Family Private Law Team (Solicitor and Assistant) – Family Dept
Vacancy Description: Private Law Solicitor – Family Dept.
Location: Chester Office
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
The Firm’s successful Family Department is rapidly expanding, with an increase in work levels. This has demanded an increase in staffing levels in our Chester Office.
We have a vacancy for an experienced dynamic Private Law Solicitor, together with a Legal Assistant (secretary/paralegal) to work as a team.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years PQE but with a desire to manage and who is ambitious and looking for the opportunity to progress. The candidate should have a strong background in finances, private law children and advocacy. Panel accreditation would be an advantage but not essential as this can be obtained upon employment.
The position will involve travel to courts and other offices; therefore, the candidate must have a car available for work use.
Ongoing training, guidance, and support from the team is provided.
Job Role - Solicitor
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
* Run own private caseload and work independently
* Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas
* Providing support/training to the team as required
* Supervision of junior team members
* Networking and business development
Job Role - Legal Assistant
The ideal candidate will have experience working within a Family Law department.
Ongoing training, guidance, and support from the team is provided.
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:
* Providing full secretarial assistance to a solicitor
* Some audio typing but ability to work under instruction an advantage
* Arranging appointments and meetings
* Telephone contact with clients and outside agencies
* Diary management
What we offer
* Attendance bonus
* 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years
* Birthday Holiday
* Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)
* Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)
* Staff Introductory Scheme (Refer a successful applicant and get £500)
* Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes
* Dress down once a month (linked to a chosen charity)
* Annual Christmas Party & Events
Training & Development
* Training and development opportunities
* Internal workshops
* Compliance webinars
Applications: To apply, please click the button below to complete the application form and attach your CV.
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