OUR VACANCIES

Hopkins Law 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

Location: Cardiff
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and client-focused Family Law Solicitor / Legal Executive to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to handle a varied caseload of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and children work.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality legal advice and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a compassionate and professional approach throughout what can often be challenging circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

– Managing a caseload of family law matters including:
– Divorce and separation

Pre-Nups /Post-Nups / Cohabitation/Separation Agreements
  – Financial remedy proceedings and settlements
  – Private and public law children matters
– Providing clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients
– Conducting negotiations and representing clients where appropriate
– Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court applications
– Attending court hearings and client meetings
– Contributing to business development and maintaining professional relationships

About You

– Qualified Solicitor / Legal Executive in England & Wales
– Ideally 2+ years’ PQE in family law (all levels considered)
– Experience in divorce, finance, and children matters
– Excellent communication and client care skills
– Ability to manage your own caseload independently
– A proactive and commercially aware approach
– Resolution/ Law Society Accreditation or willingness to work towards it

What We Offer

– Competitive salary based on experience
– Flexible working options
– Supportive and collaborative working environment
– Opportunities for career progression
– Ongoing training and professional development
– Generous holiday allowance and benefits package

Apply Now
If you are looking to take the next step in your family law career within a supportive and forward-thinking firm, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter to hr@hopkinslawltd.com

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT / CONSULTANT CHILDREN PANEL SOLICITORS

Are you a passionate and empathetic Family Solicitor who wants to make a difference in the lives of Children and Families? We are looking for Family Lawyers (Children Panel Accredited) to join our award-winning team. If you’re looking for a role in a regional firm with friendly Solicitors and Support Staff and the opportunity to work on challenging cases, then send us your CV!

This opportunity is for Children Panel Accredited lawyers with a following and/or an existing caseload. You’ll be joining a supportive and growing team that delivers high-quality legal advice and representation in complex and sensitive family matters, involving parents and children.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Managing a caseload of public law children matters and other complex family cases
  • Providing expert legal representation and guidance to vulnerable clients
  • Collaborating within a small, specialist team with national reach
  • Supporting the ongoing growth and development of the department
  • Contributing to business development and maintaining your professional network
  • Based in Cardiff/Chepstow

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive Salary
  • Profit Share Bonus Scheme
  • Hybrid / Flexible Working
  • Holiday Allowance: 25 days (plus bank holidays) pro rata
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Full back office compliance and marketing support
  • Access to practice management systems and legal resources

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will:

  • Be a Law Society Children Panel Accredited Solicitor
  • Have an established following, active caseload, or strong referral network
  • Possess excellent client care skills and a collaborative team approach
  • Be ready to make an impact within a growing, specialist legal aid team

Next Steps

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and forward-thinking team. Please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and preferred working arrangement to HR@hopkinslawltd.com

 

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.

RECEPTIONIST - CARDIFF

Hopkins Law Solicitors are seeking a professional and friendly Receptionist to join our busy Cardiff office.

Key Responsibilities:

– Greeting clients and visitors in a welcoming and professional manner
– Handling incoming calls and directing enquiries appropriately
– Managing appointments and maintaining the office diary
– General administrative duties including filing, scanning, and document management
– Assisting fee earners with ad hoc tasks as required

Requirements:

– Previous reception or customer-facing experience preferred
– Strong communication and organisational skills
– Good attention to detail and a professional approach
– Typing skills are an advantage
– Ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team

Hours:
Full-time

Location:
Cardiff

What We Offer:

– Friendly and supportive working environment
– Opportunity to gain experience within a legal setting
– Competitive hourly rate based on experience

If you are reliable, approachable, and enjoy working in a client-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT - PART-TIME / FULL-TIME - CARDIFF

Location: Cardiff
Job Type: Part-Time / Full-Time

About Us:
We are a well-established award winning Solicitors based in Cardiff, providing a wide range of legal services to individuals and businesses. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join our team.

The Role:
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with accounts experience—ideally within the legal sector—to support the day-to-day financial operations of the firm. The role can be offered on a part-time or full-time basis, depending on the candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

– Assisting with day-to-day accounts functions, including purchase and sales ledger
– Processing invoices, payments, and receipts
– Bank reconciliations
– Assisting with month-end and year-end procedures
– Maintaining accurate financial records in line with legal accounting standards
– Supporting compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules

– Checking conveyancing completion statements and packs

Requirements:

– Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
– Experience within a legal environment is highly desirable
– Familiarity with legal accounting systems and Solicitors Accounts Rules (preferred)
– Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
– Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer:

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Flexible working options (part-time or full-time)
Friendly and supportive working environment
Opportunity to develop within the legal sector

Free parking

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.

 

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