Family Law Solicitor - Vauxhall, United Kingdom - KLEIN HAMILTON EXECUTIVE SEARCH LTD

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Family Law Solicitor, Solicitor, Legal Executive, Family Law, SRA Qualified, Litigation, Children Law, Public Law, Private Law, Divorce, Ancillary Relief, Permanent, Vauxhall, London

Family Law Solicitor

A newly established law firm with its office premises in Vauxhall is looking for a Family Law Solicitor to join their expanding team.

They have a client following established at their sister immigration law firm with solid market presence which has been practicing for over 12 years.

They are expanding into different areas of law to continue advising a wide and diverse range of their clients including international businesses, high net-worth individuals, executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students, and families.


About You

As the firm is growing, you would have an opportunity to make your mark by further developing your career as a family law solicitor with a varied portfolio of cases.

If you are ambitious and prefer an in-house arrangement, your role could evolve into leadinga team of paralegals and trainees, supervising cases or managing a team.


About the Role
This job role involves duties relevant to those of a family law solicitor, such as
- carry out legal research
- draft advice letters
- draft grounds of appeal
- prepare witness statements
- correspond with the relevant authorities
- negotiate costs
- stay abreast of relevant laws and changing policies
- advise clients


Overview of Activities:


  • Follow up on existing client cases, establish the relevant facts and key dates and take continuous instructions with a range of Family work including but not limited to divorce, financial disputes and remedies, nonmolestation orders, child arrangements,pre and post nuptial agreements, simple Wills and probate matters.
  • Conduct legal research and keep up to date with changes in the law.
  • Provide practical advice to clients, meet clients inperson or remotely, meet deadlines and communicate case progress.
  • Attend Court hearings when required and liaise with Counsel.
  • Collaborate with junior team members on cases, pass on knowledge to the team.
  • Maintain effective and professional communication with colleagues and clients.
  • Actively ensure the confidentiality and security of all firm and client information.

Requirements:


  • SRA qualification.
  • 2+ years PQE.
  • Experience in Family law

Key Skills:


  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
  • Personable and confident, able to build relationships with colleagues and clients.
  • Strong independence in ability to manage caseload.
  • Excellent attention to detail.

Vacancy Information:


  • Location: Vauxhall, London
  • Salary: Negotiable DOE
  • Job type: Permanent.
  • Job Section: Legal
  • Working Hours: Full Time
  • Reference: MI1024
  • Contact: Mamoona Ibrahim

About Klein Hamilton Recruitment
Family Law Solicitor, Solicitor, Legal Executive, Family Law, SRA Qualified, Litigation, Children Law, Public Law, Private Law, Divorce, Ancillary Relief, Permanent, Vauxhall, London

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