We a looking for additional support staff in the following departments:
1) Commercial Property
2) Residential Property
Do you possess excellent communication, IT, and customer service skills and enjoy working within a team environment? If so, you could be just the person we are looking for to join our 29 hour, 4-day a week SR support team.
Due to internal staff progression, we require an 2 additional Legal Assistants – one in our Commercial Property team and the other in our Residential Property team. Our Legal Assistants are instrumental when it comes to client service by taking varied client enquiries, making appointments as required and ensuring that we deliver the best experience to our clients – something we all pride ourselves on. As a valued member of our admin support team, each Assistant will deal with the administrative aspects of property sales, purchases and transfers, from start to finish, for the relevant property team.
Effective admin support ensures that our Solicitors and Paralegals can progress their client matters from file openings through to completion and closure. Work is frequently progressed through Diktamen dictations combined with general file management, legal compliance, and working efficiently within our Leap case management system – all of which can be learnt on the job.
With a willingness to learn, we hope that the right candidate for each dedicated team can bring their accurate typing skills, amazing attention to detail, and a high standard of grammar, spelling, and punctuation with them. Having a sense of humour, being a multi-tasker and able to work to deadlines would be the icing on the cake!
Do you have previous legal experience that you could bring to this role, or perhaps you would like to make a complete change from your current non-legal position? Either way, we will provide ongoing SR training to the successful candidates.
If you feel either of these roles could be right for you, please forward an up-to-date CV with a covering letter confirming which role you are applying for. If possible, please include a short summary about yourself and what you feel we could offer you as an SR employee. Send all of this 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 772441.
Closing Date: Sunday 15th September 2024 (6pm)
Interview Date: Monday 30th September 2024(no other dates available)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £21,500.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Employee discount
Free fitness classes
Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 15/09/2024
Reference ID: Secretarial Support – Commercial Property / Secretarial Support – Residential Property
When an individual finds themselves in a situation where there has been harm, or there is the real prospect of harm from another party, an injunction could be the solution, as Trainee Solicitor, Oliver Johnstone explains:
Injunctions are a powerful tool which play a paramount role in protecting people in abusive, coercive and harassing relationships, whether that be involving a partner or family member.
What is an injunction?
In simple terms, an injunction restricts someone from doing something. When applied to a family law setting, an injunction is utilised to prevent the opportunity for harm to be inflicted on another party. The threshold to be satisfied for an injunction to be granted is high as the powers under the injunction are greatly restrictive. For example, injunctions can dictate who can live in a property and failure to abide by the injunction could result in a criminal conviction.
Types of Injunction
There are two main types of injunction available to an individual who fears a real prospect of harm or has been harmed by another party. The two injunctions which will be the focus of this article are a Non-Molestation Order and an Occupation Order. The two mentioned types of injunction both require an application to be made by an individual to protect them (the applicant) and any children from abuse/harassment by a named person. If protection is required immediately due to the possibility of imminent harm, an application for an emergency order can be made which is known as a ‘without notice’ or ‘ex-parte’ application; the person who is threatening harm (the respondent) will not be provided with notice at the outset of the application in this scenario.
A non-molestation order can prohibit someone from contacting the applicant by any means. The order may also include preventative measures such as stopping the named individual from coming within a certain distance of the applicant’s home or place of work. The purpose of such an injunction is to prevent the aggressive party from threatening/using physical violence, harassment, intimidation etc. The order can also prevent the aggressor from contacting the applicant through third parties.
An occupation order allows the court to determine who is to live in a property or specify what parts of a property each party is to reside in. The occupation order may also stipulate who is responsible for payment of utilities, mortgage repayments etc.
Requirements to Obtain the Injunction
Orders for the injunctions mentioned can be difficult to obtain. A successful application will place a restriction upon the respondent party for a fixed period. This is certainly apparent with an occupation order which may order the respondent party to leave their property. Consequently, the requirements to obtain the injunctions are stringent.
Requirements for a Non-Molestation Order
To apply for a non-molestation order, the respondent must be an ‘associated person’ under the Family Law Act 1996. An associated person is most commonly a partner but can be any of the following: a spouse, civil partner, cohabitant/former cohabitant, relative, in-law, party to the same family proceeding, parent to your child etc. There is a wide range of individuals who fall into the category of ‘associated persons.’
The main consideration for the court when considering an application is to ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of the applicant and any children involved as referred to in Section 42 of the Family Law Act 1996. Therefore, providing evidence detailing any violence, threat of violence, intimidation, harassment etc. can be valuable proof to help the court reach a decision.
When deciding if to grant an order, the court will consider all your circumstances, primarily the need to secure the health, safety and well-being of you and any children as mentioned previously. Evidence of abusive text messages/emails along with photos of any injuries or damage to property will strengthen your case. The court needs to be satisfied that the applicant requires protection given the actions and potential future actions of the associated person. The court is afforded great discretion in deciding the terms of the order which is an advantage of the injunction; the order can be tailored to the individual needs and protections of the applicant.
A non-molestation order will be granted for a given period of time and then the applicant will need to apply for an extension if still required.
Requirements for an Occupation Order
A non-molestation order is invaluable in protecting an individual from harm, but it cannot be used to address who should be allowed to occupy the family home. In this situation, an occupation order is required. It is difficult to satisfy the requirements of the court to grant an occupation order given the fact that an occupation order may deprive an individual from asserting their legal right to accessing their property. Therefore, the court must agree that the applicant will suffer harm/harassment if such an order is not granted. Whilst an occupation order may stipulate who is to reside in the home, it does not alter the legal ownership of the property.
