Civil Litigation NQ

Position: Civil Litigation NQ (Permanent)
NQ Solicitor - Civil Litigation
Cardiff | Hybrid Working | £40k+

An award-winning Cardiff-based law firm is looking to welcome a Newly Qualified Solicitor to its specialist Civil Litigation team. This is an excellent opportunity to kick-start your post-qualification career within a firm known for complex, high-value work and strong support for junior lawyers.

What you'll be working on:

You'll join a team handling a wide variety of contentious matters including:

Clinical negligence claims valued between £14-26 million

Complex shareholder disputes and unjust enrichment claims

Contentious probate involving large estates

Property litigation

Your role will involve:

Running or assisting on a caseload of civil litigation matters

Drafting legal documents and correspondence

Attending court and liaising with counsel

Working alongside experienced lawyers and partners on complex cases

Engaging directly with clients and third parties

What we're looking for:

Recently qualified Solicitor (0-1 PQE) with litigation experience during training

Strong drafting and research skills

Excellent attention to detail and client care

A proactive, curious mindset and enthusiasm for dispute resolution

Why this firm?

Exposure to high-quality, complex work from day one

A genuinely supportive team and mentoring culture

Hybrid working for better work/life balance

Lexcel accredited, award-winning workplace

Ongoing training and clear progression opportunities

If you're ready to build a rewarding career in litigation with one of Cardiff's top firms, get in touch with Nicole Smith - Managing Consultant for a confidential chat.

Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities