We are looking for a dedicated and committed Family Law Solicitor with at least 2 years+ PQE with proven experience of handling both publicly funded Legal Aid Work and Privately funded work to join an expanding and Lexcel accredited law firm.
You will play a crucial role in providing expert advice to a diverse range of individuals and families across various family law matters, including Private Law Children Matters, Divorce, Financial Settlements, Separation, Domestic Violence, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, and Cohabitee disputes.
The successful applicant will have an in-depth understanding of family work and a passion for progression and success in their career, leading to a key management/Head of Department/Partner role with a real say in the development of the firm. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute with an understanding of business targets and their impact on the firm.
Working hours are 9am – 5pm and hybrid working may be available on successful completion of a 6 month probationary period.
Responsibilities:
- Arranging appointments and attending new, current and former clients and dealing with queries including:
- Obtaining instructions and advising on course(s) of action, length and cost of case (as appropriate)
- Assessment of client’s financial means and explanation of Public Funding or Private Terms
- Instructing counsel, experts, or other third parties, reviewing reports and continued liaison as required
- Undertaking advocacy where relevant
- Obtaining and reviewing evidence and statements
- Negotiation on client’s behalf and liaison with opponents, judges, etc. to obtain most preferable outcome for clients
- Ensuring efficient dayto-day progress of all matters
- To ensure that all work carried out meets or exceeds the requirements of the LAA’s Standard Civil Contract, the SRA Code of Conduct and Lexcel practice standards
- To make costs applications and deal with LAA notifications on the LAA CCMS portal
- To record outcomes of legally funded work on the LAA CWA portal
- To engage in Business Development Initiatives, marketing activities and networking
Requirements:
- at least 2 years+ PQE with proven experience of handling both publicly funded Legal Aid Work and Privately funded work
- supervisory experience of at least one year
- have an indepth understanding of family work
The firm offers a competitive salary of up to £40,000 p.a. or higher with accreditation, plus bonus, parking, pension, career progression etc.
If you are an experienced Family Law Solicitor please apply, we’d like to hear from you