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current vacancies available at Winston Solicitors in Leeds

We are always interested in discussing opportunities even when we have not identified them ourselves. 

Background: I started the firm with a vision to provide online legal services in 2002. Working from a spare room at home, similar to how many of us work now, I believed it was possible to obtain instructions remotely. Roll forward 20 years and remote instruction via Zoom, Skype and Teams, is the norm!

Physical and Online presence: Whilst the key to starting the business was online, I realised clients appreciated the ability to attend a physical base, and found the perfect location for my fledging business in 2004. A very large house in fantastic grounds, close to Roundhay Park in North Leeds. That house became our office, was extended in 2006, so it can comfortably hold 40 people. With four conference rooms and parking for more than 20, it really is an ideal location.

What is it like working at Winston Solicitors? From our well supported annual quiz, which this year raised over £6,000 for both Leeds Mencap and Saint Michael's Hospice, to our regular staff night outs, garden games (yes we really do have an office garden), and bonfire party, we are a great team ready to welcome all new starters.

Our work systems are cloud based, to enable access wherever you are live in the country. They utilise modern workflows designed and built in-house. Our aim is to provide better remote communication for clients, admin automation and easy routes to marketing our services on social media and online.

Great teamwork creates great team service. The best independent proof of this, is in the regular fantastic reviews we receive from our Clients. With over 2500 Five Star testimonials over various feedback platforms, we believe we do match our business motto of ‘when service wins’.

Who are we looking for? We regularly advertise our roles on this website and on job platforms like Indeed. There are often a number of vacancies at various levels in the firm. Our 5 year plan (2022 – 2027), is ambitious as it is to grow the team by 50%, which is 20 additional team members. At the start of 2024, 11 have already joined, so we are ahead of schedule.

Can you contact us even if there is no specific vacancy? Yes absolutely, but when doing so, please consider how that role will be funded? This means the people most likely to be recruited are those with genuine following, and or costed business plans who are prepared to share in the risk and reward. We receive many enquiries from highly talented lawyers, but unless the role can be funded by their following or business plan, it is usually not possible to recruit on talent alone.

If you have a following or a great business plan: We are ‘all ears’. I am happy to personally discuss all such plans to see if they will fit into our business model. As we offer many different services, there are plenty of opportunities.

Can I work from home? Whilst lockdown is a distant memory, home working is here to stay, as it is as important to be able to work from home today, as it was when I set up working from home 21 years ago. That’s why our systems are designed to be as effective from a home office in Barnsley or Skipton, as they are from our fabulous North Leeds office.

Do you recruit Consultants? Yes in fact we have always recruited self-employed Consultants; there are currently 5 in the business, with our most recent joining this year.

What’s the best way to get in contact? Existing roles and speculative non-funded applications can be made to our HR team, @email. All self-employed, lawyers with following / or costed business plan to myself jmw@winstonsolicitors.co.uk.

Good luck with whatever 2024 brings.
Jonathan Winston (founder of Winston Solicitors)

Client feedback

The service was excellent would definable recommend to friends and family
Sheila
I recently collected on a no win no fee basis for a works accident case .Before I contacted Winston Solicitors I did my own research and decided to contact them with my issues. Amanda evens worked my case which took just over 3 years to conclude..I can not speak highly enough about her professionalism her empathy and friendly nature. Amanda arranged all my medical appointments with specialist consultants and helped me build my case against my employer's. Amanda kept me informed throughout this long drawn-out process and was always willing to advise and assist with any of my concerns. I would have no concerns about wholeheartedly recommending Winston Solicitors and Amanda to represent anyone who needed advice and help with a claim. And finally I would like to add Winston Solicitors are fortunate to have Amanda represent them . Regards martin
Martin
Absolutely fantastic, kept us informed every step of the way when purchasing our home
Marie
Hannah at Winston helped me with filing the financial issues of my divorce to the court. She liaised with my ex husband as I was at a point I could no longer speak to him. I am very grateful to Winston’s and especially Hannah.
Anonymous
We are so grateful to Sidraa for all her support during our recent property purchase. She kept us informed and up to date every step of the way, always responding promptly and sharing information clearly and in a timely manner.Sidraa worked incredibly hard behind the scenes, handling so much of the legal side with care and efficiency — often without us even realising just how much she was doing. Her dedication and thoroughness made the whole process feel smooth and stress-free, which we deeply appreciate.Thanks to her professionalism and attention to detail, what is usually a complex and sometimes overwhelming process felt straightforward and well-managed. We couldn’t have asked for a better solicitor and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sidraa to anyone buying a property.
Sahid
Winston's supported me with their professional services. They were very swift in responding to my initial enquiry, then very quickly put me in touch with someone with the correct professional experience. They explained every step of the process and made the whole exeriance feel very easy.
Andrew
I would highly recommend Winston Solicitors to anyone in need of reliable legal support. Sidraa was outstanding throughout our entire process—reliable, diligent, informative, and genuinely kind. She kept us consistently updated, always took the time to explain things clearly, and was readily available to speak with us directly whenever we had questions. Her professionalism and personal touch made a potentially stressful process feel smooth and manageable.
Jacob C
Great service by Winston Solicitors - was communicated at every step - would recommend both Tom and Sidraa for their professionalism
Anonymous
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