Family Solicitor

Reed Legal are delighted to be working on an exclusive Family Solicitor role with a Top International Law Firm located in Manchester City Centre , whose mission is to help international businesses succeed in the UK.

As a rapidly expanding, full service law firm, they have a strong focus on international business and a large portfolio of multicultural clients. This firm offers an enjoyable and rewarding flexible working environment in a friendly team of individuals. They understand that success starts with their people and are committed to their staff, recognising the importance of the continued professional development. They pridethemselves on providing high-quality legal services as well as outstanding client care.

As a Family Solicitor , and practising out of a desirable central Manchester location , you will help clients businesses grow and strive by providing high quality legal advice and support.

Looking for an enthusiastic and driven Family Solicitor with at least 2 years PQE, who has outstanding communication skills. Also required is strong experience of high net worth and financial matters. Expected to work to tight deadlines and know how to manage pressure.Whilst support and training will be provided, you will need to be able to work independently and have skills and abilities to deliver high quality legal services with a mínimal supervision.

Key duties and responsibilities of the successful Family Solicitor would include;

• Manage a family case load, including interacting with clients, drafting all pleadings, statements and preparing bundles
• Willingness to perform own advocacy is also desirable
• Be accountable for individual financial performance and ensure high standard of client care is delivered
• To develop and maintain good client relationship skills, gaining clients’ confidence and that of other professionals
• Dealing with all incoming family enquiries either from other Offices, Courts or from potential new Clients, redirecting enquiries to appropriate person
• Offering advice on the law, legal procedures and a wide range of associated issues
• Attend and represent the firm at client meetings

Key Requirements of the Family Solicitor

• You will be a Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with a 2years + PQE who is keen to progress and develop your career

• Strong legal and interpersonal skill with a broad range of knowledge and strong experience of high net worth and financial matters :

• Strong organisational skills and will be a tenacious and passionate individual, committed to delivering excellent service

• Previous experience in a similar role is required

• Experience of financial remedies and division of assets an advantage

Benefits for the successful Family Solicitor;

• Manchester City Centre Location of the office

• Flexible working encouraged - can work from home or undertake hybrid working :

• Monday - Friday working week

• Flexible Hours - Core hours 10 - 4

• Supportive and encouraging environment