Yeovil Office

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Executive or Solicitor (0-3 year qualified) 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 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 power of attorney.

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 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.

We are looking for a quick start so please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter to hr@pardoes.co.uk

Closing date for Applications – 31 May 2021

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 – 31 May 2021

Bridgwater/Yeovil Office

We are seeking an experienced fully qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive for our Residential Conveyancing department at both our Bridgwater and Yeovil Offices.

The Residential Conveyancing department of this modern thinking Legal 500 firm has seen unprecedented growth recently and is expanding rapidly. We have a regional presence and the reputation of being a great place to work. 

You should have excellent communication, networking and client facing skills alongside enviable experience of dealing with both day to day and complex cases.

 The Role(s)

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

On occasion, the role may require travel to provide cover to our other offices in Taunton, Bridgwater and Yeovil. Hours of work are between Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will have experience in a busy residential fee earning role with an ability to work alone as required to get the job done.

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

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 – 31 May 2021

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. 

If you are interested in the role and would like to discuss it further please contact Rachel Matthias, HR Manager – hr@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 – 31 May 2021