Legal Clerk

Darogan Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A North Wales law firm is seeking a Legal Clerk to assist solicitors with case preparation and file management. The ideal candidate is a law graduate with a minimum 2:1 degree or a non-law applicant with at least 2 years of office experience. This role offers hands-on experience, training, and a clear path for career progression towards becoming a Chartered Legal Executive.

Qualifications

• Intelligent and personable legal clerk desired to assist solicitors.
• Clear path for career progression with support for CILEX qualification.
• Hands-on experience in a specialist legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors with case preparation and file management.
• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents.
• Manage client, court, and third-party correspondence.
• Carry out legal research and summarise findings.
• Provide general administrative support to keep the office running smoothly.

Skills

Excellent numeracy and language skills

Full driving license and access to a vehicle

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in law

At least 2 years of prior office experience for non-law applicants

Job description

Knox Commercial and Insolvency Solicitors

Location: Colwyn Bay (with occasional work at Gaerwen, M-SParc)

Hours: 16–40 hours per week (part-time or full-time, flexible)

Salary: Dependent on applicant and experience

Eligibility: Applicants must be based in North Wales

About Us

Knox Commercial & Insolvency Solicitors are business law specialists based in North Wales, with clients across the UK. We are a niche law firm, practicing in a select number of areas so we can provide expert advice backed by extensive knowledge and experience.

Our work ranges from multi-million-pound business acquisitions and sales to assisting sole traders with contract drafting, financial issues, and insolvency matters. We also have a strong niche in Shareholder and Joint Venture Agreements and Business Succession Planning.

We don’t advertise; instead, our work comes almost entirely from referrals and recommendations from our clients themselves and from a network of trusted accountants, solicitors, and financial advisers. This reputation allows us to offer high-quality legal advice at sensible prices, while maintaining a personal and client-focused approach.

Fancy a career change or are you an existing law graduate looking for your next step?

We are looking to recruit and train an intelligent and personable Legal Clerk to join our small, friendly team. This is a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist legal practice, with full training and career progression available.

What We’re Looking For

• Law graduates: A minimum of a 2:1 degree is required.
• Non-law applicants: At least 2 years of prior office experience

In both cases, you must also have:

• Excellent numeracy and language skill
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle

The Role

As a Legal Clerk, you’ll:

Assist solicitors with case preparation and file management

• Draft, proofread, and file legal documents
• Manage client, court, and third-party correspondence
• Carry out legal research and summarise findings
• Keep accurate records and ensure compliance
• Provide general administrative support to keep the office running smoothly
• If you already have a law degree, we’ll help you build the experience you need to progress toward solicitor qualification.
• If you do not have a law degree, we will support you through the full CILEX qualification route to become a Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX Lawyer).

This position offers an excellent opportunity with a clear path for career progression, supported by comprehensive training and valuable qualifications, APPLY NOW!