Family Solicitor / Legal Executive

My client is looking for a Family Solicitor or Legal Executive in Care and Legal Aid matters to join their office in Taunton, Yeovil or Bridgwater. The firm are happy to consider locums in the interim.

Ideally you will be on a panel/Children Law accredited, or willing to apply for the same to which the firm will fully support. You will be able to supervise more junior members of the team and willing to become a Legal Aid Supervisor within your role.

This role will see the successful applicant join an expanding team and deal with all types of family related, including legal aid, taking on an existing caseload whilst looking for opportunities to grow the caseload and for personal development, within the company.

If you are looking for future career development and excellent progression prospects, then there is a real opportunity here for the right person. You should have excellent communication, networking and client-facing skills alongside enviable experience of dealing with childcare and legal aid related matters. In return the firm offers merit based progression, in house training programmes to Director level and ongoing support to ensure you reach your full potential.

THE ROLE:

The Family Department of this modern thinking Legal 500 firm is growing rapidly, bringing exciting opportunities. They would like to hear from candidates with experience of working in busy family teams with a legal aid background, ideally, an experienced supervisor who loves what they do.

The role may require travel to our our other offices, as well as Court attendance.

THE CANDIDATE:

A positive approach and an ability to work alone and as part of a team to get the job done is essential. Applicants who have experience of attracting work, seeking opportunities and growing a department using marketing and networking are particularly welcome.

Requirements

• Family experience: Minimum 1 year PQE
• Good client care skills, provide professional and competent legal advice in accordance with SRA Code of conduct
• Strong IT skills
• Effective business development skills with proven marketing strategies
• Capability to generate fees in accordance with agreed targets
• Proven experience of handling own caseload
• Ability to adhere to and manage deadlines
• Good drafting and writing skills, excellent communication and technical ability

The successful applicants will also be a vehicle owner and hold a full driving license.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

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