Family Solicitor

To work competently as a Solicitor / Legal Executive in the Family Law Department.

To actively seek opportunities for new work through local business development and to meet your agreed personal business objectives and targets set up after consultation on the arrival.

To support the general development of the Family Law Department by working collaboratively with colleagues to provide a full service offering to family clients;

To support the firm, in growing its client base through the promotion and delivery of an excellent service and getting involved with the Firm s business development through:

Contributing ideas to the Firm s marketing strategy for winning new work and implementing agreed initiatives;

Networking within the local business community and with key referral sources in order to develop/maintain a high profile locally for the practice;

Organising and delivering training seminars to clients, contacts and colleagues from time to time;

Writing regular articles for submission to local publications/Firm s website/newsletter for clients and contacts.

Requirements

Skills

• Analytical skills
  
• Written and oral communication skills
  
• IT skills
  

Knowledge

• Candidates should have experience in aspects of Family law such as: Divorce, Children, Mediation, Financial matters, Collaborative law and Domestic Violence.
  
• Wills and Probate
  
• Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and Equality Standards
  

Experience

• Qualified Solicitoror Legal Executive with c. 3-6 years PQE
  
• Completed LPC
  
• Completed a degree or equivalent qualification
  
• Childrens Panel membership or working towards such would be an advantage here but is not essential.
  

Benefits