We are looking for a Part Time (3 days per week) Solicitor to join our Private Client team.

Bretherton Law is based in central St Albans, a thriving market City only 20 minutes from St Pancras and with many shops, restaurants and beautiful parkland on our doorstep.

Bretherton Law has been serving the people of Hertfordshire for over fifty years and we pride ourselves on our honest, straightforward and professional approach.  We have a small, friendly team and our Wills, Probate and Private Client team specialise in Will Writing, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Court of Protection, Trust and Probate matters.

At the end of March 2024 Bretherton Law became part of the GT Stewart Solicitors & Advocates who have 16 offices across the country and are currently growing their Private Client and Property departments. GT Stewart are recognised in Chambers UK, the Legal 500 and Times Best Law Firms in many areas of work.

More details about the firm and practice areas are available on our website at www.brethertonlaw.co.uk.

You will preferably:

  1. Be a Solicitor with 10+ years PQE;
  2. Have experience in dealing with matters from start to finish with the support of administrative staff;
  3. Be able to conduct your own matters and supervise the work of paralegals/assistants as necessary; and
  4. Be a confident communicator, able to build and maintain relationships with clients, agents and colleagues.

We would like the ideal candidate to:

  1. Provide the highest level of client care in the management of client matters;
  2. Ensure that files are managed effectively;
  3. Be enthusiastic, dedicated, compassionate and flexible; and
  4. Be focussed on delivering a high quality and timely service to clients.

Working with us:

The salary for this position is dependent on experience.

We will offer ongoing training and support to develop your career as part of a strong and growing multi-office team.

Our offices are friendly, with recent significant investment in modern IT to enable you to work proficiently. Our team work on a hybrid basis with a split of office working and remote working on the basis we trust that everyone works to meet their targets and deadlines.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes generous annual leave allowances, providing 25 days (plus bank holidays/Christmas and New Year). We regularly review and increase annual leave allowances based on service.

We offer competitive salaries and bonus structures, enabling team members to share in the successes of the firm.

Please send your CV and a cover letter to Katharine Rhodes, our Practice Manager: katharinerhodes@brethertonlaw.co.uk.