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Ashfords LLP

9d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Legal
  • Exeter

AI generated summary

  • You should be a strong communicator with family law experience, ideally with a Resolution accreditation, resilient, client-focused, driven, and eager to support business growth.
  • You will support a diverse client base in family law, managing a mixed caseload of divorce, finance, and children work, while contributing to a high-performing team and growing your practice.

Requirements

  • - An excellent communicator with proven technical and organisational skills
  • - Accustomed to working under pressure to meet challenging deadlines
  • - Firm grounding in family work, with experience of supporting clients in a range of family law services with a similar sized national or city firm
  • - Ideally with a Resolution accreditation
  • - Meticulous and thorough in your work
  • - Passionate about securing the best outcomes for your clients
  • - Naturally resilient with the ability to cope with stressful and demanding situations
  • - Tenacious and thorough with good commercial judgement
  • - Gained a good understanding of all aspects of family law, ideally for high net worth clients
  • - Ability to build strong and lasting relationships with clients
  • - Genuine commitment to individual client needs
  • - Self-motivated and ambitious
  • - Keen to help the team continue to grow and develop business

Responsibilities

  • What you’ll do
  • We are seeking to recruit a motivated and ambitious Family Solicitor or Associate (NQ+) to support the continued success of our highly regarded team in Exeter.
  • Described by Chambers in 2024 as being “a team of excellent solicitors providing well-rounded, specialist advice to family clients,” our family team are recognised as being specialists in their field.
  • The team provide the full range of family law services and cover a number of specialist areas, meaning you’ll have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, running a mixed caseload of divorce, finance and children work, often for high net worth clients.
  • By joining us, you will become part of an enthusiastic and forward thinking team, with exposure to high quality work from the outset and the autonomy to grow your own practice.

FAQs

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

The contract type being offered is Full Time / Permanent.

What location is this job based in?

This job is based in Exeter.

What are the main responsibilities of this role?

The main responsibilities include providing legal advice and support to family clients in various areas such as divorce, finance, and child-related matters, while managing a mixed caseload often involving high net worth clients.

What qualifications are preferred for this position?

A firm grounding in family law work, experience at a similar sized national or city firm, and ideally a Resolution accreditation are preferred.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication, strong technical and organizational abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure while meeting challenging deadlines.

What kind of support is provided for professional development?

The firm supports professional development through regular training opportunities and helps in growing professional networks and profiles.

Is there an emphasis on work-life balance?

Yes, the firm emphasizes work-life balance by offering a flexible working framework, allowing a mix of home and office working.

Are there any health and wellness benefits?

Yes, the company provides a comprehensive package for physical and mental health, including onsite gym facilities, healthcare plans, and access to the Calm Mindfulness App.

Can individuals who don't meet all requirements still apply?

Yes, the firm is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages individuals to apply even if they don't meet all the requirements.

Who can I contact for more information about this opportunity?

You can contact Toby Tompkins, Talent Attraction Manager, at 01392 333 654 or via email at t.tompkins@ashfords.co.uk for an informal and confidential discussion about the opportunity.

Ashfords LLP

Valued legal partners to a wide range of corporate, public sector and private clients across the UK and internationally.

Law
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1815
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Refreshingly straightforward and open in our approach, we invest in our relationships and will care as much as you do about the outcome, whether that’s delivering your commercial objectives, protecting family assets, making investments or solving disputes. You’ll find us responsive and accessible; a valued partner - helping to overcome challenges, spot opportunities and drive matters forward to get the right result today and for the future. With five UK offices and, through our international network, able to draw on legal expertise in over 70 countries worldwide - we can support on a wide range of your legal needs.

Benefits

  • Sick Pay