Career Opportunities for Lawyers

A law firm is only as good as the lawyers who work for it.  A clients perception of a legal practice will largely be based on their experiences of the lawyer  they last dealt with. For a law firm to be successful in the modern age it is essential that it attracts the very best legal talent available.

So, if you are offering us  the best legal talent going, what can we offer you?

A modern , approachable firm.
This isn't a meaningless marketing slogan; it's genuine.  The partners are not stuffy and full of their own self importance (well most of them aren't), and the firm is not still stuck in the last century. We are a forward looking practice. We embrace new technology; though not slavishly. We have a modern outlook and a modern philosophy. Our lawyers are accessible and approachable whilst still remaining professional. We are more committed than most to encouraging staff to strike the right life/work balance. Above all, we subscribe to the "give 'n' take" approach to staff relations. For instance, if we are handling a large deal or an important piece of litigation then we appreciate it when our lawyers go the extra mile: Similarly, if it's a warm summer's afternoon and the surfs up then no one will be complaining when that lawyer is seen exiting the building, board in hand. 

A beautiful part of the country.
With offices in 5 locations throughout glorious Devonshire there's something to suit every one's tastes.  From the surfing centre of Braunton to South Molton, the "Gateway to Exmoor". And from Charles Kingsley's "Little White Town" of Bideford  to the ancient cathedral city of Exeter we can offer it all, not forgetting Barnstaple with it's unsurpassed access to the most beautiful moorland and coastline in Britain. You might accuse us of being a little biased, but anyone who lives here is bound to be.

A commitment  to personal development.
We encourage our lawyers to develop specific practice areas. The beauty of a firm like ours is that all kinds of opportunities exist for  ambitious,  motivated and forward thinking  men and women; future partners of Slee Blackwell. We want you to become one of the best lawyers in your chosen field and you will be given all available support to achieve that goal, from training through to marketing. Our reputation is built on your reputation. We want you to succeed in developing your name and, in the process, developing the practice.