Head Of Family Law
1 week ago
My clients are seeking an experienced family solicitor to take over the role of Head of Family Law.
This role offers the post holder the potential to become a Partner in the Firm.
Objectives of this role are to:
- Provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of family law.
- Develop strategic plans and deliver the department growth in line with the Firm's objectives.
- Represent the department within the Firm.
- Manage the department on a day-to-day basis.
- Undertake fee-earning work.
- Maintain relationships with staff and clients.
- All aspects of leadership and management for the Family department.
- Conduct of matters on behalf of clients in family law and related matters.
- Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior members of the team.
- Management of support services for the team.
- Maintenance of orderly and up-to-date files including electronic files and complying with the firm's policies on file management.
- Complete time recording and other management records required by the firm.
- Cross-refer work and clients within the firm.
- Ensure compliance with the firm's policies.
- Financial control including managing the cash flow for the team through efficient billing and payment procedures.
- Recognise fee-earning opportunities and developing those opportunities.
- Take responsibility for the management and renewal of the Legal Aid Agency Civil Contract for childcare work and department supervision of those undertaking such work.
- Be innovative, recognise and develop opportunities for the department and manage organisationally when required with minimal disruption to the business.
- Recognise and enable business development opportunities.
- Plan growth in alignment with the commercial objectives of the firm.
- Comply with the firm's policies in the undertaking of its duties and assist the Partners and staff in achieving efficient management of work flows.
- Support the successful development of the firm in line with its objectives.
- Deliver a high standard of client care.
- Network and participate in the firm's marketing activities.
- Use and assist in the development of relevant IT and case management systems for the department.
- Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct and the Money Laundering Regulations in accordance with current guidance from the SRA and the firm.
- Any other matters reasonably required by the Partners.
- Qualified solicitor minimum 10 years PQE.
- Experience in Family Law: in all aspects of relationship breakdowns, separation, divorce, dissolution and financial remedy applications in medium to high-net-worth cases; private law; minors; pre and post-nuptial agreements.
- Excellent communication and personal skills.
- A network of existing contacts.
- Ability to build the client base and help market the firm's wider services.
- Ability to develop strategic plans for the department aligned with the business plans for the firm.
- A creative and innovative approach to managing the growth and development of the department.
- Trained mediator.
- Experience of cross border/international work.
- Collaborative family lawyer.
- Resolution accredited specialist (in Advanced Financial Provision 2 and Pensions).
- Proven skills in business development and marketing.
- Leadership and management ability.
- Leadership and management.
- Smart appearance and manner.
- Self-motivated and clear thinking and able to carry out case work accurately and without supervision.
- Strong communication skills both written and oral with clients, staff and others.
- Ability to work within and manage a team.
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