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- Location: Stafford
- Job Type: Full-time, 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Reed Legal are working with an established firm who are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their hardworking and friendly team. With post-qualification experience (PQE), the successful candidate will provide clear, competent advice and manage a diverse caseload within our family law practice.
Day-to-day of the role:- Manage and run your own caseload within the family team.
- Provide legal advice across a range of areas including Private Law Children Matters, Divorce, Financial Settlements, Separation, Domestic Violence, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, and Cohabitee disputes.
- Handle complex and time-sensitive legal matters.
- Engage in legal research and advocacy.
- Assist the Director and contribute to the team’s success.
- Handle new enquiries and convert them into instructions.
- Participate in networking and business development activities to enhance the firm’s presence and client base.
- Fully qualified senior solicitor with PQE; other qualifications like CILEX and CLC will also be considered.
- Confidence in managing a personal caseload.
- Commercially astute with an understanding of business targets and their impact on the practice.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong academic background, preferably trained with a leading national or regional firm.
- Proficient IT skills and a firm knowledge of family law.
- Experience in managing privately funded work.
- Demonstrated initiative and commitment to high service standards.
- Highly organized, methodical, and adaptable.
- Proven ability in business development and ideally established local connections.
- Competitive salary, plus bonus scheme
- Opportunities for career development in a supportive and progressive environment, with personal development plans
- Challenging work in a friendly and supportive setting, with a clear career path
- Access to pay care health plan and well-being services
- Additional holiday over the Christmas period
- Paid professional subscriptions, incentives and discounted legal fees
Interviews will take place before Christmas, so you will have the opportunity to secure a new role before the Christmas break. Please contact Claire Birch at the Reed Wolverhampton office for more details and to register your application.
