Careers
What We Do
We help people with key issues in their daily lives, so we specialise in areas such as housing disrepair claims, property disputes, and conveyancing.
Our clients live and work all over the UK and we deal with courts and experts all over the UK too. That means we need to be great communicators. So, we need staff who are fantastic at dealing with people over the phone and online.
Our Values
We want lawyers who can talk and write to our clients using words they understand. No Legal jargon. No convoluted explanations. Keep it simple and effective.
Our clients need us to be accessible so they can speak to us when they need us. We are not local to most of our clients so they can’t just pop in to see us. So, trust must be earned by making ourselves available and giving them good, simple advice.
Clients who get the result they want from us are happy clients. We always work with that in mind. Our goal is always to achieve what our client asked for when they first got in touch.
With this in mind, our core values are:
- Always use clear simple language.
- Clients should have easy access to their lawyer.
- To achieve the best possible outcome for our clients.
You can find out more about our firm on our About page.
Why Work With Us?
For us to provide exceptional service to our clients, we know we need an exceptional team. So we work hard to attract the right people.
Career Support and Development
We are a small and relatively new practice, but we are well financed and we’re looking to expand. So, there will be opportunities for promotion into team management and practice management.
A big part of this is investing in our staff and their professional development.
Matthew is an experienced litigator who was looking for a training contract. We don’t pass up the chance to work with skilled litigators, so a training contract was arranged and Matthew is now a fully qualified solicitor and our head of litigation.
Thomas, who manages our in-house marketing, started working with us as a marketing apprentice and has since completed a Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing.
Where We Are
We work in a friendly, open plan office, close the the center of Warrington. Travelling to and from the office is easy as we are close to the bus station, both of Warrington’s train stations, and there is parking opposite our office.
Plus, being based on a high street means we’re also close to shops, restaurants, and bars.
Our Marketing and Our Clients
We run our own in-house marketing, meaning you will be dealing with clients who contacted us directly – not clients who have been passed from disinterested referrers.
You will also be given the opportunity to get involved in our marketing, if that interests you. But, we want you to focus on what you’re best at. So, you won’t have to deal with the nitty gritty of initial calls and retainers. We have an client liaison team to handle this, letting you focus on your case load.
Our Current Vacancies
So, if you’re looking to take the next step in your career, and build on your professional skills, please take a look at our current vacancies here.
Don’t see a role that suits you? That’s ok – we’re always happy receive CVs whether we’re actively recruiting or not.
To enquire about a role, please email a copy of your CV to chris@chrisruddsolicitors.co.uk.
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability status.
Associate Litigation Solicitor
Associate Litigation Solicitor
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Associate Litigation Solicitor [5yrs+ PQE] to work in our civil litigation team. The role would be full time located at our office in Warrington, Cheshire. You would be expected to attend the office, but some remote working may be available.
We currently work in areas such as HDR and tenancy deposit, as well as more specialised areas such as Housing, TOLATA/Forced Sale, claims against the police and neighbour disputes. We do all our own marketing and work nationally but we are not a massively high-volume practice, we prefer to concentrate on good quality claims; much of it is on private retainers. We can train you on any work types where you are not fully experienced. This would be a great opportunity for someone to gain a broader experience of different types of civil litigation. Plus, for the person who showed leadership capabilities, this role may lead to team or departmental leadership opportunities and membership of the management team.
An excellent billing and file management record will be required.
What We Offer:
The firm is well resourced and financed and we occupy pleasant town centre offices.
You will be offered the opportunity to contribute towards growing the department and to prove your suitability for a higher-level role
Salary: We offer an attractive package, in the bracket £35k – £48k, dependant on skills and experience
Other Benefits:
- 23 days contractual leave – increasing after 3 years’ service
- Casual dress
- Remote working
- Pension contributions
- Private health insurance
- Referral programme
How to Apply:
Please send your CV to: chris@chrisruddsolicitors.co.uk
Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal
Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal
Location: Warrington
Salary: up to £33,000.00 DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Job Purpose
We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant with strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail to join our team. This role offers a clear career progression pathway into a Fee Earner position for the right candidate. The ideal applicant will be motivated, proactive, and eager to develop their career in property law.
