Family Solicitor

Role:Family Law Solicitor Director - ICACU/Resolution Accredited A nationwide leadinglawfirm is lookingtorecruitdedicatedandexperiencedFamilySolicitor Director forhighlysoughtpermanentposition. GeminiRecruitment arecurrentlypartneringwithalargeandestablishedlawfirm.Ourclientservescorporateentitiesandprivateindividualsinover25practiceareasfromofficesthroughoutLondonandacrossEnglandandWales.OurclientsaccomplishmentsareacknowledgedandrecommendedinTheLegal500andChambersandPartners,asatoptierfirm. OurclientholdstheInvestorsinPeopleGoldAccreditationQualityStandardMarkandisLEXCEL,CyberEssentialsPlusandISOaccreditedandregulatedbytheSolicitorsRegulationAuthority. Family&ChildrenDepartmentBackground: OurclientsfamilydepartmentisrankedandrecognizedbyTheLegal500andChambersandPartnersforfamilyandmatrimonialwork,providingconfidentialadvicewitheffectiverepresentation.ThefamilyteamincludespractitionerswhohaveachievedtheLawSocietysChildrenLawandFamilyLawAdvancedaccreditationsprovidingadvocacyinallcourtproceedings,ensuringtheirclientsreceiveaconsistentandprofessionalserviceaswellasahighdegreeofcontinuity. Inaddition,ourclientsFamilydepartmentisexperiencedinassistinghighnetworthindividualsindivorcematterswithspecialistdivorcesolicitorswithexpertiseindomesticabuse,adoption,childabduction,prohibitivestepsorders,specificissuesorders,injunctions,spousalandchildmaintenance,properties,pensionsandfreezinginjunctions. Main Responsibilities of the Role: Report directly to and collaborating with the Board to ensure performance targets are met Managing and overseeing complex family matters Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/ adoption; injunctions/ non molestation orders and providing technical expertise and guidance to other team members Ability to manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers to manage appropriate caseload types and complexities Assisting with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department Variety of duties including dealing with a range of Family law matters as well as undertaking your own advocacy You will have a professional pro-active approach, strong client care skills and be interested in Business Development and Marketing to supplement the substantial work volumes brought in by the company Key Skills Required: 3 Years+ PQE Must have a clean, valid Practicing Certificate at the time of applying Must hold one of the following accreditations: Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), with Child Abduction and Wardship component Resolution Accredited Specialist Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completed Listed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases. Strong management skills Committed team player with ability to approach team concerns fairly, foster culture of positive change and encourage cross referrals Previous proven supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators Professional with a pro-active approach; excellent client care skills and ability to deal with vulnerable client matters in a sensitive manner and resolve complicated practicalities involved in Family Law issues Excellent networking and communication skills with the ability to successfully market the Company and generate new business Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law, with the capability to effectively manage privately funded cases. Excellent client care and advocacy skills Excellent IT Skills -familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills Thislistisnotexhaustiveandtheremaybeotherdutiesasreasonablyrequired. Onofferisanattractivesalarypackage,asupportiveteamenvironmentandrealprospectsforpromotion.TheCompanywillallowhybrid-workinginaccordancewiththecompanypolicy. ThecompanyiscommittedtoEqualOpportunitiesandembracesdiversityandinclusivityofitsstaffandstrivestoensurethattheirworkforcereflectsthediversityofthecommunitiestheyserve. AboutGeminiRecruitment: GeminiRecruitmentisaleadingrecruitmentagencyspecialisinginlegalrecruitment.WeprovideahighlyfocusedservicespecialisinginplacementsforSolicitors,LegalExecutives,TraineeSolicitors,ParalegalsandLegalSupportStaff.WehaveintimateknowledgeofspecificopportunitiesinthelegalmarketacrosstheUK. ByapplyingtothisvacancyyougiveGeminiRecruitmentServicesLimitedpermissiontosubmityourCVtothehiringcompanyandyouaccepttheT&C's,PrivacyPolicyandDisclaimerswhichcanbefoundonourwebsite. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-01