Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors Ltd

18/07/2024

A vacancy has arisen for a Legal Secretary to join our firm dealing with Criminal Litigation across West Yorkshire.

Job Description
Answering the phone
Audio Typing
Use of Legal Software (Proclaim).
Legal document preparation.
Liaising with Courts, Barristers, Crown Prosecution Service, Defence Experts etc
Plus general office admin.

Person Specification
Previous Legal Secretary experience is essential 2yrs +
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Good administration skills
English and Maths to GCSE level or equivalent.

Start date: As soon as possible

Full time position Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm. Part time hours may be considered.

Competitive salary based on experience
20 days annual holiday in addition to bank holidays.
Pension scheme with company contribution.
Great team and enthusiastic working environment

Please send in CV with covering letter to [email protected] or drop them in to the office.

Call now to connect with business.

09/11/2020

COVID-19: Coronavirus Update
Week commencing 9th November 2020

All enquiries and appointments are to take place over the telephone or other remote means until further notice. Please contact us on 01422 380200 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected] with your contact details to request assistance.

As you will all be aware the country has entered into a second lockdown due to COVID-19 and have been advised to limit social contact where applicable and also to self-isolate should you have any symptoms linked with the fast spreading virus including high temperature, cough, breathing difficulties and loss of taste or smell.

As a firm we are still operating our business as usual however our offices to the public are currently closed. We have to take the health and safety of our employees and clients seriously and on that basis all future appointments will be conducted over the phone or other remote means until further notice.

At present the guidance for Court hearings is that the Courts will continue to run as normal as it is deemed essential. Therefore if you have a Court Hearing date, then you must attend or a Warrant will be issued for your arrest. If you have not received a Court Hearing date and your case was adjourned during the first lockdown then please ensure that the Court have your up to date contact details.

We hope to be back to as near normal as soon as humanly possible and ask that you take care and stay safe.

From all at Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors Ltd

28/05/2020

COVID-19: Coronavirus Update
Week commencing 25th May 2020

All enquiries and appointments are to take place over the telephone or other remote means until further notice. Please contact us on 01422 380200 or via email at [email protected] or [email protected] with you contact details to request assistance.

As you will all be aware the country is still in lockdown due to COVID-19 and have been advised to limit social contact where applicable and also to self-isolate should you have any symptoms linked with the fast spreading virus including high temperature, cough, breathing difficulties and loss of taste or smell.

As a firm we are still operating our business as usual however our offices to the public are currently closed. We have to take the health and safety of our employees and clients seriously and on that basis all future appointments will be conducted over the phone or other remote means until further notice.
Should you have an appointment already arranged we will be in touch with you in due course to confirm your contact details. Should you not hear from us prior to your appointment then please contact our office to ensure we have your correct contact details.

At present the guidance for Court hearings is that all but the most serious cases are being adjourned until HM Courts Service receive further advice from the Government. Both Bradford Magistrates Court and Crown Court are currently closed and all work in West Yorkshire is being conducted at the Leeds Magistrates Court and Crown Court. Should you have a Court case coming up in the next couple of weeks it is unlikely that you will be required to attend and the Court will write to you offering you a new hearing date.

Should this change we will make contact with you to confirm the same and keep you updated via social media.

We hope to be back to as near normal as soon as humanly possible and ask that you take care and stay safe.

From all at Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors Ltd

02/04/2020

COVID-19 Your rights at the Police Station

In the unfortunate event that you are arrested or have to voluntarily attend the Police Station for interview under caution, you are still entitled to FREE LEGAL ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE.

This is an absolute right. INSIST ON IT.

Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors Limited will continue to offer free advice and assistance during this difficult period.

Look after yourselves.

17/03/2020

COVID-19: Coronavirus Update

As you will all be aware the country has been advised to limit social contact where applicable and also to self-isolate should you have any of the symptoms linked with the current fast spreading virus including high temperature, cough and breathing difficulties.

As a firm we are still open and operating business as usual however, we do have to take the health and safety of our employees and our clients seriously and on that basis ALL future appointments will be conducted over the phone until further notice. Should you have an appointment already arranged we will be in touch with you in due course to confirm your contact details. Should you not hear from us prior to your appointment please contact our offices to ensure we have your correct contact details.

At present the Courts are only dealing with urgent and custody cases and your will therefore receive notification in the post direct from the Court with a new date for your Court hearing.

If you are experiencing any symptoms of the Coronavirus and have attended an appointment at our offices in the last 7 days please contact us urgently to confirm when you came and who you saw.

Take Care and stay safe!
From all at Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors

28/01/2020

A vacancy has arisen for a Receptionist/Administration Assistant to join our team in a busy Town Centre Criminal Litigation firm dealing with matters across West Yorkshire.

17/01/2019

Sorry for the delay in the draw for the Prosecco!! We can confirm that the winner is Suzanne Bee! Congratulations! Please contact our offices to arrange collection. Well done everyone and a belated Happy New Year! 🍾

19/12/2018

Christmas Opening Hours

Our offices will be closed from Friday 21st December 2018 at 5pm and will reopen on Wednesday 2nd January 2019 at 9am.

Should you require urgent representation at a Police Station over the Christmas period please do not hesitate to contact our 24hr lines on 07710800218 and 07779888696.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at Baxendale Vanzie🎄🎄

11/12/2018

Its that time of year again! In order to win a bottle of Prosecco all you need to do is to Like our Page and Share this post and the winner will be picked at random on the 21st December 2018...Good Luck!

21/11/2018

Get involved to fix America’s guilty plea problem.

06/06/2018

Calder Magistrates Court closed in October 2016, consequently all criminal proceedings originating from Calderdale are now dealt with at the Bradford Magistrates Court. A number of Halifax solicitors have ceased trading. Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors go from strength to strength, continuing to represent residents from Calderdale at the Bradford Magistrates Court and Courts across England and Wales.

Police Stations in Calderdale remain open and suspects are interviewed under caution at Halifax, Brighouse and Todmorden Police Stations. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO FREE REPRESENTATION AT THE POLICE STATION REGARDLESS OF YOUR INCOME whether under arrest or as a voluntary attender being interviewed under caution, this includes interviews taking place at your home. Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors provide 24/7 - 365 cover at local Police Stations.

Contact Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors on 01422 380200

Mark Baxendale on 07710800218 or [email protected]

Andrew Vanzie 07779888696 or [email protected]

Alternatively, make it clear to the Police prior to the interview that you would like a representative from Baxendale Vanzie Solicitors and the Police are obliged to make contact with us. We have solicitors on call 24/7.