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 manage a varied caseload of civil and/or property-related disputes, including contentious probate and general litigation matters, providing clear legal and commercially focused advice. The role requires strong technical ability but equally an understanding of a wide range of clients.
Key responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload of litigation matters, including property disputes, contentious probate, and general civil disputes
- Provide clear and practical legal advice on and advocate in ADR and court proceedings
- Draft pleadings, letters of claim, court applications, and settlement agreements
- Conduct litigation from pre-action stage through to trial and settlement
- Represent clients in court hearings and attend conferences where required albeit we are comfortable with Counsel being instructed on the majority of this work
- Instruct and liaise with counsel, experts, and other third parties as necessary
- Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with court rules and professional obligations
- Manage deadlines, costs, and case progression effectively
- Deliver high standards of client care
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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 contentious work 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
