Backhouse Solicitors is a great place to work with an exceptional group of people across all departments. I joined Backhouse in 2025 as a Legal Assistant in the Employment Team. Moving from Australia, Backhouse Solicitors has made me feel welcome and has shown me it is more than a workplace and that all people care and value you.

I am grateful to be part of the Employment team and am excited to see where it takes me. One of the best things about working for the Employment team is that every day is different and I am constantly learning.

Yasmin Glazbrook, Legal Assistant

I joined Backhouse in 2024 as a Float Legal Assistant, which was a great opportunity for me to work in different areas of law, having recently graduated from university with my law degree. I was later permanently moved into the Employment Team.

Just under a year into my role, Backhouse approached me with the opportunity to complete my studies and solicitor training through their apprenticeship programme with BPP. This was an incredible opportunity for me to continue learning, developing my skills and progressing towards becoming a solicitor. Both the Employment Team and the Leadership Team have been incredibly supportive of my transition into the Apprentice Solicitor role, and it has really helped me grow in confidence, develop my skills and gain valuable experience as I progress my career.

I am excited to continue my journey with Backhouse and look forward to the next few years of training as I qualify as a solicitor.

Charlotte Murphy, Apprentice Solicitor

Backhouse Solicitors is an amazing place to work. I joined in 2021 as a Conveyancing assistant, before moving to the Private Client department as a paralegal, and I have just recently qualified as a solicitor following the completion of my training contract. The leadership team have supported me in my career development at every stage, and since working at Backhouse, I have been given guidance, support, and encouragement.

Working in Private Client is both rewarding and a privilege, with an interesting mix of a caseload and exciting challenges. Joining Backhouse is one of the best decisions I have made, and I am glad to be part of the exciting journey as Backhouse Solicitors continues to grow.

Rhys Tilsley, Solicitor

Backhouse Solicitors is a great place to work! I joined in 2018 when there was only 12 of us, there is now over 60! Despite the rapid growth, it still feels like the fun, family team it did when I started. Minal supported me in my career development, and since working at Backhouse, she has given me guidance and encouragement.

Working in the Employment team offers an interesting mix of caseload and exciting challenges. I am glad to be part of this exciting journey with Backhouse Solicitors.

Sarina Hayes, Solicitor & Head of Employment

I joined Backhouse Solicitors in May 2021 as a solicitor but wanted to retrain in Private Client, having previously worked in personal injury for around 9 years, and have loved every minute of it! Backhouse Solicitors gave me the opportunity to explore a new legal sector and provided training, support and guidance along the way. In September 2024, I was promoted to Associate Solicitor. Backhouse Solicitors provides excellent career progression and is a place where you are rewarded for your hard work.

Tina Prajapati, Associate Solicitor

After weeks of work experience between 2017 and 2018, I formally joined Backhouse Solicitors in 2022 as a Legal Assistant, mainly working in the Commercial Conveyancing department and helping out in the Employment and Litigation teams.

In 2023 I was offered the opportunity to enrol on the Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship with BPP, which allows me to study towards an LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice degree and a solicitor qualification while continuing to work as an Apprentice Solicitor in the Commercial Conveyancing department. This allows me to study multiple areas of law while continuing to work in a more specific role.

George Cooper, Apprentice Solicitor

There was only a handful of us in the Backhouse team when I joined in 2013, and I can honestly say it’s the best place I have ever worked. From the beginning, I have always felt valued and involved. One of the most rewarding parts of my journey so far has been watching the firm grow to over 65 people while still maintaining the same welcoming, down-to-earth, and supportive culture.

The management team are great, they are approachable and open, and I know I can rely on them for support and guidance if I need it. They actively encourage and welcome any new ideas to help improve the business and continue to expand and thrive, which makes working here inspiring and motivating. It truly is a great place to work.

Jane Harrington, Associate Legal Executive

I joined Backhouse as a Legal Secretary and then worked my way up to a Property Paralegal and started my CLC training to become a Fee Earner.

With the rapid growth of the firm and the Conveyancing team, I moved into a managerial role. The firm has given me incredible opportunities for growth and advancement.

I love working in the Conveyancing department, ‘ The Dream Team’ as we like to call it, we all work together to get the job done and have fun doing it. A ‘typical day’ is never typical; every day is filled with new learning opportunities.

Rebecca Prout, Property Admin Team Manager