Family Solicitor

Job Purpose

To advise the firms’ clients on all family matters to include: Matrimonial, Divorce, Ancillary Relief, Children Matters & Separation Agreements.

To be responsible for the proactive marketing of the Family team and to build strong client relations at all times.

Specific Core Functions

• Dealing with all aspects of private Family Law clients.
• Taking initial instructions in an interview format face to face, over the phone, via zoom/teams/skype as applicable and advising clients on all family matters as detailed above.
• Taking appropriate action in executing client’s instructions in a timely manner
• Attending clients at the office undertaking fixed fee interviews
• Instructing & liaising with Counsel
• Attending Court when necessary
• Drafting divorce petitions, child arrangement orders, financial settlement agreements, separation agreements.
• Instruct & liaising with Mediators
• Billing clients in advance of work
• Ensure clients are aware of fee structure and likely future costs
• To market the Department to increase new business and maximise on cross-selling opportunities
• To meet or exceed targets set including those for billing, time recording and workload.
• Generally conduct files efficiently whilst maintaining the confidentiality of the firm and client’s documents and
  Information at all times
• To work efficiently as a Head of Department within the Family team with minimal supervision
• Utilise the firm’s case management system and accounts package
• General Marketing of A2 and the Family Department
• Comply with all principles, procedures and standards set by the firm in the office manual
• To understand the obligations set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Maintain competence through relevant CPD activities and completing relevant training records
• To abide by and be vigilant in respect of Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and guidelines
• Comply with standard methods of practice i.e. law Society/Lexcel/CQS/Office Manual

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 1 year PQE;

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary, in line with fees & targets
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Free on-site parking with your own dedicated space
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Be part of a growing firm, and a fantastic culture with office treats and team events.