Family Solicitor

Job Description

AJ Chambers are proud to be partnered with a Top 200 UK law firm based in Cambridge on their search for an experienced Family Lawyer.

In this role you will work as part of a well renowned team that specialises in high-value and complex claims and offers plenty of high-quality work and many an opportunity to shine. This position is a hybrid role based both in office (Cambridge) and from home.

Responsibilities:
Take full accountability for managing a complex and mixed caseload of client matters without any supervision
Help to achieve the firm’s fee targets and assist others in the team to do so by mentoring and guiding the development of more junior team members
Advising clients properly on divorce law, children, financial, and DV issues
Advising clients on cohabitation agreements and premarital agreements
Drafting the necessary documents to further the advice given
Ensure efficient and timely credit management processes are adhered to
Conducting negotiations
Prepare consent orders and agreements in relation to family disputes
Advocacy at any appropriate court hearings
Lead, manage and motivate other staff members ensuring they have a full understanding of goals related to their own objectives

What’s on offer?:
The opportunity to work for one of the leading legal practitioners in the UK
Competitive salary and discretionary payments
Outstanding career development opportunities and payment for professional memberships
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and birthday holiday (increasing with length of service) plus compassionate leave and a free day off per year to undertake a Volunteer day
Contributory pension
Interest free travel and season ticket loans
Multiple social and team building events throughout the year
Employee benefits package includes: Health Assured programme, Discounted legal and financial advice, Discounted gym membership, Life assurance, Permanent health insurance, Cycle to work scheme, Eye care and much more

To be considered for this position please submit your application or contact Dexter Brunt at AJ Chambers.