Are you a Family Law Solicitor seeking a new challenge within a Legal 500 Firm?
Our Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners ranked client is seeking a 5-year PQE+ Family Solicitor with strong technical skills to join their Family Finance team, showcasing expertise in financial matters or relationship breakdowns, particularly in TOLATA. The role will also encompass complementary private law children work. The firm places high value on a commitment to client care, profitability, and business development, expecting a positive and impactful contribution in these areas.
Additionally you will possess exceptional written communication skills and demonstrate a keen interest in learning and enhancing new skills. The ability to prioritise tasks within stringent deadlines and targets is crucial, coupled with some prior experience in overseeing junior team members.
The Firm:
The Legal 500 Firm, with a legacy spanning over a century, is widely acknowledged for its esteemed reputation. Boasting a sizable team of proficient lawyers who are dedicated to upholding the values of professionalism, clarity, respect, and genuine care, while providing an extensive range of expert legal services. Embracing a collaborative ethos, the firm cultivates a supportive atmosphere for both clients and colleagues, working towards achieving optimal outcomes. Recognising the effectiveness of teamwork, they understand that the best results emerge from collective efforts.
Type of work:
- Running a caseload of family law files including divorce
- Low to medium net worth financial matters
- Relationship breakdowns, especially in TOLATA
- Private law children work
- Domestic violence applications
- Assisting senior team members in complex, high value matters
Is this the position for you?
- 5 years'+ experience as a Family Solicitor
- Resolution accreditation/Law Society Advanced Family Law Panel membership or willingness to obtain
- Ability to work well as part of a team including towards a team financial target
- Marketing, networking and business development skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with the firm's clients
- Commitment to maintaining professional, Lexcel and firm standards
- Continuing professional development to ensure excellent technical knowledge
- Achieving time recording and billing targets
- Developing personal profile and marketing the team online and face to face
What is on offer in return?
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Bonus scheme
- Health Cashback Plan
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Career development programme
- Length of service awards
- Staff forums and committees
Vacancy Reference number: 36481
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