Job Description

Our Family team are a Legal 500 Tier 2 firm with a strong regional profile. Due to an increase workload, we are looking to expand the team with a Family Solicitor who can manage their own caseload of finance cases and will play a crucial role in further developing the team's established reputation and actively participate in business development.

Any level of fee-earning experience would be considered however, for the right senior person there is the potential to progress.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

Manage a caseload of divorce, financial remedy and nuptial agreement cases independently Professional proactive approach, strong client care skills and a sensitive and sympathetic understanding of clients' needs. Ability to draft legal documents and communicate effectively with clients and third parties Attending court for directions hearings, first appointments and FDRs Ensuring compliance with file management. Develop relationships with appropriate groups and organisations to provide an exceptional client experience and generate new cases. You will have a professional approach and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes already in place. You will be able to support junior colleagues

Key Skills Required:

Qualified Family Solicitor with a minimum of 8 years PQE Experience in handing a range of family matters but with a focus on divorce, financial disputes and nuptial agreements Familiarity with TOLATA, cohabitation agreements and declarations of trusts preferable Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying. Professional with a proactive approach; excellent client care skills and strong drafting abilities Excellent analytical and organisational skills. Ability to use own initiative and sound judgment. Proven ability to manage a caseload and meet deadlines. Ability to work collaboratively in a team and build strong client relationships.
Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: https://app.staffologyhr.co.uk/recruit/application/apply.aspx?cid=3139-4112EDB5-FD0F-4DC5-9F12-9616CA0EC56E&VacancyID=30124-E8D84A9D-F6D6-4612-B5CC-D162D22EF3E6