Our Vacancies

OUR VACANCIES

Consultant Solicitors

If you would like to be part of the dynamic Hopkins Law team, we are currently looking for consultant solicitors and solicitor practices with a following to work within our care, matrimonial and private client departments on a fee-sharing consultancy basis. Excellent terms are available.

CURRENT VACANCIES

SOLICITOR PRACTICES / CONSULTANT SOLICITORS

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.

PRIVATE CLIENT SOLICITOR 3YRS+ PQE – COWBRIDGE

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

PROPERTY LEGAL ASSISTANT - CARDIFF / COWBRIDGE

Our Award winning Residential property team are looking for a Legal Assistant based at our Cardiff or Cowbridge office. We have a reputation based on trust and integrity which is why our clients keep returning to us and all our work is non-Panel. As a result of our success, we are looking for an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will provide direct support to one of our Senior Property Lawyers in a busy Conveyancing department.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:-

To provide legal assistance to our Property Lawyers and clients.
Preparing quotes, liaising with potential clients and assisting with queries, through to successful instruction.
Dealing with the Land Registry, Mortgage Lenders and other relevant parties
To assist the Property Lawyers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Lawyer.
To assist the team with file related queries ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to.
To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Lawyers.
To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.
To process post and e-mails in accordance with the firm’s time scales and procedures.
To progress cases on a timely and effective basis in accordance with professional standards, internal procedures, key dates and milestones.
Making applications to Land Registry.
Updating the case management system/lenders systems as appropriate to ensure compliance.
Requesting appropriate searches
Preparing files and closing and archiving.
Undertaking training as appropriate. This may include (but is not limited to) firm training, regulatory training and developmental training (if appropriate).

What are we looking for

A Legal Assistant with 2 years + experience in Residential Property matters
Someone who can operate effectively as part of a team with excellent organisation skills.
The ability to work under pressure and enjoy being part of a busy team
Computer literacy and use of a Case Management system
A committed attitude and copes effectively in demanding circumstances with an ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
The ability to communicate clearly and accurately to clients and other parties
Use of initiative
Excellent telephone manner

What you will get in return

The salary for this position would be £23,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.

Other Benefits

Workplace pension scheme
Modern offices with staff parking
Employee of the Month with bonus voucher
Extra day off for your birthday ( after 2 years )
Reduced conveyancing fees ( after 2 years)
Lunch time yoga sessions
Complimentary Weekly Breakfast

For more information about this Property Legal Assistant role please contact Liane Farthing at Hopkins Law lfarthing@hopkinslawltd.com with a CV and covering letter.

We are always interested in hearing from enthusiastic and motivated people who may wish to join the Hopkins Law team including on a Consultancy basis. In particular, due to our continuing expansion, we have vacancies at our Cowbridge office for an experienced Private Client lawyer ( +4yrs PQE) and at our Chepstow office for an experienced Residential Property lawyer (+4yrs PQE) whether part time or full time.

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