Careers

At Short Richardson & Forth our team is constantly growing. If you would like to be part of that and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you.

Current vacancies:

Solicitor – Family Law

Due to further expansion within the Family department, SRF are seeking to recruit a qualified family law Solicitor to handle a varied and interesting caseload on a private paying basis.

The firm provide full coverage of Family Law service at a private level and need a family lawyer with broad experience in the area to further develop the caseload.

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, experienced in financial remedy and private children cases, accurate, organised and committed to meeting deadlines. 

This is a client facing role so excellent all-round communication skills are essential.  In order to be considered for this role you must have a minimum of 2 years experience working in family law.  You must be able to demonstrate a high level of competence and undertake work with minimal supervision.  You will be committed to delivering a strong client-focused service.

If you would like to apply for this role please email your CV to Christine McVay:  Christine.mcvay@srflegal.co.uk

If you would like to find out more about the role then please contact Christine McVay on 0191 232 0283.

Private Client Solicitor 6+yrs pqe

We are looking for a Private Client Solicitor of 6+years qualification. The person we are looking for should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised, commercially aware and experienced in all aspects of high level private client work. Experience in contentious probate work will be an advantage. The successful candidate will be joining a busy team and will be expected to ‘hit the ground running’.

The selected candidate will be expected to work under their own initiative and manage their time and workload appropriately. They will also be expected to be actively involved in marketing opportunities and to contribute to the working of the firm as a whole.

This is a great opportunity for the right individual who wants to be actively involved in a progressive law firm with a friendly and relaxed working environment.

If you wish to apply please send your CV to Lisa Berg at the firm’s address.

Commercial Property Solicitor 4+yrs PQE

We are looking for a full-time Commercial Property Solicitor of 4+years qualification. The person we are looking for should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised, commercially aware and experienced in all aspects of high level property work. The successful candidate will be joining a busy team and will be expected to ‘hit the ground running’.

The selected candidate will be expected to work under their own initiative and manage their time and workload appropriately, although supervision and support within the team will always be available. They will also be expected to be actively involved in marketing opportunities and to contribute to the working of the firm as a whole.

This is a great opportunity for the right individual who wants to be actively involved in a progressive law firm with a friendly and relaxed working environment.

If you wish to apply, please send your CV to Paul Earnshaw at paul.earnshaw@srflegal.co.uk

Commercial Property – Support Lawyer

We are looking for a full-time Support Lawyer to work in the Commercial Property team. The person we are looking for should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, organised and willing to learn. Experience of commercial property transactional work would be an advantage, but not essential.

The role will suit a legally qualified candidate looking for a start in the legal profession, most likely a training contract in due course.  

The selected candidate will be expected to work as part of the team and will receive full supervision throughout.  

This is a great opportunity for the right individual who wants to be actively involved in a progressive law firm with a friendly and relaxed working environment.

 If you wish to apply, please send your CV to Paul Earnshaw at paul.earnshaw@srflegal.co.uk