Associate/Senior Associate – Family Law – Edinburgh or Glasgow - Hybrid.
C£65K - £75k+ (DOE) + Excellent Benefits Package
We are delighted to partner with this established and respected firm who have offices located Edinburgh and Glasgow. An exciting opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate to join their expanding family team based in either of their offices is currently available.
Our client is seeking a pro-active candidate eager to gain additional experience in family matters.
The successful candidate will be a focussed, ambitious and self-motivated lawyer who will be expected to work collaboratively with the other members of the team in a variety of cases involving the whole spectrum of family law.
The firm attracts a diverse range of family law work from complex high value divorce cases to advising those of modest wealth in a cost-effective way.
Regardless of the individual the firm represents they provide their clients with excellent client care delivering a solution-orientated approach.
Our client is seeking a candidate who will provide their family law clients with a clear direction and sound advice.
Role and responsibility;
* Providing solution-orientated advice to clients on financial provision upon separation and divorce and acting for clients in child related matters including residence and contact disputes and child relocation applications.
* Engaging, meeting and advising clients on your own. Taking excellent care of clients from the beginning of their cases through to the end.
* Drafting financial settlement agreements, pre and post nuptial and cohabitation agreements and providing clear advice on the legal implications of those documents.
* When the need arises, drafting pleadings and conducting advocacy in sheriff court litigation both in person and over WebEx.
* Working collaboratively with other team members to look after their clients, including attending client meetings and follow-up work, attending consultations with counsel and assisting with the follow-up work, preparing productions, taking statements from witnesses and covering court hearings in the Sheriff Court.
* Being actively involved in the practice area’s business development and strategic objectives in order to grow the firm’s client base.
Key Skills require;
* 4+ years plus PQE in family law is essential.
* Committed to highest level of client care and service.
* Team player who works collaboratively with other team members.
* Genuine interest in family work.
* Committed to taking personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to date.
* Excellent attention to detail.
* Strong written and oral communication skills.
* Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way.
* Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients.
* Excellent research skills.
* Takes responsibility for own client work and advice and supervises those less qualified.
* Works efficiently and is organised.
* Ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines.
* Shows understanding of clients’ needs, and tailors advice appropriately.
This is a truly unique career opportunity, providing the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced, recognised individuals within the profession.
Our client offers a generous salary and genuine career progression.
For further information, please contact Michelle Beaumont for a confidential discussion.