For an order to be granted, the court must be content that the applicant has a right to occupy the property in question. The property must be the ‘home’ of both the applicant and the respondent, and the respondent must be an ‘associated person’, as discussed in relation to non-molestation orders. The court will also consider the practicalities involved with granting such an order such as the availability of alternative accommodation, the needs/finances of the parties involved and the emotional, mental and physical impact such an order will have on any children involved.
Summary
Whilst injunctions can be a powerful mechanism to ensure the safety of an individual from another associated party, injunctions should not be used as a substitute for police involvement. If an individual feels in immediate danger, please always contact the police as a first course of action.
Courts can be flexible in the use of injunctions which enables the orders to be tailored to the individual circumstances of the applicant. Therefore, injunctions have a strong role in the protection of individuals from harm. However, the strict tests applied to injunction applications must be remembered; the restrictive and potentially depriving nature of injunctions means the evidence required to obtain an order are high and reserved for situations where there has been harm or harassment or there is a real prospect of such harm arising.
If you would like further information regarding injunctions and the support available for individuals who are experiencing abuse from an associated person, please feel free to contact us. Our Family Law team would be happy to assist: 01626 772441, law@scottrichards.co.uk.
Private Client Solicitor, Christine Shute explains how you can plan ahead to help reduce your family’s inheritance tax (IHT) bill.
Latest figures from HMRC show that inheritance tax receipts have risen by 7.2% since last year. By taking advantage of available tax reliefs and planning carefully, families can make sure their loved ones pay the smallest tax bill possible and get the most out of what they inherit.
The Association of Lifetime Lawyers, of which Christine is a member, represents a community of the most qualified legal professionals in the UK supporting vulnerable and older people with expert advice and support.
Christine said: “With more estates than ever liable for IHT, it’s crucial to plan ahead to avoid a large tax bill for your loved ones. If the value of your estate is below the current nil rate band allowance of £325,000, no inheritance tax (IHT) is owed, provided the allowance hasn’t been reduced by relevant lifetime gifts.
“For married couples or civil partners who leave their entire estate to each other, HMRC permits the full transfer of the nil rate band to the surviving partner, effectively doubling the allowance to £650,000. Even if only a part of the estate goes to the spouse, the unused portion of the nil rate band can still be transferred upon the death of the second spouse.
“If your estate includes a business or related assets, at present, additional reliefs currently apply at rates of either 50% or 100%. Likewise, certain agricultural properties, such as land used for rearing animals or growing crops, can pass free of IHT, provided specific criteria are met.
“Creating a Will is essential to ensure your assets are distributed to your chosen beneficiaries. Without a valid Will, your estate will be divided according to the intestacy rules, which may result in your family not receiving what you intended. Research from The Association of Lifetime Lawyers shows nearly half of UK adults (49%) do not have a Will. It’s important to consult a legal professional to help you draft a Will.
“Given the recent change in government, we’d recommend keeping an eye out for any potential policy changes and speak with a member of our Private Client team to help minimise your tax bill.”
To contact Christine, or a member of our Private Client team, call us on: 01626 772 441, or email law@scottrichards.co.uk.
A tee-rific time had by all at Armada Property’s Charity Golf Day earlier this month, swinging for the fantastic, Rowcroft Hospice.
Thanks for putting on such a great event – with everyone donating so generously on the day, we can’t wait to hear the final tally raised for this great cause!
PRIVATE CLIENT SECRETARIAL SUPPORT – Albany Street, NEWTON ABBOT, TQ12 2AN
Do you possess excellent communication, IT, and customer service skills and enjoy working in a team environment? Perhaps you are just the person we are looking for to join the existing 4-day a week SR support team.
Due to various internal promotions, we have a vacancy for a Legal Assistant within our busy Private Client team. You will take varied client enquiries, make appointments as required and ensure we deliver the best experience to our clients – something we pride ourselves on. As a valued member of our admin support team, you will deal with all aspects of administrative support in the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Probates.
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 Diktamen dictations combined with general file management, legal compliance, and working efficiently within our Leap case management system.
We need the right candidate for this dedicated team to bring their accurate typing skills, amazing attention to detail, and a high standard of grammar, spelling, and punctuation with them. The team 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 this role could be right for you, please forward an up-to-date CV with a covering letter explaining why you want to join SR, to Lindsey McIntyre, HR Manager (lm@scottrichards.co.uk), or alternatively, visit the Indeed link below. If you have any questions about the role, please do give Lindsey a call on 01626 771194.
Due to some recent internal promotions, we would like to find a replacement Receptionist / Office Support to join TeamSR, based in our Teignmouth office.
So, what do we believe that you need to succeed in this role?
excellent interpersonal and communication and diplomacy skills
a warm, personable telephone manner
accurate typing skills
a positive can-do attitude
willingness to learn
the ability to use initiative.
a natural flair for supporting their colleagues and taking care of SR clients.
This is a varied, busy, rewarding role and the role of our receptionists are vital to the ongoing success of SR. As a bonus, we work 4-days (29 hours), with an allocated day off each week.
If you feel this role could be right for you, please forward an up-to-date CV with a covering letter explaining why you want to join SR, to Lindsey McIntyre, HR Manager (lm@scottrichards.co.uk), or alternatively, follow the Indeed link below. If you have any questions about the role, please do give Lindsey a call on 01626 771194.
Closing Date: Monday 13th May
Interview Date: Monday 20th May (no other dates available)
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