Family Solicitor / FCILEx (NQ+)
Location: Liverpool
Job Type: Full-time | Office-based
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
The Opportunity
A long-established and highly regarded Liverpool law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor or FCILEx to join its busy Family team.
The successful candidate will inherit an existing caseload and join a collaborative team of experienced family practitioners. The role is predominantly focused on public law children matters, with some private family, divorce and financial remedy work. The firm is open-minded regarding candidate backgrounds and can tailor the caseload depending on experience and interests.
This is an excellent opportunity for a junior to mid-level family lawyer looking to develop their career within a supportive and client-focused environment with a strong local reputation.
The Role
You will manage your own caseload of family matters with support from an established team.
Key responsibilities include:
- Handling a caseload of predominantly care proceedings and public law children matters
- Managing private family matters including divorce and financial remedy work where appropriate
- Conducting advocacy where suitable and attending court hearings
- Advising clients throughout proceedings and providing practical, empathetic support
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider family team
Candidate Requirements
The firm is seeking:
- Qualified Solicitors or FCILEx professionals
- NQ to 5 years’ PQE (or equivalent experience)
- Experience in family law, particularly care proceedings or public law children work
- Strong client care and communication skills
- A collaborative and personable approach
- Ability to manage a caseload independently
Team & Culture
You will join a close-knit team of family specialists within a well-established Liverpool practice.
- Team of 8 family law professionals
- Strong emphasis on collaboration and client service
- Supportive and approachable leadership team
- High level of client interaction and community presence
- Opportunity to develop your practice within a respected regional firm
Benefits & Package
- Salary of up to £50,000 DOE
- 30 days annual leave including bank holidays, increasing with service and seniority
- Holiday buy and sell scheme
- Free parking provided
- Pension scheme
- Genuine long-term career development opportunities
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to join a respected Liverpool firm with a strong reputation in family law, a loyal client base and a supportive team environment. The role offers a varied caseload, genuine flexibility around experience level and the chance to play a key role within an established department.
Please get in touch if of interest:
Niamh Nolan
niamh.nolan@oculuslegalgroup.com
0117 454 4409
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