Head of Department - Family
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- England,West Midlands,Worcestershire
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Head of Department - Family Law
Worcestershire
An experienced Family Solicitor is sought for a Head of Department role to lead and develop a Family Law team while delivering excellent client service. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to step into a Head of Department role.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied Family Law caseload including divorce, financial remedies, child arrangements, consent orders, TOLATA claims and pre/post-nuptial agreements. They will supervise and support a small team of solicitors, trainees and support staff, ensuring high professional standards, regulatory compliance and positive outcomes for clients, many of whom will be dealing with sensitive and complex family matters.
Key Requirements
*Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate
*Substantial post-qualification experience in Family Law
*Strong leadership and supervision skills
*Experience dealing with Legal Aid matters and Family Court procedures
*Excellent client care, communication and drafting skills
*Confident use of case management systems and Microsoft 365
*Commercial awareness and willingness to support business development
Desirable
*Resolution membership or Family Law accreditation
*Experience in Public Law or Care Proceedings
*Previous leadership or departmental management experience
This is an opportunity for a senior family lawyer to play a key role in shaping and developing a growing department, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Worcestershire
An experienced Family Solicitor is sought for a Head of Department role to lead and develop a Family Law team while delivering excellent client service. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor to step into a Head of Department role.
The Role
The successful candidate will manage a varied Family Law caseload including divorce, financial remedies, child arrangements, consent orders, TOLATA claims and pre/post-nuptial agreements. They will supervise and support a small team of solicitors, trainees and support staff, ensuring high professional standards, regulatory compliance and positive outcomes for clients, many of whom will be dealing with sensitive and complex family matters.
Key Requirements
*Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with a current practising certificate
*Substantial post-qualification experience in Family Law
*Strong leadership and supervision skills
*Experience dealing with Legal Aid matters and Family Court procedures
*Excellent client care, communication and drafting skills
*Confident use of case management systems and Microsoft 365
*Commercial awareness and willingness to support business development
Desirable
*Resolution membership or Family Law accreditation
*Experience in Public Law or Care Proceedings
*Previous leadership or departmental management experience
This is an opportunity for a senior family lawyer to play a key role in shaping and developing a growing department, mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the firm’s strategic growth.
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Job number 3499690
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Company Details:
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...