Head of Matrimonial / Private Family Law
Location: Stratford upon Avon – with free parking provided
Salary: c£70,000 per annum, negotiable commensurate with experience
We are working in partnership with a leading multi-office Midlands law firm who are seeking a Head of Department for their Matrimonial / Private Family team based in Stratford upon Avon.
The law firm specialise in residential conveyancing, wills, trusts and probate and family law work including divorce, pre and post nuptial agreements, financial disputes upon separation and divorce, and disputes regarding children.
This role would suit a fully qualified solicitor or chartered legal executive with a wealth of experience in matrimonial / privately funded family law.
This role has come about due to the current Department Head taking a step down, so you will be taking on an existing caseload and will be well-supported in the handover. You will also have ample opportunity to take on new business and get involved in marketing the family law services, building new professional relationships to increase revenue.
The role will involve:
Managing a matrimonial caseload
Providing expert family law advice to clients to include divorce, financial and children matters
Drafting pre-nuptial agreements
Drafting Family Law Applications
Attending court hearings, undertaking own advocacy
Managing, training and supporting less experienced members of the family law teamSuitable candidates...