Role:Family Law Solicitor Director - ICACU/Resolution Accredited
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A nationwide leadinglawfirm is lookingtorecruitdedicatedandexperiencedFamilySolicitor Director forhighlysoughtpermanentposition.
GeminiRecruitment arecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.OurclientsaccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm.
OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority.
Family&ChildrenDepartmentBackground:
OurclientsfamilydepartmentisrankedandrecognizedbyTheLegal500andChambersandPartnersforfamilyandmatrimonialwork,providingconfidentialadvicewitheffectiverepresentation.ThefamilyteamincludespractitionerswhohaveachievedtheLawSocietysChildrenLawandFamilyLawAdvancedaccreditationsprovidingadvocacyinallcourtproceedings,ensuringtheirclientsreceiveaconsistentandprofessionalserviceaswellasahighdegreeofcontinuity.
Inaddition,ourclientsFamilydepartmentisexperiencedinassistinghighnetworthindividualsindivorcematterswithspecialistdivorcesolicitorswithexpertiseindomesticabuse,adoption,childabduction,prohibitivestepsorders,specificissuesorders,injunctions,spousalandchildmaintenance,properties,pensionsandfreezinginjunctions.
Main Responsibilities of the Role:
Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
Managing and overseeing complex family matters
Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department
Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy
You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company
Key Skills Required:
3 Years+ PQE
Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
Must hold one of the following accreditations: Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), with Child Abduction and Wardship component
Resolution Accredited Specialist Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completed
Listed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel
Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.
Strong management skills
Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals
Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues
Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.
Excellent client care and advocacy skills
Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills
Thislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired.
Onofferisanattractivesalarypackage,asupportiveteamenvironmentandrealprospectsforpromotion.TheCompanywillallowhybrid-workinginaccordancewiththecompanypolicy.
ThecompanyiscommittedtoEqualOpportunitiesandembracesdiversityandinclusivityofitsstaffandstrivestoensurethattheirworkforcereflectsthediversityofthecommunitiestheyserve.
AboutGeminiRecruitment:
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