Family Solicitor

The LLP would be interested in hearing from applicants who have worked in a Family Law department and have upwards of 10 years PQE experience in private practice (excluding Legal Aid). The successful candidate should be competent in advising clients on matrimonial finances, trusts of land disputes between unmarried couples, as well as child arrangements and maintenance issues.

The ideal candidate would be able to demonstrate their organisational skills and prioritisation of work. Be able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a team environment, being flexible, proactive and using their initiative at all times.

• To take instruction from clients and open files through the Office Management System
• To deal with clients' cases from initial instruction to completion
• Liaise with client both in person or remote meetings and in telephone discussions
• Receiving and issuing correspondence / mail from / to the client and third parties
• Training and supervising trainees and NQ solicitors in the team
• Time recording all work undertaken and responsible for monthly billing and achieving billing targets
• Attending external appointments to include court hearings, client visits etc as required
• Reporting to and receiving and acting upon instruction from the head of department

• 10 Years + PQE in private practice
• Experience in advising high net worth clients.
• Experience in trust disputes under TOLATA, child arrangements and maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, show flexibility and prioritise workloads in a calm and consistent manner.
• Adherence to quality and work management systems
• Achievement of targets.
• The candidate must be able to work in an open plan, friendly but fast paced and professional environment.
• Effective cross selling of services
• Full driving license