Careers

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We are always looking for talented individuals to join our expanding team and are happy to receive speculative applications to join the firm. Please forward any such applications to our HR Manager Chris Mullaney along with a copy of your CV careers

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Working for us…

We were delighted to be included in The Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2023. This is the definitive list of the UK’s top-rated places to work, determined by anonymous feedback from the people who work there.

If you join Watson Ramsbottom, you know you are becoming part of an organisation whose people are happy, engaged and proud to be a part of.

Lexcel

In 2021 & 2022 – Lexcel reported back to us following their annual review. The feedback provided independent and clear feedback as to how those working for Watson Ramsbottom view their working lives. We’ve included some of what they had to say.

2021: ‘Watson Ramsbottom has a very effective management structure that is based on clear leadership, excellent communications and team working. Senior management, and line managers generally, have an open and approachable management style, and lead by example.’

2022: “Watson Ramsbottom Ltd has an effective and clear management structure that has recently been revised to help meet the needs of the growing firm. People both like and respect their line managers and have confidence in senior management. Team working and communications are strengths of the firm.

‘Learning and development continues to be a strength of the firm. People continue to be developed to positions of greater responsibility in the firm, coaching and knowledge sharing is excellent, and achievement of relevant qualifications is supported. Good use made of external and internal webinars and training modules. People interviewed thought these had improved since Covid, good quality, greater flexibility, time efficient and more people could use them.’

Current Vacancies

Solicitor / Legal Executive - Private or Public Law Children - 1 Year+ PQE

Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors are looking to recruit a hardworking and enthusiastic solicitor or legal executive within our nationally renowned domestic abuse, children and stalking department. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of children law, relevant legislation and have experience of conducting their own advocacy.

This is an opportunity to join an award winning department with excellent long term prospects for the right candidate. A full driving licence and car is essential as is an ability to deal with complex and sometimes distressing cases. We are looking to recruit a well-organised self-starter who is keen to make a difference and able to meet targets

You must remain up to date with any changes to legislation, stay compliant with best practices, maintain up to date time record of work done and billing, maintain CPD requirements in accordance with Law Society regulations.

Watson Ramsbottom is Lexcel accredited, and our family department is highly recommended in the Legal 500. A friendly and supportive working environment awaits – we have been included in the Sunday Times’ Best Places to Work 2023 – with regular team and departmental training and an open door policy.

You will possess sound technical skills and working experience in business or individual capacity; you will be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet deadlines; proficient in Microsoft Office and case management software, you should be self-motivated, energetic and business minded, you will have excellent communication and client care skills; you will be pro-active, personable and have exceptional attention to detail.

If you are interested, please submit a covering letter and your most up to date CV to our HR Manager chris.mullaney@watsonramsbottom.com or to: The HR Manager, Watson Ramsbottom Limited, 25-29 Victoria Street, Blackburn BB1 6DN

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