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Ridley & Hall are a Legal 500 firm of solicitors, based in Yorkshire, with a national profile, having offices in Huddersfield, Leeds and South Elmsall.

Passionate about making a difference to peoples’ lives by being innovative and forward thinking. Caring about helping their clients to solve their legal problems. Avoiding complicated legal jargon and clear about the cost involved of any advice that is given.

The Directors are innovative and forward-thinking, continuing to invest in technology, marketing and resources which supports the continued growth of the business and work-life balance.

We are proud to have been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals so if you would like to apply for a position please see our current career opportunities.

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We are driven by our core values

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50 Reasons to Join Ridley & Hall: A Career with Purpose and Perks

At Ridley & Hall, we believe a career should be more than just a pay cheque—it should be a fulfilling journey that nurtures your growth, well-being, and sense of purpose. We’re proud to provide a host of unique perks designed to enrich your work-life balance, support your personal and professional development, and empower you to make a positive impact in your community. Discover 50 compelling reasons to build a rewarding career with us at Ridley & Hall.

The Solicitor Apprenticeship Scheme is an appealing route to become a solicitor because I am able to learn on the job as well as in the classroom. Ridley and Hall are a supportive firm who have their employees best interests at heart, encouraging them to strive to the best of their potential without having to go down the traditional route. I am looking forward to gaining experience on the job whilst learning the ins and outs of different areas of law at university.

Natalie Stephenson-Quayle – Paralegal

I started working at Ridley & Hall in 2009 doing summer work experience and was then offered a paid role as an administrator in 2010. I covered all sorts of admin roles including reception, progressing throughout the years and became a legal secretary working for various teams before landing a role in the child care department in 2012 where I stayed for some time before becoming a typist for various teams again in 2016. The practice manager’s assistant then went on maternity leave in 2017 and I was asked to cover the role during their leave until being offered the role on a permanent basis in September of 2018. The business then agreed that they would fund my HR course in March of 2019 and I am due to finish this course in July of this year. Throughout my time at Ridley & Hall they have helped me progress, supported me massively through any issues that I have had and motivated me to do my best and strive for success. They have consistently inspired me, helping me to grow within the business and I could not have asked for better support from an employer.

Abbie Priestley – HR Assistant

Initially I was employed at Ridley and Hall on a one month rolling contract to fulfil a specific role merging Ludgate Morrell’s Will’s on to Ridley and Hall’s Database.

This turned out to be a successful project for me and Ridley and Hall offered me the chance to partake in a series of apprenticeships at the National Business College, where I later went on to complete apprenticeships in Business Admin Level 2 and 3 and then eventually Customer Service Level 3.

This gave me a good understanding of the business sector, but I had always had a keen eye on IT work. During an appraisal I asked the question to Ridley and Hall as to whether I could shadow the IT guy at the time, which Ridley and Hall agreed was a good progression route for myself.
12 months on Tracey Armitage, Operations & HR Manager, proposed I complete an Infrastructure Technician course at Estio Training Centre in Leeds to further develop my knowledge and skills in IT.

I am grateful for the support and patience Ridley and Hall have offered during the 8 years I have worked here.

Jack Robinson – IT Technician