Family Law Solicitor-Legal Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Solicitor/Legal Executive to join our highly regarded Family department.

The vacancy is in our Divorce and Finance Team with the opportunity to work in our Newport or Cardiff office and the option of hybrid working.

hpjv are a well-established firm of solicitors with a reputation of integrity, professionalism, and quality of service providing services for more than 40 years within the local community and further afield.

We are Lexcel accredited and recognise that our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to continuously to invest in our staff.

You will be joining a well-established team, reporting directly to the department Directors, you will manage a varied caseload of both private funded and Legal Aided matters.

It would be an advantage to be on the Law Society Family Law Panel and /or to be Resolution accredited.

Your duties will include but not limited to:

• Efficiently manage your own mixed case load
• Meet time and fee targets.
• Provide legal advice and representation.
• Prepare and draft legal documents.
• Attending client conferences
• Attending conference with counsel
• Attending hearings with counsel
• Preparation of statements and other court documents /pleadings
• To conduct own advocacy and represent clients at court hearings.

Skills and Experience

• At least 3 years PQE in Family Law. We will also consider applications from NQ with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Family Law.
• Good knowledge of the public funding regulations and LAA procedures.
• Committed team player with the ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines with minimum supervision.
• Self-motivated and commercially minded, with a drive to generate new work and encourage cross referrals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft packages and Case Management Systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on level of experience.
• Flexibility and hybrid working
• Additional leave
• Training and development
• Discounted products
• Discounted legal services.
• Increasing annual leave after one complete year of service
• Group life insurance benefit.

For more information on this fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, forward-thinking firm get in touch today.

hpjv is committed to equal opportunities and embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and welcome applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate they have the necessary skills and experience required to fulfil the role.

If you require disability accommodations or adjustments, please email Amanda Davies Amanda.davies@hpjv.co.uk detailing your requirements and contact information.

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