Family Law Solicitor
Couchman Hanson is looking for an ambitious and motivated Family Law Solicitor to join our newly acquired office in Crowthorne.
About You
You’ll already be a successful senior solicitor and have experience in running a caseload independently and enjoy networking and business development.
You’re well known for your expertise and ability to empathise with a wide range of clients in order to resolve the most sensitive and complicated practicalities involved in family break-ups.
You’ll be required to cover all areas of Family Law but in particular:
Divorce/Civil Partnership Dissolution
Children Arrangements
Financial and property issues on divorce or separation
Inheritance Act Claims
Trust of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 proceedings
Pre-nuptial, separation and cohabitation agreements
Domestic violence cases
Same-sex marriage
The Role
This role involves managing a diverse and varied caseload.
We no longer have a legal aid contract so there is no legal aid work.
Court work and advocacy will be required, the ideal candidate will take over a busy caseload due to the retirement of a senior solicitor.
The main duties of the role include but not limited to:
Meeting new clients, taking instructions and advising
Conducting their own caseload of family work in an efficient manner
Drafting all documents as required
Representing clients at Court and conducting own advocacy
Attending conferences with Counsel
Instructing Counsel and experts
Supporting other members of the team where required
Networking in order to assist in the expansion of the office
This role offers a competitive salary to match the candidate’s experience.
Role is Full Time with remote working.
About Us
We’re entrepreneurial thinking, using technology to our advantage, or finding ways of working that gives our solicitor the flexibility to deliver the dedicated and personal service our clients need.
At Couchman Hanson we foster a thoughtful and flexible work environment and believe everyone's role within the firm is to be service focussed, whilst adding value internally and with the wider community.
If you’re interested in this role, please submit your CV with the subject title “Family Law Solicitor” to enquiries@couchmanhanson.co.uk