Careers with Price Slater Gawne

Life at Price Slater Gawne is a great one. We’re a firm that believes in delivering the best possible outcomes not only for our clients but also for our people: that’s why many of our colleagues have been with us since we started out in 2010.

Our values

We look after our people, guide their careers, nurture their progress within the firm, and regularly seek feedback on how they are progressing. All junior colleagues are mentored by senior staff with regular one-to-one meetings. We believe in a strong team ethic and everyone in the firm works together to ensure our continued growth and success. Everything we do is a group effort; lots of firm say it, we actually live it.

Our way of working

Our firm was founded on the basis of remote working so that our people could enjoy the significant benefit of a genuine work/life balance.

We work to very high standards and expect the best from our people, but we have neither the culture nor expectation of long hours and ensure workloads are always managed appropriately to deliver that: we put your wellbeing first. We maintain an HQ in central Altrincham and staff come into the offices as needed for team meetings and face-to-face client appointments.

We recruit entirely based on merit and operate a transparent career development programme, holding quarterly appraisals to ensure you, and we, are on track. We deliver a carefully thought-out programme of knowledge transfer across all our teams so that there are opportunities to move from one to the other if so desired – we don’t put our people in boxes. We actively encourage new ways of thinking, and every opinion is valued.

Jack Fitzsimons, Associate, Senior Accounts Assistant: “I have always been given the opportunity to progress within the firm, most recently with being promoted to associate and getting the go ahead to complete my AAT Level 4.”

Gail Galloway, Senior Associate, Wealth Protection: “For me, to have been recognised by way of promotion in my relatively short space of time at PSG speaks volumes as to the firm’s firm focus on employee appreciation and career development. This ethos encourages a mutual employer/employee respect which is integral to providing clients with the highest level of service.”

Sarah Ratcliffe, Senior Associate, Clinical Negligence: “PSG has a detailed career path which sets out what the firm is looking for in employees who want to progress, which gives you something to aim for. Everyone’s really supportive of progression, aiming high and forward thinking.”

New Roles

Wealth Protection Solicitor (NQ-3 years PQE)

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a talented Solicitor with a passion for Wealth Protection to join our team, reporting to the Head of Wealth Protection. Alongside our head office in Altrincham, PSG’s expansion is evident through our recent opening of our London and Chester offices. This is a full-time position. The successful candidate will need to be able to attend our Chester office during their probationary period, and from time to time thereafter for training and supervision purposes.

This is a fantastic opportunity with a well-established firm that offers excellent training and career prospects. We also pride ourselves on our company culture and our employee values of kindness, collaboration, ambition, flexible working and trust.

Key Responsibilities

Report directly to the Head of Wealth Protection.
Provide expert legal advice to clients on a range of Wealth Protection matters.
Draft Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and Trusts.
Advise on estate planning.
Administer estates and deal with probate matters.
Administer trusts including charitable trusts.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and referrers.
Manage a varied caseload of Wealth Protection matters under supervision.
Work closely with other members of the Wealth Protection team.

Key Skills

Team player, with the ability to be self-motivated and professional.
Understand the need for confidentiality in relation to client and business.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong IT skills including MS Word and Excel
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Being able to work under pressure and comply with deadlines.
Attention to detail.
Able to work in a paperless environment.
Time management.
Prioritisation of tasks according to business need.

What we can offer you:

We offer a flexible agile and supportive working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance (excluding bank holidays), pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, life assurance and bonus scheme.

If you feel you are suitable for this role, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV to Abigail.Frost@psg-law.co.uk for consideration.

Wealth Protection Legal Assistant

Due to continued growth and expansion, we are looking for a talented Legal Assistant with a passion for Wealth Protection to join our Wealth Protection team reporting to our Head of Wealth Protection. Alongside our head office in Altrincham, PSG’s expansion is evident through our recent opening of our London and Chester offices. This is a full-time position based at our Altrincham or Chester office.

Key responsibilities

Responding to enquiries and arranging meetings for senior solicitors.
Under supervision and where appropriate depending on the type of work, take instructions from the client and third parties in a matter.
Draft standard documents and letters to progress a matter.
Under supervision and where appropriate depending on the type of work, progress the case to its conclusion, and advise the client accordingly.
Keep the client informed on the progress of their case, including ongoing costs, issues and money held in client account.
Record all time on the file, documenting work undertaken to justify the time spent.
Save all documents on the case management system including all emails, invoices relating to disbursements and admin charges.
Under supervision, calculate and raise bills for work done on a case, issue bill to client and where required, chase any unpaid invoices.
Raise payment requests for liabilities on estates, where the client account has sufficient funds on account to satisfy.

Key skills

Experience as a Legal Assistant is advantageous.

Demonstrate a passion for Wealth Protection.
A strong academic background.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Understand the need for confidentiality in relation to client and business.
Strong IT skills including MS Word and Excel.
Attention to detail.
Ability to use own initiative.
Team player, with the ability to be self-motivated and professional.
Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
Able to work in a paperless environment.

What we offer in return

We offer a flexible agile working environment and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance (excluding bank holidays), pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, life assurance and bonus scheme.

If you feel you are suitable for this position, then we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV to Abigail.frost@psg-law.co.uk for consideration

What our clients say about us...

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“From the start of my claim every person I have encountered has been above and beyond what I expected. I can only say, for me, the service I have received is beyond commendable.” Charlotte Hughes

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“The team is professional, informative, efficient and adopts a collaborative approach." Chambers and Partners

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“Amazing team, fantastic when it comes to communication. Any questions I had were answered quickly. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend these to anyone needing their help.” Stephanie Turner

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“I cannot recommend Price Slater Gawne highly enough! They have dealt with legal matters for us for many years with absolute dedication to achieving the best outcome for us. The staff are super helpful, polite, and extremely professional.” Andrea Duggan

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“Price Slater Gawne to my mind is one of the best in this field. Their specialist Clinical Negligence team is incredibly strong. This firm is at the top of my list of personal recommendations when asked by friends and family.” Legal 500

5/5