We are always seeking to attract the best talent to join our team. We value people who can demonstrate a potential to deliver a technically excellent, exemplary service to clients and who can operate both independently and within a friendly and supportive team environment.
We look for people with a positive attitude who are looking for the freedom to develop their practice and their skills, to attract new clients to the firm and retain existing clients.
If you would like to apply for a role at the firm, please email [email protected] with your CV and a covering letter.
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Legal Staff
We are seeking a Family Solicitor to join our busy and ambitious team, to be based at our Birmingham office,with some travel to our Solihull office.
The Wilkes Family team has built an extensive reputation across Birmingham, Solihull and the West Midlands for providing creative and innovative ways of resolving our clients’ issues, seeking to deal with all matters on a collaborative basis wherever possible.
We assist with all the legal aspects of family relationships, including helping our clients obtain a divorce, settle finances, seek injunctive relief and prepare separation agreements. We have expertise in financial and corporate issues and structures, as well as tax and pensions, which are essential in dealing with the individual, often complex and unusual problems our clients may have.
The team is headed up by Aaron Keene, who has in excess of 30 year’s experience in resolving family law issues.
As well as focusing on bringing out the best out in our staff and supporting their career development, we pride ourselves on being a firm that genuinely cares for the wellbeing of our staff. Our key focus is to maintain an open and honest workplace where all staff can be their authentic self and enjoy their time at work. In addition, our staff enjoy an excellent work-life balance.
For this role, the successful candidate will be expected to initially work in the office full-time, with occasional working from home available. This is to ensure that they are gaining the maximum knowledge and development from working and supporting senior fee earners. Long-term, we have hybrid working in place for the majority of our staff and this would be available in the future.
What we’re looking for
- 1-3 years PQE, with experience in all aspects of family work.
- Focused on delivering excellent client service
- Ability to work to targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
- Ambition to progress and eagerness to take responsibility.
- Proven ability to successfully develop and manage client relationships.
- Friendly and approachable, able to build relationships at all levels across the firm.
- Displays a collaborative approach to work, focused on making the team a success.
- Focused on ongoing learning & development.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and targets.
- Excellent IT skills.
We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience alongside the following benefits:
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
- Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
- Time off for volunteering
- 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
- Life Assurance of 4X salary
- Medicash health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free flu jabs
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounted will writing and conveyancing
We are seeking an experienced Private Client Solicitor to join our busy and ambitious team, to be based at our Solihull office, although with regular travel to our Birmingham office.
Our team has been growing steadily over the past few years, and we are now looking for an experienced individual to join the team and bring their skills, knowledge, and experience to help support and build the team.
As well as focusing on bringing out the best in our staff and supporting their career development, we pride ourselves on being a firm that genuinely cares for the wellbeing of our staff. Our key focus is to maintain an open and honest workplace where all staff can be their authentic self and enjoy their time at work. In addition, our staff enjoy an excellent work-life balance, with the majority of our people now having hybrid working in place. This is underpinned by our enhanced family friendly policies, and our commitment to our staff’s mental health.
What we’re looking for
- 3-5 years PQE, with experience in all aspects of private client work.
- Focused on delivering excellent client service
- Ability to work to targets, to prioritise and manage a varied caseload
- Ambition to progress and eagerness to take responsibility.
- Proven ability to successfully develop and manage client relationships.
- Friendly and approachable, able to build relationships at all levels across the firm.
- Displays a collaborative approach to work, focused on making the team a success.
- Focused on ongoing learning & development.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and targets.
- Excellent IT skills.
We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience alongside the following benefits:
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
- Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
- Time off for volunteering
- 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
- Life Assurance of 4X salary
- Medicash health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free flu jabs
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounted will writing and conveyancing
We are seeking an ambitious Property Litigation Solicitor to join our experienced and busy team, based in our Birmingham City Centre office.
Our Property Litigation team, headed up by Kevin Lynch, supports both corporate and individual clients, from individual home owners to large-scale commercial developers and landowners. Over the years we have built up an extensive client-base, and have cemented our reputation in the midlands for providing bespoke and practical solutions to clients ensuring we work with our clients to help them achieve their commercial aims.
Our team has been growing steadily over the past few years, and we are now looking for an experienced individual to join the team and bring their skills, knowledge, and experience to help support and build the team.
As well as focusing on bringing out the best in our staff and supporting their career development, we pride ourselves on being a firm that genuinely cares for the wellbeing of our staff. Our key focus is to maintain an open and honest workplace where all staff can be their authentic self and enjoy their time at work. In addition, our staff enjoy an excellent work-life balance, with the majority of our people now having hybrid working in place. This is underpinned by our enhanced family friendly policies, and our commitment to our staff’s mental health.
Whilst we are ideally looking for someone to work full-time (35 hours per week), we will consider applications from candidates looking for part-time/flexible working arrangements.
What we’re looking for
- Up to 3 years PQE, with a minimum of 1-2 years experience in commercial property litigation
- Strong commercial acumen, able to understand and support our clients in achieving their business goals.
