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Family Lawyer

CRA Consulting

Nottingham

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Family Lawyer to manage a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce and financial remedies. This role offers the opportunity to provide personalized legal advice, represent clients in court, and negotiate settlements. Join a rapidly expanding law firm known for its excellence and commitment to client satisfaction. With a supportive environment and a focus on professional development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in family law. If you have a passion for helping clients navigate complex legal issues, this is the role for you.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Life Insurance scheme
Enhanced sick pay
Employee assistance programme
Discount on legal services
Client referral fees
Colleague referral fees

Qualifications

  • 3+ years PQE in Private Family Law is required.
  • Experience with high-net-worth clients is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a varied caseload of private family law matters.
  • Provide tailored legal advice and represent clients in court.
  • Conduct negotiations to reach settlement agreements.

Skills

Family Law
Client Relationship Management
Negotiation
Business Development

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive

Job description

Job Title: Family Lawyer - Matrimonial & Finances
Salary Range: £40,000 to £60,000 per annum
Location: Nottingham City Centre
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Role Overview & Daily Responsibilities:
  • Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters including divorce, financial remedy, cohabitation, pre-nuptial agreements, child arrangements, and domestic violence.
  • Providing tailored advice to clients on their legal options and representing them in court as required.
  • Building strong relationships with clients, providing regular updates on their case and ensuring a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Conducting negotiations on behalf of clients to reach settlement agreements.
  • Assisting with business development activities, including networking and marketing initiatives.
  • Keeping up to date with changes in family law and attending relevant training courses and seminars.

Employee Benefits Package:
  • 30 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Insurance scheme
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Discount on legal services
  • Client referral fees
  • Colleague referral fees
  • Hybrid working

About the Business:
  • Our client is a renowned legal organisation that operates throughout the UK. The firm is widely acknowledged as a leading practice, being a long-standing member of the legal 500. In addition, the firm boasts some of the most highly regarded legal professionals in their respective areas of practice. The successful candidate will be joining a rapidly expanding, reputable, modern and developing law firm.

Application Criteria:
  • You will be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with 3+ years PQE in Private Family Law
  • Exposure and experience representing high-net-worth clients with business and property portfolios

How to Apply:
  • If this Family Lawyer vacancy is of interest, please click the apply button. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss with Rhys Spencer who is managing this vacancy, call 011********** for a confidential discussion.

Additional Information:
  • CRA Legal follow strict best practice recruitment guidelines monitored by the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC). Please note our advertisements use salary levels purely as a guide. However, we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
  • This Family Lawyer vacancy is very popular with the local legal community, so please apply quickly to ensure your application is considered. As part of our candidate registration and care process we at CRA Legal aim to respond to all successful applications within 2 working days.
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