Family Law Solicitor

Job Description

A well-established, respected, and progressive law firm with offices in the center of Newcastle Upon Tyne and in Sunderland is looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEx) to join the firm's Newcastle office to provide a first-class service to their clients.

The firm has an excellent reputation locally with clients and fellow professionals in respect of its family law offering, which is predominantly privately funded although they also handle some public law (Legal Aid funded). The caseload is varied and interesting.

This opportunity is to work alongside a very experienced and well-respected team, and brings with it first-class support by way of a legal secretary to assist with your administrative needs, as well as an impressive trainee solicitor to support you and the wider team.

The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years PQE in family law, both public law and private law, as well as an understanding of Legal Aid. A keen advocate is preferred so that less complex hearings can be conducted without the need to default to Counsel. Opportunities to develop advocacy skills will be provided.

• To run and manage a varied residential property caseload, including new build purchases;
• Dealing with file related queries either face to face, via email, or by telephone;
• Processing property matters on a timely and cost-effective basis;
• Verifying client identification following the firm's Money Laundering Policy and protocol;
• To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Head of Department as appropriate;
• To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary;
• To use the correct Practice procedures and systems to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements;
• To improve and enhance the firm's client base by effective liaison with existing clients and introducers;
• To maximize the firm's potential to cross-sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities;
• To manage own work allocation, productivity, and quality of work with minimum supervision;
• To ensure our clients and third-party referrers and contacts receive the best possible service at all times;
• To work and behave professionally;
• To adhere to the policies, procedures, and protocols within the Quality Procedures Manual;
• To promote and embrace Equality and Diversity across the firm and within the business communities we engage with.

• 1-3 years PQE working in a conveyancing role;
• Experience of handling a caseload with minimum supervision;
• Thorough knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and associated law including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, and transfer of equity;
• Experience of dealing with Help to Buy Mortgages and ISAs;
• Excellent client care;
• Excellent IT skills and proficient in the use of MS Office and CMS;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and use initiative;
• The ability to work well under pressure and work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.

If you have the relevant experience, please do not hesitate to apply or contact Angela Sinton for more information on 0191 255 7977.