We are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a family law solicitor or legal executive to join our Family Team, primarily based in Fakenham, but with the option of also working from our Holt office. This is an exciting opportunity to join out established team and make a real contribution to its development and growth.
Ideally you will have at least 3 years’ post qualification experience as a solicitor or legal executive specialising in family law. You will have experience of handling a broad range of privately funded family law work including, divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, nuptial agreements and cohabitations disputes.
The successful candidate must be client focused, commercially aware and possess excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
In return we offer the opportunity to join a friendly, highly regarded and progressive firm which values a healthy work/life balance in beautiful North Norfolk. We offer excellent career prospects, the opportunity for flexible working, a competitive salary and good benefits.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or would like to apply for the role, please email Chloe Miller, HR Manager at [email protected]
We are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our Litigation team, based in our Fakenham office. This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team that deals with a diverse range of litigation matters.
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 Years PQE and can demonstrate experience of working in general litigation, having dealt with a wide range of litigation matters. Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills are also essential.
In return we offer the opportunity to join a friendly, high regarded and progressive Firm combined with a healthy work/life balance in beautiful North Norfolk. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with offices in both Fakenham and Holt.
If you are interested in finding out more about the role and working for Butcher Andrews, please email Chloe Miller, HR Manager at [email protected]
To apply for the role, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
We are delighted to announce that we are looking to recruit a Commercial Property Solicitor to join our Commercial Property team, based in Fakenham with the option to also work from our Holt office. This is an exciting opportunity to join our established and expanding team that deal with a busy and varied caseload.
The successful candidate must be qualified and can demonstrate experience of working with a varied range of commercial property matters. Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills are essential.
In return we offer the opportunity to join a friendly, highly regarded and progressive Firm combined with a healthy work/life balance in beautiful North Norfolk. We offer excellent career prospects, a competitive salary and good benefits.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail please email Chloe Miller, HR Manager at [email protected]
To apply for the role, please email a copy of your CV and covering letter to [email protected]
We are excited to be recruiting for an experienced full-time Legal Secretary to join our Residential Conveyancing department, based in our Fakenham office.
Main duties of the role include:
· Prepare correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
· Administer file management which will include the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the Office Manual.
· Liaise with Clients and third parties, including estate agents
· Complete initial screening for new clients
· Make appointments, arrange meetings and maintain an up-to-date diary.
· Attend to clients both face to face and over the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner, in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
· Provide support to other secretaries when required.
· Work and behave in a professional manner and within the highest ethical and other standards of the profession.
· Comply with the procedures set out in the firm’s Office Manual, professional standards and any requirement set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
· To maintain the strictest standards of client confidentiality at all times.
· Attend and contribute to team meetings.
The successful candidate must have excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise their own workload as well as having strong attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar legal secretarial position is essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, highly regarded and progressive firm which values a healthy work/life balance in beautiful North Norfolk. The working hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. The role offers a competitive salary and good benefits.
If you would like to discuss the role in more detail or would like to apply for the role, please email Chloe Miller, HR Manager at [email protected]
Butcher Andrews is not currently recruiting any trainee solicitors.
Butcher Andrews has a long-standing reputation as one of North Norfolk’s most established and respected law firms. From our offices in Fakenham and Holt, we provide high-quality legal services to individuals and businesses across East Anglia and beyond.
From time to time, we offer two-year training contracts to aspiring solicitors who wish to begin their legal career within a supportive and professional environment.
A training contract with Butcher Andrews offers the opportunity to gain practical experience across a broad range of legal disciplines. As a full-service firm, we provide advice in areas including:
Trainees benefit from exposure to varied and meaningful work, reflecting the breadth of services provided by a well-established regional practice.
Our trainees work closely with experienced Partners and solicitors, receiving structured supervision, guidance and constructive feedback throughout their training. We aim to provide a well-rounded experience that includes:
We believe that developing strong technical knowledge must go hand in hand with excellent client care. Our trainees are encouraged to build confidence, attention to detail and clear communication skills, qualities that have defined our firm for over 130 years.
