Current vacancies

We are currently recruiting a Medical Records Paginator to work within the busy and successful Clinical Negligence team based at our offices in Sheffield.

Medical Records Paginator

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Medical Records Paginator to join our expanding Civil Litigation department. The ideal candidate will have experience in a medical role.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an efficient and effective service to sort, collate, index and paginate medical records.

Full time or Part time applications will be considered.

The salary for this position depends on experience.

As part of your role, you will be expected to:

– Sort, collate, paginate and index medical records including DWP, Social Services and Education records using pagination software

– Prepare a chronology of relevant issues arising out of the medical records with reference to the paginated bundle

– The core bundle of records and chronology will need to be updated as the case progresses, as and when updated records are obtained

– Provide written advice / guidance to the fee earners on issues arising when reviewing the medical records including missing records, further records that need to be obtained, potential issues to be investigated that may not have been raised by the Claimant

– Maintain proper diary systems of deadlines set by fee earners

– Liaise with the provider of records to obtain missing documents

We would expect your skills to include:

– Self service, i.e. type own documents and carry out own admin

– Use of document editing and bundling software as wells as word, outlook, excel etc

– Travel to other Howells offices in order to carry out casework

– Work from home if necessary

– Deal quickly and efficiently with tasks set by fee earners

– Communication – written and spoken, active listening

– Problem Solving

– Maintain confidentiality

– Meet chargeable time and financial targets, as agreed with the Head of Civil Litigation

– Attend meetings and training sessions, where relevant to general casework and the firms policies and procedures

– Maintain diaries, including any team diary

– Keep up to date with data inputting

– Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative

About Howells Solicitors

At Howells, we offer approachable and quality legal advice to the local community and beyond. We have more than 40 years’ experience in providing high quality legal advice and pride ourselves on our sense of social conscience in everything that we do. We are keen to train and develop the next generation of talent to add to the expertise the firm has to offer. That culture has been central to the firm ever since its foundation. Howells is consistently ranked among the top firms in the region, in the Legal 500 and in the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.

Howells offers a variety of staff benefits including:

– Generous holiday entitlement (30 days fee earners/managers and 23 days increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days support staff)

-3 discretionary days Christmas to New Year

– 8 bank holidays

– Flexi time scheme, with the ability to take up to 4 flex days each year

– Contributory pension scheme

– Group Life Assurance (death in service) – after 2 years

– STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award

– Training and development opportunities

– Social fund

– Contractual Sick Pay Entitlement

– Contractual Maternity Pay Entitlement

– Recruitment Bonus Payments

– Voluntary benefits e.g. Westfield Health scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff savings scheme

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Claire Bond, HR Officer on 0114 249 67 63 or email: [email protected]

Please send all completed applications to [email protected] with the position applied for in the subject line.

Please note, individual feedback will not be given due to the number of applicants we received.

We are searching for a committed and experienced Wills, Trust and Probate Solicitor / Legal Executive to join our busy Wills Trust and Probate team based at our offices in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.

Wills Trust and Probate Vacancy

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Wills, Trust and Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our expanding Wills, Trust and Probate department. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years post qualification experience.

The successful candidate will work on a range of private client matters including Wills, Lasting Power of Attorneys and Probate matters. Applicants must demonstrate good team working skills and the ability to work with other members of the Team.

Ideally the candidate will be a STEP member.

As part of your role, you will be expected to:

– Manage a case load of private client matters.

– Deliver excellent client care and a first-class customer experience through phone, email, and in-person client interactions.

– Demonstrate high level communication skills.

– Ensure all tasks are completed in line with deadlines.

– Collaborate with marketing to produce a range of online content.

– Communicate positively with other solicitors, professional organisations, and internal stakeholders.

– Attend events to increase the visibility of the firm.

We would expect your skills to include:

– At least 3 years in a wills, trust and probate fee earner role, post qualification.

– Strong organisational skills.