Key Responsibilities
- Support fee earners in the preparation and completion of residential and/or commercial property transactions.
- Draft, review, and manage conveyancing documentation.
- Liaise with clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents to ensure smooth transaction progression.
- Carry out searches, maintain case files, and ensure all deadlines are met.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in resolving issues and queries that arise during the conveyancing process.
- Undertake training and development to progress toward a Fee Earner role.
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous experience of minimum 5 years as a Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal assisting qualified Solicitor or Licensed conveyancer.
- Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process and legal terminology.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Proficient in case management systems such as LEAP and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm for learning and career progression into a Fee Earner position.
What We Offer
- Structured career progression towards a Fee Earner role.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive working environment.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply
Please send your CV karina@chrisruddsolicitors.co.uk or chris@chrisruddsolicitors.co.uk.
Conveyancing Case Handler
Conveyancing Case Handler
Location: Warrington
Salary: up to £40,000.00 DOE
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Case Handler to join our team. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of 60 residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum 5 years’ proven experience handling a conveyancing caseload.
- Strong technical knowledge of residential property law and Land Registry requirements.
- Ability to work independently, prioritise workload, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A client-focused approach with a commitment to delivering outstanding service.
- Proficiency in using case management systems such as LEAP and MS Office.
Key Responsibilities
- Handling a full caseload of minimum 60 residential conveyancing transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales, purchases, re-mortgages, and transfers of equity.
- Have a good knowledge of the entire conveyancing process and be familiar with the roles of support teams such as accounts and post completion in the process.
- Ensure files are run in an orderly manner, kept tidy and all checklists kept up to date.
- Issue regular update reports to introducers/clients.
- Attend to any office administration requested to include post, filling, accounts balances and file closures.
- Manage workloads effectively as well as those of support staff.
- Be capable of dealing with all aspects of a sale from instruction to completion, to include issuing Draft Contract papers, dealing with Freehold and Leasehold enquiries and exchanging Contracts.
- Manage and run a purchase file from instruction to completion subject to supervision.
- Check and report on all search results, identifying any issues.
- Check Mortgage Offers and report to client.
- Report on matters required under the UK Finance mortgage lenders’ handbook.
- Deal with all contacts in a professional manner.
- Set up sale and purchases for completion to include preparing the completion pack to be signed by the relevant supervisor.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
How to Apply
Please send your CV karina@chrisruddsolicitors.co.uk or chris@chrisruddsolicitors.co.uk.
Paralegal or Solicitor – Fraud Scam Claims
Paralegal or Solicitor – Fraud Scam Claims
Job Summary
Solicitor or experienced paralegal or other legal professional to play a pivotal role in setting up and managing our Fraud and scams claims team. Candidates must have good, recent experience of more than 1 year in a fraud claims position. This position involves helping to in recruiting and managing the team and overseeing the investigation and resolution of fraud claims, ensuring that all processes are conducted efficiently and effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in this area and exceptional organisational skills, enabling them to manage multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accessibility and training to the team
This is a great opportunity to take a key role in a rapidly expanding firm of solicitors. We are located in very pleasant offices in central Warrington close to 2 train statins and the bus station
Responsibilities
- Lead the fraud claims department, ensuring adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement strategies to detect, to onboard clients, run successful claims and recover monies and compensation for our clients.
- Oversee the investigation of fraud claims, coordinating with internal teams and external agencies as necessary.
- Review and analyse claims data to identify trends and patterns within the department.
- Prepare detailed reports on fraud incidents, providing insights for future prevention efforts.
- Train and mentor team members on best practices for handling fraud claims.
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance integration and efficiency across the organisation.
- Maintain accurate records of all fraud-related activities and ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
Requirements
- Proven experience in a similar role or environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent analytical skills, capable of interpreting complex data sets related to fraud claims.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with team members and stakeholders.
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements surrounding fraud and scam recovery is expecteds.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £28,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
What is your current address – Applicants must already be located in or close to our Head office, applications from relocators or remote workers will not be processed, thanks
For the team leader role you must demonstrate more than 1 year in a fraud claims team. Please state when and where you obtained that experience