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Family Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

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  • My client, a top 150 law firm, is seeking a Family Associate to join their Central London team.
  • The ideal candidate should be a qualified Family Solicitor with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
  • Responsibilities include collaborating within the Family team, managing complex cases, and supporting marketing initiatives.
  • The role offers a competitive salary along with benefits such as hybrid working, life assurance, and a pension scheme.
  • Candidates must possess excellent time management and communication skills, with experience in various family law matters.
My client is a top 150 law firm and currently on the lookout for a Family Associate to join their team in Central London.
  • Collaborate within the Family team to foster a productive work environment, supporting Senior Associates and Partners on more complex matters when necessary.
  • Attend and contribute to team meetings.
  • Stay informed about the legal market, particularly in relation to Family Law
  • Work as part of the Family team on both national and international cases, including divorce, financial disputes, matrimonial arbitration/mediation, prenuptial agreements, child arrangements, and child abduction cases.
  • Meet financial targets set
  • Monitor personal performance, including the number of active files, file closures, billings, and time recording, and take necessary steps to meet targets.
  • Maintain high standards of client care to ensure repeat business and referrals.
  • Support marketing and business development activities, such as contributing to e-newsletters or attending seminars.
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Qualified Family Solicitor (4 years’ PQE plus)
  • Previous experience in divorce, matrimonial finance disputes, prenuptial agreements, Children Act matters, matrimonial arbitration/mediation, and cohabitation disputes.
  • Excellent time management skills to meet client and internal deadlines.
  • Client-focused with the ability to offer pragmatic solutions tailored to individual client needs.
  • Team player with the ability to support Senior Associates and Partners when needed.
  • Proficient in Excel and other IT tools, including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation, and Axxia.
  • Strong attention to detail when drafting legal documents.
  • Effective communication skills, able to engage clients in writing, over the phone, and in person.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid working
  • Life Assurance
  • Career progression
  • Pension Scheme.
  • Interest-free season ticket loans.
  • Discounts on legal services.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.