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Join Our Dynamic Team at Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors Limited

Position: Solicitor, Family Department

Location: Head Office, Anfield

Opportunity: We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a driven and dedicated Solicitor to become an integral part of our Family Law team.

At Paul Crowley & Co, we embrace flexible hybrid working models to support work-life balance and provide a platform for endless career growth.

Role: As a key member of our department, you will:

• Report directly to the Head of Department.
• Work alongside a highly professional and motivated team.
• Handle a diverse range of family law cases with a client-centred approach.
• Benefit from a supportive environment that fosters professional development.

We Offer:

• A commitment to hybrid working arrangements.
• A clear path for career advancement.
• A culture that values ambition and dedication.
• Opportunities to take on challenging work and make a significant impact.

Join us and grow your career with endless possibilities. Be part of a firm that values your ambition and supports your professional journey every step of the way.

Benefits and Remuneration

• Competitive Salary dependant on experience. The successful candidate will fall into the salary band below:
  Solicitors – Band 5

• Flexible Hybrid Working
• 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days*
• Additional Birthday Holiday*
• Free Parking
• Staff social and team building events
• Auto-enrolment workplace pension*
• Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars
• Paid study leave*
• Practicing Certificate renewed annually*
• Breakfast Clubs
• Free eye tests*
• Interesting and meaningful work
• Access to a Mental Health First Aider

Person Specification and requirements

• Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters
• Strong time-management and ability to manage own caseload
• Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential
• Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid
• Genuine passion for Family law
• Commercially minded
• Personable and confident/articulate communicator
• Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude
• Own referral source would be a distinct advantage
• Panel membership or working towards would be a distinct advantage
• Knowledge and experience of Lexcel Compliance is desirable

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD
• Responsible for the effective management and advisory service of all aspects of allocated Family and Children Law cases, including but not limited to:
  – Private and Public matters
  – Domestic Abuse
  – Non-molestation

• CCMS applications, amendments and POAs
• Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards
• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives
• Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off-site requirements
• Provide advocacy
• Draft legal documents and various court applications
• Legal Aid work
• Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals
• Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure
• Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports
• Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business
• Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals
• Adhering to processes and procedures as directed by the HOD
• Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR
• Be actively involved in business development activities and networking
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees

*Terms and Conditions apply

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

Closing date:

Friday 30 August 2024

Please apply below in the first instance.

WHAT TO DO NEXT…

Interested candidates please apply in the first instance using our online application below.