Family Lawyer

Job Purpose

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced Family Lawyer to join our expanding team.

The successful applicant will have experience in handling a broad case load of Family matters and will have the ambition to grow the department with experience of managing a team and working collaboratively with the head of department, as well as on their own for business development.

Practical experience handling client enquiries face-to-face and via telephone and email is essential, as well as being confident and articulate.

The ideal candidate will have an excellent manner when dealing with clients and be able to meet with clients as and when needed.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Deal with a mixed case load of matters to include, but not limited to, divorce, financial matters, private and public children matters and cohabitation disputes
• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing court documents such as pleadings or witness statements
• Liaising with a variety of other professionals, including psychologists, doctors, social workers, and police officers
• Act as a team leader for future junior members of the team
• Teach, guide, and improve junior members of the team to develop their skills and experience, thus shaping the future of Lyons Bowe
• Business development with the Head of Family Law, as well as working autonomously to grow the Family Law side of the business in Bristol

Requirements

• A qualified Family Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years' experience in Family Law
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational and multitasking abilities
• Must be skilled in negotiation, debate and persuasion techniques
• Based in the Bristol area to enable to development of the business
• Strong interest in helping support and develop junior members of staff
• Being involved in the development of the firm's culture
• Excellent IT skills to work in an innovative and forward-thinking law firm

Why Lyons Bowe?

• Annual Lyons Bowe Bank Holiday
• Either onsite parking or parking permits provided
• Discounted legal services
• Free flu jab
• Free eye test
• Have your birthday off!
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Access to free mental health services
• Remote & hybrid working opportunities
• Family-friendly approach
• Healthy work-life balance
• Extensive training and development opportunities for all employees

Lyons Bowe is a trading name of Lyons Bowe Limited, a limited company registered in England & Wales (registered number OC) which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority No. 652616.