Associate/Senior Associate - Family Law - Edinburgh or Glasgow City Centre.

Job Description

Associate/Senior Associate – Family Law – Edinburgh or Glasgow - Hybrid.

C£65K - £75k (DOE) + Excellent Benefits Package.

We are delighted to partner with this highly regarded, estabosh firm located Edinbugh and Glasgow.

An exciting opportunity for an Associate/Senior Associate to join their expanding family team based in Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Our client is seeking a pro-active candidate eager to gain additional experience in family matters.

The successful candidate will be a focussed, ambitious and self-motivated lawyer who will be expected to work collaboratively with the other members of the team in a variety of cases involving the whole spectrum of family law.

The firm attracts a diverse range of family law work from complex high value divorce cases to advising those of modest wealth in a cost-effective way. Regardless of the individual the firm represents they provide their clients with excellent client care delivering a solution-orientated approach. 

Our client is seeking a candidate who will provide their family law clients with a clear direction and sound advice.

Role and responsibility;

Providing solution-orientated advice to clients on financial provision upon separation and divorce and acting for clients in child related matters including residence and contact disputes and child relocation applications.
Engaging, meeting and advising clients on your own. Taking excellent care of clients from the beginning of their cases through to the end.
Drafting financial settlement agreements, pre and post nuptial and cohabitation agreements and providing clear advice on the legal implications of those documents.
When the need arises, drafting pleadings and conducting advocacy in sheriff court litigation both in person and over WebEx.
Working collaboratively with other team members to look after their clients, including attending client meetings and follow-up work, attending consultations with counsel and assisting with the follow-up work, preparing productions, taking statements from witnesses and covering court hearings in the Sheriff Court.
Being actively involved in the practice area’s business development and strategic objectives in order to grow the firm’s client base.

Key Skills require;

5+ years plus PQE in family law is essential.
Committed to highest level of client care and service.
Team player who works collaboratively with other team members.
Genuine interest in family work.
Committed to taking personal responsibility to learn on the job and keep knowledge up to date.
Excellent attention to detail.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Communicates in a confident, clear and relaxed way.
Adapts style of communication appropriately when dealing with colleagues and clients.
Excellent research skills.
Takes responsibility for own client work and advice and supervises those less qualified.
Works efficiently and is organised.
Ability to deal with competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Shows understanding of clients’ needs, and tailors advice appropriately.

This is a truly unique career opportunity, providing the opportunity to work alongside highly experienced, recognised individuals within the profession.

Our client offers a generous salary and genuine career progression.

For further information, please contact Michelle Beaumont for a confidential discussion.