Family Solicitor - Blackburn, United Kingdom - Themis Recruit

Description

Job Description
McKie Recruit are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor, whom will be responsible for developing the Department and handling a caseload of privately funded family matters from instruction to completion.

Key tasks will include:
- Managing your own caseload of family law matters, including divorce and finances, civil partnerships, separation, cohabitation and pre-nuptial agreements; Domestic abuse and Injunctions; Change of name, child contact and child re-location.- Progressing your caseload in a manner to ensure that clients receive appropriate, professional, timely and pertinent legal advice, with regular contact, whilst managing their expectations.
- Ensuring proper control of work in progress, billing and cash collection.
- Drafting and preparation of documents.
- Networking and business development.- To undertake self-development and comply with relevant training requirements by the Law Society/CILEX and in-house training when required.
- Undertaking other duties reasonably required by partners or senior management.

Requirements

· Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.

· At least 4 years PQE.

· Experience of handling a caseload of family law matters including divorce, children, mediation, financial matters, collaborative law and domestic violence.

· Excellent organisational and analytical skills.

· Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology.

· Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills.

· The ability to provide a high level of client care.

· Advocacy experience.

· Member of Resolution.

· Experience in Legal Aid work.

· Experience in Wills and Probate.

· Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided.

Benefits

-Competitive salary and package (Dependent upon experience).

-Hybrid/Flexible Working Arrangements

-Fantastic Career Prospects

-Professional development opportunities and support for continuing legal education.

-Positive and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.

Requirements
· Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive. · At least 4 years PQE. · Experience of handling a caseload of family law matters including divorce, children, mediation, financial matters, collaborative law and domestic violence. · Excellent organisational and analytical skills. · Have proven IT skills and ability to adapt new technology. · Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills. · The ability to provide a high level of client care. · Advocacy experience. · Member of Resolution. · Experience in Legal Aid work. · Experience in Wills and Probate. · Proficient with Proclaim Case Management, although training will be provided.