FAMILY LAWYER

Location
Portsmouth
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
06 Jan 2017
Closes
03 Feb 2017
Ref
JB24556
Contact
Jonathan Barber
Job Title
Lawyer
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Highly successful practice seeks Family Lawyer with legal aid experience!

The Firm
Our client is a highly successful, multi- office practice who offer a comprehensive range of legal services to individuals from the North West to the South East. Staffed by a team of expert lawyers, dedicated to providing an affordable and client-focused service, they have obtained the coveted Lexcel accreditation. This combination of client care and a real passion to make a difference, has allowed them to build a growing and loyal client base.

The Role
We are now actively seeking a dynamic Family Lawyer with solid legal aid experience for a thriving team based in the Portsmouth area. Managing a comprehensive caseload of private and publicly funded matters, the successful Lawyer will advise on areas including: divorce; financial arrangements; domestic abuse; pre-nuptial agreements and; Children Act matters. Keen to get involved with business development initiatives, the successful Lawyer will build and maintain client relationships and promote the services of the department and practice as a whole. 

The Candidate
You must be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with a minimum of 2 years’ PQE gained within Family;
You will have outstanding communication and client care skills;
You must have legal aid experience;
You will be able to prioritise your workload in order to meet tight deadlines;
You will be professional, personable and detail orientated;
You will be a pro-active team player with a desire for professional development.

FAMILY LAWYER