Our client, a well-established Legal firm requires an experienced Family Solicitor to join their growing Team.
The main purpose of the role is to assist in the development of the family department and run own caseloads.
This is a full time permanent role in the Family Department and will be reporting to the Head of Department.
ROLE:
- General administrative tasks in relation to individual file management including obtaining acceptable ID and signed client care letters.
- Attending upon clients, taking instructions and giving advice.Corresponding with court, solicitors and clients.
- Drafting and issuing court papers and other legal documents.
- Dealing with all court directions, including reports and valuations.
- Representing clients at Court hearings where appropriate.
- Briefing and liaising with Counsel for hearings.
- Implementation of final orders.
- Billing and seeking to meet billing targets.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Practising certificate.
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience as a solicitor in family law + PQE
Further experience to include:
- Divorce and Civil Partnership
- Matrimonial / Civil partnership finance matters
- Co-habitation agreements and disputes
- Separation agreements, Nuptial agreements
- Experience of supervising staff
MORE INFO:
- Hybrid working from home and office and a commitment to work/life balance.
- Competitive Salary.
- Company bonus scheme.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Company social events.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm