Hopkins Solicitors LLP

Hopkins Solicitors LLP is one of the leading North Nottinghamshire firms of solicitors with 90 employees across five offices, 2 in Mansfield, 1 in Sutton in Ashfield, 1 in Nottingham and 1 in Kirkby in Ashfield.

Due to ongoing expansion, we are currently looking to recruit a Family fee earner for our new and expanding Sutton Office;

The position would ideally suit a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive or equivalent with at least 3 years PQE;

You will be required to cover all areas of Family Law but particularly:

• Divorce/Civil Partnership Dissolution
• Children Arrangements
• Financial and property issues on divorce or separation
• Pre-nuptial, separation and cohabitation agreements
• Domestic violence cases

Legally aided and private work is undertaken;

Court work and advocacy will be required;

The ideal candidate will take over a busy caseload and also be expected to build and manage the department ;

We are looking for someone motivated and passionate about supporting vulnerable clients as well as having excellent client care skills;

The ideal candidate for this role must have the following:

• a strong desire to learn
• enthusiastic and ambitious
• hardworking
• organised
• adaptable and accommodating
• a smart and tidy appearance
• excellent attention to detail
• IT competent
• Excellent timekeeping and attendance

The successful candidate will undertake duties including 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;
• Using Legal Aid CCMS for applications, amendments, billing;
• Representing clients at Court and conducting own advocacy;
• Attending PLO and other Social Care meetings;
• Attending advocates and professionals meetings;
• Instructing Counsel and experts;
• Liaising and building links with agencies such as Womens’ Aid and NIDAS;
• Supporting other members of the team where required;
• Networking in order to assist in the expansion of the office.

Should you wish to be considered for this role, please apply to Rebecca Truscott at rtruscott@hopkins-solicitors.co.uk