An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join my clients team in their Liverpool, Merseyside offices.
This role would be suited to a newly qualified or recently qualified Family Solicitor who's looking to develop their career with a leading law firm.
Person Specification and Requirements
* Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters
* Strong time-management and ability to manage own caseload
* Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential
* Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid
* Genuine passion for Family law
* Commercially minded
* Panel membership or working towards it would be a distinct advantage
Key Responsibilities
* Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD
* Private and Public matters, Domestic Abuse, Non‑molestation
* CCMS applications, amendments and POAs
* Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards
* Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
* Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off‑site requirements
* Legal Aid work
* Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals
* Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
* Build key relationships with the firm's client base and wider external industry
* Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports
* Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business
* Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals
Benefits and Remuneration
* 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days.
* Additional Birthday Holiday
* Optional 1 day per week home working.
* Free Parking
* Staff social and team building events
* Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment
* Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars
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