Delivering the best advice and service to our clients, by every lawyer, every time, is what drives us day to day at LP. As a client of any law firm, you ought to be able to take it as read that your lawyer has the legal and technical knowledge that you require, but our pledge to our clients is to ensure your lawyer is accessible, responsive and – whatever your problems or needs – will make you feel better about the matter at hand, not worse.
Though our clients are at the centre of all that we do, we also prioritise a focus on our people, and our wider local community. Our size offers us the opportunity to strike a balance between having the processes, business support and technology to rival the largest firms whilst also achieving a level of cohesion and collaboration that tends to be the hallmark of smaller firms. We create a real buzz of mutual support and genuine friendships and believe that happy lawyers will lead to happy clients.
At our firm, everything begins with relationships, built on genuine connection, honesty, and long-term trust. We believe in fostering a working environment where individual strengths and diverse perspectives are celebrated, and where firm-wide collaboration helps us deliver the highest quality professional service. Every lawyer, every time.
Our Approach to Work
We strive to do the best for our people, our clients and our community by building and nurturing lifelong relationships.
Relationships
Our social culture focuses on life-long mutual support and connections.
Trust
We build trust by being open, honest, and approachable.
Individuality
We recognise and embrace the unique strengths, perspectives and skills each of us brings.
Service
Delivering the highest quality of service, in an efficient, responsive and professional manner.
Growth
We strive for excellence, adopting an agile approach to development.
Success
We are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for our clients and staff.
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.
our team spirit
We love to get together, find out more about how we’re a team outside of work.
Royal Norfolk Show 2025
A favourite event in the calendar, The Royal Norfolk Show is always so much fun and a great day out.
our groups and committees
Spotted the fun get togethers the whole firm gets involved in on our socials? These are the staff groups making the magic happen.
Sports & Social Committee
Spotted the fun get togethers the whole firm gets involved in on our socials? This is the staff group making the magic happen.
Wellbeing Committee
This group of MHFAs ensure we are all looking after one another and keep those crucial mental health conversations going. They also remind us to be pro-active with Wellbeing and drop lovely pick me up treats on our desks.
Book Club
For those who enjoy a good book, our LP Book Club is perfect for you. The group meet quarterly to discuss their latest read and select the next book on the reading list.
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Want to join us? Take a look at what we can offer and start your next career journey with LP.
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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.
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.
