Associate/Senior Associate/ Legal Director, Family Law (0197)

At Morton Fraser MacRoberts we are a new style of law firm, independent by choice and a place where we make our own decisions and our people can have their own say. Our culture empowers all of our people to be the best they can be.You''ll get responsibility early on and the support to make great things happen. And because we understand that hard work comes from people who are empowered to be at their best more of the time, we offer an agile working environment.We are charting our way to become the best in our field, so if you share our ambition, come chart your best course with us.Summary of RoleTo provide excellent legal advice and client service within a supportive and ambitious team, ranked Band 1 in Chambers legal directory and undertaking high quality and challenging cases within England, Scotland and cross-border. The individual will be able to act as an ambassador for the firm, further developing a strong and established English family law practice covering financial and child matters. The role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours considered. We are seeking English qualified candidates.Key TasksBuild and maintain long lasting client and agent relationships.Manage and develop your direct reports and support other team members with legal queriesManage your workload competently, professionally, efficiently and cost effectively with minimum supervision to achieve client and firm objectives.Be pro-active in the financial control of all your own and team matters, including accurate time recording and prompt feeing.Contribute constructively to the work of other team members/teams in the Private Client Division.Contribute to organising and delivering technical training within the division.Qualifications and Experience4+ years PQEPerson SpecificationYou have excellent communication skills, you are articulate, you communicate clearly, concisely and without any jargon.You enjoy working within a team and autonomously on your own initiative.You are personable and good at building and developing client relationships.You are confident and you have a strong belief in yourself and your own ability.You are committed to providing a good client experience and willing to put in extra time and effort when requiredHere at Morton Fraser MacRoberts we believe in a positive work life balance and in an inclusive and friendly working environment.We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. We know that a culture of inclusion drives great results, and we''re committed to making sure all our people feel valued and empowered. If you need any adjustments or accommodations during the application process, just let us know in your application. We will support you every step of the way. If you have a disability and meet the basic requirements for the role, we will guarantee you an interview.We offer a generous benefits package including:Profit Related PayPension SchemePrivate Medical Insurance for all employees (BUPA)Holidays starting at 25 days plus 9 public holidays (plus birthday off)Tax Efficient Car Lease SchemeCycle to Work SchemeLife AssuranceIncome ProtectionAccess to Comprehensive Wellbeing resourcesRetail DiscountsWe operate our business on an agile basis reflecting the needs of our clients and our people to deliver outstanding client service. We will agree a suitable office/homeworking arrangement with all candidates.As signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant, we recognise the value that serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. Please ensure you include any military skills and qualifications you hold when applying for a vacancy with us to ensure they are recognised during our recruitment and selection process.Create an alert subscription based on this vacancy

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