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. Please note that unfortunately we are unable to offer work experience placements.
Our Ethos
Founded in 1893, Ellis-Fermor & Negus is a well-respected East Midlands practice with offices at Beeston, Long Eaton, West Bridgford, 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:
Current Vacancies
Commercial Property Lawyer
West Bridgford, Nottingham
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
We are a regional law practice with an enviable reputation in the East Midlands for the quality of our work. We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Lawyer to join our growing West Bridgford team and contribute to the success of one of the region’s oldest practices.
You must have at least 5 years PQE in commercial property law and be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive along with hands on experience of running your own cases from start to finish. The ability to work on your own initiative, hit billing targets, manage multiple work streams and meet deadlines whilst provide excellent levels of client care are essential.
We work with a range of individuals, businesses and commercial enterprises including sales and purchases, leases, buy-to-let purchases and sales and development re-financing transactions so sound commercial understanding, excellent communication skills and good business acumen are also vital.
In return we offer a range of benefits including a health cash plan scheme, wellbeing support, 24/7 advice and information line, discretionary bonus schemes, generous annual leave plus Christmas closure, selling annual leave scheme, bonus exchange scheme, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to join a company that cares.
This is a full-time post, normally Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm although part time or flexible hours may be available
To arrange an informal discussion please contact Director and Head of Commercial Property, Simon Hale on simon.hale@ellis-fermor.co.uk
To apply please email your CV and covering letter to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk outlining the breadth and depth of your commercial property legal experience.
Part time Receptionist
11.25 hours per week (Thursdays 1 – 5pm & Fridays 8.45am – 5.00pm)
Salary:- £7,673 per annum (£13.12 per hour)
Ripley, Derbyshire
With excellent client service and an enviable reputation for the quality of our work, we are currently looking for an experienced Receptionist to join our team.
You will need to demonstrate strong interpersonal and organisational skills to assist in the running of our reception and front office. Previous reception and administrative experience, along with the ability to manage a high volume of phone calls and in-person visitors, is required.
The role includes handling phone calls, dealing with members of the public in a client-focused and professional manner, administrative tasks, handling financial transactions, maintaining records, managing the post and ensuring the reception runs smoothly and efficiently.
You must be able to work quickly and accurately, have excellent IT, customer care and communication skills and a good eye for detail. The ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative is essential.
In return we can offer a supportive work environment, a commitment to work life balance, generous annual leave entitlement plus Christmas closure, Health Cashback plans, a 24/7 Advice and Information Line, access to a discount and offers platform, wellbeing support, good training and career development opportunities, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, bonus exchange scheme and the opportunity to join a company that cares.
Closing date – open
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk.
Residential Conveyancer
Beeston, Nottinghamshire
35 hpw (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm)
Salary – dependent on experience
We are looking for an experienced conveyancer to join our team in Beeston.
Significant residential conveyancing experience, a flexible approach and the ability to work to multiple, tight deadlines, manage a heavy workload and provide excellent client care are essential. You will also need to be self-motivated, organised, able to work on your own and as part of a team and have excellent communication and IT skills.
Ideally, we are looking for someone who can provide support and management to the team in the absence of the Head of Cluster, so previous supervisory or management experience would be an advantage.
In return we offer a range of benefits including a health cash plan scheme, wellbeing support, 24/7 advice and information line, a range of learning and development opportunities, enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave, fertility leave, generous annual leave plus Christmas closure, selling annual leave and bonus exchanges schemes, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to join a company that cares.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact emma.mrvik@ellis-fermor.co.uk
To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk.
We are members of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme
Temporary Secretary – Commercial Property
This is a temporary role covering maternity leave starting early-August for approximately 12 – 15 months. A permanent role MAY be available after this time.
Beeston, Nottingham
35 hours per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday.
Salary – From circa £23,200 depending on experience
We are looking for an experienced secretary or administrator to join our team on a temporary basis.
Excellent IT, communication and organisation skills and the ability to work effectively with our digital dictation / audio typing systems are essential. High levels of accuracy and a good eye for detail coupled with professionalism and confidentiality are also required. You must be comfortable and confident dealing with clients face to face and over the telephone, be able to turn enquiries into paid work through excellent response times and high levels of client care and be able to work to deadlines in a fast paced and busy environment.
In return we offer a range of benefits including a health cash plan scheme, wellbeing support, 24/7 advice and information line, learning and development opportunities, generous annual leave plus Christmas closure, selling annual leave scheme, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to join a company that cares.
Please note this is an office-based role.
To apply please send your CV and covering letter to applications@ellis-fermor.co.uk.
Wills and Probate Lawyer
Beeston and West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
This new role is a wonderful opportunity to join our Wills and Probate / Private Client team working in our Beeston and West Bridgford offices.
Working on a range of private client work including wills, LPAs, probate and Court of Protection applications, you will be responsible for providing professional legal advice and support to clients. This will include undertaking client meetings, drafting, updating and producing wills and LPAs, inspecting properties and undertaking research.
At least 5 years PQE as a Solicitor or Legal Executive in private client and professional will and LPA writing experience is essential. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work quickly and accurately and have good IT skills. The ability to work to deadlines, meet targets, manage your own workload and have a caring and empathetic approach is also essential.
In return we offer a range of benefits including a health cash plan scheme, wellbeing support, 24/7 advice and information line, a range of learning and development opportunities, generous annual leave plus Christmas closure, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, fertility leave, selling annual leave scheme, bonus exchange scheme, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to join a company that cares.
We are a multi-disciplinary high street legal practice serving clients in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire for over 130 years and our mission is to establish lifelong relationships with all our clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services.
To arrange an informal conversation about the role please contact Kim Kirk, Deputy Head of Department or Grace Steele, Director and Head of Department on kim.kirk@ellis-fermor.co.uk or grace.steele@ellis-fermor.co.uk
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 including 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.
We currently require experienced locums for our commercial property and residential conveyancing teams based in Ripley, Belper, Beeston and Long Eaton.
You must be highly experienced in your area of practice, able to hit the ground running, have excellent communication and IT skills, 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 and have a caring and professional manner.
Please note that these are office based roles and are not available for remote working.
Remuneration will be commensurate with your experience and qualifications.
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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