Family Solicitor

Department: Family & Matrimonial

Location: Derby, UK

Description

Due to growth, we are looking to hire an additional Family Solicitor for our Family & Matrimonial department, to support our regional and national clients, including high-net-worth individuals.

The Family Solicitor will manage a caseload of complex fee-earning matters whilst growing and developing the business through active involvement in business development strategies in conjunction with marketing and business development teams.

We are ideally looking for candidates with 2-4 PQE however applicants outside of this will be considered.

Reporting directly to the Head of Family& Matrimonial and based at our offices in Pride Park in Derby 36.25 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex matters that will include:
  
  

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on pre and post marital agreements.


• Matrimonial finance.


• Shareholding issues and pension disputes.


• Private law children disputes.

• Manage your own caseload and work independently.


• Conducting your own files through to conclusion.


• Use the Team's case management system effectively.


• Work to a consistently high standard and be self-motivated.


• Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities.


• Provide ongoing technical support on matters for more junior fee-earners.


• Ensure personal legal knowledge is kept up to date and new advancements are communicated to the wider team.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

You will:

• Ideally 2-4 years plus PQE exclusively in the field of Family Law.


• Possess excellent client care and communication skills.


• Have a sound knowledge of IT systems and processes, such as the Microsoft suite.


• Be a hard-working and highly-motivated individual with the ability to work cohesively as part of a team.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Benefits

What we offer?

• Competitive salary


• Bonus potential


• Great working environment at our Derby Head offices


• Career Development opportunities


• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday


• 1 week's holiday carry over


• Extra day off for your birthday


• Staff card discount scheme for local shops


• Social days and evenings on the firm


• Staff discounts on legal services