Russell-Cooke has 42 partners and more than 250 solicitors and support staff. We offer competitive salary packages and a stimulating work environment, working alongside friendly and supportive colleagues. The firm holds an Investors In People accreditation and encourages all staff to maintain a good work/life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Russell-Cooke’s current vacancies are listed below. However, we also welcome CVs from speculative candidates. If a suitable position is not shown but you would like to apply to Russell-Cooke, please email your CV to one of the partners in the department you would like to work in.

We have made several successful recruitments from candidates who have applied on this basis. Many are lawyers who are tired of the commute into Central London or who are looking for better work/life balance.

We are equally keen to receive CVs from experienced legal secretaries. Again, please send CVs directly to the department or departments you would like to work in.

Position: Assistant Solicitor

Department: Childcare 

Location: Kingston

Description: Our Children Team is recognised as a national leader in the field of childcare law, specialising predominantly in public law proceedings but also undertaking private children work and adoption proceedings. There is a strong commitment to children work and four of the team’s solicitors are members of the Law Society’s Children Panel. The team benefits from the support of the wider Family department who are also highly-regarded.

Childcare Solicitor - 3-5 years PQE (or equivalent)
The Childcare department, based at our Kingston-upon-Thames office is now seeking an experienced solicitor to join the expanding team.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a commitment and enthusiasm for children work and ideally you will be a member of the Children Panel. Candidates must also be able to work independently and contribute to the development of the team.

We offer a competitive salary package and a supportive working environment, with a sociable and interesting group of colleagues.

Please apply with CV to:
Samantha Little
Russell-Cooke Solicitors
Bishops Palace House
Kingston-upon-Thames
Surrey KT1 1QN

  samantha.little@russell-cooke.co.uk

Position: Legal Secretary

Department: Commercial Litigation

Location: Putney

Description: We are seeking a professional and experienced Legal Secretary to support two fee earners within our busy Commercial Litigation Department, one of whom deals with Contentious Probate matters.  The successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years legal secretarial experience and hold a recognised secretarial qualification (eg RSA 2 or equivalent).  A minimum typing speed of 65 wpm is essential.  A good working knowledge of Excel and the AXXIA PKC accounts system would be an advantage.  Candidates will need to be able to work as part of a team and prioritise their workload in an often hectic environment. 

The post will involve the following:

• Typing of general correspondence, pleadings, Court forms and Instructions to Counsel
  
• Preparation of Court bundles including copying and pagination
• Arranging meetings including direct contact with clients and Counsel
• Dealing with enquiries over the telephone and routing of calls
• Diary management for two fee earners
• Filing
• General accounts
• Helping with overflow secretarial work during less busy periods

Please apply with CV to:
Alison Dodson
Russell-Cooke
2 Putney Hill
London SW15 6AB

  alison.dodson@russell-cooke.co.uk

Position: Locum Legal Secretary (Partner Level)

Department: Charity

Location: Putney

Description: The Charity Team at Russell-Cooke is one of the top 5 rated charity legal practices in the country acting for several hundred large and small charities.  The team is friendly and informal and the work is interesting and varied.  The Charity Team are now seeking an additional legal secretary to join the team.

The successful candidate will provide additional support for 2 lawyers who focus on giving company/commercial law advice to charities.  The role will involve all the usual secretarial duties as well as PA and administrative elements including the following:

• Preparing/producing documentation
• Setting up client files
• Liaising with clients
• Preparing PowerPoint slides for presentations
• Booking meetings and lunches
• Diary management and organising travel.

The successful candidate will have at least 3-5 years legal secretarial experience and hold a recognised secretarial qualification eg RSA 2 or equivalent with excellent Word skills (intermediate/advanced). A minimum typing speed of 65 wpm is essential as is a confident proactive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team.

Please apply with CV to:
Stephen O’Reilly
Russell-Cooke Solicitors
2 Putney Hill
Putney
London SW15 6AB

  stephen.o'reilly@russell-cooke.co.uk

Position: Currently no vacancies