– Experience of working with a case management system.

– Solid knowledge of legal processes, anti-money laundering regulations, and compliance obligations.

About Howells Solicitors

At Howells, we offer approachable and quality legal advice to the local community and beyond. We have more than 40 years’ experience in providing high quality legal advice and pride ourselves on our sense of social conscience in everything that we do. We are keen to train and develop the next generation of talent to add to the expertise the firm has to offer. That culture has been central to the firm ever since its foundation. Howells is consistently ranked among the top firms in the region, in the Legal 500 and in the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.

Howells offer a wide range of benefits including:

– Generous holiday entitlement (30 days fee earners/managers and 23 days increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days support staff)

– 3 discretionary days Christmas to New Year

– 8 bank holidays

– Discretionary flexi time scheme, with the ability to take up to 4 flex days each year

– Contributory pension scheme

– Group Life Assurance (death in service) – after 2 years

– STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award

– Training and development opportunities

– Social fund

– Contractual Sick Pay Entitlement

– Contractual Maternity Pay Entitlement

– Recruitment Bonus Payments

– Voluntary benefits e.g. Westfield Health scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff savings scheme

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Claire Bond, HR Officer on 0114 249 67 63 or email: [email protected]

Please send all completed applications to [email protected] with the position applied for in the subject line.

Please note, individual feedback will not be given due to the number of applicants we received. 

We are searching for committed and experienced Contentious Probate Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our busy Wills, Trusts & Probate Department based at our offices in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.

Contentious Probate Solicitor Vacancy

We are currently recruiting a contentious probate fee earner to work in our hardworking Wills, Trusts and Inheritance Disputes team, across our three South Yorkshire offices (Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley), providing high quality comprehensive legal advice to individuals seeking assistance in all aspects of Inheritance disputes, trustee and/or executor disputes and the validity of wills. 

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to relocate or move back to the South Yorkshire area.

The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 5+ years post-qualified experience and extensive knowledge of this area of law, be highly motivated, hardworking, and driven to achieve. Ideally you will be a member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists (ACTAPS) although this is not essential.

Contentious Probate Solicitor Responsibilities

As part of your role, you will be able to:

– Manage a diverse caseload of complex and high value disputes.

– Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients, understanding their individual circumstances and tailoring your approach to their specific needs whilst delivering high standards of client care and an excellent client experience.

– Work as part of a team where necessary to achieve excellent client focussed results.

– Meet the commercial requirements of the company through effective and efficient case management and successful outcomes.

– Contribute to the successful growth of the department and provide support to the directors by supervising and mentoring less experienced members of staff to enhance your own professional development, the client journey and the company’s vision.

About Howells Solicitors

Howells Solicitors is a well-respected law firm located in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley, providing expert legal services for individuals, families, and businesses. Our focus is on providing personal legal services and offer a wide range of services including family law, wills and probate, criminal defence, civil liberties, civil litigation and housing.

Howells offer a wide range of benefits including:

– Generous holiday entitlement (30 days fee earners/managers and 23 days increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days support staff)

– 3 discretionary days Christmas to New Year

– 8 bank holidays

– Flexi time scheme, with the ability to take up to 4 flex days each year

– Contributory pension scheme

– Group Life Assurance (death in service) – after 2 years

– STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award

– Training and development opportunities

– Social fund

– Contractual Sick Pay Entitlement

– Contractual Maternity Pay Entitlement

– Recruitment Bonus Payments

– Voluntary benefits e.g. Westfield Health scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff savings scheme

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Claire Bond, HR Officer on 0114 249 6763 or email [email protected]

Please send all completed applications to [email protected] with the position applied for in the subject line

Please note, individual feedback will not be given due to the number of applicants we received. 

We are searching for committed and experienced Dispute Resolution Solicitor to join our busy Civil Litigation Department based at our offices in Sheffield, Rotherham and Barnsley.

