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