Head of Family Law Department - Solicitor

A leading law firm in Bromley, on the South London/Kent border. Established in 1889, we've come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive firm in a state of continual growth. We understand the importance of our people; the practice has been accredited by Investors in People since 2005, which is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence in 'putting people first'. The practice also ranks as a Legal 500 firm, is listed in the reputable Chambers Guides, is Lexcel accredited and a member of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Wills & Inheritance Quality Scheme. To top all of that, we have also received accreditation for our staff engagement levels with a place in the Best Companies 'Ones to Watch' list. You are: Ambitious and want the opportunity to manage a department and create and deliver on your own strategic plans for growth; you have ideas on how you can build on recent successes and further increase work into the department. You take great pride in motivating and developing your team to enable them to deliver at their best. We pride ourselves on being expert, professional and friendly and we have high expectations that you pride yourself on the same. Work alongside an excellent Associate,Trainee and Legal Secretary and will be enthusiastic about the expectation on you to grow the department. You will support your team with your encouraging nature and expert knowledge to ensure billing and time recording targets are met or exceeded. You will work independently on your own caseload, mainly on matters of divorce, financial remedies, deeds of separation and private Children Act matters, but sometimes you will work together with the Associate Solicitor on cases. 5 years + PQE in Family private practice (advice and litigation). - Management experience with an inclusive and encouraging management style. - Membership of Resolution (ideally). - Confident communication and good relationship building skills. - Tenacious and determined.