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Family/Litigation Solicitor

 

We are recruiting for a Solicitor to join our Family/Contentious team, based in beautiful North Wales. The candidate will specialise in Family Law and preferably have some experience of litigation and personal injury matters. 

Nelson Myatt Solicitors, based in Llandudno Junction, was set up in 2014 and has established itself as a leading practice in North Wales. We are now looking to expand by finding the right individual who is not afraid of hard work and looking to join a small friendly team.  

 

Nelson Myatt take pride in their customer service and have won the Conwy Small Business of the year award, we therefore need someone who will take pride in their work and has excellent communication skills.  

 

We use LEAP case management software for which training can be given. We do not use secretarial staff and so in the main you would be responsible for maintaining and updating your own files. We do however provide admin and IT support.  

The Person  

  • Qualified with 3 to 5+ years PQE Essential 

  • Previous Family Law and preferable Litigation & Personal Injury experience 

  • Excellent knowledge of Court rules 

  • Excellent organisation skills 

  • Excellent time management skills 

  • Excellent communication and advocacy skills 

  • Excellent negotiation skills.  

  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and targets 

  • Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative 

  • Excellent IT skills 

  • Flexible approach to work and a willingness to travel 

  • Contribute towards the company's delivery of customer service and value.  

  • Ability to manage and run own files.  

  • Ability to work under pressure.  

  • Ability to build good working relationships with all levels of the business.  

 

The Position  

  • Manage your own caseload, including file reviews.  

  • Assist the Partners and other team members with their cases 

  • Liaise with various parties such as other solicitors, insurers, experts, counsel and clients 

  • Attend at court hearings as appropriate 

  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory and SRA requirements.  

  • Working closely with clients engaging with both existing relationships and helping to generate new business.  

  • Ensure clients and other stakeholders are kept informed in a timely manner.  

  • Ensuring all time critical deadlines are met. 

  • Keep up to date with legal developments 

  • Be fully engaged with marketing the firm and be prepared to attend marketing events.  

 

The Benefits  

 

As well as being immensely proud of the work we carry out for our clients and the work environment we provide to all of our staff we offer a wide range of benefits including: 

 

  • £34,000 to £40,000 pa depending on experience  

  • Achievable bonus scheme  

  • Workplace Pension  

  • Professional subscriptions paid  

  • 20 days paid leave plus bank holidays  

  • Extra days leave per years’ service  

  • Flexible working from home including provision of home office equipment 

  • Cycle to work scheme 

  • Free car parking available  

  • Case management software  

  • Small team environment  

Please send your CV with a covering letter explaining why you would like to be considered to andrew@nelsonmyatt.com

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