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HR & Head of Operations at Fishers Solicitors. Assoc CIPD. MHFA champion
Job role: Senior Solicitor/Chartered Legal Executive
Department: Family
Responsible to: The Directors
Reporting to: Emma Allen, head of department
About the role
We have an exciting opening for an experienced Family Lawyer to join our team at Fishers Solicitors in a senior role.
This is currently a standalone position, but with our recent expansion into Derby, we hope that the department will grow in line with the firm’s strategic plans.
Working 35 hours a week, 9 – 5, we offer fee earners the option of hybrid working, with up to 3 days working from home each week, and the successful candidate can be based at either Ashby or Derby branch. Candidates who would prefer to be based at the Derby office would need to be willing to attend the Ashby office during the early probationary period for training purposes, and then ongoing from time to time in order to integrate within the firm, as well as for attending team meetings and client appointments.
Main responsibilities:
* Handling a varied caseload of family matters include divorce, financial and property disputes, child-related disputes, cohabitee disputes, domestic abuse work and preparation of legal agreements including separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, pre and post nuptial agreements and change of name deeds
* Ensuring that all client work is progressed in a timely manner and that the client is kept informed throughout, delivering exceptional customer service
* Reporting on the nature and progress of work at departmental meetings and at 1:1’s with the line manger.
* Compliance with all file and case management quality standards as laid down in the office manual, and in accordance with the Law Society requirements
* Assisting the Business Development Executive in promoting the department and assisting with the firm’s marketing initiatives
* Networking with other professionals and contacts, both individually and as part of a team
* Diligent and accurate use of the firm’s case management system
* Making files available on a monthly basis for review
* Undertaking any relevant training as and when required, and comply with the Law Society CPD requirements.
Skills, qualifications and experience
Interested applicants should be either:
·A qualified Solicitor or Fellow of CILEX with a minimum of years PQE;
·Experience in dealing with a variety of family law matters;
·The ability to handle a varied caseload with minimal supervision;
·Exceptional client care skills;
·A highly organised approach and the ability to prioritise;
·A high level of attention to detail;
·An ability to work well as part of a team as well as independently;
·Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written);
·There should be no restrictions placed upon the applicants’ practicing certificate.
OUR BENEFITS
We’re a firm who work hard but play hard too! We have lots of benefits and perks to offer anyone joining our team. Here’s some of what we offer:
·Option to purchase up to 5 additional days holiday
·Life assurance death in service benefit at 3x salary
·Annual performance related bonus scheme
·New employee referral incentives
·Company sick pay
Other perks include: employee of the quarter awards, birthday wheel, payday lunches, social events and volunteer time off.
About us
We’re a friendly independent law firm based in modern offices on the edge of Ashby-de-la-Zouch with offices also in Derby and Tamworth. We’re a thriving business of over 200 years, who like to get stuck in, work hard and, love what we do. Our values are outlined below so you can get an idea about our culture.
Our values
Drive: Have energy and enthusiasm to get the job done;
Innovate: Look to develop and change for the better;
Connect: Connect to customers and colleagues;
Collaborate: Work together for our customers and community;
How to apply
Please apply by sending a copy of your CV to our HR & Head of Operations, Kristin at Kristin.Clark@fisherslaw.co.uk.
Seniority level
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Law Practice
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