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Fenton Elliott Solicitors is a highly regarded niche practice with a focus solely on two areas of expertise: Family Law and Employment Law.
The firm is new, dynamic and growing fast. The basic principle is that the team at Fenton Elliott want it to be the kind of firm you would dream of working in; top quality work, fair pay, relaxed but professional attitudes; in short, decent, kind, fun people doing great work that they enjoy.
And because it’s growing fast and we’re new, you would have the opportunity to mould the firm into what you want it to be. You will not be fitting in to rigid existing structures of practice but have the chance to make of the job what you want and the sky really is the limit.
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Current VacanciesGood lawyers. Good people. Good work.
We are growing fast and seeking talented individuals. If you are you excited to contribute to our growth and do exceptional work in Family and Employment Law get in touch, our current job opportunities are listed below.
We currently have the following family law positions:
Associate Solicitor ParalegalAt Fenton Elliott Solicitors, we are a growing, specialist law firm focusing exclusively on Family Law and Employment Law. We believe in doing excellent legal work, giving clear and practical advice, treating people properly and building a firm where good people can do their best work.
We are looking for an Associate Solicitor to join our Family Law team. Someone who knows their stuff, cares about their clients and wants to be part of a team that is going places.
You will be working with clients who need advice at some of the most important and difficult points in their lives. That means more than knowing the law. It means understanding people, thinking strategically and helping clients make sensible decisions about their future.
Your work is likely to include a range of family law matters, including:
You will manage your own caseload, develop strong relationships with clients and work alongside colleagues who understand the importance of getting things right. There will also be an element of supervision for more junior members of the team.
We want lawyers who can think for themselves, communicate clearly and provide advice that is practical, commercially sensible where appropriate, and tailored to the person sitting across the table.
First and foremost, we want a good lawyer and a good person.
You will be a qualified solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with solid experience in Family Law, the confidence to manage your own matters and the judgement to know when to take the initiative and when to ask for a second opinion.
You will also:
Enjoy working collaboratively and contributing to a supportive team.
Want to keep learning, developing and improving - if you want to grow as a lawyer then we would love to hear about your aspirations and help you to achieve them.
We are interested in what you can do and what you want to achieve. We are less interested in whether you fit some rigid template of what a lawyer should look like.
We think work should be challenging, rewarding and enjoyable. That is not always easy to achieve in the legal profession, but it is what we are trying to build.
We do good work. We specialise in Family Law and Employment Law. We know our areas of practice, take pride in our expertise and want to keep getting better. We speak like normal people. Clear advice, straightforward communication and practical solutions. No unnecessary jargon, no long-winded legal lectures and no pretending that every problem needs a complicated answer.
We treat people properly. Respect, fairness, openness, integrity and honesty are central to how we work. We support one another, share knowledge and recognise that everyone has something valuable to contribute.
You will have a voice. We are a growing firm, not a rigid organisation where everything has already been decided. We want people who will contribute ideas and be willing to take some responsibility.
You can develop. We want our people to fulfil their potential. That means giving them the opportunity to grow professionally, take on responsibility and make a meaningful contribution to the firm's success.
And yes, we want you to enjoy coming to work. We think that matters.
We want to create an environment where talented lawyers can do excellent work without sacrificing everything else that matters to them.
The package for this role will reflect the experience and contribution of the successful candidate. We are happy to discuss a market level salary, working arrangements and the scope for professional development with the right person. We offer a generous bonus scheme based in equal measure on time recording targets and maintaining the qualitative values of the firm. We also have a good pension contribution scheme and private medical insurance as part of the remuneration of our team. Finally, we value strongly the positive effect of good team bonding; it is why we regularly shut down the office for a firm wide lunch together or we have family socials like the Partner hosted BBQs.
We are also open to a conversation about what you want from your next move. If you have ambitions to develop a particular area of Family Law, take on greater responsibility or help shape a growing team, we would like to hear about them.
Perhaps you are an experienced Associate who wants more autonomy and a greater say in how the firm you work for operates? Maybe you are looking for a supportive team, interesting work and a place where your contribution will be recognised? Or perhaps you simply want to work somewhere that values good lawyering and good people in equal measure.
If any of that sounds familiar, please reach out.
We are based in Newbury and have a satellite office in Abingdon, serving clients across the Thames Valley and beyond.
Apply now Our interview process and how to apply …At Fenton Elliott Solicitors, we are a growing, specialist law firm focusing exclusively on Family Law and Employment Law. We believe in doing excellent legal work, giving clear and practical advice, treating people properly and creating an environment where talented people can develop and fulfil their potential.
