Commercial Dispute Resolution - Senior Solicitor
Location - Glasgow
Full time position

An opportunity has arisen for a litigation lawyer to join BTO’s Commercial Dispute Resolution department based in our Glasgow office.  This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and expanding department which handles a varied and interesting caseload.

Excellent client relationship and advocacy skills together with an ability to work adaptably as part of a team are essential.

If you are hardworking, motivated to learn and a supportive team player we would like to hear from you.

A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered commensurate with your experience.

How to Apply (please click on links)

• To apply, please forward your CV along with a covering letter and details of your salary expectation to hr@bto.co.uk or post to Human Resources, BTO Solicitors LLP, 48 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, G2 5HS.
• Job Description
• General Information on BTO
• Equal Opportunities Form (save file to your computer)

Closing date is Friday 27 September 2019.

Full time position

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and organised individual to provide support within our busy litigation team based in Glasgow city centre.

As a Debt Recovery Paralegal, you will work closely with other paralegals and solicitor fee earners, handling your own debt recovery cases on behalf of a wide range of commercial clients. Candidates must have a working knowledge of Sheriff Court documents and procedures including all types of enforcement action. Knowledge of housing association tenancy cases is desirable although not essential.

You should have first-rate interpersonal skills and be able to work to strict deadlines. Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role and will have the ability to work, using case management systems on a caseload of matters from receipt of the initial instructions to enforcement and completion with minimal supervision.

A competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with your experience, will be provided.

How to Apply (please click on links)

• Please submit your CV to hr@bto.co.uk atogether with a covering letter detailing your salary expectation.
  
• Job Description
• General Information on BTO
• Equal Opportunities Form (save file to your computer)

Closing date for applications is 20 September 2019.

We require a pro-active, motivated and organised individual to provide support to busy fee earners within our Residential Conveyancing Department, and Private Client teams at BTO Solicitors LLP. Experience within a legal firm is essential.

Daily tasks include:

• Digital dictation (BigHand)
• Typing correspondence and legal paperwork
• Liaising with clients and handling day to day queries
• Collating and organising legal paperwork
• Producing, amending and proofreading formal documents
• Diary management and arranging appointments
• Answering incoming calls and taking messages
• Processing all incoming and outgoing mail
• Filing and undertaking regular file reviews including opening and closing files
• Fee preparation upon instruction, ensuring all billing requirements are accurately recorded
• Producing Registers of Scotland registration/application forms
• Ordering of reports and searches for transactions
• Drafting Land and Buildings Transactions Tax Returns (LBTT)
• Upon instruction from fee earners, draft Wills, Powers of Attorney, Applications for Confirmation and other legal documents
• Submitting Powers of Attorney for registration
• Any other secretarial duties as required

The successful candidate will be able to produce correspondence and documents to a high standard, have an excellent telephone manner and be adaptable and proactive in their approach to their duties.

How to Apply (please click on links)

• Please submit your CV to hr@bto.co.uk atogether with a covering letter detailing your salary expectation.
• General Information on BTO
• Equal Opportunities Form (save file to your computer)

Closing date for applications is 20 September 2019.