Family Solicitor

This Family Solicitor role can see you taking control of your own department with already established institutional clients. Are you seeking an opportunity to progress with a National Legal 500 firm known for their outstanding level of expertise in high-quality Legal Aid work? The Family has grown significantly in recent years, with this growth comes great prospects.

The Firm

This leading national firm has a heritage spanning over 60 years, they have one of the best messages Nationally for legal aid work. They now stand at over 100 staff across over four offices, they are well managed, profitable and have a culture of investing in their staff and nurturing talent. You will find that there is a real team spirit and happy culture throughout the offices with a nice social aspect. The firm have many home grown Partners who started off at the firms at NQ's. The quality of work is exceptional, fee earners are given lots of support and autonomy to grow their careers within the practice.

The Role

This is an excellent role for a Family Solicitor to join this growing, Legal 500 firm, based in the East London Office

• On the Ancillary Relief side of things, this role will involve working on a caseload included but not limited to mediation, division of assets, harassment, domestic violence, international jurisdictions, property issues related to breakdowns, pre & post marriage arrangements, civil partnerships, and civil Partnership with modern family concerns.
• There will also be a component of private children matters to contend with, but it does not form the main foundation of the caseload you would be handling.
• The team in situ is not the largest but has been established and lead by leaders in the field for some time. The level they punch at is similar to those of more established London firms.
• They would look at handing over a full and diverse caseload over to the incoming Solicitor right away, but also make sure they are fully prepared for the challenge.
• For someone coming in with a client following the firm will endeavour to maintain any existing arrangements that existed beforehand.

Due to the growth of the department, this role comes with excellent prospects for progression.

Requirements

• You will be a Family Solicitor with 5+ years PQE
• You should have excellent communication skills
• A meticulous eye for detail is essential
• Salary is above market rate and negotiable depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor to join a growing department, within this Legal 500 firm based in the East London Office

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