Family Solicitor

Location

Coventry | United Kingdom

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious, confident and determined addition to our Family Law team, preferably with at least two years-experience of dealing with Family Law cases and with exceptional advocacy skills and a working knowledge and understanding of Legal Aid. You will work closely with the Head of the Department and together build and develop the Department for the future. The successful applicant must be ambitious and determined to succeed.

We are a Lexcel accredited firm. The successful applicant must, at all times, conduct themselves in accordance with the standards dictated by Lexcel.

You must have the ability to work using your own initiative and work as part of a team. You must possess excellent client care skills and have an ability to identify client needs and manage their expectations. Time-management is non-negotiable and you must possess an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines. You will also require strong organisational skills and be a confident and good advocate.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to progress their career working within a busy and friendly team. You will be offered a competitive salary with a structured review process. You will also be offered the opportunity of life-long training.

You will be expected to run a caseload of predominantly family matters or matters closely linked to family work, including:

• Divorce and Dissolution
• Financial Remedy Proceedings
• Private and Public Children Act Proceedings
• TOLATA
• Wills
• LPAs

The role will include:

• Taking initial instructions and advising clients
• Assessing legal aid eligibility and submitting applications to the Legal Aid Agency when appropriate
• Preparing applications to the Court / using MyHMCTS
• Representing clients at Court Hearings
• Preparing Court Bundles
• Preparing Briefs to Counsel when necessary
• Providing initial free consultations to prospective clients
• Preparing Bills
• File management

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of all areas of family law
• advocacy
• Business development and networking
• Manage time effectively and convert this to realised bills

We are a well-established firm of over 90 years and we are committed to providing our clients with a First-Class Service with an emphasis on being friendly, accessible and a safe pair of hands.

If you have the applicable experience and the skills referred to above, then please apply for this job by emailing a covering letter and a typed CV for the attention of Susan Wharton

Please note that previous experience and salary levels are purely a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

Competitive Salary.

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