Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor Liverpool, England

Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors
Full Time Liverpool, England 21500 - 30000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

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Purpose

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated Solicitor to join the Family department of Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors, based at our head office in Anfield. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Department and will join a highly professional and motivated team.

The prime role of the Family Solicitor is to earn fees by advising 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 are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.

Person Specification and requirements

  • Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters
  • Strong time-management 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
  • Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude
  • Own referral source would be a distinct advantage
  • Panel membership or working towards would be a distinct advantage
  • Knowledge and experience of Lexcel Compliance is desirable

Key Responsibilities

  • Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD
  • 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
– Non-molestation

  • CCMS applications, amendments and POAs
  • Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards
  • Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
  • Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off-site requirements
  • Provide advocacy
  • Draft legal documents and various court applications
  • Legal Aid work
  • Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals
  • Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
  • Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry
  • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports
  • Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business
  • Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals
  • Adhering to process and procedures as directed by the HOD
  • Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development
  • 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 by complying with GDPR
  • Be actively involved in business development activities and networking
  • Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees

Benefits and Remuneration

  • Competitive Salary dependant on experience. The successful candidate will fall into the salary band below:

Solicitors – Band 5

  • 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days*
  • Additional Birthday Holiday*
  • Optional 1 day per week home working*
  • Free Parking
  • Staff social and team building events
  • Auto-enrolment workplace pension*
  • Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment
  • Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars
  • Paid study leave*
  • Practicing Certificate renewed annually*
  • Breakfast Clubs
  • Free eye tests*
  • Interesting and meaningful work
  • Access to a Mental Health First Aider

*Terms and Conditions apply

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

Closing Date:

Wednesday 31 May 2023

Starting Date:

Ideally May/June 2023, although this starting date is flexible

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Company events
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Work from home

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Liverpool

Reference ID: Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor
Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors

www.paulcrowley.co.uk
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
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