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My client is searching for a Family Solicitor to join their department in either Long Eaton, Derbyshire - Ripley, Derbyshire or Beeston, Nottinghamshire.
Job Purpose
• To advise on all aspects of family law, prepare documents and correspondence, interview clients, negotiate on behalf of clients and meet billing targets.• To uphold our values of Honesty, Respect and Teamwork, and work in accordance with the Solicitors• Regulation Authority (SRA) Principles and Code of Conduct.
Main Duties
To handle a varied caseload of private family matters including:
• Divorce• Financial settlements and remedies• Cohabitation• High value family matters• Prenuptial agreements• Children matters General Duties
• To work in a flexible way to ensure that the workload is completed and to undertake any other jobs commensurate with the level of the post.• To establish, maintain and enhance team-working with colleagues and staff of the firm• To keep confidential all information about individuals and the business of the firm and work within the guidelines of the GDPR.• To abide by their Equality and Diversity, Health and Safety, Anti Money Laundering Policies and all other relevant policies.
Experience
• 2 years + post qualification experience in family law• Experience of handling high-value private family matters and financial transactions• Experience of establishing, building and sustaining professional relationships with colleagues, clients and other contacts• Experience of managing own workload and prioritising appropriately• Track record of meeting billing targets Qualifications and Other • Qualified solicitor (SRA registered) or Chartered Legal Executive (Member of CILEX)• Good understanding of Anti Money Laundering responsibilities and GDPR requirements• Satisfactory DBS
This role is available from any of my clients three offices based in Long Eaton, Derbyshire - Ripley, Derbyshire or Beeston, , Nottinghamshire.
Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.
Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
