Family Law Solicitor (NQ3 PQE)
Location: Birmingham
Working Hours: 9:00 am 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday (Office-based)
Salary: £31,000£38,000 per annum (Negotiable depending on experience)
Our client is a well-established law firm based in Birmingham. From their central location, they work with personal and business clients across the UK and are recognised regionally and nationally for their commitment to the provision of legal services.
They pride themselves on combining legal expertise with a down-to-earth and approachable team that is passionate about customer service as well as law. They are specialists in family law and property law, with experience across a wide range of private client matters.
They are seeking a driven and experienced Family Law Solicitor to join their busy and expanding team.
The Role
Managing a caseload of private family law matters, including Private Law Children Act matters, divorce and finances from instruction through to conclusion
Advising clients on matrimonial and children matters as well as injunctions
Drafting legal documents, including applications, witness statements, etc.
Preparing court bundles and attending hearings independently where required
Liaising with clients, counsel, the Court, and other parties
Contributing to the ongoing development of the department
Managing between 3040 files at any one time
Working to billing targets of 3.5 x income
Expected to conduct hearings independently as a qualified solicitor
Court attendance is required a few times per month, depending on caseload
Requirements
Essential
Newly qualified and/or 13 years PQE Family Law Solicitor
Ability to manage a caseload without full-time supervision from day one
Strong knowledge of matrimonial finance, private children and injunction matters
Strong advocacy experience and ability to conduct hearings independently
Strong drafting and client care skills
Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
Proactive and professional approach
Desirable
Preferably able to drive and a car owner. Will be paid for court travel and mileage on the standard basis
Whats in It For You
Opportunity to progress your career within a growing firm (up to Senior Solicitor)
Salary reviewed annually and increased based on targets
Pension contribution (NEST scheme or opt out)
28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays and office closure days
Office closed during the Christmas period
External courses to progress in the role
Parking on site
Single-stage interview process
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