Litigation Solicitor
Location: Gwynedd
Salary: £34k - £42k (DOE)+ Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Monday - Friday
The Client:
Our client is a reputable charity, offering complimentary legal advice to communities, addressing everyday life challenges.
The Role:
As a Litigation Solicitor, you will be leading strategic legal work to address systemic inequality and managing a legal team.
They will consider both mid-level and senior level candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Provide specialist advice on housing and family matters.
- Represent clients in county and family courts.
- Liaise with landlords, solicitors, and other agencies.
- Ensure compliance with organisational and Legal Aid Agency requirements.
- Collaborate with other advice providers to influence policy and legislation.
- Engage with community groups and share learning.
- Prepare reports for the Trustee Board, funders, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority requirements.
- Attend training and stay updated with relevant publications.
- Work with the Operations Director to achieve organisational stability and growth.
- Promote equality and diversity within the organisation.
Requirements:
Essential:
- Previously worked as a Solicitor in a similar role.
- Possess 1 - 3 years of PQE.
- Experience in civil and / or family litigation.
- Knowledge of SRA Professional Conduct Rules, SQM standards, and Solicitor's Accounts Rules.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Commitment to sharing learning, skills, and knowledge.
- Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- Strong IT skills.
Desirable:
- Experience with marginalised communities or agencies in the voluntary or statutory sector.
- Practice in housing and homelessness law or supporting survivors of violence and abuse.
- Background with legal aid work and advocacy.
- Familiarity with billing procedures and case management systems.
- Able to write and speak Welsh.
- Reside in the nearby areas of the job location.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- 35 days holiday
- Company pension scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Apply now for this exceptional opportunity to work with a dynamic team and further enhance your career.
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