Careers
As a successful and expanding law firm, WBW Solicitors is constantly creating new opportunities for experienced and skilled individuals.
Careers at WBW
As a successful and expanding law firm, WBW Solicitors is constantly creating new opportunities for experienced and skilled individuals. We understand that our staff are essential for our future and value the contribution each individual makes to our success.
Above all, we want to appeal to individuals who understand and like our approach to doing business. Much like our existing staff, an ideal candidate would genuinely care about our clients and should be committed to providing the highest quality service, both individually and as part of a team. We encourage collaborative working with management and everyone else in the firm across all our departments.
The partnership supports professional development for those who want to progress and develop their legal career, and have a proactive succession and leadership scheme.
We are proud to provide a friendly, flexible and supported working environment for all our staff.
Email applications are preferred and should be sent with accompanying CV to recruitment@wbw.co.uk.
Written applications will be accepted to the following address:
Human Resources Department at WBW Solicitors, Church House, Queen Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2QP.
WBW Solicitors will not accept any applications made by agencies which have not been agreed on prior to submitting. In the event this happens, WBW Solicitors will not pay any commissions or introductory fees should the applicant then go on to be employed with WBW Solicitors.
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Please note: Due to the high volume of enquiries, we are only able to offer work experience through the formal schemes listed on our website. We are unfortunately unable to accommodate ad-hoc requests or provide placements to school pupils or individuals who are not in their penultimate or final year of university study.
Want to know what life as a trainee solicitor at WBW is really like?
Watch our short video featuring Lucy, a second-year Trainee Solicitor, as she takes you through a typical day in her role. From working on client matters to gaining hands-on experience in Agricultural and Commercial Property, Lucy offers a great insight into what you can expect during your training contract with us.
🎥 Watch now to hear Lucy’s top tips for aspiring trainees and get a feel for our supportive and engaging working environment.
Our Values
In everything we do with our People, our Clients and our Communities, we live by these values:
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Caring
We genuinely care about our clients and our employees are committed to providing the highest quality service, both individually and as part of a team.
Value
We understand that our staff are essential for our future and value the contribution each individual makes to our success.
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Quality
We aim to deliver the highest quality legal advice and exceptional customer service to our clients.
Knowledge and experience
We pride ourselves on the deep sector and service knowledge we have as a firm. We provide our clients access to highly experienced and specialist legal practitioners.
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Flexible
We are proud to provide a friendly, flexible, and supported working environment for all our staff.
Collaborative
We work with our clients as ‘one’ team. We provide a flexible and responsive service that is tailored to their needs and goals. Internally, we encourage collaborative working and open conversations with management and everyone else in the firm across all our departments.
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Confidence
We are confident in the advice we give.
What our staff say about working for us…
I feel thoroughly supported by all levels of management and the working environment results in a high level of teamwork.
I am truly happy in the Axminster Office and feel very much part of the local community I live and work in.
My colleagues are amazingly supportive and fun, and I’ve often felt incredibly fortunate to be surrounded by them.
Flexibility and autonomy allow you to manage your caseload in the most appropriate way that suits your working style.
We have a great team here and we are all very supportive of each other. We have a good working environment and we very much have an open-door policy to help each other.
The progression opportunities at WBW are extensive and are ever growing, along with the size of the firm.
WBW has been there for me at every step of my professional journey, listening to me, and taking the time to understand where I fit in.
It was a wonderful experience to be able to learn from you and your colleagues on a professional level, and especially to gain such valuable insights into the firm.
It’s a bustling and energetic firm, filled with approachable, intelligent, and interesting people.
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