Children Solicitor (1-3 Years PQE) – Nottingham – Job
The role
Innovative, determined, and dynamic – have you got what it takes to be a successful family lawyer? Do you have a passion for social justice? Do you want to start your legal career with a leading law firm which supports growth and progression?
Family Law Group is a leading firm of family law Solicitors specialising in all areas of family law including divorce & separation, child arrangements, care proceedings, matrimonial finance & property, cohabitation disputes, mediation, collaborative law, forced marriage and domestic abuse injunctions.
The firm is looking for a Children Lawyer to join their growing team at our Nottingham office. The successful candidate will ideally be newly qualified up to 3 years PQE with proven experience in private and public law children matters. You will also be experienced in court representation and interim contested hearings. You must be able to manage your own caseload with minimum supervision and be prepared to develop further through networking and links with local sources of referral work.
In return, you will be joining an exceptional team and a firm that has clear values and principles in place to enable its lawyers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.
We offer all our lawyers the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm and provide these opportunities through training, support and bespoke legal events. You will be joining a team that is headed up by some of the leading lawyers in this specialist area of law.
About Family Law Group
We are a dynamic national law firm who specialise in all areas of family law and provide the very best advice to both private and legally aided clients. We believe that every client should be treated as if they are our only client, by listening to their concerns, understanding their needs, always being approachable and supporting them through difficult times.
We are an established legal practice with a diverse workforce spread out over 10 offices, specialising in all areas of family law including divorce & separation, child arrangements & social services, care proceedings, matrimonial finance & property, mediation, collaborative law, forced marriage and domestic abuse injunctions.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, ambitious, able to learn quickly and work diligently and professionally in pursuit of our clients’ instructions. You should be capable of prioritising work in such a way as to ensure that the firm’s caseload is progressed efficiently, so excellent clerical, communication and administration skills will be required. The role involves other necessary tasks to aid in the progression and management of client cases.
In return, you will be joining an exceptional team and a firm that has clear values and principles in place to enable its lawyers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.
We offer all our employees the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm and provide these opportunities through training, support, and bespoke legal events. You will be joining a team that is headed up by some of the leading lawyers in this specialist area of law.
Key requirements
* NQ to 3 years family law PQE
* Law degree
* Experience in Private and Public Law proceedings
* Excellent and evidenced client care skills
* Self-sufficient and able to build own caseload
* Creative thinker and not afraid of a challenge
What we offer
* Benefits package including contributory pension scheme, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and great company events
* Employee loyalty schemes
* Fully paid legal memberships and subscriptions
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Membership of the firm’s Employee Ownership Trust
How to apply
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