Litigation Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; Swansea; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in South Wales is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE to join its Litigation & Family Law team. You will manage a mixed caseload across litigation and family matters, advising on contract disputes, property disputes, debt recovery and contentious probate.

Responsibilities include drafting documents, negotiating with clients and counsel, undertaking advocacy where appropriate, and supporting business development while maintaining

Qualifications

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE.
• Experience managing files independently.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Experience using case management systems and legal portals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of litigation and family law matters.
• Advise clients on contract disputes, property disputes, debt recovery and contentious probate.
• Handle divorce, financial remedy and cohabitation matters.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and court papers.
• Conduct negotiations and liaise with clients, counsel and third parties.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Support business development and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Communication

Client care

Case management systems

Legal portals

Education

PQE: 3+ years

Job description

Litigation & Family Law Solicitor / Chartered Legal Executive | 3+ PQE | South Wales | Competitive Salary DOE

An established South Wales firm is seeking a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with at least 3 years' PQE to join its Litigation and Family team.

The Role

• Manage a mixed caseload of litigation and family law matters.
• Advise clients on contract disputes, property disputes, debt recovery and contentious probate.
• Handle divorce, financial remedy and cohabitation matters.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence and court papers.
• Conduct negotiations and liaise with clients, counsel and third parties.
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate.
• Support business development and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years' PQE.
• Experience managing files independently.
• Strong communication and client care skills.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Team player with a proactive approach.
• Experience using case management systems and legal portals.

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