As part of our drive for expansion & to meet increasing client demand, we’re interested in acquiring solicitor practices & recruiting consultant solicitors/fee-earners to work within our care, family and private client departments.

If you’re thinking of retiring or changing direction, maybe now is the time to have a chat with us. Excellent terms are available. Contact kmordey@hopkinslawltd.com in the first instance for an initial confidential discussion.

This is a rare and exciting career opportunity for a talented 3+ Private Client Solicitor to join us. We are a well-established, friendly and successful Award Winning Practice with offices in Cowbridge, Cardiff and Chepstow.

Our well-regarded and thriving Private Client team have a strong reputation. The team were shortlisted for Private Client Team of the Year at the Wales Legal Awards in both 2022 and 2023. This outstanding team has expanded over the past few years and we would like you to be part of the growth and future of the Private Client department, building on and maintaining the client base.

The Private Client team provides a broad range of services including bespoke will drafting, probate and estate administrations, deputyship applications, trusts, Powers of Attorney, Probate disputes as well as court of protection matters.

The ideal candidate will be:

· 3yrs + PQE

· Demonstrate excellent technical knowledge

· Forge and nurture strong client relationships

· Experienced in using Case management systems

· Be an effective communicator, capable of handling sensitive matters with professionalism and courtesy

· Comfortable conducting networking and business development activities

· Able to demonstrate experience of managing a broad private client (wills and probate) caseload

This is an opportunity to join a genuinely friendly and supportive team alongside the Head of Department who will take a real interest in your development and fosters a supportive and ambitious working environment.

There is a real sense of team spirit, everyone is helpful and friendly, with direct support offered by the Departmental secretary. We are looking for someone who shares the values of the firm.

Salary will be dependent on experience between £35,000 to £50,000 and 33 days holidays (including Bank Holidays) with genuine scope for career development and progression.

Email HR@hopkinslawltd.com

Full time or Part time

Salary Band £24,000 to £27,000

Are you currently working in the Legal Sector and have fantastic administration and typing skills? A great multitasker? A good eye for detail?

Would you like to be part of a supportive team who work together to help our clients?

You will be passionate about our business, creating a culture of continuous improvement, where clients are at the heart of all you do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our secretarial and admin team. The post holder will provide an excellent administrative service to enable the delivery of an effective, efficient and timely service to our clients, other parties and the HL team. 

If you enjoy communicating with people, are a good team player with excellent oral and written communication skills, and have a willingness to contribute to positive team working, we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• Working as a Legal Secretary/Assistant
• Experience with transcribing audio files and written notes is essential

• Knowledge or experience in Residential Conveyancing is desirable
• Familiarity with using a legal case management system is a plus
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly motivated with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Maintain client files in accordance with agreed standards and processes
• Produce legal documents as directed by Solicitors and Directors
• Perform additional tasks as required by a Legal Secretary in a busy legal environment

Please contact Liane Farthing at lfarthing@hopkinslawltd.com with your CV and a covering letter or by post to 6 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff CF24 5PJ