Family Solicitor - Legal Aid and Private in Merthyr Tydfil

Family Solicitor - Legal Aid and Private in Merthyr Tydfil

Merthyr Tydfil Full-Time 35000 - 45000 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Yolk Recruitment Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage your own caseload of diverse family law matters from start to finish.
  • Company: Respected South Wales law firm with a strong reputation for client care.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and ongoing professional development.
  • Other info: Enjoy autonomy and career progression in a collaborative environment.
  • Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
  • Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' experience in Family Law.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 Β£ per year.

A well-established and highly regarded South Wales law firm is looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor to join its growing Family Department based in Merthyr Tydfil. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected regional practice with a strong reputation for client care, quality work, and long-term staff development. The firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment, handling a broad range of private family matters alongside some legally aided work.

The Role

  • Manage your own caseload of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion, including:
    • Divorce and separation
    • Financial remedy proceedings
    • Child arrangements and contact disputes
    • Cohabitation and relationship breakdown matters
    • Domestic abuse and injunction applications
    • Legally aided family work (where applicable)

The successful candidate will work closely with experienced colleagues while enjoying a high degree of autonomy and client contact.

Candidate Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor with at least 2 years' PQE in Family Law
  • Strong technical knowledge across a broad range of family matters
  • Experience managing files independently
  • Excellent client care and communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy, team-focused environment
  • Previous legal aid experience would be advantageous but is not essential

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • High-quality and varied caseload
  • Established client base and strong local reputation
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements considered

This role would suit a Family Solicitor seeking quality work, genuine career progression, and the opportunity to join a respected regional firm with a longstanding presence in the South Wales market.

Family Solicitor - Legal Aid and Private in Merthyr Tydfil employer: Yolk Recruitment Ltd

Join a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Merthyr Tydfil, where you will benefit from a supportive and collaborative culture that prioritises client care and staff development. With a competitive salary, a varied caseload, and flexible working arrangements, this is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor seeking meaningful work and genuine career progression in a respected regional practice.

Yolk Recruitment Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Family Solicitor - Legal Aid and Private in Merthyr Tydfil

Family Law
Client Care
Communication Skills
File Management
Divorce and Separation
Financial Remedy Proceedings
Child Arrangements