Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE to join a growing and highly regarded Family team within a well established firm with an excellent reputation for private client work and a strong standing in the regional legal market.
n The firm is recognised by leading independent legal directories, with its Family offering noted for its high quality work, strong client service and expertise in complex and high net worth matters. The team has also developed a strong reputation for constructive, modern approaches to family law and the promotion of Non Court Dispute Resolution (NCDR).n Working closely with the Family Partner, you will manage your own caseload and client relationships, inherit an established workload and play an active role in the continued growth and development of the department.
The Rolen You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of private family matters, including:n • Divorce and separationn • Financial mattersn • Children mattersn • Nuptial and cohabitation agreementsn • Wider private family law mattersn A strong commitment to NCDR is essential, with mediation or collaborative law experience/training welcomed.n You will also be encouraged to contribute to business development and help generate further growth for the department, making this an excellent opportunity for someone with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to build their own profile and client base.
The Ideal Candidaten • 2+ years’ experience in Family Lawn • Experience managing your own caseload independentlyn • Background with a firm recognised for its Family Law work, particularly HNW or complex mattersn • Resolution membershipn • Strong understanding and enthusiasm for NCDRn • Excellent client care and communication skillsn • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business developmentn • Able to supervise and support more junior team membersn • Highly organised with excellent attention to detailn • Comfortable managing competing priorities and deadlinesn • Confident working independently while contributing to wider team mattersn • Experience using case management systemsn • Strong MS Office and Outlook skills
The Teamn You will join an established and collaborative team comprising Partners, a Senior Associate, Associate Solicitors, a Trainee and Paralegals, working closely with the Family Partner and benefiting from a supportive team structure.
Benefitsn • 25 days’ annual leaven • Additional day off for your birthdayn • Flexible hybrid workingn • Pension schemen • Life Assurance at 5x final salaryn • Private Medical Insurancen • Medicash and discounted retail benefitsn • Weekly wellbeing hourn • 8 hours’ paid charity leave per annumn • Cycle to Work schemen • Season ticket travel loann • Option to purchase an additional 5 days’ holidayn • Bring your dog to workn • Social committee eventsn
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