Family Lawyer

Our client, an established law firm with offices across the Nottinghamshire area, are looking for a Family Lawyer to join their Family Law department.

If you are an experienced lawyer with 2 years PQE, this could be the ideal role for you!

Salary - commensurate with experience plus discretionary performance and Christmas bonuses.

Hours - 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm with 1 hour for lunch each day. Part time working can be considered.

Location - Primarily in Beeston with work in other Nottingham offices too where suitable.

Job Purpose

• To advise on all aspects of family law, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients, negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets
• To uphold our values of Honesty, Respect and Teamwork, and work in accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Principles and Code of Conduct
• To contribute to our mission of establishing lifelong relationships with all our clients by anticipating and responding to their needs for quality legal services

Main Duties

• To handle a varied caseload of private family matters including: a) Divorce b) Financial settlements and remedies c) Cohabitation d) High value family matters e) Prenuptial agreements f) Children matters
• To take a proactive approach in building professional relationships with clients and other contacts
• To maintain and promote the good image and reputation of the firm
• To assist colleagues, Directors and Heads of Department with any marketing and training events and initiatives
• To help to manage and supervise junior staff and support staff as required including assisting with recruitment, training etc
• To effectively use the case management software and our financial and billing processes

General Duties

• To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post.
• To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff.
• To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of our client and work within the guidelines of the GDPR.
• To abide by our Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies.

If this role could be of interest please apply, all applications are reviewed daily. Alternatively, please call Daisy on to discuss further.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.