Family Law Solicitor
I am currently working with a long established law firm with a strong client base and great reputation who are now looking to a Family Law Solicitor to join their growing team in Ilford, Essex.
The successful Family Law Solicitor will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE within Family Law. The successful candidate MUST be able to supervise the Legal Aid Department. You will also have experience dealing with privately funded Family matters. As a Family Law Solicitor your role will include building a caseload and managing all client work allocated to you by the Head of Department.
It is essential that you possess tact and resilience qualities and have a pleasant but assertive manner when dealing with colleagues and clients. You will communicate effectively and have a good command of the English Language. Preferably, you will have good knowledge of Database, Word and Excel. The Family Law Solicitor will be well organised and have the ability to effectively manage diaries and time.
Required Skills & Experience:
*Must have a minimum of 3 years' PQE within Family Law
*Must be on the Family Law panel (Preference will be given to applicants on the Children’s Panel.
*Experience dealing with Legal Aid and privately funded Family matters
*You will manage all client work allocated by the Director in accordance with the company procedures
*Exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
*You will communicate effectively and have a good command of the English language
*Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and the Solicitors Code of Conduct at all times
Vacancy Information:
• Location: Ilford, Essex
• Salary range (DOE): Competitive
• Job type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Monday–Friday (full-time)
Our client is also looking for Fee Sharing consultants in all areas of Law, especially Crime Duty Solicitors and Immigration Lawyers.