Job Description
Knowledge Development Lawyer (Family)
We are seeking an experienced Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded law firm as a Knowledge Development Lawyer (KDL). This new, part-time role (3 days per week) will be central to the growth and development of the Family team, providing high-quality knowledge resources, supporting fee earner development, and ensuring best practice across the group.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain a central precedent bank, with a focus on nuptial agreements, and lead on precedent automation.
* Establish a Knowledge Hub on SharePoint, ensuring all resources are accessible, methodically organised, and shared across relevant practice groups.
* Provide technical legal guidance to fee earners, capturing and sharing knowledge to promote consistency and reduce duplication.
* Chair monthly know-how meetings, set agendas, liaise with speakers, and design training programmes to support professional development at all levels.
* Monitor and evaluate legal tech solutions to improve efficiencies within the Family group.
* Assist with client-focused thought leadership, business development activities, and support the production of knowledge-based social media content.
Key Requirements:
* Experienced, technically proficient Family Lawyer with a strong understanding of law firm operations.
* Confident communicator with a flair for delivering engaging training sessions.
* Strong organisational and project management skills with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
* Ability to manage risk and establish consistent processes across the team.
* Self-motivated and flexible, with excellent interpersonal skills for liaising at all levels.
Take the Next Step:
If this opportunity excites you and you’re keen to learn more, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, or for a more detailed discussion, reach out to Chris Simmonds at chris.simmonds@mrasearch.co.uk or call 07947857473.