At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a varied caseload in housing, property, and civil litigation while supervising paralegals.
- Company: Hillary Cooper Law, a boutique firm focused on ethical legal services.
- Benefits: Competitive remuneration with potential for permanent position and professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity for autonomy and responsibility in a growing department.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team making a real difference for clients and communities.
- Qualifications: 5 years PQE in litigation, housing law, and legal aid experience required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Company Description Hillary Cooper Law is a niche boutique law firm providing a range of legal services to both businesses and individuals.
The firm is particularly focused on supporting smaller organizations, start-ups, social enterprises, and ethically driven or fair-trade businesses.
Hillary Cooper Law is known for listening carefully to clients, understanding not only their legal needs but also the emotional impact of their situations.
Team members work closely with clients where the need is greatest, offering tailored, empathetic, and practical legal solutions.
Role Description We are looking for an experienced Solicitor with at least 5 years PQE to join our team in Bromley, initially on a consultancy or temporary-to-permanent basis, with a view to becoming permanent for the right candidate.
This role would suit a confident litigation solicitor who can work independently, manage a busy caseload, and supervise a team of three paralegals.
- Mandatory experience
- Strong litigation experience
- Housing law
- Legal aid work
- Property matters
- Civil litigation
- Managing or supervising paralegals or junior staff
- Running files independently with minimal supervision The role will involve
- Managing a varied caseload across housing, property, legal aid and civil litigation matters
- Handling contentious matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, letters before action and court documents
- Managing court deadlines, directions, evidence and case strategy
- Supervising three paralegals, allocating work and reviewing files
- Maintaining strong client care, compliance and file management standards Contract and remuneration
- Consultancy basis initially, with a view to a permanent position
- Temp-to-permanent arrangement available
- Remuneration based on market rates for Bromley and the candidate’s experience This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially aware, self-motivated solicitor who is looking for a hands-on role with responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to help develop a growing department.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note confirming your PQE, litigation experience, legal aid experience and availability.
Solicitor employer: Hillary Cooper Law
Hillary Cooper Law is an exceptional employer that prioritises a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it an ideal place for solicitors seeking meaningful engagement in their legal careers. Located in Bromley, the firm offers unique opportunities for professional growth, particularly for those passionate about working with smaller organisations and ethically driven businesses. With a focus on tailored client care and a commitment to employee development, team members can expect a rewarding environment where their contributions are valued and recognised.
