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Family Solicitor

ACS Staffing Solutions

Bobbing

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in a variety of family law matters, including divorce, children issues, and domestic abuse cases. You will be responsible for managing your own case load, drafting legal documents, and contributing to the firm's financial success. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor with a strong background in family law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. If you're looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualified Solicitor or equivalent with expertise in family law.
2+ years PQE preferred, strong IT and communication skills required.

Undertake fee-earning work in family law, including divorce and children matters.
Draft legal documentation and manage case load effectively.

Family Law Expertise

Strong IT Skills

Excellent Written Communication

Excellent Verbal Communication

Case Management

Marketing Skills

Financial Management

Dependability

Flexibility

Qualified Solicitor

Legal Executive or Equivalent

Practice Management System

Family Solicitor

Location: Ashford

Salary: £DOE

Full Time

Purpose

To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the Firm in line with the business plan.

Job Description

The role includes but is not limited to the following:

Family Law, including separation, divorce and finances upon divorce
Children Matters
Domestic abuse and domestic violence injunctions, divorce and children law
TOLATA claims
Drafting legal documentation to include Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures
Providing assistance to other fee earners within the office/Firm as required particularly during periods of sick leave or holiday absence
Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring that all files are managed in accordance with the Firm's risk and file management procedures
Carrying out all work in accordance with procedures and systems documented in the Office Manual, and the Firm's training seminars.
Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by colleagues

The Candidate

To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes:

Qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive or equivalent
Expertise in all aspects of family law
Likely to be 2 years PQE upwards (this level is a guide only)
Ability to manage own case load with or without support staff
Utilise the firm's practice and case management system
Ability to assist with the marketing of the department
To bill clients in accordance with notified charging rates based on time spent on the client file and to achieve financial targets for income
Strong IT skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Dependable and flexible to business needs, with occasional overtime required including weekends

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