Location: Llandeilo and Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, with the possibility of home based working where possible
Contract type: Permanent and full-time, but also open to part-time
Hours and schedule (full-time): 0930-1700 (7.5 hours a day, including 30 minute paid lunch), 5 days a week, Monday-Friday
Pay: Salary equivalent to one-third (33.3%) of fees generated and collected from the employee's billable work. Bonus equivalent to one-third (33.3%) of fees generated over target. Salary will be negotiated depending on experience and previous billing performance.
Benefits: Health insurance - Bupa Select Complete
Annual leave (full-time): 22 days plus bank holidays
Who we are!
We are a small and friendly practice working from smart, modern but cosy offices in the heart of Carmarthenshire. We despise KPI’s instead we instill individuality and allow more autonomous working for our professionals. Despite being at the cutting edge of IT, we aspire to provide personable and easy to understand legal advice to a wide range of clients. Our client base is varied both geographically and in type. We only work for private paying clients.
Role purpose
To provide the highest quality legal advice and representation to clients on a range of family law matters. This includes managing a varied caseload but always focusing on achieving practical, fair, and client-focused outcomes. It goes without saying the role requires a professional, empathetic, and commercially sensitive approach to often complex personal issues.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of privately funded family law matters
- Advise clients on divorce, separation, and civil partnership dissolution
- Handle all financial remedy matters including asset division, pensions, and property disputes
- Advise on private children law matters
- Draft legal documentation including applications, consent orders, and settlement agreements to a high standard
- Conduct negotiations and participate in ADR
- Represent clients in administrative court proceedings where required albeit Counsel can be instructed
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with regulatory and professional standards
- Provide clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice at all stages of a matter
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure efficient case progression
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Minimum requirements
- Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), CILEX Lawyer, or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)
- Minimum 2 years PQE preferred
- Strong understanding of family law principles and court procedures
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
- Strong organisational and time management skills
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How to apply
Please email a CV along with covering email/letter to [email protected]
Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so you are encouraged to apply early
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Llandeilo SA19 6AA
