Job Title: Family Law Solicitor
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor to join our team, handling a variety of private family matters, including private children cases, divorce proceedings, and financial remedy cases. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage a caseload of private family matters, with a focus on children’s issues, divorce, and financial remedy cases.
2. Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients, ensuring the highest standards of service.
3. Work efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
4. Prepare and present cases in family courts with solid advocacy skills.
5. Maintain accurate records and meet or exceed billing and time recording targets.
6. Communicate complex legal issues clearly to clients, ensuring they understand their options and the implications.
7. Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to the success of the team.
Skills and Qualifications:
1. Experience working in accordance with Lexcel standards.
2. Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
3. Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
4. Solid advocacy experience in family law matters.
5. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify legal jargon for clients.
6. Demonstrable success in meeting or surpassing billing and time recording targets.
7. A positive reference from your current or previous employer.
8. Experience in TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act) or cohabitee disputes (desirable).
9. Membership with Resolution (desirable).
10. Experience in international family law (desirable).
11. Law Society Family or Advanced Family accreditation (desirable).
If you are passionate about family law and looking for an opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and professional setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today.
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