Solicitor - Family

We are recruiting for a motivated NQ-2 years PQE Solicitor to join our dedicated Family team, on a full-time permanent basis. The team provides advice to individuals and families based both in Warwickshire and across the UK on children, family and divorce law matters focusing on achieving the best result in the most cost-effective and straightforward manner.

• A solid family background;
• Motivation, enthusiasm and a strong work ethic;
• Good communication skills (both oral and written); and
• Attention to detail, a desire to learn and work part as a team.

• Responsible for running own caseload and ensuring deadlines are set;
• Ensure the retention of good clients through appropriate client management and service delivery;
• Secure profitable new clients through networking and cross sell opportunities, whilst simultaneously increasing the Firm’s profile;
• Contribute to the development of the team business plan and take ownership for the delivery of assigned activities;
• Support key projects by ensuring that the targeted deliverables and benefits are achieved;
• Ensure all new instructions are appropriately scoped and priced to achieve target gross margin;
• Ensure clients receive accurate, up-to-date legal advice that takes account of their circumstances and represents "value for money”;
• Provide coaching and training for individuals as required and effectively use tools and opportunities (e.g. 1:1s) to maximise the strengths and skills of direct reports;
• Prepare and present seminars and/or issue bulletins on topical subjects; and
• Maintain the integrity of data in key platforms such as Liberate and Worksite by ensuring that they are updated in a timely manner.

The successful person will be given guidance and support to develop their career within our Family team. For the role of Associate, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits package; including 25 days annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), pension scheme, private medical insurance, life assurance, training and development, healthcare scheme, subsidised gym membership, free on-site car parking and an active social committee.

Wright Hassall values the differences and advantages that a diverse workforce brings to the firm and is committed to ensuring that all applicants are valued as individuals and treated with respect and fairness.

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