Dispute Resolution – Contentious Probate Fee Earner – Full Time in Office or Hybrid - Bridgwater, Taunton or Yeovil Office

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Solicitor/Legal Executive or Paralegal to join an established, busy and expanding team has arisen in the Yeovil Office of our Legal 500 Firm with 3 offices based across Somerset.

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. 

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 as well as in collaboration with other team members.

The successful applicant will also be a vehicle owner and hold a full driving licence as travel to meet with clients and to other offices would be essential to the 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

Private Client Fee Earner - Purely Probate

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career journey? Purely Probate, a sister company of Pardoes Solicitors, invites applications for the position of Legal Executive or Solicitor to join our dynamic Private Client team.

This role can be based in either the picturesque West Bradley near Glastonbury, or vibrant Bridgwater. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking Somerset law firm with a reputation for being a fantastic workplace.

ABOUT US:

Purely Probate specialises in Wills, Probate, and related legal services. As part of our team, you'll contribute to our mission of providing top-notch service while enjoying a modern and friendly work environment.

THE ROLE: 

As a Legal Executive or Solicitor in our Private Client team, you'll manage a mixed caseload that includes Wills, Probate, and Lasting Powers of Attorney. Your responsibilities will include:

• Demonstrating excellent organisational and time management skills

• Interacting professionally with clients and colleagues

• Handling complex matters with ease and efficiency

• Utilising technology adeptly

THE CANDIDATE:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication, networking and client facing skills alongside an enviable experience of dealing with both day to day and complex cases including Wills and LPAs, both taxable and non-taxable Estates. Experience in trust matters, and Court of Protection matters would also be beneficial but is not essential.

It would be advantageous if applicants were accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly or

members of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners). The firm would support training

at regular intervals to keep abreast of private client developments.

You will be self supportive, undertaking the majority of your own administration with some support provided locally or remotely as appropriate. It goes without saying client awareness is essential whilst consistently delivering a first-class service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy Private Client fee earning role with an

ability to work autonomously as required to get the job done. Applicants who have practice of participating in the development of a department and using marketing and networking to achieve this are also desirable.

This role may require occasional travel to our various offices across Somerset and parts of

Dorset, therefore the successful applicant will also be a vehicle owner and hold a full driving licence.

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter to HR@pardoes.co.uk.

Family Team Fee Earner - Bridgwater, Taunton & Yeovil Hybrid

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.

THE ROLE:

Based in our Bridgwater office, combined with hybrid/home working, you will be required to deal with all aspects of privately funded family work under the supervision of a director including divorce, civil partnerships, cohabitation disputes, financial settlements, TOLATA (advice up to court), cohabitation, pre, post nuptials and separation agreements and child arrangements.

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.

THE CANDIDATE:

It is likely that you are a Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive seeking a new challenge in a busy role with great rewards and career development for the right person.

You will require a proactive approach and will be able to demonstrate a positive approach to work whilst maintaining resilience and focus under pressure. As a team player you will have strong communication, organisational and networking 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.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Private Client Fee Earner - Yeovil

ABOUT US:

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Executive or Solicitor with demonstrable and enviable experience, to establish an excellent future career in a growing Somerset law firm with a regional presence and the reputation of being a great place to work.  

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to work under their own initiative and develop the business through wider networking and relationship building with new and existing clients.

You will also demonstrate excellent communication, networking and client facing skills alongside an enviable experience of dealing with both day to day and complex cases including Wills and LPAs, both taxable and non-taxable Estates. 

It would be advantageous if applicants were accredited with Solicitors for the Elderly or members of STEP (Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners). The firm would support training at regular intervals to keep abreast of private client developments.  

You will be self supportive, undertaking the majority of your own administration with some support provided locally or remotely as appropriate.  It goes without saying client awareness is essential whilst consistently delivering a first-class service.

THE CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy Private Client fee earning role with an ability to work alone as required to get the job done.  Applicants who have practice of participating in the development of a department and using marketing and networking to achieve this are also desirable.

The successful applicant will also be a vehicle owner and hold a full driving licence.

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter to HR@pardoes.co.uk.