Senior Family Solicitor

Senior Family Solicitor

Job description

The successful candidate will:

  • Manage their own caseload of family law cases from inception to resolution, including advocacy
  • Handle a wide range of family law cases, including divorce, finance, child related matters, and domestic abuse matters.
  • Supervise and develop junior colleagues within the department
  • Work closely with clients and third-party contacts to build and maintain lasting relationships
  • Provide a first-class service to clients, presenting a positive image of Cullimore Dutton at all times
  • Maintain a professional attitude and effective communications between clients, team members and colleagues
  • Assist in the business development and networking activities of the department and wider business
  • Recognise, respect and honour client confidentiality at all times
  • Engage in business development to promote themselves, team and business, with the ability to win work
  • Consistently meet financial targets

SENIOR FAMILY SOLICITOR: THE PERSON

You will need a flexible approach and the ability to work as part of a team, together with the following skills:

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/teams)
  • Use of Ochresoft Case Management System desirable but not essential as full training will be given
  • Excellent communication skills both on the telephone and in person
  • Good time management skills, an awareness of deadlines and the ability to prioritise where necessary
  • Ability to delegate work to junior members of staff in a clear manner
  • A good understanding of business development
  • Sound knowledge of department finances, i.e. targets/billing/WIP etc.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience of working as a Family Solicitor is essential

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Competitive, DOE + Benefits

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Company pension
  • Company healthcare scheme
  • Sick pay
  • Hybrid working
  • Flexible Working
  • Defined career pathway
  • Ongoing professional development