Newport’s determined drive to ‘re-invent’ itself isn’t only attracting an influx of external investors, intent on transforming the urban landscape. The enterprising spirit of the city’s £600m regeneration programme is also doing much to fuel the growth ambitions of leading companies already established there. Prominent among this vibrant new wave is law firm Harding Evans.

Harding Evans has responded to changing patterns of market demand by developing a wide spectrum of specialist disciplines, for both private and commercial clients. There are now more than 20 distinct areas of the law delivered under one roof at the firm’s Newport city centre base which employs in excess of 120 staff.

The Dispute Resolution team provides one of those growing specialist disciplines and as a part of its expansion we are looking for an Assistant Solicitor to cover a period of Maternity Leave for a minimum of 6 months, with a possibility of it being longer.

Vital criteria for this role includes:

o Admission to the Solicitors Roll
o At least one year’s experience of working in a Dispute Resolution or Litigation department which may include experience in this area gained before commencing training contracts
o A knowledgeable, professional and confident approach to clients in order to convey a true understanding of the client’s needs and maintain their confidence.
o Proven ability to manage your own caseload. To ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously and to provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Dispute Resolution Department.
o Ability to maintain excellent working relationships not only with the other personnel within the firm, but also with external institutions and organisations.
o A commitment to hard work in the field of Dispute Resolution

We offer a competitive salary based upon your experience and a range of benefits which includes a profit related bonus scheme.

If you would like the opportunity to join our expanding firm at this exciting time, please forward your CV and covering letter to Amanda Lane, Personnel Manager, at Harding Evans Solicitors, Queens Chambers, 2 North Street, Newport, Gwent, NP20 1TE, or E Mail to al@hevans.com. To find out more about Harding Evans visit www.hardingevans.com.