Family Fee Earning Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual who wishes to  build on their expertise and make a real difference in the lives of our clients, in our family department.  

Key Responsibilities

• Advising clients, under the supervision of your line manager in a variety of Family matters, not limited to,contentious cases concerning divorce and domestic violence, family estates and areas such as child contact and adoption; 
• The successful Applicant will be expected to assist in dealing with both Private and Public Law Children Matters;; 
• Working closely with the Head of Family, as well as trainee solicitors, paralegals, secretaries, and other support staff; 
• Drafting legal documents as well as reviewing documentation;
• Working closely and professionally with others such as barristers and experts, and; 
• Establishing a compelling position for the client, using a complete and accurate understanding of the matter and family law. 
• The successful Applicant will support the senior staff of the department, but will also have the opportunity to grow and develop, to attain independence in their work.

Key Expectations

• Work to a target of 6 billable hours a day and co-operate with the firm’s credit control arrangements;
• Be able to work effectively within a team, as well as efficiently running an individual caseload; 
• Be professional, organised, competent, enthusiastic and ambitious;
• The ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment;
• Attention to detail;
• Be able to work with other fee earners and seek advice and assistance whenever needed to develop knowledge and skills
• Good verbal and written communication; and
• Regular file reviews which will be undertaken in the office with a senior Solicitor to ensure compliance and client care.

We Offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Support in continuing professional development and pursuing your long-term career goals;
• Access to the private Kidwells gym
• Holiday Allowance of 24 days + Bank holidays
• Private car park
• A purpose-built staff room and one-hour lunch breaks; and
• A dynamic, positive, client-driven work environment to apply skills where they’ll make the most difference.

Employees are encouraged to take regular time off with holiday entitlement mirroring the public sector, to relax in the purpose-built staff room, to make the most of the top of the range gym and encouraged to work with the Board of Directors to constantly improve the working environment, to continue their professional development, to learn and evolve as individuals as the Company continues to evolve as market leaders. 

Note: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The Post-holder will be expected to participate in this process and we will aim to reach an agreement on any changes.