Family Law Solicitor

jobs24.co.uk; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a qualified solicitor to manage family law cases with a client-centered approach. You will be responsible for overseeing a diverse caseload, ensuring accurate information recording, and collaborating with your team to achieve targets. This role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional development. With hybrid working options available, you can balance your personal and professional life while contributing to a highly regarded department. Join a company committed to inclusivity and excellence in client service.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Coaching and training

Pension with up to 10% employer contributions

Annual incentive scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts on Co-op products

Free support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor or CILEX with experience in family law matters.
• Proven ability to meet chargeable and billing targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mixed caseload of family matters with a client-focused approach.
• Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Relationship-building skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Resilience

Education

Qualified solicitor / CILEX qualified

Tools

Case management system

General IT skills

Job description

At Co-op Legal Services we do things differently; we're passionate about providing an exceptional client experience, and our Family department has a 4.8/5 trust pilot rating owing to just that. In this role, you'll manage a variety of new and existing family caseloads end to end with a client-focused approach to targets. We'll look to you to use your expertise to provide the best outcomes for your clients and work collaboratively with your team. You won't need to bring a following of clients with you as we will source these for you. As a fast-growing business, we're committed to supporting your development and providing you with the opportunity to shape our future.

What you'll do

• Take ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, undertaking active negotiation to get the best results for your clients; administrative and secretarial support will also be provided.
• Use our case management system to make sure information is recorded accurately.
• Meet individual and team chargeable time & profit cost targets.
• Draft and audit legal documents and correspondence.
• If you're brought in at the senior or lead level, there will also be some line management responsibilities where you'll role model an inclusive leadership style and mentor more junior members of the team.
• If you're brought in at the lead level, you'll delegate work throughout your team, act as a subject matter expert, and contribute to the strategic positioning, marketing, and promotion of the department.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified as solicitor / CILEX qualified, with experience in handling privately funded family law matters.
• Proven experience of working towards and meeting chargeable and billing targets.
• Good general IT skills including use of a case management system.
• Great relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with all types of people and provide excellent customer service.
• A high level of attention to detail and great organisational skills.
• Resilience with the ability to embrace change.

£34,000-£59,000 dependent on experience plus excellent benefits (Work Level 6A & Work Level 5).

Manchester City Centre, Bristol, Stratford-Upon-Avon - hybrid working between home and one day a week in the office.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Coaching, training, and support to help you develop.
• Pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Annual incentive scheme.
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 32 in line with service).
• Discounts on Co-op products and services.
• Free support for your mental, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Building an Inclusive Work Environment

We're actively building diverse teams, and we welcome applications from everyone. We want to build inclusive work environments, where our colleagues have equal opportunities to reach their full potential. We celebrate our differences and recognise the importance of our teams reflecting the communities they serve. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.