Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive 1-3 years PQE - Stamford, Lincolnshire

Chattertons Solicitors; Stamford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their Family Department in Stamford. This role offers an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse caseload in family law, including divorce, financial matters, and private law children matters. The ideal candidate will possess strong client management skills and a proactive attitude, working alongside experienced partners to enhance the department's reputation and client base. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in family law.

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

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in family law.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial proceedings, and private law children matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to existing clients and develop new business.
• Maintain legal skills and keep informed of changes in family law.

Skills

Family Law Knowledge

Client Management

Marketing and Business Development

Planning and Organisational Skills

Presentation Skills

Numeracy Skills

Computer Literacy

Relationship Building

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

Family Law Solicitor or Legal Executive 1-3 years PQE - Stamford, Lincolnshire

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 to be one of the oldest law firms in the UK.

Some of the great benefits that we offer are:

1. Generous holiday entitlements
2. Staff discount on legal fees
3. Income protection
4. Life assurance at 3 x salary
5. Salary exchange pension scheme
6. Employee Assistance Programme

The Role:

We have an excellent opportunity to join our Family Department. 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:

1. Divorce and separation
2. Financial matters/proceedings following divorce and separation
3. Private law Children Matters
4. Pre-marital and post-marital agreements
5. 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:

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

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday 9am – 5.15pm (36.25)
Location: Stamford
Salary: Competitive

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Knowledge:

Some knowledge of mainstream family matters to include, Divorce, Private Law Children Matters and Financial Proceedings. Good computer literacy, including knowledge of case management systems. Experience of working on Family cases.

Skills:

1. Ability to work with confidence, managing own caseload.
2. Able to work with Senior Family Partner to develop skills.
3. Strong planning and organisational skills.
4. Some understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and Solicitors’ Account Rules.
5. Computer literacy and ability to prepare own documents.
6. Marketing and business development skills.
7. Presentation and public speaking skills.
8. Ability to create and nurture relationships with key clients at all levels.
9. Desire to provide a high quality service.
10. Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
11. Excellent written and numeracy skills.

Attributes:

1. Proactive and positive attitude.
2. Reacts well under pressure and able to work to deadlines.
3. High level of integrity and empathy.
4. Willingness to learn the range of Family Law work.
5. Hardworking, proactive and positive attitude.

Chattertons recognises that it is essential to provide equal opportunities to all persons without discrimination. The firm has an Equality and Diversity Policy and this sets out the firm’s position on equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. This is available upon request.

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