FAMILY SOLICITOR / LEGAL EXECUTIVE 1 plus PQE
Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: £35,000 - £60,000 DOE
Job Reference: 36949
Our Client, a reputable and expanding law firm, is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a minimum of one years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their growing Family Law team.
This role offers the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload of private family & legal aid matters.
Key Responsibilities:
Committed to the development of our staff.
Focused on improving our technology and the ease of access to legal services, for our clients.
Dedicated to building a positive, strong and inclusive working culture within the business.
Cotswold firm with a strong client base and an excellent reputation for providing a full range
of legal services to both private and commercial clients.
What is on offer?
Being a part of an exciting, growing business who truly put clients first.
The opportunity to have a hybrid-style, flexible working pattern, based between the office and
home.
Salary based on experience and the value you can bring to the firm.
The ability to develop yourself professionally through internal and external training. We invest
in you, if you invest in us!
24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
A variety of employee benefits including Life Assurance, Corporate Healthcare Plan, Flexible/
Hybrid Working, Bonus Scheme, Opticians Scheme, Free Parking, Staff Discounts and
Christmas Saving Club.
The Role
Bright, enthusiastic and committed legal practitioner to join and contribute to the success and
growth of the family department, undertaking a caseload of primarily private law children and
domestic abuse work, both under the legal aid contract and for privately paying clients.
Excellent opportunity to gain skills and experience and have a hand in the development of a
long established, forward-thinking and expanding firm.
The role will also involve active participation in the development of the department and in the
firm’s marketing, article drafting, PR, business development, social media and networking
activities, as appropriate.
Your Experience & Technical Ability
Law degree or equivalent qualification and hold a current practising certificate
Minimum 1 year’s relevant experience advising on family law matters. Consideration will be
given to NQ’s if you have previous experience working in a family department of a legal firm.
Familiar with private law children and domestic abuse work.
Knowledge of legal aid would be beneficial as would an awareness of other areas of family
law.
Will be required to attend court and meet clients.
Ability and willingness to learn and manage workload in an efficient and organised manner
and meet clients’ demanding requirements.
Enthusiastic, ambitious and dynamic with excellent communication skills and an ability to get
on with people.
Be a strong team player prepared to build relationships and understand the industry you
operate in and the challenges you face.
Have an excellent balance between technical ability and commercial awareness and be IT proficient.