Role: Family Solicitor
Location: Southend
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000
Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
SOLICITORS! Now is the time for a change! You deserve to work for a collaborative, successful, well-established, local law firm and I may have the perfect opportunity for you.
Reed Legal are delighted to be in search of a Family Solicitor on the behalf of a medium-sized Legal Practice. Read on for further details...
Duties
- Meet with clients to discuss their legal needs and provide advice on family law matters.
- Handle a caseload of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and financial settlements.
- Conduct thorough research on relevant laws, regulations, and precedents to support case preparation.
- Draft, review, and file legal documents such as petitions, affidavits, and court orders.
- Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and negotiations.
- Negotiate settlements and agreements between parties to resolve disputes amicably.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed about case progress and developments.
- Work closely with other legal professionals, including barristers, paralegals, and legal assistants.
- Ensure all legal activities comply with current laws and regulations.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of client information and case details.
- Stay updated on changes in family law and participate in professional development opportunities.
Experience
- Must be a qualified solicitor with a valid practicing certificate.
- Extensive experience in family law.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits
- Hybrid working pattern.
- 22 days annual leave which increase to 27 days after 3 years of service.
- Christmas shutdown (gives you an extra 3 days annual leave!)
- Death in service.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Staff socials – team meetings, Christmas party, summer party, axe throwing, crazy golf, cocktail sessions.
- Opportunity to attend networking events.
- Access to online library and webinars.
- In house training provided with pizza!
- Set criteria for progression and promotions.
- Monthly meetings with supervisors to track progression and wellbeing.
- Annual appraisals and salary reviews.
Apply now or you will miss out!