Head of Family Law - Chester

Head of Department

Family Law
Full Time, Permanent
£55,000 - £65,000 DOE + Extensive Benefits
Chester City Centre (Hybrid and flexible working arrangements)

Our client boasts a heritage of 40+ years in the Cheshire region with a modern Chester City Centre office offering a range of bespoke legal services. This is an opportunity for an experienced solicitor with expertise covering the full family law spectrum and leadership attributes to pursue an exciting role of Head of Department.

Main duties and responsibilities:
Providing legal advice and representation to clients regarding their family law matters
Managing a caseload of family law cases from start to finish, including drafting legal documents and attending court hearings
Negotiating settlements and agreements for clients
Providing mediation and dispute resolution services
Keeping up-to-date with changes in family law regulations and case precedents
Keeping clear and accurate records of cases and consultations
Building and maintaining positive professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders
A good understanding of business development and managing departmental finances.
Any prior experience with managing and mentoring a team would be advantageous.

Requirements:
Qualified as solicitor / CILEX qualified with at least 5 years PQE
Proven experience of working towards and meeting chargeable and billing targets
Business acumen and the willingness to network
Resilience with the ability to embrace change
Leadership experience would be desirable.

Benefits:
Tailored onboarding and induction process
Company pension scheme
Health insurance scheme
Coffee and walking clubs, social events and monthly incentives
Defined career pathways
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
25.5 days holiday (+ 1.5 days over Christmas and bank holidays)

If you feel the Head of Department position may be for you or you are interested in finding out further information, please contactJoeat Everpool Recruitment by emailor call0151 556 2090. Alternatively, you can apply to this advert and someone from the legal team will be in touch.
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