EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAW SOLICITOR OR LEGAL EXECUTIVE - LINCOLNSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM

Chattertons Solicitors & Wealth Management; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive. Responsibilities include providing a high level of service to clients, developing business opportunities, and maintaining up-to-date legal skills. The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills and expertise in family law matters. Competitive salary and flexible location offered.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlements

Staff discount on legal fees

Income protection

Life assurance at 3 x salary

Salary exchange pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experienced in all mainstream family matters including divorce and financial proceedings.
• Good computer literacy with knowledge of case management systems.
• Experience with agricultural clients and business interests.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to existing clients.
• Develop new business alongside Partners and Fee Earners.
• Produce fee income in line with targets.
• Maintain legal skills and stay informed of legal changes.

Skills

Ability to manage own caseload

Strong planning and organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Marketing and business development

Presentation and public speaking skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Case management systems

Job description

Experienced Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive - Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

We are a leading "Top 200" Law Firm and provider of wealth management services, based in Lincolnshire and across the Midlands. Established in 1856, we are considered one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlements
• Staff discount on legal fees
• Income protection
• Life assurance at 3 x salary
• Salary exchange pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Role

We have an excellent opportunity to join our forward looking family team.

You will be a confident, proactive and structured individual who will be experienced in a broad range of family/matrimonial law, to include, but not limited to, the following:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial matters/proceedings following divorce and separation
• Private law Children Matters
• Pre‑marital and post‑marital agreements
• Cohabitation agreements, separation agreements

In addition, you will work with the central Marketing Department to promote and enhance the good reputation and business of the company, build relationships and client base.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• To provide an ongoing and excellent service to existing clients;
• To work with Partners and Fee Earners to develop new business;
• Develop and enhance the Family department;
• To produce fee income in line with targets and agreed objectives;
• To keep informed of all changes in the Law and Practice in own area of work
• Maintain and enhance up to date legal skills.
• Financial control with particular regard to cash flow control through collection of monies on account and billing procedures.
• Perform fee earning work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the Company’s quality and risk procedures.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9.00 am – 5.15 pm (36.25)

Location: Flexible

Salary: Competitive

Essential

Qualified, Experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive.

Person Specification

Experienced in all mainstream family matters to include Divorce, Private Law Children Matters and Financial Proceedings.

Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems.

Experience with Agricultural clients, clients with companies and/or business interests.

Qualifications

Qualified, Experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive.

Knowledge

Experienced in all mainstream family matters to include Divorce, Private Law Children Matters and Financial Proceedings.

Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems.

Experience with Agricultural clients, clients with companies and/or business interests.

Skills

Ability to work with confidence, managing own caseload.

Strong planning and organisational skills.

Clear understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors’ Account Rules.

Commercially astute and up to date with all family/matrimonial matters to include the use of mediation and collaboration.

Marketing and business development.

Presentation and public speaking skills.

Experience of conducting own advocacy.

Competencies

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels.

Desire to provide a high quality service.

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Excellent written and numeracy skills.

Attributes

Proactive and positive attitude.

Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines.

High level of integrity and empathy.

Hardworking, proactive and positive attitude.

A client following.

Apply

Please email your CV and covering letter to the HR Department: [e-mail]

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