My Client are looking for an outstanding candidate to join their family team. As the key figure in our family team, you will have the chance to lead and develop a happy and productive team, delivering quality legal service to privately paying clients.
You will be responsible for your own caseload and will use your experience and knowledge to work with our Managing Director both to grow the size of the team's portfolio and to drive the personal development of more junior members of the team.
How they work
Standards at the firm are high and this will suit prospective employees who hold themselves to high standards, as well as those who possess drive and confidence. They have very reasonable billing targets and promote a healthy work/life balance but expect their staff to give their all when on the clock.
What you'll be doing
- Maintaining and growing your own portfolio of work, including a range of privately funded matrimonial, child and family matters including but not limited to; divorce, financial provision, pre/post nuptial agreements.
- Leading your small team and providing expertise, coaching and guidance to more junior colleagues.
- Working with the Managing Director to expand the portfolio of the team.
Who you are
- You have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- You have a positive approach to work and it's challenges
- You are amiable and easy to work with
- You take an interest in the advancement ofothers
- You are a quick learner and embrace change
- You believe that you are responsible for your own destiny
- You count honesty and integrity as two of your core, personal values
- You are a qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive
What we're looking for from you
- 1 or more years of post-qualification experience in privately funded family law.
- An appetite for ownership and accountability
- Experience helping others to deliver in their role, and a desire to further develop your own skills
Pay and rewards.
- Flexible working - We believe that teams and professionals grow and improve optimally when working in physical proximity. That said, we also understand the substantial benefit that flexible working can offer. As such our staff can work up to 2 days per week at home.
- Excellent working conditions - We are a happy and committed firm and believe that a positive atmosphere and working culture is a genuine selling point for us.
- Salary - To reflect our high standards and the training investment we make in our staff, we pay above local average salaries.
- Career Prospects - We promote staff where we can, including into Directorships where appropriate.
Apply now for immediate consideration.