Solicitor

Resolution; Richmond; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing niche law firm dedicated to family law and private client services. This innovative firm in Richmond is seeking a junior solicitor to support a busy team. With a focus on client care and bespoke legal services, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and grow alongside the firm. The role promises a supportive work environment, opportunities for career development, and a chance to make a real impact in the lives of clients. If you're a hardworking individual with a passion for family law and a desire to thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Work-life balance

Business development skills growth

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience required.
• Experience managing private law caseload including divorce and children matters.

Responsibilities

• Support the team with a busy and varied workload.
• Assist with managing and assisting private law cases.

Skills

Exceptional organisational skills

Attention to detail

Commercial mindset

Creative mindset

Ability to work to deadlines

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Client rapport skills

Client care standards

Flexibility in work approach

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

NE Family Law is a small but growing niche law firm based in Richmond and Windsor, offering primarily family law and private client services.

As we grow, we are looking for a junior solicitor to join the team and support Nicki and Emma with a busy and varied workload, alongside our paralegal.

We are looking for somebody innovative and hardworking who will slot seamlessly into our team and who will make us wonder how we ever coped without them!

And why should you want to join us?

We are a young firm with big ambitions, and you can join us and be part of our journey.

Nicki and Emma launched NE Family Law to offer client-focused and bespoke legal services. The firm offers traditional solicitor/client services with a growing Dispute Resolution practice. We have a clear vision and wish to expand the team. The firm has a solid client base, we do interesting and challenging work, and we want to grow to support that work and the clients we help on their legal journey.

The centre of our ethos is being a team, working as a team and progressing as a team.

Minimum Requirements

With a minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience, candidates must have experience of managing and assisting with a private law caseload that includes divorce/civil partnership dissolution, finance, nuptial agreements, and children matters.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills in addition to being committed to providing an outstanding client service.

What We Offer

We provide an opportunity to progress in a forward-thinking firm with career development and further training. We offer:

1. A supportive and inclusive work environment;
2. Room to grow with the firm, both professionally and personally;
3. Work-life balance;
4. Opportunities to grow your business development skills and local and broader networks.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills:

• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail;
• A commercial and creative mindset;
• A proven ability to work to deadlines;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• An ability to form a good working rapport with clients;
• The highest standards of client care;
• Flexibility in their approach to work.

How to Apply

To apply: Please send your CV and covering letter to the email address below by 14th December 2024.