Work for us
Our staff play a vital role in shaping the future of our firm and are rewarded with genuine career progression opportunities.
What do we want from you?
- Ambition: Ready to take on a challenging role and become extremely successful.
- Hard work: Ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in.
- Outgoing: Equally comfortable negotiating hard for the client, marketing the firm or taking part in client meetings.
- Strategic thinking: Able to review a case and come up with a winning strategy, thinking of new ways to tackle problems.
- Organisation: Handle a large caseload with quick turnaround times remaining
in control at all times.
What do you get from us?
- A modern, professional and friendly environment to work in.
- A culture of excellence where you are
the best at what you do. - A genuine career path, with support
and training along the way. - Responsibility for your work and recognition of your success.
Pay
Our salaries are highly competitive. We link pay to your contribution so you know your hard work is being recognised. Everyone benefits from our bonus scheme which is linked to the performance of the firm.
Holiday
Everyone is entitled to 23 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays) with extra days awarded with promotion.
Health & Wellbeing
We actively support the wellbeing of our colleagues. We provide policies and support on a range of wellbeing topics including physical activity, healthy lifestyle choices and mental health awareness. In 2019 we were accredited by the Workplace Wellbeing Charter.
Development
As you invest in us, we invest in you. We will support your personal and professional development. In addition to the support you will receive from our in-house development team, we pay for you to complete any external courses and qualifications that are relevant to your role.
Benefits
As you move along the career path you will receive enhanced pension, medical and life insurance.
Office Environment
Our newly renovated offices are on a vibrant business park just off the M6 near Wigan (J25). We are easily accessible from most locations in the north west, and free parking is available on site.
Flexible Working
All staff are placed onto our new fully flexible working scheme. There are 4 levels and your role will be assessed to find the right level for you and the firm:
Office based, 8.30am to 5.00pm (generally for our office administration staff)
Start in the office any time up to 10am, and leave at 4pm with up to an hour for lunch
As per level 2 with two days in the office and three days outside the office, whether that’s at home or a location that suits you
Working away from the office, and coming in one or two days a month
Vacancies
We are always looking for talented and passionate individuals. If you don’t see a role available below please get in touch.
Commercial Litigation / Debt Recovery Solicitor
3rd January 2022.
We are now recruiting for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor NQ-2years PQE.
The successful candidate will be handling debt recovery and enforcement, insolvency, commercial litigation, property litigation, and landlord and tenant matters. You will be trusted to manage a caseload with a diverse range of clients. The debts that you will be instructed to recover could range from a few hundred pounds to over one million. Small track, fast-track and multi-track litigation. In our fast-paced environment you will develop your procedural, tactical and commercial awareness. You will use the CPR and our online legal research resources to develop your civil litigation skills, achieving great results for our clients.
You’ll be a confident negotiator when speaking to debtors and be agile in changing strategy when required. You will attend meetings with Directors to discuss strategy and planning for high-value or complex matters.
Other applicants outside the scope of this vacancy but with relevant experience (e.g. non-qualified) – we are keen to hear from you too.
