Family Solicitor (NQ - 2 years PQE)

If great benefits including hybrid working, above average holidays and a clear path to progression are on your radar, then the role that our St Albans based client will be one to know about.

They’re an award winning, LEXCEL accredited law firm, known for its warm and friendly culture, and this relationship-driven, people-centric firm is committed to growth achieved through doing more for clients, its people and the communities it serves.

The Family team are members of Resolution and accredited specialists, and several members of the team are also trained collaborative lawyers so this will offer you the opportunity to join a team of like-minded Lawyers that pull together to give their clients the best service possible.

You will be working on a varied case load of all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlement, private law Children Act, nuptial agreement and co-habitation cases, and drumming down on the role, you'll be exposed to the following:

Take client instructions and progress the matter.

Support other Fee Earners in the provision of service to their clients by progressing matters that are delegated

Provide a courteous and efficient service putting clients at the centre of everything that is done.

Keep control of an allocated caseload to ensure that standards of matter conduct, file management, administration, time-recording and accounting are maintained at all times.

Recognise the importance of cross selling and identify opportunities to refer work to other teams.

Attend networking and firm events to build relationships with potential clients and intermediaries.

Assist in developing and implementing marketing strategies for specific area of expertise and work.

Regularly update knowledge and expertise and share this with others in the Team/firm.

You will of course have knowledge, experience and passion for family law, adopt a client-centred focus at all times, taking responsibility for the level of client service that you provide, and take proactive steps to maximize and improve client relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm where tradition meets innovation and where your career can truly flourish.

Please send your CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk or please call Justine on 0161 914 7357.