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We’re Hiring!
October 17, 2023 9:39 am Leave a Comment

Secretarial Support Scott Richards Solicitors, Teignmouth

Would you like to join the 4-day a week SR team as a valued member of our admin support team?

Do you possess excellent communication, IT, and customer service skills?

If so, you could be just what we are looking for.

Our Private Client team have a vacancy for an additional Assistant to provide administrative support with all aspects of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Probates.

Our Commercial Property team have a vacancy for an additional Assistant to provide administrative support with all aspect of business ventures, company transactions including sales, purchases and leases.

In both departments successful applicants would assist with our varied client enquiries, make appointments as required and ensure our clients always experience the best care and empathy from our staff.

We hope that the right candidates for each dedicated team will bring their accurate typing skills, amazing attention to detail, and a high standard of grammar, spelling and punctuation with them.

Effective admin support ensures that our Solicitors and Paralegals can progress matters from file openings through to completion and closure. Work is mainly progressed through BigHand dictations and includes dealing with general file management, compliance, and working efficiently within our Leap case management system.

The teams would benefit further if you were a multi-tasker and who can work to deadlines.

Do you have previous legal experience that you could bring to this role, or would you like to make a complete change from your current non-legal position? Either way, we can provide ongoing SR training to the successful candidate.

If you feel either role is for you, please forward an up-to-date CV with a covering letter explaining why you would be suitable to join SR, to Lindsey McIntyre, HR Manager (lm@scottrichards.co.uk). If you have any questions about the role, please do give Lindsey a call on 01626 771194.

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd October 2023 (6pm)

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th November 2023 – no other dates available

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: From £19,000.00 per year

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New Partners – Official Announcement
October 6, 2023 11:47 am Leave a Comment
Scott Richards Solicitors are delighted to welcome Camille Wotton and Reuben Barnett into the Partnership.

Camille is a dedicated Private Client Solicitor, having specialised in Wills, Probates/Estate Administration and Lasting Powers of Attorney following the completion of her training contract with Scott Richards in 2019.

Reuben is an experienced Residential Conveyancing Solicitor, having practiced at a number of local firms, before joining Scott Richards in June 2021. Reuben handles a wide range of property transactions, including buying and selling houses & flats, transfers of equity, re-mortgages and lease extensions.

Jamie Dyson, Managing Partner says, “We are thrilled to announce the promotions of Camille and Reuben in recognition of their contributions not only to Scott Richards, but the legal profession. Becoming a Solicitor takes years of hard work and dedication, and that deserves huge credit. To go one step further by becoming a Partner is something we are very proud to advocate, and both are well deserving of the accolades.

Camille is a real success story for Scott Richards. Having joined us as a legal assistant, Camille has justified every step of her climb through the ranks to Partnership. Camille joining the Partnership reflects her dedication to her trade and exemplifies her patience – something Camille shows in abundance when helping her clients through the complicated nuances of probate at a time when they are grieving. Camille is a very astute lawyer and ranks among the best in the industry, locally for delivering a first-class client service.

Equally, Reuben deserves every part of his success. Having joined the team during the height of the pandemic, Reuben wasted no time in showcasing his leadership qualities and is an extremely popular, and well-respected member of the team. Conveyancing is one of the most pressurised disciplines of law. We live in a world where, as consumers, we demand instant results and patience is becoming a forgotten virtue. Reuben is excellent at allaying any client fears that naturally occur as part of the conveyancing process and he continues to exceed the expectations of his clients.

Both promotions are testament to their hard work, and I am looking forward to supporting them as they learn more about the business operation side of running a legal practice.”

Congratulations both!

At Scott Richards, we are committed to providing comprehensive legal services in a straightforward and reliable way, whilst maintaining our social and environmental responsibilities. For a first-class service, delivered in a sustainable way, Go Green with Scott Richards Solicitors.

To book an appointment with Camille, Reuben or any of our team at either our Teignmouth or Newton Abbot offices, call 01626 772 441 or email law@scottrichards.co.uk.
Macmillan Coffee Morning – 2023 – TOTAL!
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A huge thank you to everyone who visited our Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning last Friday. We’re delighted to announce our grand total, £549.50 raised!

Thank you to our star TeamSR bakers; what an awesome bunch #solicitors
Congratulations Megan Files!
September 18, 2023 8:03 pm Leave a Comment

CONGRATULATIONS to Megan Files who was officially admitted as a Solicitor over the weekend!

Megan graduated from London South Bank University in 2017 with an LLB (Hons.) degree in Law with Criminology. She then went on to study at the University of Law Exeter, obtaining a distinction in the LPC. She joined Scott Richards in 2020 as a Paralegal, having previously worked at other local law firms, before then completing her two-year training contract.

We’re delighted to announce that Megan has now formally joined our Residential Property team, as a qualified Solicitor!

