why choose leathes prior?
They say you spend, on average, a third of your life at work, why not make sure it is somewhere you find both fulfilling and fun?
We like to think that LP offers an outstanding opportunity for anyone looking to start, develop or progress a rewarding legal career. With a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services across a variety of sectors, we offer access to top-tier clients and complex, high value cases. Balancing this, is our team focused, values driven approach to how we do our work.
We work hard to ensure our teams build long-lasting relationships with both our clients and each other, creating a collaborative and mutually supportive place to work and succeed together. Our staff are encouraged to let us know what motivates them day to day and what they need from LP for their career and wellbeing, and we work hard to make sure they get it. That, of course, looks different for everyone, and that is ok - it is what makes our firm different.
The Perks and Benefits
We have a wide range of competitive benefits, designed to meet everyone’s needs.
Corporate Discounts with Local Businesses
We have a list of businesses where we have got a discount arranged to encourage staff to use their services. We aim for these to be local to give back to the community. The list has been curated over the years for staff, by staff, and it keeps growing.
Travelling to Work and Relocation
If you are dreaming of relocating to sunny Norfolk, we’ve got you covered, offering a range of resources and support for those wishing to relocate to join us. Commuters are also offered discounted travel passes with local providers. For drivers, we have subsidised parking close to our City Centre offices.
Firm-Wide Bonus Scheme
We have run this scheme for two financial years since inception, and in both years all employees have been paid 10% of their salary as a bonus. Great start so far. We all work towards the same goal to achieve this and everyone gets the same reward.
Work-Life Balance
Options for flexible working to suit everyone, offered from day one. In a hurry and need breakfast? We’ve got you covered. And every five years, you can choose an extra week of holiday or a bonus payment to treat yourself to something special. Oh and we also close every Christmas and New Year.
Healthcare Funding
The firm partners with external providers offering cover for essential health costs including health checks, dental, optical, physio, as well as private medical insurance for senior positions. We offer funded on-site flu clinics too, for those avoiding the winter lurgy.
Wellbeing Support
We take a holistic approach to wellbeing at LP, with opportunities to get pro-active with initiatives and benefits (if you enjoy Pilates, we’ve got you covered) whilst also offering a wide range of mental health support options for those who need it. We also offer a plant for your desk, in case you aren’t lucky enough to see the Cathedral Close from your window.
Support for the Whole Family
For expectant parents, we offer enhanced maternity and paternity pay and easy to arrange flexibility for everyone when things don’t go to plan. For dog parents trying to make arrangements when doggy care falls short - we welcome well - behaved pups into the office too.
When I first joined Leathes Prior, I had just started my CILEX journey, which I have since successfully completed. My initial area of specialism was Residential Property, but since my qualification, I now specialise in Agricultural transactions.
I joined the LP reception team in 2017 from the education sector, with no experience working in law. I knew I wanted to forge a career in this sector and what drew me to this firm was knowing how supportive they are of their staff progressing within the firm. Within a year, I was working with the Dispute Resolution Team, assisting with administration. The role gave me lots of exposure to different work and I developed a passion for personal injury and clinical negligence claims. I am now lucky enough to be working as a paralegal in the Personal Injury Team, whilst also studying CILEX.
My decision to join LP hinged on the promise the firm made to unequivocally back the development of my personal brand, and by desire to build my reputation in Norfolk’s legal scene and beyond…it took very little time for the firm to deliver on that promise! Whether it be joining the Norfolk YPG Committee, participating in charity boxing matches, or taking up the mantle as a Director of the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society, the firm have supported me every step of the way. For every opportunity that has come my way, my colleagues have been the first to encourage me to throw my hat in the ring.
In 2016 I moved from a secure job in my beloved home county of Cumbria, to embark on an exciting new venture in Norfolk with Leathes Prior. It was a big risk at the time, but one I’m delighted I took. I am now proud to call Norfolk home, and LP the firm for me.
For the Next Gen
Want to be part of our next generation of lawyers? Take a look at what we can offer and start your next career journey with LP.