Where possible, we seek to retain talented individuals who complete their training contract with us, supporting long-term career development within the firm.
Although we are not currently recruiting trainee solicitors, we welcome expressions of interest for future opportunities.
If you are interested in undertaking a training contract with a well-established law firm in Fakenham and Holt, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in Butcher Andrews to:
Training Partner
Mrs Toni Potter
[email protected]
We appreciate your interest in joining Butcher Andrews and wish you every success in your legal career.
A Place to Build a Career, and a Life
Butcher Andrews is based in Fakenham and Holt, just minutes from the North Norfolk coastline. Many of our team live locally and value the balance that comes from working in a respected, professional firm while being close to coast and countryside.
Our Fakenham office occupies the former Post Office building, and our Holt office was purpose-built for the firm in the early 20th century. We value character and continuity, and we have no intention of moving to anonymous open-plan space. Most of our lawyers work in their own offices, and support and management staff work in small shared rooms. It creates a quieter, more focused environment while still allowing collaboration.
We are committed to remaining rooted in North Norfolk for the long term.
Whether you join us as a solicitor, trainee, legal executive, secretary, receptionist or member of the management team, you will be part of a close-knit and professional group.
We are selective in who we recruit, and that shows in the strength of the team. Our lawyers bring experience from regional and city firms as well as from training within Butcher Andrews itself. Our support and management staff are experienced, capable and integral to the firm’s success.
People describe the firm as friendly and supportive. Colleagues help one another, share knowledge and work collaboratively, particularly when deadlines approach. Several members of staff have recommended friends or family to join the firm over the years, which speaks to the culture we have built.
The Partners operate an open-door policy and are approachable and receptive to feedback from all levels of the firm.
Our reputation means the work is substantial and varied.
Across the firm we act on:
For lawyers and trainees, this means exposure to high-quality, meaningful work. For support and management staff, it means playing a key role in delivering a professional, reassuring experience to clients who place significant trust in us.
Clients regularly comment on the welcoming atmosphere in our offices, something that depends on every member of the team.
We invest in our people.
For lawyers and trainees, this includes structured supervision, funded continuing professional development and support for specialist accreditations. Progression to Associate, Senior Associate and Partnership is available for those who demonstrate ability and commitment.
For support staff, legal executives and managers, we encourage career development and upskilling where desired, including CILEX qualifications and broader responsibilities in areas such as marketing, administration and credit control.
We prefer to develop talent from within whenever possible.
We operate a generous discretionary bonus scheme for fee earners, built around achievable targets. We do not expect routine evening or weekend working. Our aim is for people to do high-quality work during their contracted hours and then switch off.
That same principle applies across the firm. We encourage all staff to work their agreed hours and maintain a healthy balance between professional and personal life.
Holiday entitlement starts at 25 days (pro rata for part-time staff), rising with seniority, plus bank holidays. We close over Christmas and New Year and encourage everyone to take their full leave entitlement. We trust our teams to support one another when colleagues are away.
Salaries are competitive locally and reflect the quality of work undertaken. Benefits include pension provision, death-in-service cover, a fair sickness policy, referral incentives, staff discounts, social events and a North Norfolk parking pass (not restricted to business use).
We are proud that 78% of our lawyers are female and that 60% of our equity partners are female. Progression is based on merit, professionalism and contribution.
We are an established firm with over 130 years of history, but we remain forward-looking in our approach to development, client service and career opportunity.
Butcher Andrews
1 Old Post Office Street
Fakenham
Norfolk, NR21 9BL
Tel: (01328) 863131
Email: [email protected]
Butcher Andrews
15 Market Place
Holt
Norfolk, NR25 6BE
Tel: (01263) 712023
Email: [email protected]
Fakenham:
Tel: (01328) 863131
Email: [email protected]
Holt:
Tel: (01263) 712023
Email: [email protected]
