Family Law Fee Earner – Private Law Team
Due to the exceptional growth of the business, a new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and ambitious Solicitor or Experienced Fee Earner to join our client’s Private Law family team at their multi-award-winning firm.
Our client operates as a firm rather than individual offices and is looking to recruit an individual to operate across their network of offices in Walton Vale, Warrington, Runcorn, Maghull, and a new office opening in Ashton-in-Makerfield. The role also includes the flexibility of working from home.
This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a forward-thinking progressive team with a genuine commitment to career progression.
Who are they?
Our client has been at their clients’ side since 1821, helping thousands of people navigate the difficult times in their lives, putting their client at the forefront of the service that they provide. They are one of the fastest growing traditional high street firms across Merseyside, North Cheshire, and the surrounding areas. Service is key to their success, and so caring, compassionate client-focused applicants are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities of successful candidate:
They are looking for a dynamic individual with networking skills to drive and support growth throughout their network of offices, supported by their business development and marketing teams to run a case load of private family matters including high net worth individuals. The role will be ideal for an individual with a growth mindset.
The successful candidate will have experience in managing a varied case load of private matrimonial matters including children’s matters and ancillary relief. The firm holds a legal aid contract and as such they also welcome clients who are entitled to legal aid; therefore, candidates should have an excellent working knowledge of Family Legal Aid.
You will be working in a supportive team of Family Lawyers, Fee Earners, and Paralegals. They strongly believe that collaboration is the best method of developing modern best practices. Progressing matters on behalf of clients with an emphasis on client care, customer service, and providing a high level of client satisfaction is at the forefront of what they do.
Why Work for Our Client?
* Established in 1821, it is one of the region's oldest law firms with offices across North Cheshire and Merseyside.
* A forward-thinking firm that has invested heavily in both IT and staff, with clear opportunities for advancement, progression, and training within the firm. The majority of partners over the years have started as trainees within the firm, and 66% of the current partners were Trainee Solicitors within the firm.
* Market-leading in terms of technology; they have been paper-free across the firm for a number of years.
* Number 1 rated firm locally on review solicitors for the services they provide and highly rated nationally.
* Enjoying a period of sustained growth and are one of the fastest growing traditional high street firms in the area.
* Part of LawNet, a national network of over 70 SME law firms, providing resources and support beyond their size and geographical locations.
* Supportive and friendly culture; following their 200-year anniversary, they focus on their people and culture with a strong people-before-profit philosophy.
* Multi-award winning and highly regarded firm.
* Competitive salaries with a strong belief in a sustainable work-life balance.
* Individual and team performance incentives.
* Discounted legal services for colleagues, friends, and family.
* Agile and flexible working; they have had colleagues working from home well before the COVID-19 pandemic.
* Pension Plan.
* Up to 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays and Christmas Shutdown.
* 24/7 GP Access for you, partner, and dependants.
Our client is open to newly qualified and experienced Solicitors, and the salary range for this role is £30,000 – £45,000, dependent upon qualifications and experience.
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