, communication and organisation skills are essential. High levels of accuracy and a good eye for detail coupled with professionalism and integrity are also required. You must be comfortable dealing with clients face to face and over the telephone and be able to work to deadlines in a very fast paced and busy environment.
Previous secretarial / legal experience particularly within residential conveyancing or property services would be beneficial, but is not essential.
In return we offer a supportive work environment, a commitment to work life balance, generous leave entitlement plus Christmas closure, Health Cashback plans, a 24/7 Advice and Information Line, access to a discounts and offers platform, free counselling service, wellbeing support and the opportunity to join a company that cares.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please email emma.mrvik@ellis-fermor.co.uk
For more information about the role and about Ellis-Fermor and Negus Solicitors please visit https://www.ellis-fermor.co.uk/contact-us/careers/
Closing date – Open
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk.
Office Clerk
Ellis-Fermor Solicitors, Long Eaton, Nottingham
35 hpw Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
Salary – £20,820 (£11.44 ph for 21 years and over), £15,652 (£8.60 ph for 18 – 20 year olds)
We are looking for an Office Clerk to provide administrative support and some reception cover for our busy Long Eaton office.
The main duties include filing and archiving confidential documents including sorting and organising confidential files and folders, scanning and photocopying documents, general errands, opening and closing electronic files, managing the post and providing reception cover face to face and over the telephone.
The ability to work effectively as part of a team, a flexible yet organised approach to work and excellent IT, numerical and communication skills are essential. Some administrative and customer care experience would be helpful coupled with a good understanding of confidentiality.
You must be able to lift and carry folders and boxes, as the organisation of hard copy files is a significant part of this role.
In return we offer a supportive work environment, good training and career development opportunities, generous annual leave entitlement plus Christmas closure, Health Cashback plans, a 24/7 Advice and Information Line, access to a discounts and offers platform, free counselling service, wellbeing support, and the opportunity to join a caring and friendly team.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role please email the Office Manager, emma.scott@ellis-fermor.co.uk
Closing date – Open
For more information about the role and about Ellis-Fermor and Negus Solicitors please visit https://www.ellis-fermor.co.uk/contact-us/careers/
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk.
LEGAL LOCUMS
Ellis-Fermor and Negus is a multi-disciplinary high street legal practice based in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. Our mission is to establish lifelong relationships with our clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services. We work in a range of disciplines. This includes commercial property, residential conveyancing, wills and probate, commercial business, family law, litigation, employment and charity law.
We are seeking to expand our team of experienced (qualified and unqualified) locums to ensure we continue to look after our clients during times of annual leave or other absences.
Currently, we need locums for our commercial property teams in Beeston, in Nottingham and Belper, in Derbyshire. Candidates must have experience of handling small–medium size commercial property sales, purchases and leases from start to finish. You will also need to have experience of acting on behalf of both landlords and tenants.
We would also be keen to hear from you if you can provide locum cover in our other disciplines.
For all of our locum roles you must be highly experienced in your area of practice. Locums will need to be able to hit the ground running, have excellent communication and IT skills. You must be able to work to tight deadlines, manage your own workload and give excellent client care. You will need to be self-motivated, flexible, able to work on your own and as part of a team. Candidates must also have a caring and professional manner. Please note that these are office based roles and not available for remote working.
Remuneration will be commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
For more information about the roles please email andrea.shea@ellis-fermor.co.uk. To apply please send your CV and covering letter to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk
Closing date – Open
How to apply
If you are interested in applying for a position at Ellis-Fermor & Negus, please send your CV and a covering letter via email to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk.
If your application is not for one of our advertised roles then please include details in your covering letter outlining the type of role you are seeking.
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