Family Solicitor

London – £40,000 - £55,000

A highly reputable and Legal 500 law firm is currently seeking a Family Finance Solicitor to become part of their London team.

Key Responsibilities
• Managing a portfolio of family law cases, encompassing divorce, financial matters for individuals with low to moderate net worth, private law child-related cases, and applications pertaining to domestic violence.
• Supporting senior colleagues in handling intricate and high-value cases.
• Dedication to ongoing professional development to uphold a strong foundation of technical expertise.
• Devoted to upholding professional, Lexcel, and firm-specific standards.
• Meeting predetermined objectives, particularly with regard to timekeeping and billing. Enhancing one's personal professional presence and promoting the team both online and in face-to-face interactions.

The Ideal Candidate:
• A minimum of three years of experience as a Family Law Solicitor, with a specialization in financial matters.
• Demonstrated aptitude for collaborative work, encompassing casework, administrative tasks, and contributing to business development.
• Effective communication skills, with the capacity to engage effectively with the firm's client base.
• Outstanding written communication capabilities, including a strong command of grammar and punctuation.
• Proficiency in task prioritization, the ability to perform well under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines and objectives.
• Strong acumen in marketing, networking, and fostering business development opportunities. 

Benefits:
• 25 days of annual leave (increases to 28 days after three years of service and 30 days after five years)
• Bonus scheme
• Career development program.
• Special discounts for friends and family on legal services.

If this role sounds of interest to you, send your CV to leah.e@douglas-scott.co.uk or call 0203 846 3071.