Family Law Solicitor Director - Child Abduction Specialist

Duncan Lewis Solicitors (Ltd) is regulated by the Solicitor's Regulation Authority and was founded in 1998, headquartered in the City of London with offices nationwide. We are recognised by the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners UK independent legal directories as a top-tier law firm in all key practice areas. We are a paperless law firm with over 500 personnel that embraces hybrid-working, servicing both corporate entities and private individuals in over 25 areas of law across 60 languages. We have been awarded Law Firm of the Year at the 2024 Lexis Nexis Awards and 2023 Modern Law Awards, reflecting our dedication to legal expertise and client service. We hold Investors in People Gold Standard accreditation for over 15 years, showcasing our commitment to professional development.

The Family department is experienced in assisting high net worth individuals in divorce matters with specialist solicitors in domestic abuse, adoption, child abduction, prohibitive steps orders, specific issues orders, injunctions, spousal and child maintenance, properties, pensions and freezing injunctions.

Main Responsibilities of the Role:

• Report directly to and collaborate with the Board to ensure performance targets are met.
• Manage and oversee complex family matters.
• Responsible for all aspects of Family work including divorce, financial disputes and remedies; international elements of child abduction/adoption; injunctions/non-molestation orders.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to other team members.
• Manage and supervise Solicitors, Trainee Solicitors and Caseworkers.
• Assist with delivery of appropriate training and development in the department.
• Undertake your own advocacy.
• Engage in Business Development and Marketing.

Key Skills Required:

• 3 Years+ PQE.
• Must have a clean, valid Practising Certificate at the time of applying.
• Must hold one of the following accreditations: Law Society Family Law Panel (Advanced), with Child Abduction and Wardship component; Resolution Accredited Specialist - Child Abduction Specialist Portfolio completed; Listed on the International Child Abduction and Contact Unit (ICACU) accredited panel.
• Experienced Family Law Solicitor with a proven track record in managing complex and sensitive child abduction cases.
• Strong management skills and committed team player.
• Previous supervisory experience and working to key performance indicators.
• Excellent networking and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of publicly funded family law.
• Excellent client care and advocacy skills.
• Excellent IT Skills - familiar with Microsoft Office applications and document management skills.

What we offer:

• A fantastic supportive team.
• Strong career progression with support for legal awards and professional recognition.

The recruitment process will fully comply with GDPR and other applicable laws. Background checks including CRB/DBS checks will establish your eligibility to work in the UK and suitability to the role.

Duncan Lewis is committed to Equal Opportunities and embraces diversity of its staff. We guarantee an interview for candidates that disclose a disability and meet the essential requirements for the post.