Benefits
This role offers a range of benefits:
- A generous bonus scheme 20% of fee income above your target
- Up to 2 working from home days per week
- 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays + 3 extra days at Christmas (the company closes for the week of Christmas) + Duvet Day on your Birthday = 35 days holiday
- Company sick pay
- Death in service scheme
- Free parking
The Candidate
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors or Legal Executives with a minimum of 3 years’ PQE who:-
- Are technically proficient with experience handling predominantly private client family matters
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and a client-focused approach
- Strives for high standards in their work at all times
- Are pro-active team player who is equally confident working on their own initiative
- Have a consistent billing history
The Role
Utilising your private client family experience, the successful Lawyer will manage a complex solely privately funded caseload, advising clients on areas to include: divorce, cohabitation disputes, Children Act matters, separation and financial matters. Representation at Court will also be part of the role. A client-focused approach and consistent billing history will be essential. Offering opportunities for continued development, a friendly and supportive working environment and exposure to good quality work, this position is an excellent opportunity.
The Company
Ward & Rider Solicitors is a progressive legal practice with over 80 staff members offering a full range of legal services. We have a team of expert lawyers and support staff who genuinely care about our clients and their affairs and who provide the highest levels of legal services. Ward & Rider was established in 1948 and was awarded the Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel Accreditation in 2004, which we are proud to have maintained to date for our quality legal services.