Helping you realise you career goals
At Ramsdens, we firmly believe our people are our greatest asset. We are passionate about their development, and are committed to helping them realise their full potential. We recognise that staff in different capacities will have different professional and personal goals, and it is the intention of the firm to identify those goals for the benefit of the employee and of the firm.
The firm operates an “Open Door” policy and encourages frequent routine communication between all staff and their immediate managers, during which it ought to be possible for dialogue to take place as to standards, performance and goals. However, it is recognised that more formal processes bring benefits for employees and employers alike. Annual appraisals work alongside regular one-to-one meetings, allowing opportunities to discuss wellbeing and receive feedback on performance.
Development will take multiple guises, from initial induction, to on-the-job and in-house training, as well as external courses. For those looking to gain a professional qualification, there is the opportunity to apply for study sponsorship. We see an investment in your development as an investment in the future of the firm. We also cover the cost of your professional membership fees (role based) to ensure you are able to stay at the forefront of your chosen career.
“I joined Ramsdens in January 2005, and during my time I have been able to progress from an office junior, to a Chartered Legal Executive, to an Associate, following my promotion in May 2023. Ramsdens are leading the way in the legal world and have wholeheartedly supported my legal career, and I feel very fortunate to have been championed at every junction along the way. Ramsdens have helped me to develop personally, as well as professionally, and continue to support and encourage me as I branch out into the next stages of my legal career with them.
It is a real positive as an employee to see how committed the firm are in developing members of staff through various channels to achieve a successful legal career. In particular, the number of people enrolling onto the CILEX training programme has increased significantly, and I feel incredibly proud to have undertaken this route into the legal profession. Ramsdens helped me to enrol onto the CILEX course and invested financially into my legal studies, having paid for my entire course, whilst providing moral support throughout the years, especially with each law exam!
Without the support, loyalty and commitment from Ramsdens, I would not be where I am today and being part of the Ramsdens family allows me to continue doing a job that I love on a daily basis.
Even now, nearly 20 years on, I am still being developed by the firm and encouraged to work towards taking the next step in my career. I have always said, if you work hard for the firm, they will go above and beyond in looking after you in return!”
Stephanie Bradley
“Since joining Ramsdens I have been bowled over with the support I have been given to develop my career.
I have been encouraged to attend seminars, both in person and online, and have also been supported in obtaining specialist legal qualifications. These qualifications will improve my legal skills and the service which I can offer to my clients. Nothing is too much trouble for the firm when looking at career development”.
Steven Murgatroyd