We have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic Head of Family law to join our client’s established family law team in Chelmsford. This position is available due to retirement, and the new head of Family will be overseeing a team that works with both Legally Aided and privately funded Family matters. The current team has a Consultant, 2 Solicitors including a trainee, a Paralegal and a Secretary, and the position will suit a Solicitor that has previous Head of Department, or supervisory experience, and who is looking for more involvement and management responsibilities. The firm offers a raft of excellent benefits including:
1. Cycle to work scheme
2. Eye care support
3. Death in service benefit
4. Compassionate, sick, and maternity leave
5. Mental wellbeing support, including counselling and support groups
6. Financial wellbeing support
7. Pension scheme
8. Reduced costs for legal services
9. Annual Leave: 21 standard working days plus bank holidays AND birthday leave, with increasing entitlement based on length of service
10. Social gatherings and team events
11. Early Friday finish
12. Continuous professional development opportunities
13. Professional Memberships
14. Training opportunities throughout the year via Datalaw
15. Career development and internal promotion opportunities
16. Discounted Legal Services:
17. Wills and conveyancing discounts for staff and their partner...