Our two directors, Philippa Curran and Jane Gale both started working at odonnells on the same day in July 1998. Staff helped them celebrate their 20 year anniversary, with a meal at Angelos restaurant, on the evening of Friday 6th July 2018. Following the retirement of John O’Donnell, at the end of 2016, Jane and [...]
We reported in April 2017, that we had been awarded the Lexcel accreditation for a further period of 3 years. To retain accreditation, firms must pass an audit each year. We are delighted to have passed this year’s audit. The lexcel assessor commended us on a number of areas of good practice. This was also [...]
Richard Copson, (previously of Slater & Gordon), joined our Court of Protection team on 5th March 2018. Richard qualified as a solicitor in 1997, and became a partner at Pannone solicitors, Manchester in December 2009. He has extensive experience of dealing with Court of Protection and community care work. Ruth Sagar joined our Mental Health [...]
Further to us advertising a position for a paralegal, to assist our mental health and Court of Protection teams in December, we are pleased to confirm that the position has now been filled. Gabrielle Chapman commenced work at odonnells on 19th February, currently assisting in the Court of Protection team. Gabrielle completed the legal practice [...]
An opportunity has arisen for a MH Panel member to join our tribunal team. The successful candidate will understand the importance of providing a supportive and understanding experience for our clients, of being part of a team, will be an accredited member of the Law Society Mental Health panel and have:- a full driving licence [...]
As our Mental Health and Court of Protection teams continue to expand, a position has arisen for a full time paralegal to assist both departments. The successful candidate will ideally have a law degree, and some experience of working in a solicitor’s office. Extensive training will be provided, at a pace to suit you and [...]
Further to us advertising positions in our mental health and court of protection teams, we are pleased to confirm that Gareth Miller joined the firm on 23rd October 2017. Gareth will be supporting both the mental health and court of protection teams. He qualified as a solicitor in 2008 and has previously worked as a [...]
Tribunal Team Vacancy Following the retirement of a partner, an opportunity has arisen for a qualified solicitor and MH Panel member to play a key role in our mental health tribunal team. The successful candidate will understand the importance of providing a supportive and understanding experience for our clients, and of being part of a [...]
Further to us advertising a position for a PA/Admin assistant on 5th July, we are pleased to confirm that the position has been filled. We were inundated with applications and are grateful to all those people who took the time to submit their CV to us.
A position has arisen for a PA/admin assistant to work full time in our busy mental health tribunal team. The job will involve supporting the lawyers in the department, by managing their diaries, typing up correspondence and documentation, dealing with telephone calls, and greeting clients who call into reception. Experience of working in a solicitors’ [...]