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Peacock & Co is a thriving, forward-thinking law practice with offices in Wimbledon Village and Epsom. We frequently have opportunities for ambitious, high-quality lawyers and support staff.

We offer an enjoyable and vibrant working environment. Each employee is valued, and everyone in the firm is encouraged to develop and progress in their career.

At Peacock & Co we promote a strong team ethic and encourage all members of the firm to work together to achieve the best outcomes for our clients. We build close client relationships and value staff with initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude.

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We have offices in Wimbledon Village and Epsom, both of which are well served by public transport and are located a short walk from mainline rail stations. We opened our second outpost in Epsom in 2017, enabling us to offer our approachable service to clients in Surrey. In 2023 our Epsom office moved into Park Place House to enable us to further grow our team and offering of legal services.

We are keenly involved in our business communities and maintain strong links with the Wimbledon Village Business Association. In Epsom, we founded the Epsom Property Business Network and are involved in the running of the Epsom Business Club.

We look for enthusiastic team players with a keen initiative, ready to build and maintain strong relationships with clients and colleagues. Peacock & Co has grown organically across our two offices and we strive to support our team with a lively and engaging work environment. We have a social committee, responsible for informal team events and we also participate in local events such as the Wimbledon Rounders and Surrey Legal Walk. We have four appointed mental health first-aiders.

Being part of our community is important to us. Each year Peacock & Co supports a charitable organisation local to our offices in Wimbledon and Epsom. This year our charity is Epsom & Ewell Community Fund, promoting mental health awareness. We are also supporters of Wimbledon Guild and Epsom & Ewell Citizens Advice

At Peacock & Co you will enjoy a generous holiday allowance; pension; private medical insurance; death in service cover; a cycle to work scheme; social events and an annual subsidised ski trip.

Peacock & Co strives to create a workplace that reflects the communities and clients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexuality or disability. We are a diverse team, keen to further equal opportunity and are committed to fostering inclusivity for all. We believe our differences are an asset and aim to promote a supportive environment.

Current Positions

For all jobs please apply by sending your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].

Legal Cashier – Wimbledon Village

We are currently seeking a Legal Cashier to work with and support our Financial Controller and 40 staff members.

The candidate will ideally have at least one year’s accounts experience obtained in a legal firm and have experience using legal accounting software and excel.  Duties will include (but will not be limited to) posting of receipts and payments, account reconciliations, checking invoices and statements, on-line payments, banking, preparation of management reports, etc.

Attention to detail, organisational, communication and IT skills are essential.

Whilst based in the Wimbledon Village office, the role may require visits to our Epsom office.

The working environment is friendly and supportive.

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

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Private Client Solicitor – Epsom or Wimbledon

We are currently seeking an experienced Private Client solicitor to handle a mixed caseload ranging from the routine to the complex and challenging.

The ideal candidate will have a legal background with specific experience in wills, probate, powers of attorney, trusts and Court of Protection and should be able to work without supervision.  STEP membership would be an advantage.

You will be ambitious, demonstrate an ability to use your initiative and be a real team player. You will be good at building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Organisational, communication and IT skills are essential.

The working environment is friendly and supportive.

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

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Legal work experience – Wimbledon/Epsom

We are offering a week-long work experience programme to two students, one to be in the Wimbledon office and one to be based in Epsom.

This programme takes place twice a year, with a week placement offered in January and a second during the summer period.

Peacock & Co is a growing law firm and this is a great opportunity for anyone who is aspiring to become a solicitor in the near future.  We pride ourselves on offering friendly and practical legal advice and a supportive working environment.

During your placement, you will be buddied-up with one of our trainee solicitors and able to ask lots of questions regarding the different routes to becoming a solicitor.  You will experience working alongside the different teams and practice areas within each office and help contribute to legal cases.

We are looking for candidates that are keen to engage with seeing law in practice, and motivated with a can-do attitude, ready to make a start on their career in law.

Our two available summer placements will take place Monday 1st – Friday 5th July 2024. To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter, detailing any experience and your interest in law to [email protected].

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Experienced (5 years+) Senior Family Solicitor – Epsom

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to expand and develop our family department offering in our Epsom branch.

 

You will work and be supported by our friendly and dynamic family department; however, as you will be the senior family solicitor in our Surrey office you will need to be sufficiently qualified to work without supervision, and have experience of dealing with a wide range of private family matters and business development.

The caseload is mixed, including divorce, financial disputes, children, pre-and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitation.

You will be ambitious, demonstrate an ability to use your initiative and work well within a team. You will be good at building and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and colleagues.

Organisational, communication and IT skills are essential.

The working environment is particularly friendly, social and supportive and there are excellent prospects for career progression.

Salary negotiable depending upon experience.  Benefits include: a generous holiday allowance; Christmas office closure; pension; private medical; death in service cover; Cycle to Work scheme; car parking.

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected].

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Legal Secretary or Paralegal – Residential Property – Full Time – Epsom

We are seeking an experienced full time Legal Secretary or Paralegal to provide high quality support to our Residential Property team in our Epsom office.

You will be a team-player, able to provide strong secretarial and administrative support.  The ideal applicants will be well-presented given the level of client interaction, have great attention to detail, good IT skills and a pleasant and professional manner.

Organisational, communication and IT skills are essential.

The working environment is friendly and supportive.

Competitive salary.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].

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Legal Secretary – Family – Full Time – Epsom

We are seeking a full time Legal Secretary to provide high quality support to our Family team in Epsom.

 

You will be a team-player, able to provide strong secretarial and administrative support.  The ideal applicants will be well-presented given the level of client interaction, have great attention to detail, good IT skills and a pleasant and professional manner.

Organisational, communication and IT skills are essential.

The working environment is friendly and supportive.

Salary negotiable based on experience. Benefits include: a generous holiday allowance; Christmas office closure; pension; private medical; death in service cover; Cycle to Work scheme.

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected].

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