United Kingdom
I have worked at Ward & Rider since 2003, beginning in the Postroom, gaining various secretarial experience, to then completing my Training Contract between 2008-2010. After qualifying, I later became an Associate Solicitor, and in November 2022 I became a Director. I believe in the Ward & Rider ethos, we are a Company with a real family feel, who care about their employees. I work within the Private Client department, preparing Wills, Powers of Attorney, administering Estates, making applications to the Court of Protection. I strive to deliver legal services professionally, but with compassion and empathy. Why work for us? Est: 1948 Over 80 staff members 54% of our employees have been with us for 5 years or more 33% of our employees have been with us for 10 years or more 15% of our employees have been with us for 20 years or more At Ward & Rider we value our employees as much as we value our clients, and we understand without them, we would not be able to offer such excellent levels of client care. The hard work and dedication of all of our employees is what has helped build such a trustworthy firm with a brilliant reputation, and we want to continue to find people who share our passion for doing the best for our clients. We offer a work environment that aims to nurture it's employees so that they can do their very best and always feel that they have someone to help when they need it. At Ward & Rider we value the wellbeing of each of our employees, lawyers and support staff alike and this is why we don't work long hours and we don't work weekends; we understand the important of a work/life balance and that if our employees are rested and focused then their performance will be outstanding.