HPJV Solicitors
Associate Solicitor - Family Law
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Associate Solicitor - Family Law
Join our highly regarded Family department as an Associate Solicitor and take the next step in your career. You will handle quality family law work, help grow the department and support the development of trainees and less experienced colleagues.
Based in Newport or Cardiff, with hybrid working, this role is ideal for a commercially minded family solicitor with at least five years’ experience who is ready to combine casework with mentoring and business development.
For more than 40 years, hpjv has provided trusted, practical legal advice to individuals and families. We are Lexcel accredited and committed to giving our people the support and development they need to do their best work.
Responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Managing a varied family law caseload efficiently and proactively.
- Providing clear, practical advice and representation to clients.
- Preparing high-quality legal documents and correspondence.
- Providing guidance and support to trainees and less experienced colleagues.
- Attending client meetings, conferences, and court hearings.
- Undertaking advocacy where appropriate.
- Managing time recording, billing, work in progress, and cash collection.
- Generating new work through networking, referrer relationships, marketing, and cross-referrals.
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What We Are Looking For
- A qualified solicitor with at least five years’ family law experience.
- The ability to manage a varied caseload with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of public funding regulations and Legal Aid Agency procedures.
- An approachable and constructive style when providing support and guidance.
- Strong organisation, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of financial performance.
- A proactive approach to business development and professional relationships.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Additional annual leave, increasing after one complete year of service.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Discounted legal services and selected products.
- Group life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Health and wellbeing services.
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Why Join Us?
You will be trusted to take ownership of your work, supported by approachable colleagues and experienced Directors. We offer a friendly, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and you can make a visible contribution to the team’s success.
Ready to make an impact? We would be delighted to hear from you.
hpjv is committed to equal opportunities and embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce. We welcome applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate that they have the skills and experience required for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please email Amanda Davies at Amanda.davies@hpjv.co.uk with details of your requirements and contact information.
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