Job Title: Family Lawyer
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Working Arrangements: Negotiable
Salary: Competitive Salary DOE
Practice Area: Family
About The Client
My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in East Sussex. Over the past decade, it has expanded to multiple offices and now has a team of approximately 100 members, delivering a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
Handle a diverse caseload, including relationship breakdowns, divorce, financial settlements, child custody and welfare matters, domestic abuse cases, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
Provide clear, empathetic guidance to clients, liaise with solicitors, courts, and mediators to ensure smooth case progression, and maintain accurate records of all communications and actions.
Work closely with and provide direction to a dedicated assistant to ensure efficient case management.
Oversee and support junior staff, including paralegals, trainees, and newly qualified solicitors (NQS), by monitoring their work, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
Stay informed of changes in Family Law legislation and best practices.
Ensure all actions comply with legal and ethical standards, upholding the firms reputation.
About You
Essential Requirements:
Qualified CILEx Legal Executive or Solicitor With A Valid Practicing Certificate.
A minimum of 3 years PQE in Family Law (5 years PQE is advantageous).
Why NPA Recruit?
The successful candidate for the specified position shall be entitled to receive a one-time payment of £1000 as a signing bonus, funded solely by NPA Recruit LTD. This payment shall be disbursed to the candidate within 14 days.
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