At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse legal cases and provide expert advice to clients.
- Company: Reputable legal practice with over 100 years of experience.
- Benefits: Full-time role, supportive team, and genuine career development opportunities.
- Other info: Office-based role with core hours Monday to Friday.
- Why this job: Join a friendly environment and make a real impact in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with litigation and family law experience.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Location: Risca, South Wales
Job Type: Full-Time Office-Based
Rhino Recruitment is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected legal practice with multiple offices across South Wales. Our client has built an excellent reputation over 100 years for delivering expert legal advice alongside a genuinely personal approach to client care. Due to an exciting and busy caseload, they are seeking an experienced General Practice Solicitor to join their friendly and supportive team across their offices in Risca, Newbridge, Abertillery and Blackwood.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable firm where you will manage a varied caseload while developing your career within a collaborative and professional environment. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing a mixed caseload of contentious and non-contentious litigation and family law matters from instruction through to conclusion
- Advising clients on a range of disputes, including contract issues, property disputes, tortious matters, contentious probate and personal injuries claims
- Handling family law matters including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, and pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements
- Drafting legal documentation including pleadings, witness statements, applications, settlement agreements, and orders
- Representing clients at hearings where appropriate
- Liaising with counsel, experts, and third parties
- Negotiating settlements and supporting clients through mediation where required
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships while contributing to business development
- Managing correspondence and maintaining accurate case records and working efficiently and most effectively
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- A qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with experience in litigation and family law
- An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
- Able to work independently while recognising when to seek guidance
- Organised, with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Can display flexibility to get involved with not so familiar caseloads
- Experienced with legal case management systems and familiar with HMRC and HMCTS portals
- A good character and displays exemplary temperament
- Ambitious and industrious
What's on Offer
- Join a well-established and respected legal practice
- Varied and interesting caseload
- Supportive, experienced team
- Genuine opportunities for career development
- Monday-Friday office based, full time
- Core hours 09:00-17:15, Monday-Thursday, 09:00-17:00, Fridays
If you are looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values professionalism, client care, and career progression, we would love to hear from you.
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