Job Description
NQ Solicitor - Civil LitigationCardiff | Hybrid Working | £40k+
An award-winning Cardiff-based law firm is looking to welcome a Newly Qualified Solicitor to its specialist Civil Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your post-qualification career within a firm known for complex, high-value work and strong support for junior lawyers.
What you'll be working on:
You'll join a team handling a wide variety of contentious matters including:
* Clinical negligence claims valued between £14-26 million
* Complex shareholder disputes and unjust enrichment claims
* Contentious probate involving large estates
* Property litigation
Your role will involve:
* Running or assisting on a caseload of civil litigation matters
* Drafting legal documents and correspondence
* Attending court and liaising with counsel
* Working alongside experienced lawyers and partners on complex cases
* Engaging directly with clients and third parties
What we're looking for:
* Recently qualified Solicitor (0-1 PQE) with litigation experience during training
* Strong drafting and research skills
* Excellent attention to detail and client care
* A proactive, curious mindset and enthusiasm for dispute resolution
Why this firm?
* Exposure to high-quality, complex work from day one
* A genuinely supportive team and mentoring culture
* Hybrid working for better work/life balance
* Lexcel accredited, award-winning workplace
* Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities
If you're ready to build a rewarding career in litigation with one of Cardiff's top firms, get in touch with Nicole Smith - Managing Consultant for a confidential chat.
Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.
Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.