Family Solicitor Liverpool, England
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
