Solicitor- Family (Private) Team
Location: Northgate, Blackburn
Hours: Full-time, 36.25 hours per week
The Role
Forbes Solicitors are seeking a Solicitor / Associate to join our Private Family team. This exciting opportunity allows you to work in a supportive environment while handling a varied case load of Private Family matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Dealing with a mix of Private Law Family matters (Divorces, Finances, Private Children and Domestic Abuse).
* Handling a broad range of family court hearings alongside providing written and verbal legal advice, and managing communications with clients, opponents, courts/tribunals and third parties to progress cases.
* Supporting the wider team by assisting colleagues on cases, contributing to departmental objectives, and collaborating across departments on joint matters and projects.
* Ensuring compliance with internal and external business requirements.
* Contributing to continuous improvement and the development of the departmental business plan.
* Building positive client and stakeholder relationships, enhancing the Firm’s profile, and supporting business development.
About You
We are looking for people that can demonstrate the following:
Essential
* Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with Family Practice Rights and Advocacy certifications (or equivalent), with 2-5 years PQE.
* Previous experience of working withing a private family team.
* Previous experience working with a range of matters, including Divorces, Finances, Private Children, Domestic Abuse and court proceedings.
* Has a good working knowledge of Legal Aid.
* Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
* Aligns with the Firm’s values.
Desirable
* Previous experience in own advocacy.
* Previous experience with Business Development activities, with the ability to network with potential clients and introduce them to the Firm.
Benefits
* 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
* Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
* Enhanced family friendly policies and pay for Maternity, Paternity and Adoption.
* Enhanced sick pay.
* Celebration and Volunteer leave.
* Ongoing professional development and progression opportunities.
* Profit share scheme.
* Additional long service awards.
* Subsidised tuck shops.
* Staff discount on Firm services.
* Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
* BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
* Retail and gym membership discounts.
* Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
* Annual Events.
Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.
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