Family Lawyer in Hastings

Job Details

Job Title: Family Lawyer

Location: Hastings, East Sussex

Working Arrangements: Negotiable

Salary: Competitive Salary DOE

Practice Area: Family

About The Client

My client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in East Sussex. Over the past decade, it has expanded to multiple offices and now has a team of approximately 100 members, delivering a comprehensive range of legal services tailored to the needs of individuals, families, and businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload, including relationship breakdowns, divorce, financial settlements, child custody and welfare matters, domestic abuse cases, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
• Provide clear, empathetic guidance to clients, liaise with solicitors, courts, and mediators to ensure smooth case progression, and maintain accurate records of all communications and actions.
• Work closely with and provide direction to a dedicated assistant to ensure efficient case management.
• Oversee and support junior staff, including paralegals, trainees, and newly qualified solicitors (NQS), by monitoring their work, delegating tasks effectively, and ensuring high standards of quality and compliance.
• Stay informed of changes in Family Law legislation and best practices.
• Ensure all actions comply with legal and ethical standards, upholding the firm's reputation.

About You

• Qualified CILEx Legal Executive or Solicitor With A Valid Practicing Certificate.
• A minimum of 3 years PQE in Family Law (5 years PQE is advantageous).

Why NPA Recruit?

The successful candidate for the specified position shall be entitled to receive a one-time payment of £1000 as a signing bonus, funded solely by NPA Recruit LTD. This payment shall be disbursed to the candidate within 14 days.