Grafton Nicholls is a specialistLegal Recruitment Consultancy

We recruit fee earners and support staff, including Legal Cashiers, of all levels into private practice firms throughout England & Wales.

Director, Ryan Nicholls, has over 20 years’ experience recruiting into the private practice market. During this time he has developed a detailed understanding of the legal recruitment market and an impressive network of legal professionals on both sides of the employer / candidate relationship.

Ryan’s ethos of outstanding service levels extends throughout the company and the testimonials received from both candidates and clients highlight the personable and professional approach adopted, and the time taken to listen to each party’s requirements.

In particular, Ryan has developed a niche specialism in recruiting Legal Cashiers and other finance staff into private practice firms of all sizes, and is considered a leading recruiter in this market. We understand the importance of appointing candidates with previous legal sector experience, who have a thorough understanding of SRA Accounts Rules

We are able to assist with locum, fixed term contract and permanent vacancies across all areas of the law, including:

  • Residential Property
  • Commercial Property
  • Private Client
  • Employment
  • Family
  • Personal Injury
  • Clinical Negligence
  • Civil/Commercial Litigation

We represent candidates at every stage of their careers, regularly recruiting at the following levels:

  • Solicitor
  • Licensed Conveyancer
  • Legal Executive
  • Practice Manager
  • Legal Cashier
  • Senior Legal Cashier
  • Paralegal
  • Legal Secretary

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Ryan is a pleasure to deal with, readily contactable and considerate of time commitments of those he is assisting. He quickly understands the need of the business and ensures that only appropriate candidates are submitted for consideration. He gave excellent service recently by providing us with excellent solutions that were required on an urgent timescale.

Emma Harrison
Head of Private Client and Residential Property at HCB Solicitors

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