We are currently looking to expand our dedicated Family Team and are recruiting for an ambitious and motivated Family Solicitor with 4 years + PQE, to join the firm as Associate/Senior Associate.
The team provides advice to individuals and families based both in Warwickshire and across the UK on children, family and divorce law matters focusing on achieving the best result in the most cost-effective and straightforward manner.
Job responsibilities:
- Provide Family Law advice to clients, in areas to include Divorce, Finances, Children dispute matters and Pre/Post-nuptial Agreements.
- Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are met;
- Ensure all new instructions are appropriately scoped and priced to achieve target gross margin and signed off by line manager;
- Supervise junior members of the team when required;
- Assist the more senior Solicitors with more complex transactions;
- Undertake legal research both as requested and on own initiative;
- Be involved in and assist with business development opportunities and marketing at a departmental and firm-wide level and;
- Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money”
Person Specification:
The successful Solicitor will have proven technical experience. You will have good client and team communication skills and a desire to play a key role in the future of the team. Above all, you will be able to deliver succinct, quality and tailored advice to key clients. You will also be able to demonstrate the ability to work both autonomously and as a team player and will have high levels of motivation.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, including 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), pension, private healthcare, training and development, life assurance, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, hybrid working, on-site parking, canteen and an active social committee.
Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.
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