Head of Family Law
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Chwefror 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Mawrth 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | NR1 3LP |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Contract Personnel Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | CPL0003818A-9625 |
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My clients are seeking an experienced family solicitor to take over the role of Head of Family Law
This role offers the post holder the potential to become a Partner in the Firm.
Objectives of this role are to:
• Provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of family law.
• Develop strategic plans and deliver the department growth in line with the Firm’s objectives.
• Represent the department within the Firm.
• Manage the department on a day-to-day basis.
• Undertake fee-earning work
• Maintain relationships with staff and clients.
The Role:
• All aspects of leadership and management for the Family department.
• Conduct of matters on behalf of clients in family law and related matters.
• Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior members of the team.
• Management of support services for the team.
• Maintenance of orderly and up-to-date files including electronic files and complying with the firm’s policies on file management.
• Complete time recording and other management records required by the firm.
• Cross-refer work and clients within the firm.
• Ensure compliance with the firm’s policies.
• Financial control including managing the cash flow for the team through efficient billing and payment procedures.
• Recognise fee-earning opportunities and developing those opportunities.
• Take responsibility for the management and renewal of the Legal Aid Agency Civil Contract for childcare work and department supervision of those undertaking such work.
Firm’s Expectations:
• Be innovative, recognise and develop opportunities for the department and manage organisationally when required with minimal disruption to the business.
• Recognise and enable business development opportunities.
• Plan growth in alignment with the commercial objectives of the firm.
• Comply with the firm’s policies in the undertaking of its duties and assist the Partners and staff in achieving efficient management of work flows.
• Support the successful development of the firm in line with its objectives.
• Deliver a high standard of client care.
• Network and participation in the firm’s marketing activities.
• Use and assist in the development of relevant IT and case management systems for the department.
• Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct and the Money Laundering Regulations in accordance with current guidance from the SRA and the firm.
• Any other matters reasonably required by the Partners.
Required:
• Qualified solicitor minimum 10 years PQE.
• Experience in Family Law: in all aspects of relationship breakdowns, separation, divorce, dissolution and financial remedy applications in medium to high-net-worth cases; private law; minors; pre and post-nuptial agreements.
• Excellent communication and personal skills.
• A network of existing contacts.
• Ability to build the client base and help market the firm’s wider services.
• Ability to develop strategic plans for the department aligned with the business plans for the firm.
• A creative and innovative approach to managing the growth and development of the department.
Desirable:
• Trained mediator.
• Experience of cross border/international work.
• Collaborative family lawyer.
• Resolution accredited specialist (in Advanced Financial Provision 2 and Pensions).
• Proven skills in business development and marketing.
• Leadership and management ability.
Skills Required:
• Leadership and management.
• Smart appearance and manner.
• Self-motivated and clear thinking and able to carry out case work accurately and without supervision.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral with clients, staff and others.
• Ability to work within and manage a team.
To find out more about this great role please call Danny Moloney on 01603 764044 for a confidential conversation or e mail dmoloney@cpl.uk.com