We are recruiting; Family Law Solicitors 5+years PQE; Outstanding prospects

October 22, 2021 4:48 pm

Fast growing, Legal 500 Niche Family Law Practice seeks talented Divorce Specialist and Child Abduction Specialist Solicitors (2 positions) 5+ Years PQE /early equity prospects if wanted

Ian Walker founded Ian Walker Family Law and Mediation Solicitors in 2013. We have grown from being Ian and a computer, into one of the largest and strongest teams of family lawyers in the South West.

We have a strong team/mutually supportive culture.

We are very busy and are recruiting for further long term growth…

The roles/candidate specification

Divorce specialist

5+ years good PQE – ideally with legal 500 practice

Commitment to Resolution Code.

Family law accreditation/collaborative law/mediation accreditation is desirable – but if currently lacking we would wish to support you in developing your overall family law expertise.

To be based in Exeter with responsibility for developing our Exeter-based divorce practice (with the support of our business development team)

Child Abduction Specialist

5+ years good PQE

Current member of Resolution/Law Society Panel to allow listing on Reuinite International Panel

Opportunity to build a Child Abduction Team within our specialist Child Law Team

Possibility of remote working

For both roles

Possibility of early equity

Full time

Competitive salary

Us

Legal 500,
Winner and Highly Commended in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2021
Shortlisted Family Law Awards 2021 – Family Law Firm – South
Winners of the Modern Law Awards 2020 – Boutique Law Firm (11+ employees)
One of the strongest Family Law Teams in the South West
Legal Aid Contracts for children law and family mediation.
We have a widely admired and good lead generating website.
Family Mediation – we can provide a route to mediation accreditation.
We have good IT / paperless working / everyone can work from home if we wanted.
We are committed members of Resolution (Ian Walker is Chair of Resolution Devon Region, Lauren Preedy (Head of our Divorce Team) is Chair of Resolution Somerset Region.
We are based in modern offices in Exeter and have a network of offices/locations from where we (normally) meet clients which is currently: Bath, Bristol, Dorchester, Honiton, Plymouth, Shaftesbury, Taunton, Torquay, Wells, Weston-Super-Mare and Yeovil. We are open to expanding this network to assist a suitable candidate.
We are committed to being a friendly diverse and inclusive practice and we have a pool table in our office.
We are also Real Living Wage Employers.
All our work groups are very busy
We want family lawyers who are good at what they do and who enjoy what they do and who want to work with like-minded colleagues in a collegiate and supportive team.
You will be committed to the highest standards of legal practice and client care.