Careers at Paytons Solicitors

Build Your Career with Paytons

At Paytons Solicitors, we believe that exceptional client service starts with exceptional people.

We are a well-established, forward-thinking law firm with a strong reputation for providing practical, professional legal advice to individuals, families and businesses across Worcestershire and beyond.

We are always interested in hearing from talented and motivated legal professionals who share our commitment to delivering outstanding client care.

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Why Join Us?

At Paytons, you’ll become part of a supportive and collaborative team where your contribution is valued. We are committed to helping our people develop their careers and reach their full potential through ongoing training, mentoring and professional development opportunities.

We offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment

High-quality and varied client work

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and professional development

A strong focus on work-life balance

Competitive salary and benefits package

Private Client Solicitor

We are seeking a Private Client Solicitor to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of private client matters, including:

Wills and estate planning

Lasting Powers of Attorney

Probate and estate administration

Trusts

Court of Protection matters

About You

You will be:

A qualified Solicitor/Practitioner with experience in private client work

Able to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision

Committed to delivering excellent client service

A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Organised, proactive and commercially aware

Able to work effectively as part of a team

Join Our Team

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity with a respected and ambitious law firm, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to ask@paytons.co.uk or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.

Compliance & Office Manager

We are seeking an organised, proactive and commercially minded Compliance & Office Manager to support the firm’s regulatory compliance, risk management and day-to-day office operations.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Highly organised, methodical and detail oriented.

Familiar with the SRA regulatory framework, AML requirements and legal-sector compliance.

Experienced in compliance, risk, office management or operations within a law firm or professional services environment.

Able to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Confident working independently and taking ownership of tasks.

Comfortable dealing with Partners, solicitors, staff, clients and external suppliers.

A strong communicator, both written and verbal.

Proactive, practical and solutions focused.

Able to prioritise effectively and manage multiple deadlines.

IT literate, with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and experience working with practice management or compliance systems.

Job Summery

Working closely with the Partners and wider team, you will help ensure the firm meets its SRA and AML obligations, maintains effective policies and procedures, and operates efficiently.
This varied role is ideal for an experienced legal or professional services professional with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

The firm offers a supportive working environment, competitive salary, pro-rata annual leave and an annual discretionary bonus. 

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced compliance or office professional looking for a varied role within a forward-thinking law firm, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to ask@paytons.co.uk setting out your relevant experience and why you would be a good fit for the role.

“Very helpful team; we contacted them for assistance with a minor matter and it was seen to within a couple of hours.
We will definitely consider working with Paytons if required in future.”

Mr W

Don’t See the Right Vacancy?

Even if we are not actively recruiting for your area of expertise, we are always keen to hear from talented individuals who may be a good fit for the firm. Please feel free to send us your CV and we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.