Job Description
Role overview
Thomas Mansfield Solicitors Limited is a rapidly expanding firm specialising in employment, family, private client law and dispute resolution. Based in London, Kent, and Surrey we have built an enviable reputation for the provision of legal services to individuals based on employing an experienced team of professionals delivering excellent client care.
We are seeking a qualified family law solicitor with 4-6 years of post-qualification experience to join our dynamic team in London City. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated and dedicated family law professional to advance their career in a supportive and progressive environment.
Key responsibilities
Handling a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, cohabitation disputes and prenuptial agreements.
Advising clients on complex legal issues with a focus on tailored, client-centric solutions.
Providing supervision and guidance to junior team members where appropriate.
Engaging in business development activities, including networking, building relationships with clients and referrers and contributing to the firm’s growth.
Demonstrating excellent organisation and document management skills to ensure efficiency and accuracy in case handling.
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of family law developments and applying this expertise to client matters.
Key skills and experience
A qualified solicitor with 4-6 years PQE in family law.
Strong technical knowledge of family law, including financial settlements and child arrangements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and external stakeholder. Experience of running and assisting with High Net Worth/Ultra High Net Worth/International clients.
Proven ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varied caseload independently.
Commercial awareness and experience contributing to business development initiatives.
Strong IT proficiency.
A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach to meeting client needs.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary depending on experience, the opportunity to progress in accordance with our career development plan and benefits package:
· 24 days annual leave plus public holidays.
· Pension scheme.
· Private healthcare.
· Paid sick leave.
· Death in service benefit.
· Discretionary bonus scheme.
· Opportunities for career progression through our development plan.
In the first instance, please send a covering letter together with your CV for the attention of Sarah Wood at sarah.wood@thomasmansfield.com or telephone 01892 337540.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.
No agencies please.
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