Family Solicitor | Mansfield | Full Time | £40,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience and PQEOur client is an established high-street law firm with offices in Mansfield, Nottingham and Shirebrook. They provide a range of legal services, including family law, criminal defence, conveyancing and wills and probate, with a strong commitment to legal aid, accessible advice and putting their clients’ interests first.The RoleThe successful candidate will join a small, established Family Department and manage their own private family law caseload. The role offers the opportunity to develop the department’s private client work gradually, with an existing client base, regular enquiries and referrals from other departments.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging a private family law caseload independentlyHandling private children matters, domestic abuse injunctions, divorce and financial remedy proceedingsAdvising clients on family law matters and maintaining strong client relationshipsDeveloping the department’s private family law workSupporting the continued growth of the department through existing client relationships and referralsRequirementsEssentialMinimum 3 years’ PQEQualified Solicitor with relevant family law experienceExperience handling private family law matters, including children and financial mattersAbility to manage a private client caseload independentlyStrong client-facing and communication skillsDesirableExperience in legal aid workExperience with care proceedings, particularly advocacyExperience with the Legal Aid Agency, CCMS, legal aid billing and complianceExperience in financial remedy proceedingsExisting referral networks or the ability to develop new businessChartered Legal Executives with appropriate practice rights and relevant experience will also be consideredWhat’s In It For You£40,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience and PQESix weeks’ annual leaveMonday to Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pmFlexibility around start and finish timesPart-time working considered for the right candidateProfessional development encouraged, with access to LexisPotential access to an electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeSupportive working environment without aggressive billing or time-recording targetsOpportunity to take a leading role in developing the private family law departmentWhat’s next? It’s easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can’t wait to hear from you!
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