Job Description
General Practice Solicitor
About the Role:
We are recruiting a General Practice Solicitor for a well-established law firm in Cork, offering a diverse range of legal services to individual clients. This is a great opportunity for a solicitor to work in a general practice setting, with the ability to advise in multiple areas, including Personal Injuries, Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate, Conveyancing, and Family Law.
The successful candidate will join a supportive team with a strong reputation for providing high-quality legal services. The role offers a varied caseload, client-facing responsibilities, and the opportunity to develop expertise across multiple areas of law.
Key Responsibilities:
* Personal Injuries: Advising clients on personal injury claims, including road traffic accidents, workplace injuries, and medical malpractice.
* Medical Negligence: Providing legal support and advice in cases of medical negligence, including misdiagnosis, surgical errors, and other healthcare-related claims.
* Wills and Probate: Handling estate administration, drafting wills, managing trusts, and advising clients on inheritance matters.
* Conveyancing: Managing the sale and purchase of residential properties, including leasehold and freehold transactions, remortgaging, and title transfers.
* Family Law: Advising clients on divorce, separation, child custody, and maintenance, including contentious and non-contentious matters.
* Liaising with clients, third parties, and other professionals to ensure smooth and effective legal proceedings.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legal developments across all areas of practice.
The Person:
* 1-4 years PQE in general practice law with experience in Personal Injuries, Medical Negligence, Wills and Probate, Conveyancing, and Family Law.
* Strong client-facing skills with the ability to manage a diverse workload.
* Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
Why This Role?
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Varied and interesting work across multiple areas of law.
* Friendly and supportive environment with excellent career development opportunities.
* Work-life balance with a strong focus on professional growth.
* Opportunity to work in a well-respected law firm in the heart of Cork.
Next Steps:
For further information and to apply for this General Practice Solicitor role, please contact Amy Davis at Hunter Savage.