Job Description
Associate Family Solicitor
Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Permanent
Full Time
£45,000 - £65,000 + Additional Benefits Package
The Firm
Are you a Family Solicitor looking for an ethical firm that truly cares for and values its clients? Our regional client is searching for an Associate Family Solicitor to join its dynamic department. The firm has a reputation for excellent client communication and values which reflect its strategy as one of the UK’s most ethical firms.
We’re proud to bring this vacancy to the market. We are working with a leading regional law firm based in Kidderminster, seeking an experienced Family Associate Solicitor to join their growing family law department. Our client is a full-service law firm providing legal services to clients across the West Midlands and Worcestershire, with a reputation for excellence and a commitment to delivering the highest quality legal advice and support to their clients.
This is a truly modern outfit - the firm has won the award for 'Best Use of Technology' at the Law Society's Excellence Awards, for their innovative use of technology in improving client experience and streamlining internal processes.
This firm also boasts one of the largest private family law departments in Worcestershire and the wider midlands area with over 16 qualified individuals ranging from Solicitor to Director, a Senior Associate or Associate would fit perfectly into the structure.
This role reports directly into the Director and Head of Private Family team in Kidderminster, so this is also an ideal opportunity for those looking for senior progression opportunities.
About You
The majority of our client’s family team are members of Resolution. Members follow a code of practice that promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems. Members encourage solutions that consider the needs of the whole family and in particular the best interest of the children.
Two of their family team (including the Director this role reports into) are also accredited Resolution specialists.
As an Associate Family Solicitor, you will be responsible for
- family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and private children disputes.
- Additional work may include cohabitation, injunctions, pre- and post-nuptials, and domestic abuse.
- You will provide legal advice and support to a range of clients, from high-net-worth individuals to business owners and entrepreneurs and will work closely with other members of the team to ensure the delivery of outstanding client service.
- You will also be expected to participate in business development activities, including attending networking events and developing new business opportunities.
What’s On Offer?
Family Law is a very sensitive area of the law, and we can think of no better client to come onboard with if you are looking for an ethical & supportive environment. As well as their calming and pragmatic approach to client matters, they are truly a friendly team which look out for each other.
They can offer.
- Negotiable salary of £45,000 - £65,000 depending on the PQE and experience of the candidate
- Annual salary review
- Annual tax-free profit-share as being part of an EOT.
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Established company progression framework.
- Individual career progression plans
- Company Pension (4% from employer 4% for employee)
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Perkbox (award-winning benefits & awards platform)
- Health insurance
- Private Medical (for Associates upwards)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Ongoing training and development
- A diverse range of clients and cases to work on
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Associate Solicitor to join a well-respected and reputable law firm based in Kidderminster. If you are looking for a new challenge and the chance to work on high-quality family law matters, this could be the perfect role for you.
Wiseman Consulting Limited are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
Wiseman Consulting Limited are a Legal Recruitment Agency committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best candidates, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. We will endeavour to respond to all applications individually.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Profit sharing
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person