Careers | Waldrons Solicitors

Career opportunities will appear below when we are actively recruiting.

We have some great opportunities for both Fee Earners and Support Staff, vacancies are set across all of our offices with an ultimate aim to grow the company.

If you are interested in joining a forward-thinking, growing company, please get in touch.

To apply for any current vacancies please contact our HR Manager, Esther Withers at: esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk

Private Family Lawyer | Worcester

Are you a dedicated Family Law professional ready to make a meaningful impact?

We’re seeking a passionate Private Family Lawyer to join our Worcester team. This is your chance to develop your career while supporting clients through significant life changes.

What we’re looking for:

A Family Lawyer with 3+ PQE.
A proven ability to build relationships in the local community and develop a client following.
A vision to establish and lead a team.
Compassionate support and tailored solutions for clients.

What’s in it for you?

A competitive starting salary, negotiable based on experience.
A platform to grow your practice and deepen your community connections.
An opportunity to shape your own team and future in family law.

Even if you don’t meet every criteria but have the ambition to develop your practice and make an impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your CV, along with an optional covering letter, to Esther Withers, Head of HR and Compliance. esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk

Paralegal – Private Client | Merry Hill

Wills and Probate Team

Waldrons Solicitors is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Paralegal to join our reputable Private Client, Wills, and Probate team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a rewarding career in a supportive and progressive environment.

What we’re looking for:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
Demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Confidence using legal software and IT systems to prepare documents.
Adaptable and willing to learn, with a genuine interest in private client work.
Full UK driving licence and the ability to travel to other offices as required.
Previous experience in Wills, Probate, or estate administration is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What’s in it for you?

Comprehensive training and career development opportunities.
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our clients.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

At Waldrons Solicitors, we value our people and are committed to their growth and well-being. Whether you are starting your legal career or seeking to specialise in private client work, this role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and progress in a respected legal firm.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role and believe you have the qualities we are looking for, please send your CV to Esther Withers, Head of HR & Compliance, via email at esther.withers@waldrons.co.uk.

Legal Administrator Apprentice | Dudley

We have a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the Legal Aid Team in Dudley

Duties include:

Arranging meetings, including forward attendance planning, preparing papers
Providing support to the staff in the department.
Creating and maintaining electronic documents, including using MS Office documents.
Communicating clearly by phone and email with both internal and external contacts in a professional manner.
Drafting and sending out emails
Dealing with day-to-day enquiries and referring to other members of the team as appropriate.
Greeting visitors at reception.
Participating in appropriate training and development activities.
Supporting with additional tasks in the team as required.

What’s in it for you?

23 days holiday plus all bank holidays and Christmas Closure
Auto enrolment Pension
Health Cash Plan
2 paid volunteering days
Birthday day off

For more information about this vacancy please contact Damar Training on 0161 480 8171 (Ref ID: 256569) or visit here

Waldrons Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment.

Competitive Salaries Across all of our roles, we take pride in offering competitive salaries.

Financial Bonuses All of our staff – lawyers and non-lawyers – are eligible to qualify for regular financial bonuses.

Generous Holidays We offer 23 days’ holiday per year plus all bank holidays plus Christmas Closure.

Christmas Closure Our offices are closed over the Christmas period, and the extra days don’t affect your holiday allowance.

Bonus Holidays All of our staff – lawyers and non-lawyers – are eligible to qualify for bonus holiday days every year.

Long Service Staff who have been with us for more than 5 years get an extra day’s holiday, which is added to every 5 years.

Shopping Discounts Our employees have access to staff discounts at a number of local stores.

Working From Home The majority of our staff work from home on a regular basis. We’re mindful of the need for a good work-life balance.

Flexi Working Many of our staff regularly take advantage of flexible working, changing their days and hours to suit.

Refer An Employee If you already work for us, and refer someone who we hire, cash bonuses of up to £1,000 are available.

Mental Health We have a team of Mental Health First Aiders, with regular Mental Health training provided for those staff.

Discounted Legal Fees Our employees are able to take advantage of discounted legal fees for any legal matters they need help with.

Pension Scheme We offer a standard pension scheme with company contributions, as well as access to regular Pension Reviews with a Financial Advisor.

Junior Lawyers Our Junior Lawyers engage and help out with a number of Community, Social and Environmental Projects.

Social Events We provide for regular staff social events, where staff can get together over some food and drinks.

Charity Initiatives We regularly take part in charitable events and encourage our staff to raise awareness of causes that matter to them. Our current chose charity is Wild Acre Rescue.

33% A third of our staff have been with the company for more than 10 years

60% of our staff have been with the company for more than 5 years

60% of our staff work from home on a regular basis

FREE Free Will and No Solicitors Fees for Moving Home once you’ve been here for 12 months

32 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) if you’ve been here for five years and hit your targets

Love my role. Love working at Waldrons. Love the variety of work. Love being busy. Love using my skills & expertise.

– What our staff say about us

Staff are friendly to work with and the work is rewarding when goals are achieved. The department I work in is good to work with and hard work is recognised.

– What our staff say about us

I enjoy my role and love the people that I work with. I am grateful of the flexibility to work from home and also come into the office and that I am able to start earlier or later / finish earlier or later when working from home to assist with the numerous appointments that I have to attend.

– What our staff say about us

Working in a good team with good support. Being given more responsibility and feel listened to when I have any concerns.

– What our staff say about us

I think we have a really good team. The work is varied and interesting and technology and systems is better than anywhere else I have worked.

– What our staff say about us

Recruitment Agency?

Notice for Recruitment Agents

It’s important to Waldrons that we get the right candidate for the right job and so we tailor our recruitment process accordingly. We aim to recruit high calibre individuals who are looking for a career at Waldrons where we can add value to them and they can add value to us and our clients.

Whilst we actively work with recruitment agents to fulfil this aim, we do so by invitation only. We will look to agree mutually acceptable terms prior to you being actively engaged in the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss the possibility of working with us, in this way, on specific recruitment projects then please contact our HR Manager on 01384 811 811.

We do not accept speculative CVs and would request that you work with us by only sending us CVs when we have requested you to do so. Our posting of a vacancy on our website is not an invitation for agents to send CVs in relation to that role, unless the agency has been specifically appointed to assist us in that recruitment process.

Please note that if you do send us a speculative or unsolicited CV then we will treat it as an unconditional free gift and our property. We will not be liable to pay your fees should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage them. Please also note that if you send a speculative or unsolicited CV, that in no way establishes your right to representation of that candidate nor entitlement to any fee or other remuneration should we subsequently receive a CV for the same candidate, directly from the candidate or from another agent we have engaged in the recruitment process.

If you choose to send us an unsolicited or speculative CV, by doing so you are agreeing to the terms above which shall apply to the exclusion of any other terms you may seek to impose in the contract between us. Any such contract shall be governed by the laws of England and the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any dispute arising from these terms.