My clients are seeking an experienced family solicitor to take over the role of Head of Family Law
This role offers the post holder the potential to become a Partner in the Firm.
Objectives of this role are to:
*Provide a thorough knowledge of all aspects of family law.
*Develop strategic plans and deliver the department growth in line with the Firm’s objectives.
*Represent the department within the Firm.
*Manage the department on a day-to-day basis.
*Undertake fee-earning work 
*Maintain relationships with staff and clients.
The Role:
*All aspects of leadership and management for the Family department.
*Conduct of matters on behalf of clients in family law and related matters.
*Supervision of fee-earning work undertaken by junior members of the team.
*Management of support services for the team.
*Maintenance of orderly and up-to-date files including electronic files and complying with the firm’s policies on file management.
*Complete time recording and other management records required by the firm.
*Cross-refer work and clients within the firm.
*Ensure compliance with the firm’s policies.
*Financial control including managing the cash flow for the team through efficient billing and payment procedures.
*Recognise fee-earning opportunities and developing those opportunities.
*Take responsibility for the management and renewal of the Legal Aid Agency Civil Contract for childcare work and department supervision of those undertaking such work.
Firm’s Expectations:
*Be innovative, recognise and develop opportunities for the department and manage organisationally when required with minimal disruption to the business.
*Recognise and enable business development opportunities.
*Plan growth in alignment with the commercial objectives of the firm.
*Comply with the firm’s policies in the undertaking of its duties and assist the Partners and staff in achieving efficient management of work flows.
*Support the successful development of the firm in line with its objectives.
*Deliver a high standard of client care.
*Network and participation in the firm’s marketing activities.
*Use and assist in the development of relevant IT and case management systems for the department.
*Comply with the Solicitors Accounts Rules and Code of Conduct and the Money Laundering Regulations in accordance with current guidance from the SRA and the firm.
*Any other matters reasonably required by the Partners.
Required:
*Qualified solicitor minimum 10 years PQE.
*Experience in Family Law: in all aspects of relationship breakdowns, separation, divorce, dissolution and financial remedy applications in medium to high-net-worth cases; private law; minors; pre and post-nuptial agreements.
*Excellent communication and personal skills.
*A network of existing contacts.
*Ability to build the client base and help market the firm’s wider services.
*Ability to develop strategic plans for the department aligned with the business plans for the firm.
*A creative and innovative approach to managing the growth and development of the department.
Desirable:
*Trained mediator.
*Experience of cross border/international work.
*Collaborative family lawyer.
*Resolution accredited specialist (in Advanced Financial Provision 2 and Pensions).
*Proven skills in business development and marketing.
*Leadership and management ability.
Skills Required:
*Leadership and management.
*Smart appearance and manner.
*Self-motivated and clear thinking and able to carry out case work accurately and without supervision.
*Strong communication skills both written and oral with clients, staff and others.
*Ability to work within and manage a team.
To find out more about this great role please call Danny Moloney on for a confidential conversation or e mail