This directories-listed Family law department in London is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor or Barrister of 6 or more years’ PQE/Call. The team covers a very broad range of Family law and types of matters which they advise clients on include:
- pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- cohabitation agreements
- divorce and dissolution of civil partnerships
- financial remedies on divorce/dissolution, including dealing with family businesses, complex trust structures and international issues
- disputes concerning the arrangements for children, including applications for leave to remove
- relationship breakdown of unmarried couples, including cohabitee disputes under TLATA 1996 and applications for financial relief on behalf of a children under Schedule 1 Children Act 1989
- domestic abuse, including applications for non-molestation orders and occupation orders, and issues concerning coercive control
- surrogacy and assisted reproduction
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- managing all client work allocated by the Partners and other solicitors within the Group and sometimes across the wider Department
- excellent case management skills and being able to run client matters (or parts of larger matters) with minimal assistance from Partners
- being client-focused with an ability to command the trust and confidence of your clients
- being able to lead and supervise more junior members of the team under supervision from the Partners
- showing an interest in mentoring and supporting junior team members with their professional development both formally (through internal training sessions) and informally
- being comfortable with undertaking business development both internally and externally
Key skills/experience include:
- 6+ PQE gained within Family law
- excellent attention to detail
- excellent organisational skills
- ability to effectively manage own workload
- ability to lead and manage others
- ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- being personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders
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