Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive
We are an exciting, progressive niche family law practice. Our forward-thinking approach test the norms to find innovative ways to deliver great quality service to our clients. We now have a fantastic opportunity for the very best Solicitor/Legal Executive in our field to join our team.
What does this mean?
Managing a busy caseload of privately funded family law matters, the role requires the ability to provide outstanding client care in line with our values and with the emphasis complex matrimonial finance issues and private children law matters.
We are passionate about developing the skills needed to be adept in the profession. We pride ourselves on providing a tailored approach to our clients, from strategic planning and negotiation skills to problem solving. We are looking for individuals that have the desire to learn with a self-motivated and can-do approach to learning.
Our forward thinking and modern way of working in a completely paperless environment will allow you the opportunity to focus on your clients and achieving their desired outcomes rather than spending time dealing with admin and billing processes.
We’ll offer the right candidate a competitive salary, paying above market rate. Plus, a substantial and achievable bonus, the opportunity to work within a friendly and approachable team, as well as the flexibility of working from home.
The Candidate:
- At least 8 years’ PQE
- Well organised and skilled at running a considerable number of files
- Upholding the firm’s reputation by providing a first-class service
- Have strong experience of high value matrimonial finance cases and private children law cases
- Focus on exceeding client expectations, understanding client needs and resolving problems
- Ability to demonstrate excellent communication both in writing and verbally
- Strong sense of responsibility and respect for confidentiality
- Has a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines and targets
- Resilient and committed, remaining composed under pressure
- Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel and Word and ability to work in a paperless environment
- Keen to supervise less experienced lawyers, solicitors or legal executives
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
If you want to hear more, please send your CV and a covering letter with an indication of your salary expectations.
Alternatively contact Kirsty for a confidential chat on 01234 343134 or email kirsty@fullersfamilylaw.com
Training & Development
We believe in lifelong learning and support all our staff by providing regular in-house training on a variety of legal, business process and client service areas. All staff have annual appraisals and training plans, with quarterly reviews of such plans and monthly update meetings.
We encourage attendance at external networking events and reflection on cases for self-development and improvement purposes.
Our commitment
"Everyone at Fullers strives to provide the best legal advice, service and outcomes for our clients. We have a great team of committed professionals, who respect our clients and each other. We provide positive outcomes for a brighter future."
Martin Fuller - Owner/Director
NQ’s/Junior Solicitors
“Fullers provided me with a comprehensive induction, ongoing supervision and a supportive environment and a good variety of casework to challenge me. Everyone wants you to settle in quickly and add value.”
Vyonne Manuel - NQ Solicitor
Experienced Solicitors
“As a niche Family Law Firm, with an established presence, Fullers attracts diverse and often challenging cases. I enjoy these challenges!”
“I like conducting my own advocacy for clients. I find it very rewarding and Fullers supports this.”
“I always have a full case load and I am fully accountable for these cases. Fullers provides a good infrastructure which supports me to do my job well. All this is important to me and this is why I am still at Fullers after 8 years!”
Laura Allen - Solicitor 8 years PQE
“My role is so varied. No two days are the same. It keeps me on my toes!”
Asia Razaq-Miah - Solicitor 4 years PQE
Admin/Business Support
“As part of the team supporting our fee earners, I feel my contribution is valued and recognised. We are all viewed as playing an integral part in servicing the clients needs.”
Rachel Leadbeater - Administrator
Senior Solicitor/Legal Executive:
Competitive Salary
Location:
Flexibile home working
Bedford Office
Fullers Family Law
59 St Peter's Street,
Bedford, MK40 2PR
Tel: 01234 343134
Your Package
We offer competitive salaries - to help us attract the best people.
- Competitive sign-on bonus for fee earning direct hires.
- A quarterly bonus - available to all to incentivise team working and performance.
- Annual bonus for fee earners - related to the achievement of fee income targets.
- Free professional subscriptions - to encourage you to keep up to date with developments in family law and focused on best practice.
- A rewards and recognition scheme to reward you when you live our values and go above and beyond.
- Ad-hoc working from home, to make it easier to balance work and home life.
- Up to 38 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) dependent upon service.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
