Dispute Resolution/Civil Litigation fee earner - Yeovil Office

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Solicitor / Legal Executive or Paralegal (with 2-4 years experience) to join an established, busy and expanding team has arisen in the Yeovil Office of our Legal 500 Firm. The successful applicant will have experience in a busy civil litigation/dispute resolution environment and a day to day understanding and practice in:

• Property Litigation (boundary disputes, adverse possession, nuisance etc.)

• Residential & Commercial Landlord & Tenant

• Contentious probate

• General Civil Litigation (contracts, partnerships, commercial disputes etc.)

You will also have a proven ability to work under your own initiative and continue to develop the business through wider networking and relationship building with new and existing clients. 

You will need to demonstrate excellent communication, networking and client facing skills alongside an enviable experience of dealing with both day to day and complex cases. You should also exhibit your involvement and drive in marketing and promotional events, seminars and contribution to newsletters and social media activity.

In addition you will be self-supportive, undertaking the majority of your own administration with some support provided locally or remotely as appropriate. Target driven with a desire to succeed, it goes without saying client and commercial awareness is essential whilst consistently delivering a first class service.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work alone as required to get the job done but most of the time will be working closely with the 2 senior solicitors in the team and who are recommended by the Legal 500.

The successful applicant will also be a vehicle owner and hold a full driving licence and consider travel to other offices as part of their role. We are looking for a quick start so please apply if you wish to join an expanding and successful team by submitting your CV and covering letter to HR@pardoes.co.uk

Closing date for Applications – 30 June 2021

Family Fee Earner – Bridgwater Office

We are currently seeking a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive to join our growing Family Law Department on a permanent basis.

THE ROLE:

Based in our Bridgwater office you will be required to deal with all aspects of privately funded family work under the supervision of a partner including divorce, financial settlement, TOLATA (not litigation), cohabitation agreements, pre and post nuptials and children-related matters, You will also be required to attend and represent clients at court and attend clients at our other offices when necessary.

Working within an experienced and supportive team there are genuine opportunities for career development and progression for the right person.

ABOUT YOU:

This is a busy role requiring a proactive individual who will demonstrate a positive approach to work whilst maintaining resilience and focus under pressure. As a team player you will have strong communication and organisational skills. You will possess a solid level of legal knowledge to enable you to advise clients with confidence and authority. Together with strong advocacy and client facing skills you will be able to demonstrate an exceptional level of personal service.

ABOUT US:

Pardoes is a dynamic and forward-thinking South West law firm. We pride ourselves on delivering expert legal advice with empathy and care helping people in our community protect their interests now and in the future.

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to HR.

Please note the role requires successful applicants to be a vehicle owner and hold a full driving licence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Taunton / Bridgwater / Yeovil – Permanent – Full Time

Salary - £Competitive

We are currently seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to work within our Criminal Department on a permanent full time basis including some out of hours work  

THE ROLE:

Our criminal defence team is one of the largest in the local area representing and defending clients in a broad range of criminal matters. 

You will be required to manage a busy and existing caseload of private client and legal aid files and also attend clients at magistrate courts and police stations in the Yeovil, Taunton and Bridgwater area.  Therefore it is essential that you are eligible to join the Court and Police Station Duty Rota Scheme.  The role can be based out of either our Taunton / Bridgwater / Yeovil offices.

Working within a supportive team there are genuine opportunities for career development and progression for the right person.  

ABOUT YOU: 

This is a busy role requiring a proactive individual who will demonstrate a positive approach to work whilst maintaining a resilience and focus under pressure.  Your expert legal knowledge, experience and insight will enable you to advise with confidence and authority.  Together with robust advocacy and client facing skills you will be able to demonstrate an exceptional level of personal service.  

ABOUT US:

Pardoes is a dynamic and forward-thinking South West law firm.  We pride ourselves on delivering expert legal advice with empathy and care helping people in our community protect their interests now and in the future.  

If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss it further please contact Cindy Scobie on cindy.scobie@pardoes.co.uk.  

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter to HR@pardoes.co.uk

Please note the role requires successful applicants to be a vehicle owner and hold a full driving licence.  

Closing date for Applications – 30 June 2021