- Ability to identify and provide pragmatic and tailored solutions for clients.
- Proven sucess in litigation matters.
- Ambition to progress and eagerness to take responsibility.
- Proven ability to successfully develop and manage client relationships.
- Friendly and approachable, able to build relationships at all levels across the firm.
- Displays a collaborative approach to work.
- Excellent negotiation skills.
- Focused on ongoing learning & development.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and targets.
- Excellent IT skills.
We are offering a competitive salary alongside the following benefits:
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
- Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
- Time off for volunteering
- 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
- Life Assurance of 4X salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline
- Free flu jabs
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounted will writing and conveyancing
We are looking for an experienced Tax Solicitor to join our busy Private Client Team, based in our Shirley office. Our team of experienced solicitors operate across Birmingham and Solihull, and support our clients with all elements of personal tax planning, including putting together wills and codicils, and assisting with Inheritance Tax planning, personal taxation services and pensions.
For business owners, our tax team has a strong track record of advising and assisting clients through the minefield of inheritance tax planning and work with them to ensure that their tax liabilities are properly organised and minimised. We also undertake the administration and management of estates and trusts, and provides a comprehensive service to trustees, executors and beneficiaries.
The successful candidate will be working closely with our highly experienced Consultant Solicitor, Philip Harrison, providing tax advice to our clients and ensuring the long-term growth of this area of the business.
Within this role you will be providing advice on all aspects of tax law, including:
- Inheritance tax
- Estate planning
- Income tax
- CGT
- “Non-dom” and non-residents tax
The successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills and experience within a leading Midlands-based team, interacting effectively with colleagues and clients at every level and actively engaging in business development. You will also be able to take full advantage of the on-going comprehensive training available.
What we’re looking for
We’re ideally looking for individuals with 3+ years PQE, with in-depth knowledge and experience of inheritance tax, CGT, and income tax. Knowledge of property investment would be advantageous but not essential.
We would also be interested in talking to experience Chartered Tax Advisors, who in addition to the above, have knowledge of shareholder taxation, and deconstruction and remergers.
Candidates for this role will also need to demonstrate the following:
- Excellent commercial acumen.
- Eagerness to take responsibility & ownership of client relationships.
- Proven ability to build rapport with clients.
- Strong networking and business development skills.
- Personal drive and ambition to develop their area of the business.
- Focused on ongoing personal learning and development.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and targets
- Excellent collaborative and team working skills
- Excellent IT skills.
This role is being offered on a full-time basis, but we’re happy to consider other flexible working options.
We are offering a competitive salary alongside the following benefits:
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
- Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
- 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
- Life Assurance of 4X salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline
- Free flu jabs
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounted will writing and conveyancing
Professional Support Staff
The board have signed of a number of investments in marketing including brand development, a new website, CRM and increased campaign expenditure. So it’s an exciting time to join and the new Marketing Manager will have the opportunity to influence and shape the direction of these projects/activities.
The Marketing Manager will take a pivotal role in delivering the new Marketing Strategy and key responsibilities will include developing and managing the Wilkes brand, developing and implementing marketing content and campaign plans, managing the budget for all marketing activities, managing the Digital Marketing Exec and Marketing Apprentice, collaborating with external agencies and partners to deliver effective and innovative marketing campaigns.
Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy and Planning
- Develop and implement marketing strategies that support the overall business objectives for the firm
- Work closely with the Marketing Director and other internal stakeholders to develop and implement marketing plans
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends and opportunities to grow the business and increase brand awareness
Brand Development and Management
- Serve as the custodian of the firm’s brand, ensuring that brand identity is maintained consistently across all marketing channels and materials
- Develop and manage brand guidelines, ensuring that all marketing materials meet brand standards
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure that the brand is effectively represented in all internal and external communications
- Monitor and analyse brand performance, making recommendations for improvements as necessary
Campaign Management
- Develop and manage integrated campaigns across multiple channels, including digital, social media, email, events, and traditional marketing
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop content and activities to ensure alignment of messaging and marketing initiatives with business and departmental objectives
- Manage the budget for all marketing activities, ensuring cost-effectiveness and ROI
- Analyse campaign performance and provide regular feedback to the Marketing Director and other internal stakeholders
Content Development
- Research, develop and implement a content plan in line with the overall content strategy to drive lead generation and deliver the marketing plan
- Manage the development and production of all marketing collateral and thought leadership content, including whitepapers, blog posts, case studies and webinars
- Develop and maintain strong internal communications channels to ensure marketing initiatives are communicated effectively to all relevant stakeholders
Digital and Social Marketing
- Manage the Digital Marketing Executive to develop and implement digital and social marketing strategies to drive traffic, engagement, and lead generation
- Oversee the management of the firm’s website, ensuring that content is up-to-date and effectively represents the brand
- Oversee the development and execution of social media campaigns across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook
- Work with the Digital Marketing Executive to monitor and analyse digital and social media performance, making recommendations for improvements as necessary
CRM
- Work closely with the Marketing Director and IT Director to develop the firm’s CRM capability
- Develop customer communication journeys and automations to improve customer experience
- Develop and implement email led lead generation campaigns
- Develop and implement a client newsletter programme
Team Management
- Manage, support and develop the Digital Marketing Executive and a Marketing Apprentice
- Set objectives, provide guidance and feedback, and ensure team members are meeting their goals
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
External Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with external agencies, suppliers, and partners to deliver effective and innovative marketing campaigns
- Manage relationships with industry publications, directories, and associations including Legal 500
- Collaborate with external partners to develop and deliver thought leadership content, webinars, and events
Person Specification
- Educated to degree level, ideally with a professional CIM or equivalent qualification
- Proven experience as a Marketing Manager, ideally in a legal or other professional services environment
- Demonstrable experience in developing and executing B2C and B2B marketing strategies across multiple channels, including digital and traditional marketing
- Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and tactics with a good working knowledge of website CMS, CRO, SEO, PPC and Analytics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to build strong relationships with key internal/external stakeholders.
