Head of Family Law Department

Senior Management Role / Head of Department Family Law Location: Leamington Spa (with hybrid working) Salary: up to £70,000 negotiable, commensurate with experience We are working in partnership with a well-established, Lexcel accredited, Legal 500-recognised, multi-office law firm who are looking to attract an experienced Private Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive, with around 5+years PQE, to head up their busy Family Department based in Leamington Spa town centre. The role will involve: Leading and managing the Family Law Department, providing strong leadership to the team Managing Departmental budgets and finances Ensuring the development of all staff Managing own caseload of financial remedy and private law children matters Interviewing and advising clients in all matters relating to family law and identifying solutions Drafting correspondence, briefs, court documentation, full attendance notes and statements of evidence Continually reviewing cases in the light of new information Liaising with experts, enquiry agents, costs draftspersons, counsel and colleagues Undertaking advocacy work Assisting the management team in tendering for LAA contracts and ensuring compliance in contract requirements Ensuring members of the department have clear training and development plans Conducting and coordinating regular performance and file reviews for all team members Suitable candidates will have: Around 5 years + PQE as a Family Private Solicitor with experience of ..... full job details .....
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