Dispute Resolution Solicitor Vacancy

Due to continued expansion of the team, we have a vacancy for a dispute resolution solicitor  to join our litigation team, based in our  Sheffield office. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to relocate or move back to the South Yorkshire area. Full and part time applicants will be considered. This role provides an opportunity to become involved in a broad spectrum of work and we wish to recruit someone with experience of contentious probate, property disputes, contract disputes and professional negligence.

This is a highly client facing role where the successful applicant will be able to develop their own chosen areas of specialism whilst working on a growing and varied caseload. The successful applicant will also take an active role in the marketing of the department.

About Howells Solicitors

At Howells, we offer approachable and quality legal advice to the local community and beyond. We have more than 40 years’ experience in providing high quality legal advice and pride ourselves on our sense of social conscience in everything that we do. We are keen to train and develop the next generation of talent to add to the expertise the firm has to offer. That culture has been central to the firm ever since its foundation.

Howells offer a wide range of benefits including:

– Generous holiday entitlement (30 days fee earners/managers and 23 days increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days support staff)

– 3 discretionary days Christmas to New Year

– 8 bank holidays

– Flexi time scheme, with the ability to take up to 4 flex days each year

– Contributory pension scheme

– Group Life Assurance (death in service) – after 2 years

– STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award

– Training and development opportunities

– Social fund

– Contractual Sick Pay Entitlement

– Contractual Maternity Pay Entitlement

– Recruitment Bonus Payments

– Voluntary benefits e.g. Westfield Health scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff savings scheme

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Claire Bond, HR Officer  on 0114 249 6763 or email [email protected]

Please send all completed applications to [email protected] with the position applied for in the subject line

Please note, individual feedback will not be given due to the number of applicants we received. 

We are searching for a committed and experienced Criminal Defence Paralegal to join our busy Criminal Department based at our offices in Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley.

Criminal Defence Paralegal Vacancy

An opportunity has arisen to work within the busy and successful Howells criminal defence department. As a successful criminal paralegal, you will ideally have experience in criminal defence law and experience of representing clients at the police station.

Criminal Defence Paralegal Responsibilities

As part of your role, you will be responsible for:

– Case Management: Handle a caseload covering the full range of criminal matters.

– Client Consultation: Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients, understanding their individual circumstances and tailoring your approach to their specific needs.

– Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research to ensure a strong understanding of relevant case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents applicable to each case.

– Drafting Documents: Prepare and draft legal documents ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with legal standards.

– Client Relationship Management: Maintain open and effective communication with clients, keeping them informed about case developments, progress, and potential strategies.

About Howells Solicitors

At Howells, we offer approachable and quality legal advice to the local community and beyond. We have more than 40 years’ experience in providing high quality legal advice and pride ourselves on our sense of social conscience in everything that we do. We are keen to train and develop the next generation of talent to add to the expertise the firm has to offer. That culture has been central to the firm ever since its foundation. Howells is consistently ranked among the top Criminal teams in the region, in the Legal 500 and in the Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession.

Howells offer a wide range of benefits including:

– Generous holiday entitlement (30 days fee earners/managers and 23 days increasing by 1 day each year up to 28 days support staff)

– 3 discretionary days Christmas to New Year

– 8 bank holidays

– Flexi time scheme, with the ability to take up to 4 flex days each year

– Contributory pension scheme

– Group Life Assurance (death in service) – after 2 years

– STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) award

– Training and development opportunities

– Social fund

– Contractual Sick Pay Entitlement

– Contractual Maternity Pay Entitlement

– Recruitment Bonus Payments

– Voluntary benefits e.g. Westfield Health scheme, cycle to work scheme, staff savings scheme

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy please contact Claire Bond, HR Officer on 0114 249 67 63 or email: [email protected]

Please send all completed applications to [email protected] with the position applied for in the subject line.

Please note, individual feedback will not be given due to the number of applicants we received.