This role would be suited to a newly qualified or recently qualified Family Solicitor who's looking to develop their career with a leading law firm.
Person Specification and requirements
• 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
• 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
• 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
Benefits and Remuneration
• 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
• Additional Birthday Holiday
• Optional 1 day per week home working.
• Free Parking
• Staff social and team building events
• Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful
Salary description
£30000.00 - £50000.00 per year