Full job descriptionEventus Legal are seeking an ambitious Family Law Executive to join a well established and extremely reputable full service law firm in Loughborough, Leicestershire. This is a permanent, full time job opportunity with great local transport links from the wider Leicestershire region. Benefits include hybrid and flexible working, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, and a competitive salary £30,000-£50,000 DOE along with excellent career prospects and further training opportunities.
Role Responsibilities
As a Family Law Executive, based in Loughborough, Leicestershire, you will be working closely with the Head of the Family Law Department and Solicitors within the team.
You will take responsibility for your own autonomous caseload of family law matters but support on hand from senior team members to assist with more complex matters as and when necessary.
This opportunity would suit a Solicitor, Legal Executive or seasoned non-qualified fee earner looking for a truly varied caseload and exposure to some high-net-worth private family law matters.
Specific duties will include:
*Managing a varied caseload public and private family law and children matters
*Advise clients on divorce, separation, child arrangements, financial settlements, and domestic abuse issues
*Represent clients in care proceedings, child protection matters, and applications involving local authorities
*Conducting your own advocacy
*Ensure compliance with Legal Aid Agency requirements and maintain accurate billing records where applicable
* Work collaboratively with colleagues and supervise junior staff or trainees where appropriate
*Meet individual billing, chargeable hours, and performance targets
*Ensure compliance with SRA standards and confidentiality obligations
Person Specification
Applications are sought from experienced and passionate family law executives (solicitors, legal executives or fee earners) with a background in handling a diverse range of family law matters.
*Family Law Executive (Solicitor, Legal Executive or Fee Earner)
*Prior experience managing or assisting on a caseload of public and private family law files
*Ability to conduct own advocacy
*Strong knowledge of family law legislation, court procedures, and legal aid processes
*Ability to build rapport with vulnerable clients and handle sensitive matters with empathy and professionalism
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Competent IT skills
*High attention to detail and accuracy
Benefits and Rewards
You will be joining a busy, fast paced family law team based in Loughborough Leicestershire that have a solid reputation across the East Midlands region and have exposure to high quality and high net worth work.
Benefits include:
*Competitive salary, guide £30,000-£50,000 depending on experience and PQE (if appropriate)
*Flexible and hybrid working
*Great transport links
*25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure
*Company pension scheme
About the Company
Our client is a well-established regional heavyweight law firm with a solid name and reputation in the local legal market across Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands region and their Family Law department is headed up by an experienced and well-regarded Solicitor.
A truly supportive and collaborative working environment where individuals are given autonomy to manage their own files while still benefiting from strong team support, with no micromanagement. They pride themselves on their high quality work, excellent client service and long-term career development without having to jump through hoops.
The Family Law team consists of both qualified and non-qualified fee earners and there is full legal assistant and secretarial support to ensure that every matter runs as smoothly as possible and you can consistently deliver the best service to every client.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this new Family Law Executive opportunity in Loughborough, Leicestershire. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please send your CV to Izzie Vaughan at the Eventus Recruitment Group.
If this job isn’t quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
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