Private Law Children Solicitor/Legal Executive - 1-3 Years PQE - Peterborough/Cambridge
The role
Family Law Group is a leading firm of Solicitors dedicated exclusively to family law. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality family law expertise, regardless of their background or financial situation and have clear values and principles in place to enable our lawyers to achieve the best possible outcomes for their clients. If you have a passion for family law and social justice, with a strong desire to make a positive difference then we are the firm for you.
We have an exciting new opportunity for a Solicitor/Legal Executive wishing to join our exceptional team at our Peterborough and Cambridge office. The vacancy has arisen due to ever increasing workloads and referrals. The successful candidate will ideally be newly qualified up to 3 years PQE and wish to expand their expertise and knowledge within a firm of family law Solicitors. 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.
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 the area of family 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
* NQ to three years family law PQE
* Legal Aid knowledge desirable but not essential
* Experience of managing own caseload of Financial Remedy and Private Law Children
* Self-sufficient and able to build own caseload
* Excellent and evidenced client care skills
* Creative thinker and not afraid of a challenge
* Highly organised and methodical nature
* Proactive, professional and a personable team player
What we offer
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days holiday each year.
- Contributory pension scheme
- Membership of Employee Ownership Trust and bonus scheme after qualifying period
- Employee Assistance Programme with advice and counselling available 24/7 via the telephone or via the My Healthy Advantage App
- Medicash Healthcare Cover after probation period
- The opportunity to join an ever-growing Diverse and Inclusive Team with an excellent company culture.
- The chance to take part in firmwide Charity Fundraising Events
Salary Range
£36,000 +PA depending on experience
How to apply
If you are interested in this role, please send your CV and covering letter to Katy Quinn - katy.quinn@familylawgroup.co.uk