Eventus Legal are seeking an ambitious Family Law Executive to join a well-established and extremely reputable full-service law firm in Loughborough, Leicestershire. This is a permanent, full-time job opportunity with great local transport links from the wider Leicestershire region. Benefits include hybrid and flexible working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, and a competitive salary £30,000-£50,000 DOE along with excellent career prospects and further training opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Managing a varied caseload of public and private family law and children matters
* Advising clients on divorce, separation, child arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic abuse issues
* Representing clients in care proceedings, child protection matters, and applications involving local authorities
* Conducting your own advocacy
* Ensuring compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and maintaining accurate billing records where applicable
* Working collaboratively with colleagues and supervising junior staff or trainees where appropriate
* Meeting individual billing, chargeable hours, and performance targets
* Ensuring compliance with SRA standards and confidentiality obligations
Person Specification
* Family Law Executive (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Fee Earner)
* Prior experience managing or assisting on a caseload of public and private family law files
* Ability to conduct own advocacy
* Strong knowledge of family law legislation, court procedures, and legal aid processes
* Ability to build rapport with vulnerable clients and handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Competent IT skills
* High attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits
* Competitive salary £30,000-£50,000 depending on experience and PQE (if appropriate)
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Great transport links
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
* Company pension scheme
About the Company
Our client is a well-established regional heavyweight law firm with a solid name and reputation in the local legal market across Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands region. Their Family Law department is headed up by an experienced and well-regarded Solicitor. The team is supportive and collaborative, granting autonomy to manage files while ensuring strong team support and no micromanagement. The firm prides itself on high quality work, excellent client service, and long-term career development without unnecessary bureaucracy.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds and circumstances.
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