Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (NQ to 2 Years PQE) (Liverpool)

Hall Brown Family Law is a leading multi-site, multi-award-winning boutique family law firm specialising in high-net-worth family law, with an enviable reputation in the marketplace. As a result of continued growth nationally, the firm is looking to recruit a newly qualified solicitor / chartered legal executive up to a maximum of 2 years PQE to join its Liverpool office on a permanent basis.

Established in 2016, Hall Brown offers best-in-class advice on a full range of family law services offering clients the highest level of legal expertise, service, and the best possible outcome. They understand that exceptional service, support and guidance by delivering the best possible value – reasonable hourly rates and the swiftest, smoothest possible resolution to family law issues is vital for clients at what can often be the most stressful and traumatic period in their lives.

The firm is looking for someone who has developed experience in family law during their training contract or early post-qualification career, and who has the required IT, communication, organisational and practical skills to progress their career in one of the most dynamic family law firms in the country.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Communicate clearly, professionally and sensitively with clients, colleagues and third parties, providing accurate advice and updates under appropriate supervision and helping to achieve the best possible outcome for clients.
• Demonstrate an understanding of excellent client care, including the importance of managing expectations, exercising professional judgment, undertaking legal research where required and seeking guidance from more senior colleagues when appropriate.
• Undertake fee-earning work appropriate to your level of qualification and experience, including assisting with and, where appropriate, progressively managing aspects of both litigated and non-litigated family law matters under supervision.
• Assist with a varied range of private family law matters, including divorce/dissolution, financial remedy, private children work, cohabitation and nuptial agreements.
• Prepare and assist with legal documents and procedural tasks, including attendance notes, correspondence, court forms and applications, financial disclosure, instructions to counsel or experts, and hearing bundles.
• Support appropriate business development and networking activity, including assisting with local profile-raising, contributing to team initiatives and developing professional relationships in a way that is proportionate to your level of experience.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated, with a flexible attitude to work and a developing ability to prioritise work, manage deadlines and seek support where needed.
• Ability to ensure the confidentiality of the firm’s and client’s documentation and information.
• Maintain accurate file records, time recording and billing information in accordance with firm procedures, and comply with relevant AML, data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Contribute positively to departmental/firm-wide activities.
• To comply with the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct at all times.
• To carry out any other duties as and when required whenever reasonably instructed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages, to include Word, Outlook and Excel and so contribute positively to relevant training as required.

Miscellaneous:

This role enables you to be based primarily at Hall Brown’s Liverpool office, with travel to and work from our other offices as and when reasonably required. Due to the firm’s continued growth and anticipated future expansion, the right candidate will have the opportunity to develop their family law expertise in a supportive, high-quality environment, with clear scope for career development and salary progression as their experience grows. The successful candidate will receive appropriate supervision, mentoring and training, with exposure to high-quality family law work and the opportunity to take on greater responsibility as their confidence and experience develop.

Salary and Benefits:

This position provides the applicant with a competitive salary and benefits package and also facilitates the ability to develop further within the family law arena.

• Company pension
• Ad-hoc bonus payments/days off/gifts and treats
• 25 days’ holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Staff away days/weekends
• Awards events and dinners
• Private Medical Insurance – Medical History Disregarded
• Health Cash plan (cheaper optical, dental, physio etc)
• Critical illness – 1 x basic salary
• Life Insurance (Death in Service) – 4 x basic salary paid to beneficiaries
• Income Protection – 75% of basic salary for 5 years
• Private Dental (Salary Sacrifice)
• EV and hybrid vehicles (Salary Sacrifice)
• Ikea and Curry’s vouchers (Salary Sacrifice)
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Retail Discounts
• Taste Card (restaurant discounts) and Coffee Club (high street coffee chain discounts)
• Free financial review with a well-known wealth management company and mortgage planning advice
• Multicover insurance discounts
• 15% discount on wills and probate
• Employee Referral Scheme

Equality and Diversity:

Hall Brown Family Law is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will offer an automatic interview to candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role and have a disability under the Equality Act 2010. Please note that upon acceptance of an offer of employment all successful applicants are required to undergo a Basic Disclosure for unspent convictions, an adverse financial check and an ID check, amongst other pre-employment checks.