Trainee Family Solicitor

Overview

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Department and will join a highly professional and motivated team. The prime role of the Trainee Family Solicitor is to earn fees by advising on a wide variety of Family and Children law matters including both private and public, and to assist in building the Family Law portfolio. You are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.

• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent.
• Completion of LPC/SQE, or currently working towards qualification
• Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters
• Strong time-management and ability to manage own caseload under supervision
• Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid
• Genuine passion for Family law
• Commercially minded
• Personable and confident/articulate communicator
• Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude
• Own referral source would be a distinct advantage

• Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD.
• Responsible for the effective management and advisory service of all aspects of allocated Family and Children Law cases, including but not limited to:
• Private and Public matters
• Domestic Abuse
• Non-molestation
• CCMS applications, amendments and POAs.
• Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards.
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives.
• Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off-site visits as required.
• Provide advocacy.
• Draft legal documents and various court applications.
• Legal Aid work.
• Responsible for creating quotations for client work.
• Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals.
• Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure.
• Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry.
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports.
• Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business.
• Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals/assistants.
• Adhering to process and procedures as directed by the HOD.
• Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development.
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards.
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR.
• Be actively involved in business development activities and networking.
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees.
• Responsible for ensuring all training records are completed and up to date as per training contract.

• Competitive salary (£25,750)
• 25 Days Holiday plus public bank holidays (increasing up to 30 with length of service)
• Additional Birthday Holiday*
• Optional 1 day per week home working*
• Free Parking
• Staff social and team-building events
• Professional development and training opportunities, including webinars
• Paid study leave*
• Practicing Certificate renewed annually*
• Breakfast Clubs
• Free eye tests*
• Friendly, supportive, team environment
• Interesting and meaningful work
• A wealth of experienced solicitors to help guide your career