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Frances Armstrong Associates LLP is currently seeking the services of a Family law solicitor with 1-3 yrs PQE for our well established client based close to public transport, 30 minutes from london on the Hertfordshire border.

The firm is extremely well known in the area and has a solid reputation in providing first class client services and is currently seeking a forward thinking Family solicitor to join and strengthen their successful family team. The role will provide a good mixture of Public and Private work at approximately 80% Public & 20% Private.

Applicants travelling from London have the luxury of a good rail link from Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hale.

Roles and Responsibilities – The role includes:-

* Maintaining your own caseload of Family files, with supervision and support as required.
* Regular issues may include: Divorce and related financial proceedings i.e. ancillary relief; Co-habitation issues including financial settlement; and Children Act issues
* Producing one’s own correspondence and drafting documentation and forms (e.g. divorce petitions and cohabitation agreements, and drafting Form Es with supervision)
* Effectively organising your workload; assessing priorities and working to deadlines
* Undertaking research as required
* Liaising with clients and solicitors; taking instructions; and building a rapport with all parties

Key Attributes - You will have:

* A UK qualified Family Solicitor with between 1-3 years PQE
* Willingness and keenness to develop advocacy skills is essential
* Excellent organisational skills; the ability to work well under pressure and handle a number of work priorities with limited supervision at times
* Excellent client care skills
* Good communication and feedback skills
* A confident and pleasant telephone manner.
* Solid IT skills with a good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
* Experience of working a case management system would also be desirable

The firm is offering a very competitive Salary and Benefits package of up to £35,000 and will be awarded in accordance with previous experience, skills and expectations. A bonus scheme will also be negotiated.

Start Date – ASAP

All applicants must be living in the U.K at time of application, and be eligible to work full time and without restriction in the U.K.

Frances Armstrong Associates LLP is a legal recruitment agency specialising in supplying staff and employment solutions to the U.K Legal Sector from offices in London and Birmingham.

Job Title: Solicitor - Family Law
Recruitment: Legal Job – North London / Hertfordshire - Frances Armstrong
Dept: Family Law – Solicitor
Dept: Family Law – Solicitor

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