Work/Life Balance for Our Staff

Hunt & Coombs Solicitors employ just under 100 staff ranging from clerical and secretarial staff, to support staff, to solicitors and legal executives to Directors. hc takes its responsibilities as an employer seriously and aims to help its staff achieve a healthy lifestyle and a suitable balance between work and the rest of life. 

Flexible Working

Hunt & Coombs has negotiated individual working arrangements with many staff and partners – there are people who work limited numbers of days, less hours per day, start late or start early etc. We have always done our best to accommodate staff when a different working arrangement better suits their other responsibilities provided it is compatible with the needs of the business.

Health 

We have supported many staff sporting activities including the annual Race for Life, a sailing trophy and a basketball team.

Social Club

hc provides the funds for a staff social club to organise events for staff. On previous occasions, staff have gone bowling, greyhound racing, held a family fete, had casino nights, and gone on a trip to Alton Towers.

Community Involvement

HC supports its staff in being involved in local community and charity activities – allowing time to attend meetings and matching staff charitable fundraising.

Free Bar Fridays

HC provides a free bar and food several times a year on a Friday for staff and their families to socialise and unwind for the weekend.

Work Experience

We take university and sixth form students on work experience placements, offering them an opportunity to supplement their learning with practical experience of legal work. We are one of only a few local firms to assist students with their development in that way.

DAS

An agreement with DAS employment service provides a free counselling line for all staff.