We are looking for a Family Law Paralegal to join our busy team. This is an opportunity to get involved in real legal work, learn from experienced family lawyers and develop the skills that will help you build a successful career in law.
If you are bright, personable, ambitious and genuinely interested in Family Law, we'd like to hear from you.
You won't be spending your days making endless photocopies or simply moving documents from one place to another. Of course, there will be administration. Every good legal case needs someone who is organised, thorough and on top of the detail. But we want this role to be about much more than administration. Working alongside our experienced Family Law team, you will gain hands-on experience of the work we do and the clients we help.
Your responsibilities are likely to include:
As your experience develops, we want you to take on more responsibility, contribute ideas and become an increasingly valuable member of the team. You will see how family law works in practice, not just how it looks in a textbook.
We are more interested in your ability, attitude and potential than in ticking every box on a job description. You might be a law graduate looking for your first role in a law firm. You might already have some paralegal experience and be ready for a position where you can develop further. Either way, we want someone who is curious, conscientious and keen to learn.
You are likely to have:
Previous Family Law experience would be helpful, but it is not essential for the right candidate. We don't expect you to know everything when you arrive. We do expect you to be keen to learn, willing to take responsibility and committed to doing things properly.
We think a law firm should be a place where people can do good work, enjoy what they do and build a future. That sounds simple. But we know it isn't always how things work in practice. Here's what makes us different.
We specialise. We focus exclusively on Family Law and Employment Law. That means you will be working alongside lawyers who know their areas of practice and are passionate about what they do.
You will learn by doing. We want you to get involved in genuine legal matters, develop your skills and understand how good legal advice is delivered. You will have the opportunity to learn directly from experienced practitioners and see how cases progress from the first client meeting through to resolution.
We speak plainly. We believe in clear communication and practical thinking. You won't need to hide behind complicated language to be a good lawyer, and we won't expect you to.
We work as a team. We value respect, fairness, openness, integrity and honesty. We support each other, share knowledge and recognise that everyone has something to contribute.
You can help shape the future. We are a growing firm, and we don't believe every process needs to be set in stone. We welcome ideas, encourage initiative and want our people to help us become better at what we do.
We want you to progress. We want talented people to develop their skills and fulfil their potential. For the right candidate, this role could be the beginning of a longer-term career with Fenton Elliott, with opportunities to take on greater responsibility and potentially progress towards qualification as a solicitor.
We cannot promise that every day will be easy. Family Law can be challenging, and the details matter. But we can offer the opportunity to learn, contribute and become part of a team that cares about doing things well.
We want to attract good people and give them the opportunity to build a career they can be proud of. The salary will be competitive and reflect the experience and ability of the successful candidate. We are happy to discuss a market level salary, a degree of flexible working and the scope for professional development with the right person. We offer a generous bonus scheme based in equal measure on time recording targets and maintaining the qualitative values of the firm. We also have a good pension contribution scheme and private medical insurance as part of the remuneration for the role. Finally, we value strongly the positive effect of good team bonding; it is why we regularly shut down the office for a firm wide lunch together or we have family socials like the Partner hosted BBQs.
You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced family lawyers, gain practical experience across a range of matters and develop the skills needed to take the next step in your legal career. We are happy to discuss your ambitions, the development you are looking for and how the role might fit into your longer-term plans.
We are interested in people who want to grow with us, not simply find their next job.
We would much rather have a conversation with the right person than put you through an unnecessarily complicated recruitment process. Send us your CV and a short note explaining why you are interested in Family Law, what attracts you to Fenton Elliott and what you are hoping to achieve in your career.
We can then arrange an informal meeting or Teams call. We are based in Newbury and have a second office/meeting space in Abingdon, serving clients across the Thames Valley and beyond.
All enquiries will be treated with discretion and confidentiality. We welcome direct applications and do not require recruitment agencies to introduce us to good people.
Interested? Let's talk.
Apply nowWhilst we would love to assist with the development of future lawyers, due to the nature of the work we undertake we are unfortunately unable to support any requests for work experience at present.
We would much rather have a conversation with the right person than put you through an unnecessarily complicated recruitment process.
Send us your CV and a short note explaining what interests you about Fenton Elliott and what you are looking for in your next role. We can then arrange an informal meeting or Teams call.
All enquiries will be treated with discretion and confidentiality. We welcome direct applications from candidates and are not currently looking to engage with numerous recruitment agencies to help introduce us to good people.
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