Litigation Solicitor / Paralegal

Litigation Solicitor/Fee Earner/Paralegal (Litigation)

Pay: to be discussed at interview

Job description:

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Newbold Solicitors!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level with one of the UKs leading landlord specialist teams? At Newbold Solicitors, we pride ourselves on our vibrant and supportive work environment, where collaboration and camaraderie are at the heart of what we do. With our busy online presence throughout England and Wales, and strong relationships with Agents and landlords managing extensive property portfolios, we are looking for an exceptional individual to join our team as aLitigation paralegal, Solicitor,or equivalent.

About Newbold Solicitors

Based in South Wales (Cwmbran and Barry) but with our clients instructing us from all over the UK, we have a talented team of landlord lawyers (consisting of 9 team members); our landlord team are based in our Barry office. Barry is a busy seaside town, and our office is near the beach, the parks, and of course the Knap Lake; the High street has niche café bars and shops with parking available in the streets around the office; parking is free. Barry takes approximately 20 minutes to drive from Cardiff city centre, we are also based a short distance from Barry railway station.

Newbold Solicitors is a premier property and housing law firm renowned for providing simple, and practical advice to Clients. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our numerous accolades, including:

• Conveyancing Firm of the Year
• Law Firm of the Year
• Property Team of the Year
• Federation of Small Business Award
• Business Growth Award
• 2026/27 Prestigious Business Awards Gold Winners
• No. 1 in Wales for 5-Star Trust Pilot Reviews

About the Role

As part of our award-winning Property Litigation department, you will play a pivotal role in providing expert guidance and litigation solutions for various property-related disputes. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage your own caseload, primarily focused on landlord and tenant disputes, disrepair claims, deposit issues, and TOLATA matters.

What You Will Do :

• Independently Manage Caseloads: Handle landlord and tenant disputes and privately funded work for national clients in a client-facing role.
• Ongoing Training: Enhance your property law knowledge and stay updated on key legislative changes.
• Client Interaction: Communicate effectively with clients to understand their needs and deliver exceptional service.
• Accurate Record-Keeping: Maintain precise notes on our case management system and ensure billing accuracy.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to external referrer requirements and service level agreements.
• Networking: Represent the firm at marketing events and identify opportunities for team growth.

What We Are Looking For:

We seek an experienced paralegal, who has been trained in litigation for over 2 years, or a Solicitor (or equivalent) with a solid understanding of landlord and tenant law, familiar with the Renting Homes Wales Act and the new Renters Rights Act in England with at least 2 years PQE; this position may also suit an experienced Solicitor who is looking for part-time work. Who can help support the team, supervise their work and ensure that the junior members of our team learn from your experience as a litigator.

Key qualifications include :

• Experience in possessions, court advocacy, and HMO disputes.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with a client-focused approach.
• Ability to empathise with clients, especially those in sensitive situations.
• A detail-oriented mindset and the capacity to thrive under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and the drive to exceed targets.

You will not be replacing a team member, but you would be adding to our team of talented lawyers.

Why Join Us ?

At Newbold Solicitors, we believe in fostering a friendly and collaborative family environment. Our team supports one another, ensuring that no one feels isolated. We regularly organisesocial eventsand actively engage in charitable support, creating a fulfilling workplace culture.

What You Can Expect from Us :

• Competitive Salary & very generous Bonuses: Enjoy a rewarding compensation package.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy balance, with flexibility considered after the initial settling-in period if you want to work additional hours to take full advantage of our bonus scheme you can. We try and be as flexible as possible.
• Generous Leave: 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Career Growth: We prioritise internal promotions and offer training to help you reach your personal goals.
• Supportive Environment: Participate in social events and charitable causes, making your work enjoyable and fulfilling.
• Hybrid Working Policy: Depending on training needs and your location, hybrid work arrangements may be available.

We are looking for a driven candidate who is eager to embrace challenges, grow within our team, and aspire to become an Associate and potentially a Director at Newbold Solicitors. If you are passionate about property law and committed to achieving the best outcomes for clients, we want to hear from you!

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Benefits :

• Generous bonus scheme
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Sick pay

Work Location : Barry CF62 7DT hybrid work may be available.

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