Solicitor to Associate - Family

The role will involve assisting the Family team in providing legal guidance and advice to existing clients and engage in new business development activities.,

• Acting for family law clients on a wide range of legal issues with a particular emphasis on mid to high net worth financial remedy cases, cohabitation/TOLATA cases and private children cases. No Legal aid.


• Act with honesty and integrity, as stipulated in the SRA Handbook and Code of Conduct.


• Maintaining the level of competence and knowledge to practice efficiently by keeping abreast with changes and developments in the law.


• Identifying, interpreting and applying the relevant legal principles.


• Analysing problems, highlighting areas of risk and thinking critically to resolve issues.


• Undertaking legal research when required.


• Maintaining continued professional development, attending training courses were necessary.


• Dealing promptly with correspondence and client enquiries.


• Training Junior Fee Earners.


• Recording for charged hours of work.


• Cost effective handling of matters.
  
  Qualified Solicitor or MCILEX / FCILEX with relevant experience in the field.


• Ability to manage complex caseloads, prioritise workloads and work under pressure.


• Ability to communicate confidently with both clients and all department levels across the Firm.


• Must be computer literate.


• High attention to detail and accuracy is essential.


• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as using own initiative.


• Ability to provide support and guidance to junior members of the team, with the assistance of senior members.


• Project a professional image at all times., We are committed to ensuring that the organisation removes any unnecessary barriers to the employment of any individual. We recognise that when you are living with a disability, chronic illness or neurodiversity having some form of reasonable adjustment, whether physical or extra time for written tasks for example can allow you the opportunity to compete on equal terms. If you are subsequently invited for an interview, are there any adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to make it better or more accessible to you? If so, please feel free to let us know!
  
  Geldards LLP is a leading regional law firm with offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London. We are currently looking for a Solicitor to Associate to join our Family team to assist with its varied and quality workload from a diverse client base. This role is based on our Derby office., Established over 100 years ago in Wales, we are a strong and successful full-service national law firm.

From our offices in Cardiff, Derby, Nottingham and London, our team of over 320 talented individuals support a broad range of clients throughout the UK, Europe and Internationally.
At our core, we are an open and friendly business with an unshakeable integrity. Our strength lies in our ability to nurture technically gifted, committed and responsible individuals. We aim to develop long term, mutually beneficial relationships with all our clients.
We deliver quality legal advice and seek to continuously improve our service by setting aspirational goals that underpin our everyday work. More effective working practices, including the use of innovative technology, and rigorous environmental targets are just some of the ways that we will continue to deliver an excellent service to both longstanding and new clients alike.
We offer high quality and practical legal advice to a broad range of private and public sector organisations including, local authorities, public bodies, charities, and government agencies as well as private individuals and families.

In return you will have the opportunity to develop your career within our Family team based in one of our Derby office and will be paid a competitive salary (dependent on experience) as well as qualifying for other benefits such as a day of for your birthday and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
At Geldards we care about the continuing development of our colleagues, and you will have the opportunity to participate in in house training as well as other courses to further develop your skills and expertise. We adopt an open and friendly culture and have a dedicated Wellbeing team within the Firm who also run regular events and discussion groups.

• 35 hour working week - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing to a maximum of 30 days for additional years of service)


• A day off on your birthday each year (or closest working day)


• Life Assurance (x3 times salary)


• Pensions Scheme (Legal and General)


• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme Telephone Line


• Salary Sacrifice Options (Including Cycle to Work Scheme, additional pension contributions and annual leave purchase options)


• Staff Legal Services Discounts


• Working in a team that is consistently reviewing the best ways to develop and train and help you to achieve your goals