KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Some previous experience of divorce; matrimonial finance disputes; pre-nuptial agreements; Children Act; matrimonial arbitration/mediation; cohabitation disputes etc.
• Knowledge of general family related legislation and relevant case law.
• Able to effectively manage their time to achieve client and internal deadlines.
• Understanding the importance of client care with an ability to deal with a wide range of clients with differing objectives including being able to understand pragmatic solutions for the client.
• Able to work within a team and provide support to Associates and Partners as appropriate.
• Confident Excel skills sufficient to enable the reviewing of relevant matters.
• Competent IT skills including Outlook, Word, Digital Dictation and case manager.
• Ability to draft documentation, with attention to detail.
• Understanding of the strategy and vision of the firm.
• Communicate effectively with clients, in writing, over the telephone and in meetings.
• Convey technical legal information in an effective and accessible way.

JOB PURPOSE:

• We are looking for a solicitor to join the London Dispute Resolution Family Group based in our Guildford office. DMH Stallard’s family law team has been recognised in the 2023 eprivateclient Top Family Law Firms rankings and was awarded Family Law Team of the Year 2024 by the Surrey Law Society.
• We are ideally looking for an 1-2 PQE solicitor to take on a wide variety of work to support the continued development of the practice. You will work as an effective member of the Dispute Resolution (Family) group working along side Partners and Associates in the Group.
• The individual is expected to develop good working relationships with clients and other team members.
• To be responsible under supervision for own caseload of work and own fee targets.
• Achieve the targets as defined by the Group Head/Head of Department, including contribution, hours and fees.