Megan – “I’m extremely grateful for all of the support I have received from my amazing colleagues over the last two years and I’m excited to continue my career with Scott Richards in the Residential Property team.”

Well done Megan!
Proud Sponsors – Teignmouth Pride 2023
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“Everyone is welcome, accepted, celebrated, encouraged, and respected here.”

We recently stumbled upon this quote and couldn’t have put it better ourselves – in 2023, there is no room for anything other than respect and acceptance.

We’re beyond excited that Pride finally found its way to Teignmouth and we jumped at the chance to show our full support. We love our SR Green, but in September, we proudly donned the whole rainbow.

#TeamSR #LoveisLove #Acceptance #Support #Respect”

Well done to all of the event organisers of the very first, Teignmouth Pride! A fantastic weekend of fun, music, performances and love – enjoyed by all, despite the flash flooding! We can’t wait for the next one #loveislove #proudsponsors

Saturday Surgery Dates 2023/2024

August 30, 2023 6:51 pm Leave a Comment

At Scott Richards, we are fully committed to providing our clients and local community with the best possible service. Being regularly available outside of standard business hours is just one of the ways we make sure we are doing just that!

Whether you require specific or general legal advice, or an estimate for a legal service, why not take this opportunity to pay us a visit?

Pop in to see us, no appointment necessary.

NEWTON ABBOT OFFICE – Saturday Surgery Dates

9th September 2023

14th October

11th November

9th December

13th January 2024

10th February

9th March

13th April

11th May

8th June

13th July

10th August

TEIGNMOUTH OFFICE – Saturday Surgery Dates

30th September 2023

28th October

25th November

December – no surgery

27th January 2024

24th February

March – no surgery

27th April

25th May

29th June

27th July

31st August

A stinky subject!
August 15, 2023 3:56 pm Leave a Comment
It’s a stinky subject, but one that needed attention!

We’re always looking at ways to further reduce our carbon footprint, and following a recent trip to Exeter’s Materials Reclamation Facility where we saw first-hand how our office waste is managed, our Go Green team were inspired.

After much research, we’re delighted with their recommendation that we move our office waste management to Bin It.

Based in Exeter, Bin It really are on a mission to improve recycling rates across the south west and we’re looking forward to receiving customised monthly reports, showing us exactly how much of our recycling was *genuinely* recycled.

TeamSR will soon be able to see the results of our recycling changes in real figures! #onwardsandupwards

#GoGreen #BinIt #TeamSR #wastemanagement #carbonfootprint #improvements
DASLS Climate Change Committee
July 19, 2023 9:27 am Leave a Comment
We were delighted to be asked to speak at the inaugural Devon & Somerset Law Society Climate Change Conference, in Exeter.

Solicitor & Go Green Team member, Thomas Glover presented, showcasing Scott Richard’s green achievements over the recent years, our future eco-plans and the challenges that we have faced implementing some of our green ideas

We’ve taken note of upcoming legislation changes, Net Zero pledges and shared ideas with other law firms as we all work towards sustainability.

We look forward to the next one!
Friday 7th July – Office Closed for Afternoon
July 4, 2023 1:27 pm Leave a Comment

Please note that both our Teignmouth and Newton Abbot offices will be closed from 12.30pm this Friday 7th July for a staff event.

Our Newton Abbot office will be open on Saturday morning from 9.30am for the Saturday Surgery as planned.

Both offices will open as normal on Monday 10th July, at 9.00am.

Apologies for any inconvenience caused.
DASLS WINNERS! Employer of the Year!
June 23, 2023 2:12 pm Leave a Comment

Back in May, we announced that we had been shortlisted for TWO Devon & Somerset Legal Awards – and we’re delighted to report that we won EMPLOYER of the YEAR!

We are so proud of this achievement, which really showcases our commitment to our staff, their wellbeing, happiness and work-life balance, particularly with the introduction of our 4-day working week in 2022.

The awards ceremony, which took place during the evening of Thursday 22nd June, was as glamorous as always. Well attended by those in the legal profession, with entertainment from Tano Taiko and a speech by special guest, Barrister & The Chase’s, Shaun Wallace.

Pictured L-R: Paul Dyson – Senior Partner & Solicitor, Lindsey McIntyre – HR Manager, Mark Deakin – Solicitor, Lucy Hawkins – Assistant, Sean Mercer – Partner Solicitor, Pennie Lennon – Partner Solicitor, Thomas Glover – Solicitor, Lydia Foley – Trainee Solicitor, James Goode – Solicitor, Jamie Dyson – Managing Partner & Solicitor

Pictured L-R: Jamie Dyson – Managing Partner & Solicitor, Shaun Wallace, Sean Mercer – Partner Solicitor

A great evening and fantastic result for Team SR!

The Devon & Somerset Law Society Awards 2023 (daslsawards2023.co.uk)