Family Solicitor Required (NQ+)

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE!

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated Solicitor to join the Family department of Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors, based at our head office in Anfield.

The successful candidate will report to the Head of Department and will join a highly professional and motivated team. The prime role of the Family Solicitor is to earn fees by advising on a wide variety of Family and Children law matters including both private and public, and to assist in building the Family Law portfolio. You are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.

Person Specification & 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD
  • 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

Benefits and Remuneration:

• Full-time / Permanent position
• Competitive Salary dependant on experience. Please see current salary banding below:
  £31,000 to £47,000 DOE
• 25 Days Holiday plus public bank holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days*
• Additional Birthday Holiday*
• A wealth of experienced solicitors to help guide your career
• Optional 1 day per week home working*
• 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

* Terms and Conditions apply

Closing date:

Friday 6 June 2025