Our Client are a local, forward-thinking and rapidly growing family law firm who are seeking a Senior Family Lawyer based in Bedford on a full-time permanent basis. They are a progressive firm with a flexible approach to working and a focus on work-life balance. They also have a strong passion for the growth and development of both their employees and the businesses offering excellent training and progression opportunities.
Responsibilities of the Senior Family Lawyer
* Resolve client claims handling settlements or preparing for court.
* Draft, negotiate and review court documents.
* Financial consent orders and injunctions.
* Responsible for own admin and typing with support from paralegals.
Requirements for a successful Senior Family Lawyer
* Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience.
* Proven private family law and existing litigation experience in matrimonial finance and private child law cases.
* Excellent commercial awareness with a thorough understanding of the legal market.
* Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
* Strong IT skills with proficiency in Excel and Word.
* Highly organised and able to prioritise.
* Able to take a structured approach and framework.
* Commercially minded and forward thinker.
What our Client offers
* Competitive salary plus annual bonus based on performance
* Profit share
* Excellent training and development
Summary of the Senior Family Lawyer role
Salary: £65,000 - £70,000
Location: Bedford
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday 37 hours, flexible
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