Details:
- Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Derby Derbyshire
- Date: 6 days ago
Description:
My client is recruiting for an experienced Private Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their office in Derby, Derbyshire.
This is an opportunity to join an established Family, Care & Divorce team, managing a varied private family caseload while providing high-quality advice and client care. The role offers the opportunity to work with minimal supervision and contribute to the continued development of the department.
The Role
• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Advising on separation and divorce.
• Handling financial remedy applications and financial matters for cohabitees.
• Dealing with private law children matters and domestic abuse cases.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients.
• Representing clients through advocacy where required.
• Progressing cases efficiently while keeping clients informed of progress and costs.
• Delivering excellent client care and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Maintaining accurate time recording, billing and credit control.
• Upholding confidentiality and complying with SRA requirements.
• Liaising effectively with colleagues and external organisations.
• Providing supervision and support to junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Supporting business development and the continued growth of the Family department.
The Candidate
• Be a qualified Solicitor or fully qualified Legal Executive.
• Have experience in private family law.
• Have experience across a broad range of private family matters.
• Have experience of advocacy and direct client contact and advice.
• Be confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Have strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication and client care skills.
• Be empathetic and confident when dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
• Be proactive, organised and committed to maintaining high professional standards.
• Have experience supervising junior colleagues or be ready to take on this responsibility.
• Be willing to travel between the firm's offices to meet client and departmental requirements.
Benefits
• Professional development and CPD support.
• Opportunities for career development.
• Supportive and approachable team environment.
• Work-life balance.
• Varied and meaningful private family caseload.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
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