Family Solicitor (3+ Years PQE)

About the Role

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Department and will join a highly professional and motivated team. The prime role of the Family Solicitor is to earn fees by advising on a wide variety of Family and Children law matters including both private and public, and to assist in building the Family Law portfolio. You are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.

Person Specification & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years PQE in Family Law
• Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters
• Strong time-management and ability to manage own caseload
• Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid
• Genuine passion for Family law
• Commercially minded
• Personable and confident/articulate communicator
• Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude
• Own referral source would be a distinct advantage
• Panel membership or working towards would be a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD
• Private and Public matters
• Domestic Abuse
• Non-molestation
• CCMS applications, amendments and POAs
• Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
• Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off-site requirements
• Provide advocacy
• Draft legal documents and various court applications
• Legal Aid work
• Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals
• Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
• Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports
• Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business
• Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals
• Adhering to processes and procedures as directed by the HOD
• Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR
• Be actively involved in business development activities and networking
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees

Benefits and Remuneration

• Competitive salary (£31,000 to £47,000 DOE)
• 25 Days Holiday plus public bank holidays (increasing up to 30 with length of service)
• Additional birthday holiday*

Optional home working one day per week*

• Free parking
• Staff social and team-building events
• Auto-enrolment workplace pension*
• Professional development and training opportunities, including webinars
• Paid study leave*
• Practicing certificate renewed annually*
• Breakfast clubs
• Free eye tests*
• Employee recognition scheme
• Friendly, supportive, team environment
• Interesting and meaningful work
• A wealth of experienced solicitors to help guide your career

* Terms and Conditions apply