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Berry Smith LLP is a business whose key resource is its people. We therefore invest a great deal of time and resources into personal development; actively encouraging training and supporting people’s ideas and ambition. Our lawyers play a vital role in shaping the firm’s future and are rewarded with genuine opportunities for career progression.

Our success means we are continually growing, so we are always looking out for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our team. We regularly have vacancies in a wide variety of positions, as well as opportunities for graduates seeking a training contract or looking to qualify down the  SQE route.

We are always interested in hearing from anyone wishing to join the firm, either in response to one of our vacancies or more speculatively for the future.

Please contact us at opportunities@berrysmith.com

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Current Vacancy:

Family Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a solicitor 1-5 years qualified to join our busy Family and Matrimonial team based in Bridgend, but operating throughout the South Wales region and beyond. The successful candidate will have experience in both finance matters and (private) children issues.

Berry Smith and its Family team are both consistently ranked in the Legal 500 and Chambers directories and provide a friendly, supportive and inclusive work environment, offering access to high quality work with responsibility commensurate with experience. 

Summary

  • Closing Date:           8th November 2024
  • Location:                   Bridgend
  • Salary:                       Competitive, depending on experience
  • Job type:                    Full time

Applicant Criteria

  • You must be a qualified solicitor with between 1-5 years PQE, though candidates with more experience may be considered.
  • You must be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and technical expertise in dealing with all family matters.
  • You will show that you have the drive and ambition to provide a high-quality service to clients and help play a part in our further growth.
  • You will have a good academic background and be technically strong with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • You must be able to work effectively as part of a team, but also demonstrate an ability to work independently.
  • You will need to have the proven ability to deal effectively with clients having strong interpersonal and team skills.

Salary and Benefits

As a Solicitor you will receive:

  • A competitive salary (dependant on experience) reviewed annually.
  • Minimum 22 days annual leave (increasing to a maximum of 28 days), plus bank holiday.
  • Office Christmas Shutdown.
  • Eye care and private medical insurance (after qualifying period).
  • Clear career progression opportunities.

How to Apply

To be considered for the role please email your CV to Jane Emery, Practice Manager at jemery@berrysmith.com

If you would like to discuss the role in more detail and in confidence, please contact Nick Parker by emailing  nparker@berrysmith.com or telephone 01656 645525.

Note for recruitment agencies:  Whilst we do work with recruitment agencies from time to time, where we require external support, we will formally release those vacancies to agencies on our supplier list deemed best placed to assist us.  Speculative CVs sent by any agency to us without a specific request from Berry Smith LLP will not be accepted and with no introduction fee applicable. 

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