Job Description

About us

Our mission is to transform the way people end relationships in a kinder and better way, and to help couples avoid the emotional and financial turmoil of traditional solicitor approaches. As pioneers of working with couples, we've shaped the landscape of no-fault divorce and helped thousands untie the knot, amicably.

We are growing and our innovative tech-enabled and digital approach to divorce, separation and co-parenting means we do, and continue to help thousands of couples to separate in a better, more positive way.

We are the trusted brand, the alternative to solicitors and traditional law firms. We deliver great results for couples by providing an empathetic, emotion-led, fixed-fee service to navigate the legal, financial, children and emotional journey when ending a relationship.

amicable promotes a collaborative culture and is rapidly growing to meet demand and legislation change.

Our values bring our purpose to life and makes what we do and how we do it unique: we are Kind to everyone we encounter, we embrace Flexibility with a quest for Customer Focus that drives us to be more Pioneering.

We are proud to be part of the Octopus Group.

About the role

We are looking for individuals with a background in counselling, coaching, mediation, divorce law, negotiation or conflict resolution to mediate and establish a solution to our customers' divorce issues they might find hard to solve amicably.

You will be trained to specifically handle the psychological, legal and process aspects of our customers' divorce. You may give legal or financial information, advice on children arrangements or emotional support to make the divorce process as kind as possible. You will follow the amicable divorce process and keep the couple in collaborative discourse, avoiding court proceedings and ensuring the divorce, financial and children agreements are made within the time and meeting schedule.

As a Negotiation Divorce Specialist, you will:

Help customers settle their divorce using the amicable process and without court proceedings, Establish an atmosphere of honesty and cooperation, communicate with amicable's tone of voice (simple, concise, layman's terms, warmth and 'can-do'), Identify and respect both people's goals where applicable, Be available and responsive to customers and establish clear boundaries about your availability and communication methods, Complete amicable documentation accurately to ensure accurate information is collected for filing court documents, Support customers to negotiate with each, provide emotional guidance and support, Liaise with amicable's service providers to ensure a seamless service to our customers.
You will join a supportive and progressive team focused on outputs rather than hours sat at a desk.

Requirements

Law degree, Experience of working in family law and particularly in divorce and financial remedy, Background in counselling, coaching, mediation, divorce law, negotiation or conflict resolution, Ability to inspire confidence, mediate and lead the divorce process, Emotional resilience and the ability for self-care, Facilitation skills to run effective meeting, Confidence to confront difficult subjects and disruptive or resistant behaviour, Organisational skills to project manage the divorce process, Sufficient IT competence to be an effective digital communicator, Good verbal and written communication skills, Attention to detail, Self-motivation, ability to plan, manage and take accountability for your own workload, Right to work in the UK.

What we offer

Flexible working schedule - must be available for team meetings each week and to liaise with internal colleagues during core working hours, otherwise fully flexible schedule, Working from home, Pension scheme (after successful completion of probationary period), 28 days holiday per annum (pro-rated depending on hours of work per week) plus bank holidays, Cycle to work scheme, Company laptop.
We respect and value people's differences and believe that our teams are at their best?when their members feel safe to bring their whole self to work. We are committed to creating an inclusive experience as well as equal opportunities for growth and development for all.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote