Job Description

Family Law Fee Earner Required - Emmersons Solicitors Newcastle with the opportunity to work in Sunderland some days per week.

Family Fee Earner Required for our Newcastle (and some days if desired) Sunderland Office Full or Part Time

Due to Expansion

We seek a further fee earner to join our award winning Family and Private Client Team based at mainly our Gosforth office, but also at our Sunderland Office if this is more convenient for the candidate.

We are looking for a candidate who is seeking career development and enhancement. This position has excellent long-term career prospects for the right person. You will work in a team which is spread across two offIces. We can offer you training and supervision if necessary.

We can offer you good quality work, many of our clients are business owners, professionals and investors. We do not undertake legal aid work and therefore you will be free of the Legal Aid Agency. We do not ask fee earners to fill in six minute units, we prefer to look at billing.

We are looking for someone who wishes to advance their career, this an an opportunity to handle good quality cases.

We work in a friendly and supportive environment and staff enjoy social events and taking part in charity events. All of our staff are chosen for their community involvement and sense of compassion.

We obtain good quality work from individuals, their families and businesses. We have many repeat clients. We constantly monitor file numbers so that fee earners have a manageable caseload. We concentrate on quality of work and pricing rather than high volumes.

We are members of Resolution and are Lexcel Accredited. Jacqueline Emmerson director is a trained Collaborative Lawyer. We were winners at the Inaugural British Family Law Awards 2024 - Family Law Firm of the Year - Regional. We are also winners of the Law Society Excellence Awards Law Firm of the Year Award.

We are flexible as to start and finish times on a daily basis, this may be advantageous to those with family commitments. Please note that this is an office-based position rather than remote working. However, if you are a full time fee earner we can be flexible about this part of the week.

Responsibilities

Manage family law cases from inception to resolution, ensuring effective communication with clients throughout the process. Conduct thorough research and prepare legal documents, including petitions, bundles and court orders. Organize case files and maintain accurate records, utilising IT systems for efficient case management. Collaborate with colleagues and external parties to gather necessary information and support clients' needs. Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations to provide informed legal advice. Attendance at court conducting own litigation at interim hearings.
We can offer you;

Pension scheme - salary sacrifice is also available Holiday purchase and sacrifice scheme Access to free GP/Counselling and Menopause services Discounted fuel, cinema, restaurants and clothing Paid-for social events. Regular pizza and prosecco events in-house. Free Conveyancing, Wills and Lasting Power of Attorney after 6 months of employment Support for involvement with charity events
We are a diverse firm and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, religion, race, nationality, age or disability.

Our Sunderland office is opposite bus stops and a two minute walk from the train and Metro station. Our Newcastle office is two minutes from bus stops to and from the city centre and Northumberland. There is free on-street parking. We are very close to three Metro stations.

If you are interested please apply directly as we will not be using agencies for this role.

Qualifications

A degree in Law or a Law Conversion Course or Cilex Rights of audience in Family Law Courts Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and colleagues Proficient in IT applications relevant to family law practice Excellent organizational skills to manage case files and documentation Ability to work independently or as part of a team, adaptable to full or part-time schedules Experience in family law including managing your own caseload is essential
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Store discount Transport links
Experience:

Family Law .: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person