Family Solicitor

A well-established family law team is looking to bring in a Solicitor level candidate to join their busy practice, working across a varied private family caseload.

The role

You’ll be managing your own files with available supervision if needed, covering a broad range of private family matters including:

• Cohabitation and unmarried couple disputes

Please note, this position does not include child law or childcare work, as those matters are handled by a separate team.

What you’ll be doing

Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supporting and progressing new client enquiries
• Assisting with legal surgery / drop-in advice sessions
• Fee-earning work across your own caseload
• Day-to-day administration of client matters
• Legal Aid funding applications where relevant
• Supporting outreach and marketing activity, including building relationships with local referrers and organisations
• Participating in new enquiry and advice session rotas

What we’re looking for

• 2-8 years’ PQE in family law
• Experience running your own caseload
• Strong advocacy experience (essential)
• Confidence working independently while being part of a team
• A willingness to get involved in outreach, surgeries and external advice sessions

There are strong prospects for progression for the right person, within a supportive and active family law environment.

Salary & benefits

• Salary: market rate, dependent on experience
• days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual discretionary bonus
• Death in service cover (non-contributory)

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