Family Solicitor - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Reed Legal

Reed Legal
Reed Legal
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Liverpool, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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This vacancy is for a Family Solicitor who will advise on a wide variety of Family and Children law matters including both private and public, and to assist in building the Family Law portfolio.

You will also provide advocacy in court proceedings and ensure clients receive a professional service throughout.


Person Specification & Requirements

  • Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters.
  • Strong timemanagement and ability to manage own caseload.
  • Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential.
  • Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid.
  • Genuine passion for family law.
  • Commercially minded.
  • Personable and confident/articulate communicator.
  • Proactive and 'can do' attitude.
  • Own referral source would be advantageous.
  • Panel membership or working towards would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge and experience of Lexcel Compliance would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for the effective management and advisory service of all aspects of allocated Family and Children Law cases, including but not limited to:
  • Private and public matters
  • Divorce and matrimonial
  • Domestic abuse
  • Nonmolestation
  • Providing advice and guidance to other members of staff within the Family Department.
  • Advocacy
  • Undertake any specific training when required and to have overall responsibility towards selfdevelopment.
  • Legal Aid work.
  • Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards.
  • Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm's and client's documentation and information.
  • Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities and networking.
  • Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and members of staff

Benefits and Remuneration

  • 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days
  • Free Parking
  • Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars.
  • Paid study leave
  • Practicing Certificate renewed annually
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