Anne Corder Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Family Lawyer on behalf of our client, a highly regarded law firm.
This role offers flexibility in location, with the successful candidate based in either Peterborough or Cambridge. Please note that some travel and out-of-hours work will be required for business development, meetings, and training purposes.
The ideal candidate will have experience in divorce and high-net-worth financial remedy proceedings, as well as undertaking Children Act work. Experience in TOLATA and preventative work would also be beneficial but is not essential.
Responsibilities of a Family Team Lawyer:
* Reporting to the Partners in the department to assist with managing a caseload covering all aspects of family law, including high-net-worth financial remedy negotiations and proceedings, Children Act work, and preventative work.
* Handling elements of international law, injunctive proceedings, and TOLATA cases. Specialisation is encouraged.
* Playing an integral role in the Family team, delivering on agreed cases, sourcing new opportunities, and supporting the team's overall profile.
* Proactively attracting work in line with the needs of the firm.
* Delivering individual targets with minimal supervision.
* Ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and building strong client relationships.
* Adhering to agreed quality procedures and management systems.
* Undertaking and delivering work in a commercially effective manner.
* Supporting and supervising more junior team members, depending on the candidate's PQE.
* Developing technical and non-technical skills to meet client and firm requirements, demonstrating continuous improvement in all areas of work.
Skills and Experience Required:
* Relevant professional qualification.
* Strong legal skills and knowledge in a Family Law setting.
* Experience managing a broad and varied caseload, including pre-nuptial agreements, Children Act proceedings, divorce, high-net-worth financial remedy proceedings, international cases, TOLATA proceedings, and injunctive relief. Specialisation is encouraged and will be discussed at the interview stage.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Proactive and passionate about your career.
* Proven experience in supporting business development within a team or firm.
* Working knowledge of case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
* A strong team player with a hands-on, motivational approach.
* Ability to use initiative, plan, and organise workload effectively to meet deadlines and prioritise tasks.
* A measured and rational approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to deal confidently and diplomatically with clients and other stakeholders.
* Demonstrates integrity and professionalism in all dealings.
Rewards and Development:
Our client recognises the success of every employee and is committed to ensuring you have the support needed to maximise your potential and develop your career.
In addition to professional and personal development opportunities, our client offers a range of fantastic benefits, including:
* Enhanced annual leave plus all UK bank holidays, and an additional day for your birthday each year (or the closest working day).
* Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (one full day) and New Year's Eve (half-day PM) if these fall on a normal working day.
* Private healthcare options for you and your family via Bupa.
* Free healthcare cashback plans for you and your family.
* Enhanced pension scheme with a 5% matched contribution.
* Option to buy additional holiday up to five days per year.
* Group Life Assurance 4x your annual salary.
If you are a dedicated and experienced Family Lawyer looking for an exciting new opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Please apply now, and our recruitment team will be in touch with further details.
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