Family Lawyer

Stowe Family Law LLP; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family law firm in the UK is seeking a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor to join their supportive team in Southampton. This role offers flexibility in work arrangements and emphasizes personal growth, client care, and wellbeing. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative environment, making it an ideal opportunity for ambitious legal professionals.

Benefits

Wellbeing culture including Mental Wellbeing days

Volunteering leave

Diversity public holidays

26 days holiday

Enhanced adoption, maternity, and paternity pay

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Emergency dependants leave

Bereavement leave

Medicash health insurance

Contributory pension

Qualifications

• Experience in managing finance and children cases.
• Commitment to personal and professional development.
• Understanding of client needs during difficult times.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload of finance and children cases with team support.
• Promote personal and professional development.
• Participate in a wellbeing culture and support initiatives.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Ambition

Education

Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor

Job description

Working at Stowe offers the advantages of being part of a leading national family law firm while enjoying the close-knit support of a local team. Despite our status as the largest family law team nationwide, we maintain smaller offices to foster a close-knit environment. Here’s what sets us apart:

• Flexible work environment: Whether you prefer working from home or in the office, you can design your weekly schedule with our support. More details can be found here.

• Tailored growth opportunities: We promote personal and professional development without limitations. Let us know your aspirations, and we'll work together to achieve them. More info here.

• Comprehensive support teams: Our dedicated teams, from secretaries to legal assistants and client care, enable you to focus on your clients and family law's exciting aspects.

• Emphasis on wellbeing: We prioritize your wellbeing, incorporating feedback from mental health champions. We offer wellness leave and partner with Lifeworks to provide comprehensive support, ensuring your career and health flourish.

• Our legal teams: As the largest internal network of family lawyers in the UK, support is always available. More about us here.

• Cutting-edge marketing: Leverage our marketing capabilities, supported by a talented team. Explore our content and podcast here.

• Team overview: Meet our team here.

• Colleague Groups: Join our 4 colleague groups, including Sustainable Stowe. See what we've been up to here.

Requirements:

• You’re likely a Chartered Legal Executive or Solicitor within family law seeking growth, flexibility, or challenge.
• You’re comfortable managing your own caseload of finance and children cases with team support.
• You’re ambitious, eager to progress, and committed to development.
• You understand the importance of empathy and sensitivity for clients during difficult times.

Benefits:

Learn about our full benefits here.

• Bonus
• Wellbeing culture including Mental Wellbeing days and counselling access
• Volunteering leave
• Diversity public holidays
• 26 days holiday
• Enhanced adoption, maternity, and paternity pay
• Paid leave for fertility treatments
• Emergency dependants leave
• Bereavement leave
• Medicash health insurance covering GP, dental, counselling, gym discounts
• Training grants
• Life Assurance
• Contributory pension
• Flexible working

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