Attwells Solicitors offers a structured career progression pathway for individuals aspiring to build a legal career. The firm is committed to nurturing talent through various programs and opportunities, for people from all backgrounds.ย ย
- Apprenticeship: This program individuals to earn while they learn, providing a clear route from a legal assistant to a paralegal to a qualified solicitor. Apprentices gain hands-on experience and academic knowledge, with the support of mentors, colleagues and external tutors.ย ย
- Paralegal Positions with Potential: Starting as a paralegal at Attwells offers the chance to manage residential conveyancing caseloads and develop your legal knowledge. We emphasise career development, offering opportunities to progress within the organisation.ย ย
- Support for Professional Qualifications: Attwells actively supports staff in pursuing professional qualifications, such as the CILEX and CLC. We provide funding and study leave, enabling our employees to work towards becoming licensed conveyancers/solicitors while gaining practical experience. โย
On qualification career progression does not end. Attwells have multiple training opportunities for everyone from Junior staff to leaders in the firm. Out of 6 Partners 4 of them trained at Attwells and the remaining 2 are founders. Out of 7 board members 5 trained here. Out of the 2 that did not 1 is a founding member and the other was the only external hire. Attwells are committed to promoting from within and providing people with personal career plans.ย ย
For example, Laura Catania is one of the six partners at Attwells and oversees our conveyancing department. She began her career in law over 20 years ago as a secretary after completing a secretarial diploma at college. While working at Attwells she became a paralegal and completed her Conveyancing qualification. She progressed to an associate, senior associate, and in 2019, a partner. All the way from an assistant. Laura did not go to University.ย