- People management experience would be ideal but we would be happy to support someone into their first management role
- Experience of managing budgets and delivering campaigns to agreed KPI’s
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest marketing
Our commitment to support the Marketing Manager
We recognise that this is a broad role and whilst we would love to find someone with experience in all aspects of the role, we know that this may not be the case and we are prepared to support the technical marketing and wider development of the Marketing Manager.
Our Marketing Director, is highly experienced and regularly coaches and mentors marketers as part of her role as a CIM Ambassador and Mentor. The firm also has a strong programme of CPD development for it’s employees.
We are offering a competitive salary depending on experience alongside the following benefits:
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
- Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
- Time off for volunteering
- 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
- Life Assurance of 4X salary
- Medicash health cash plan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free flu jabs
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounted will writing and conveyancing
We are interested to hear from experienced legal secretaries who would like to join our friendly and busy team of Pool Legal Secretaries, based at our offices in Birmingham City Centre.
Our pool team provides a vital service within the firm, ensuring that all fee earners in our 3 offices have access to quality support at all times, so that admin tasks are completed quickly and to a high standard. No day is ever the same within the team, and members work on a variety of tasks across all areas of law, from private client to corporate. The team prides itself on delivering an excellent service to the firm and being able to handle any request made to them.
Key tasks of the role include:
- Typing and preparing correspondence, documents, and forms.
- Opening, updating and closing matter files and recording client data.
- Preparing bills and the financial documentation.
- Maintaining good organisation of new and ongoing files using an electronic case management system (Tikit).
- Lunch cover for Birmingham office Reception.
The tasks carried out within the team are varied, and you won’t be stuck doing repetitive tasks and the same thing day-in, day-out. Instead you’ll get the opportunity to gain insight into a multi-disciplinary law firm and experience new tasks on a daily basis.
In addition, you’ll be working within in a close-knit, friendly team that prides itself on working collaboratively together, and supporting each other at all times. The team is headed up by the Pool Team Leader, who places strong emphasis on developing the skills and knowledge of all individuals, and helping them achieve long-term success in their careers.
As well as focusing on bringing out the best out in our staff and supporting their career development, we pride ourselves on being a firm that genuinely cares for the wellbeing of our staff. Our key focus is to maintain an open and honest workplace where all staff can be their authentic self and enjoy their time at work, as well as ensuring our staff maintain an excellent work-life balance.
Whilst we are ideally looking for someone to work full-time (35 hours per week), we will consider applications from candidates looking for part-time or flexible working arrangements. In general, we finds that the team works best when working in the office together, and so this role is solely office-based.
What we’re looking for
- At least 3 years’ recent experience as a legal secretary.
- Experience of working in a variety of different areas of law, preferably both contentious and non-contentious.
- Friendly and approachable, and always displays a collaborative approach to work, willing to support and help colleagues out at all times.
- Excellent typing skills, able to quickly and accurately process legal documents, including correspondence and bills, from manuscript or digital dictation, with minimal supervision.
- Highly organised with a meticulous approach to ensuring all processes are followed correctly.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines and targets, and able to respond to changing priorities.
- Experience of Tikit (or similar case management system) and BigHand dictation would be advantageous but not essential.
- Good telephone manner; able to take messages from new and existing clients on the telephone with accuracy and pass on in a timely manner.
- Excellent IT skills with the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
- Displays a can-do, positive attitude to work, and a high degree of self-management.
We offer a competitive salary depending on experience alongside the following benefits:
- 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- 2 additional days holiday are normally provided at Christmas (usually Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve)
- Option to purchase up to 3 days additional holiday
- 8% pension (4% employee contribution, 4% employer)
- Life Assurance of 4X salary
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme & Bereavement Support helpline
- Free flu jabs
- Season Ticket Loans
- Discounted will writing and conveyancing
We are always on the lookout for talented individuals and so if you can’t see a role above that catches your eye, please email [email protected] with your CV and the type of role you are looking for and we’ll get in touch if something becomes available that matches your skills and experiences. All details will be kept in line with our candidate privacy policy.