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Head of Department - Family

Employer
JMC Legal Recruitment
Location
England, Shropshire, Shrewsbury
Salary
£50000 - £100000 per annum
Closing date
23 Nov 2020

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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, Private Practice
Experience Level
Junior Level, Mid Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Private Client, Family
PQE
4-6 Years, 7+ Years

Job Details


This leading UK Firm, with an outstanding regional reputation for their commitment to client care are now looking to further their offering in Family Law. They are one of the fastest growing firms in the area who do not compromise on their approach to client care which has allowed them to consistently win and retain an exciting range of local, regional and national clients.

The Firm

By having a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach, the firm prides itself on focusing their energy on getting results for their clients while attracting and developing strong legal talent.

The relationship they build and nurture with their clients is of paramount importance, which is why many clients stay with the firm for decades. They understand that one size does not fit all and really take the time to understand each one of their clients' needs and what makes them successful with many client referrals across the West Midlands region.

The firm have a friendly culture throughout all their offices and pride themselves on being hardworking and collaborative. They often cross refer work to other departments and due to their national presence, they can be cohesive to work on a nationwide service line and share work.

The practice is very flexible with remote working. They offer a mixture of working from home and being in the office and try to cater to individual employees' needs.

The Role

The firm are seeking to hire a Head of Family in their Shrewsbury office.

The firm are undergoing significant expansion, so they are looking for someone to bring their drive and ambition to the team where will work on a range of private Family matters and to manage the wider Family team.

The caseload will depend on your own focus, but you can be expected to work on a range of matters such as Divorce and Financial Matters through to Children and Prenuptial Agreements.

This team have a wealth of experience in Family Law working with a varied client base. The firm are entrepreneurial and so are looking for determined individuals to join the team who have a strong work ethic.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern firm with a fresh outlook who will encourage you to develop your own regional reputation and client base.

Requirements

  • You will be an ambitious Solicitor with 4 PQE + with previous experience of managing or supervising a team
  • You will have an excellent technical knowledge for a range of Family matters
  • You will be ambitious and highly motivated by the work that you do
  • Salary is competitive and negotiable, depending on your level of experience, plus an excellent benefits package



If this role is of interest then please apply or call for a confidential conversation.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.

We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through.  Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.

What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.

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