Family Law Solicitor

2 weeks ago


Derby Derbyshire, United Kingdom Family Law Group Ltd Full time

Innovative, determined and dynamic – have you got what it takes to be a successful family lawyer?

Determination - Do you have a passion for social justice?

Commitment and Drive - Do you want to start your legal career with a leading law firm which supports growth and progression?

Family Law Group is a leading firm of family law solicitors specialising in all areas of family law including divorce & separation, child arrangements, care proceedings, matrimonial finance & property, mediation, collaborative law, forced marriage and domestic abuse injunctions.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are expanding our team and are looking for an experienced, talented lawyer to join this dynamic national law firm based in our Derby office. The role is a great career progression opportunity.

The successful candidate will ideally have 1-3 years PQE and a background in private family law matters. You will also be experienced in court representation and interim contested hearings.

The firm is looking for an ambitious person who is enthusiastic about their area of law, effective at business development, and has excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and team skills. You must be able to manage your own caseload with minimum supervision and be prepared to develop further through networking and links with local sources of referral work.

In return you will be joining an exceptional team and a firm that has clear values and principles in place to enable its lawyers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. We offer all our lawyers the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm and provide these opportunities through training, support and bespoke legal events. You will be joining a team that is headed up by some of the leading lawyers in this specialist area of law.

About Family Law Group

We are a dynamic national law firm who specialise in all areas of family law and provide the very best advice to both private and legally aided clients. We believe that every client should be treated as if they are our only client, by listening to their concerns, understanding their needs, always being approachable and supporting them through difficult times.

We are an established legal practice with a diverse workforce spread out over 10 offices, specialising in all areas of family law including divorce & separation, child arrangements & social services, care proceedings, matrimonial finance & property, mediation, collaborative law, forced marriage and domestic abuse injunctions.

The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, ambitious, able to learn quickly and work diligently and professionally in pursuit of our clients’ instructions. You should be capable of prioritising work in such a way as to ensure that the firm’s caseload is progressed efficiently and so, excellent clerical, communication and administration skills will be required. The role involves other necessary tasks to aid in the progression and management of client cases.

In return you will be joining an exceptional team and a firm that has clear values and principles in place to enable its lawyers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients.

We offer all our employees the opportunity to develop and progress within the firm and provide these opportunities through training, support, and bespoke legal events. You will be joining a team that is headed up by some of the leading lawyers in this specialist area of law.

Key requirements
  • 1-3 years family law PQE
  • Excellent and evidenced client care skills
  • Self-sufficient and able to build own caseload
  • Creative thinker and not afraid of a challenge
What we offer
  • Highly competitive salary
  • Benefits package including contributory pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave
  • Employee loyalty schemes
  • Fully paid legal memberships and subscriptions
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Great company culture
How to apply

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