Family Law Solicitor Director | ICACU/Resolution Accredited | Luton | Salary - Up to £65K p.a.

Gemini Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Family Law Solicitor Director. The role involves managing complex family matters and supervising a team of solicitors. Candidates must have 3+ years PQE in family law and hold a valid Practicing Certificate. The position offers an attractive salary, a supportive team environment, and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Supportive team environment

Real prospects for promotion

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE in family law.
• Proven track record in sensitive child abduction cases.
• Professional with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex family matters.
• Oversee Solicitors and Caseworkers.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance.

Skills

Family Law expertise

Strong management skills

Excellent client care skills

Networking and communication skills

IT Skills - Microsoft Office

Education

Clean Practicing Certificate

Law Society Family Law Panel Accreditation

Job description

Role:Family Law Solicitor Director - ICACU/Resolution Accredited

LeadinglawfirmlookingtorecruitdedicatedandexperiencedFamilySolicitor Director forhighlysoughtpermanentposition.

GeminiRecruitmentarecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.Ourclient’saccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm.

OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority.

Family&ChildrenDepartmentBackground:

Ourclient’sfamilydepartmentisrankedandrecognizedbyTheLegal500andChambersandPartnersforfamilyandmatrimonialwork,providingconfidentialadvicewitheffectiverepresentation.ThefamilyteamincludespractitionerswhohaveachievedtheLawSociety’sChildrenLawandFamilyLawAdvancedaccreditationsprovidingadvocacyinallcourtproceedings,ensuringtheirclientsreceiveaconsistentandprofessionalserviceaswellasahighdegreeofcontinuity.

Inaddition,ourclient’sFamilydepartmentisexperiencedinassistinghighnetworthindividualsindivorcematterswithspecialistdivorcesolicitorswithexpertiseindomesticabuse,adoption,childabduction,prohibitivestepsorders,specificissuesorders,injunctions,spousalandchildmaintenance,properties,pensionsandfreezinginjunctions.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met
• Managing and overseeing complex family matters
• Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members
• Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities
• Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department
• Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy
• You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company

Key Skills Required:

• 3 Years+ PQE
• Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying
• Must hold one of the following accreditations:
  • Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), with Child Abduction and Wardship component
  • Resolution Accredited Specialist – Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completed
  • Listed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel
• Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.
• Strong management skills
• Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals
• Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators
• Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues
• Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business
• Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases.
• Excellent client care and advocacy skills
• Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills

Thislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired.

Onofferisanattractivesalarypackage,asupportiveteamenvironmentandrealprospectsforpromotion.TheCompanywillallowhybrid-workinginaccordancewiththecompanypolicy.

ThecompanyiscommittedtoEqualOpportunitiesandembracesdiversityandinclusivityofitsstaffandstrivestoensurethattheirworkforcereflectsthediversityofthecommunitiestheyserve.

AboutGeminiRecruitment:

GeminiRecruitmentisaleadingrecruitmentagencyspecialisinginlegalrecruitment.WeprovideahighlyfocusedservicespecialisinginplacementsforSolicitors,LegalExecutives,TraineeSolicitors,ParalegalsandLegalSupportStaff.WehaveintimateknowledgeofspecificopportunitiesinthelegalmarketacrosstheUK.

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