Senior Associate Solicitor - Contentious Probate - Cardiff

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Contract (08.30am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday)

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Location: We’re currently hiring for this position in our office.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced & self motivated Senior Associate Solicitor and to join our Contentious Probate team on a full time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of Wales’ fastest growing law firms, that combines a fresh and forward-thinking approach with a client-focused, local feel to deliver a range of award-winning, quality services.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Handle new client enquiries.
• Manage a caseload under the supervision of the departmental head.
• Take instructions, advise clients on merits, and manage cases through to a conclusion.
• Draft legal documentation and pleadings, instruct and work with counsel and experts.
• Meet personal productivity targets and contribute to departmental targets.
• Uphold the firm’s professional standards and quality benchmarks and always adhere to the SRA’s Standards and Regulations.
• Cross sell other services of the firm when appropriate and support business development and networking endeavours.
• Assist in the production of department specific marketing literature and materials under the supervision of the marketing team.
• Record all work carried out accurately and appropriately on the time recording and case management systems.
• Work effectively as a part of a team which may include supervision of junior colleagues from time to time.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 5 years post qualification experience or equivalent gained exclusively or mainly in a contentious probate role.
• Membership of ACTAPS advantageous but not essential.
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
• Strong legal and leadership skills with an eye for detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal at all levels.
• A team player.
• Excellent general IT skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems.
• Strong level of literacy and numeracy.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please email recruitment@howellslegal.com

Successful candidates will be subject to a basic or enhanced DBS disclosure dependent on the role. Permanent employment is conditional on having a satisfactory DBS check. You will therefore be asked to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process.

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