Family Department Lead Solicitor

3 days ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd Full time

About Us

Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd is a well-established Top 500 recognised legal practice known for its outstanding reputation in delivering legal services with expertise, determination, and a positive attitude.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Family Department Lead Solicitor to join our dynamic team at Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd. As a key member of the department, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload, contributing to business development initiatives, and working closely with colleagues to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients.

Main Responsibilities

  • Management of your own caseload from instruction to conclusion
  • Ensuring that diary dates and reminders are kept and observed
  • Meeting relevant quality and professional standards
  • Building and growing the department
  • Developing new sources of potential income streams
  • Promoting a positive working environment within the firm
  • Marketing and promoting the firm and its service offerings
  • Undertaking research on developing areas of law and procedure to remain up to date on key issues
  • Maintaining training requirements as expected by the firm and the SRA
  • Providing training to members of the department where appropriate
  • Experience of supervising staff
  • Being a member of Resolution
  • An accredited Mediator would be an advantage

Key Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of the SRA Code of Conduct and Accounts Rules, excellent communication skills, and experience in a supervisory or management role. You will also possess solid administrative, typing, and interviewing skills, and be comfortable using Microsoft platforms.

What We Offer

A competitive salary of £80,000 - £100,000 per annum, plus benefits package, including contributory pension, private healthcare, 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays and flexible working options.



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