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Family Lawyer (2 PQE+)

McKie Recruit

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
  • Proactive, solution-focused mindset
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ambition to develop expertise

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert advice on all aspects of Family law
  • Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision
  • Maintain excellent working knowledge across key areas of family law practice
  • Foster and maintain strong client relationships

Key facts

Hard skills

Family Law Customer Relationship Management Case Management Systems Marketing Business Development

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability

About the company

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McKie Recruit

Staffing & Recruiting

McKie Recruit are legal Recruitment Specialists working exclusively with claimant and defendant law firms. We recruit predominately into our specialised areas of Civil Litigation; Including, but not limited to, Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Housing Disrepair, Costs and Family Law. McKie Recruit was set up by barrister Andrew McKie in 2011, who has owned and worked in law firms recruiting fee earning and non-fee earning staff for over 10 years. The management of the firm is now with Will Angood and Liam O’Sullivan who combined have some 12 years’ experience of working in the legal sector with industry leading firms. We understand exactly what you are looking for! The claimant small and medium law firm recruitment market is overlooked and overly complicated- we aim to change that. We have found using some of the more established agencies to be difficult for the following reasons:- - Expensive - Inflexible Terms We pride ourselves on our low fees, flexible payment terms, and our high-quality candidates. Our placements are capped at 15%+VAT of annual salary (industry standard typically up to 25%). 50% of payment due the day the candidate walks through the door, the remaining 50% after 3 months. We are confident that our candidates are the best! We only submit vetted candidates- saving you time, money, and hassle. It is company policy that we will not supply a candidate that we would not consider for interview at our own firm. With headquarters in both Central London and the Northwest, McKie Recruit has industry leading exposure to both the Northwest markets and the South of England. Whether you wish to instruct McKie Recruit to assist with your recruitment needs or wish to become a candidate, please call us now on 0800 6124 578 or E-mail info@mckierecruit.com

Company details

Company typeStartup
IndustryStaffing & Recruiting
Company size2 - 10

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Job description

Our client are seeking a driven and skilled Family Lawyer with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) to join their esteemed Family Team. The successful candidate will be based in either their Hornchurch or Upminster office, working within a team renowned for its excellent reputation in Essex, and serving clients on both a national and international scale.

As a Tier 1 Legal 500 firm, our clients Family Team includes Legal 500 Leading Individuals and Recommended Individuals, offering an outstanding environment for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide expert advice on all aspects of Family law.
  • Manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision.
  • Maintain excellent working knowledge across key areas of family law practice.
  • Foster and maintain strong client relationships, while confidently communicating at all levels.
  • Actively participate in marketing, networking, and business development initiatives to expand work from existing and new clients.


Requirements

  • A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a client-first approach.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels.
  • An ambition to develop your expertise in a highly regarded and results-oriented environment.

This role presents a unique opportunity to enhance your skills within a supportive, high-performing team.



Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: Reflective of your experience and expertise.
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy a hybrid working arrangement, with the option to work from home and the office.
  • Exceptional Colleagues & Clients: Collaborate with a talented team and engage with top-tier clients.
  • Clear Career Progression: Transparent pathways to advance your career, with full support to help you reach your potential.
  • Mentorship Programme: Comprehensive mentoring available to all lawyers.
  • Challenging & Exciting Work: A stimulating career with limitless opportunities for growth and advancement.
  • Professional Development: Financial and time support to pursue additional qualifications and expertise.
  • Outstanding Support: Access to excellent technical, pastoral, and specialist support teams.
  • Commitment to Excellence: We uphold a culture of excellence in all that we do.
  • Quarterly Bonus: Performance-based bonuses tied to departmental success.
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: 25 days of annual leave, plus loyalty holidays and additional leave for your birthday.
  • Health & Wellbeing: Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, with health checks every three years for Senior Associates.
  • Pension Scheme: Contributory pension of 3-4% of salary.
  • Death in Service Benefit: Coverage of 2-4x your salary.
  • Free Parking: Provided at the office for all employees.
  • Home Office Setup: Full IT setup for remote working.

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