Job Details
Job Title: Family Lawyer
Location: Hastings, East Sussex
Working Arrangements: Negotiable
Salary: Competitive Salary DOE
Practice Area: Family
About The Client
My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in East Sussex. Over the past decade, it has expanded to multiple offices and now has a team of approximately 100 members, delivering a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses.
Key Responsibilities
* Handle a diverse caseload, including relationship breakdowns, divorce, financial settlements, child custody and welfare matters, domestic abuse cases, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
* Provide clear, empathetic guidance to clients, liaise with solicitors, courts, and mediators to ensure smooth case progression, and maintain accurate records of all communications and actions.
* Work closely with and provide direction to a dedicated assistant to ensure efficient case management.
* Oversee and support junior staff, including paralegals, trainees, and newly qualified solicitors (NQS), by monitoring their work, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
* Stay informed of changes in Family Law legislation and best practices.
* Ensure all actions comply with legal and ethical standards, upholding the firm's reputation.
About You
* Qualified CILEx Legal Executive or Solicitor With A Valid Practicing Certificate.
* A minimum of 3 years PQE in Family Law (5 years PQE is advantageous).
Why NPA Recruit?
The successful candidate for the specified position shall be entitled to receive a one-time payment of £1000 as a signing bonus, funded solely by NPA Recruit LTD. This payment shall be disbursed to the candidate within 14 days.
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