Solicitor - Consumer Credit Disputes Resolution

Job Title: Solicitor – Consumer Credit Disputes Resolution
Hoop Professional Services are delighted to be working with a Legal 500 law firm based on the outskirts of North Cardiff who are looking to appoint a junior solicitor to join the firm's Consumer Credit Disputes Resolution team.  The firm who pride themselves on professionalism, care, expertise, and integrity are seeking a dynamic and qualified solicitor to join this friendly and supportive team due to a period of recent expansion and growth.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of Consumer Credit Disputes, provide technical advice, support business development initiatives, and represent the firm in client meetings.

• Manage a varied portfolio of Consumer Credit Disputes.
• Support the Head of Consumer Credit Disputes Resolution in team management.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues across the Kearns Solicitors Group.
• Represent the team and firm in client meetings to discuss recoveries litigation.
• Support business development activities for individual and collective growth.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
The ideal candidate must be a qualified solicitor with 1-3 years' PQE although newly qualified solicitors with strong previous experience are also encouraged to apply.  Due to the 'niche' nature of the role prior exposure to Consumer Credit is not essential but would be desirable.  This position could suit someone from a personal injury or credit control background who is a strong litigator with experience in taking matters from initial issue through to trial.

• Degree educated (2:1 or above) and admitted to the roll of Solicitors (essential).
• 0-3 years of PQE (essential).
• Previous litigation experience in a law firm, preferably in Consumer Credit debt recovery.
• Experience managing high-volume caseloads amid competing priorities.
• Experience in supervision/management of colleagues (desirable).
• Business development and/or client relationship management experience (desirable).
• Strong technical skills in litigation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Negotiation skills to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• Strong commercial business acumen.

Position Details:
Your caseload will be realistic and manageable with all matters handled by the team in a collaborative manner.  The firm boasts a family friendly and supportive culture which is endorsed by its long standing members of staff providing a comfortable and positive working environment.  There are clear pathways to career progression for those who want it and personal growth is encouraged and supported.

• Full-time, permanent position (37.5 hours per week).
• Based on the outskirts of Cardiff with the opportunity for remote work (after a period of bedding in).
• Discretionary annual performance bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Free eye tests for VDU users.
• Season Ticket Travel Loans.
• Life assurance (4 x annual salary).
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free on-site parking and centrally located office near Caerphilly bus and train stations.
• Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Access to retail discounts and savings.
• Regular Company social events.

For more information regarding this brand new role contact Stevie Davidson at Hoop Professional Services for a confidential discussion or alternatively apply directly to this advert.