What you should know about the new Business and Planning Bill

On June 25th, the new Business and Planning Bill was introduced to the House of Commons to make it easier for businesses to use outdoor space for trading without the need for planning permission. The Business and Planning Bill includes temporary measures to help businesses recover and bounce back after the pandemic lockdown.  The Bill includes…

What are my employment rights during the pandemic?

With the UK under lockdown, many workers have lost their jobs, are working from home or have been furloughed. We are receiving a lot of enquiries from our clients relating to their employment rights. If your employment has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and you are feeling confused, here is some useful information: Can…

Employment Law changes come into effect in 2020

There are many new changes to employment laws set to come into place in 2020 that could affect a lot of businesses. Some of the upcoming changes have been described on the Good Work Plan that was published on December 18th. We review the most important changes and updates: Parental bereavement leave The Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay…

DMA Law 2019 Charity and Sponsorship campaigns

DMA Law always likes to help those charities that operate in our local communities and beyond, and 2019 was no different. We want to explain a bit more about every charity and bring awareness to the causes they support. Here are some of the charities that benefited from DMA Law’s campaigns in 2019: BBC Children…

Is it illegal to eat mince pies on Christmas day?

Even though some laws can be a bit strange or outdated they can sometimes be useful and even entertaining.  We thought we would share our favourite Christmas-related laws to put us in the Christmas spirit but to also keep us out of trouble this festive season. Find out the truth behind these Christmas laws: Is…

Job Opportunity: Accounts Assistant

DMA Law are looking to recruit a full-time Accounts assistant. The ideal candidate will: Responsibilities will include: For an informal discussion on the role please contact Lyn Rowe, or please submit your CV and covering letter to Mrs Lyn Rowe, Practice & Operations Manager, DMA Law, 15 Norfolk Street, Sunderland SR1 1EA  email: lyn.rowe@dma-law.co.uk

Job Opportunity: Child Care/Family Secretary

DMA Law is looking to recruit a Legal Secretary at our Darlington office to support our resident Solicitor in the Child Care/Family Department. Ideally, they should have experience as follows: Preferable but not essential as training will be given: Responsibilities will include: Ideally, the candidate should have a minimum of two years’ experience as a…

DMA Law, Sunderland: Receptionist/Administrator required.

We are looking for a person who can work under pressure as well as being extremely organised. Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Receptionist/Administrator Requirements Receptionist/Administrator Responsibilities To apply please submit a full CV, in writing to Denise Cowley, DMA Law Limited, 26 Frederick Street, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear.  SR1 1LT or email Denise.cowley@dma-law.co.uk…

Job Opportunity: Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts AssistantLocation: SunderlandSalary: Depending on experienceHours: Monday to Friday – 35 hours per weekBasis: PermanentStart Date: ASAP DMA Law is looking to recruit a full-time Accounts Assistant. The ideal candidate will: Responsibilities will include: Please submit CV’s and covering letter to: Mrs Lyn Rowe, Practice & Operations Manager, DMA Law, 15 Norfolk Street, Sunderland SR1 1EA or email: lyn.rowe@dma-law.co.uk

Business Systems/Data Analyst Vacancy

As part of DMA Law’s continuous development process, we are looking for someone to be the champion of our case management system, SOS Connect.  We are offering a competitive salary, depending upon experience.  We are looking for someone to work full time-based at our Sunderland Branch but with the flexibility to travel between all our…