Solicitor – Family
Location: Ledbury Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Solicitor to join us in our Ledbury office.
This role would suit a solicitor who is keen to progress and build the caseload for the region alongside our Marketing and BD teams. Ability to work autonomously is important as the role reports to the regional lead Partner based in Stroud.
Redkite is looking for candidates who are keen to make a mark on the community and be a leader and mentor within the Ledbury office.
This role is focused on Private work only no legal aid. The caseload would include divorce and financial settlement with some childcare.
The role will require excellent self-management skills as well as demonstrable knowledge and experience of legal aid systems and advocacy.
Redkite can offer a strong internal infrastructure including Compliance, IT, Facilities, HR, Marketing, Business Development and Finance (billing).
Redkite benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Structured progression plans for promotion
- Bi-annual promotion process
- Bonus scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
Key duties:
- Independently manages own caseload with minimal supervision, completing work efficiently & competently;
- Contributes towards drafting content for legal updates & seeks out business development opportunities by attending conferences & networking events & cross-referring work;
- Supervises junior colleagues, assisting with the development of their work and offering support when required;
- Delivers a high-quality service to the firm’s clients, ensuring that positive business relationships are maintained & that the firm is easily accessible
Person Specification:
- Minimum of 3 year PQE in a Family department;
- Experience and knowledge of legal aid systems & advocacy;
- Experience of supervision and/or willingness to supervise;
- Experienced in using data management systems & the full Microsoft Officee suite;
- Adaptable communicator, with ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism & courtesy;
- Panel membership is advantageous