Family Solicitor

We are looking for a talented Family Solicitor to join our dynamic team at a leading, award-winning firm. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual seeking a new challenge and the chance to contribute to a firm committed to growth and success.

Key Responsibilities

As a Family Solicitor, your role will involve:

• Handling a broad range of Family Law matters, including separation, divorce, financial settlements, and children’s issues
  

• Managing domestic abuse and domestic violence cases, including injunctions and associated family law matters
  

• Overseeing TOLATA claims
  

• Drafting key legal documents such as Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
  

• Managing financial aspects of your cases, including cash flow control and adherence to billing procedures
  

• Supporting colleagues by assisting with their caseloads, particularly during times of absence (e.g., sick leave or holidays)
  

• Minimizing risk by ensuring all files are managed in line with the firm's risk and file management policies
  

• Following the firm’s office procedures and systems, and participating in relevant training
  

• Supervising fee-earning work completed by colleagues as needed
  

• Contributing to the ongoing development and success of the Family Law department
  

Requirements

• A qualification as a Solicitor, Legal Executive, or equivalent

• Extensive experience in Family Law, covering all areas of family law, including divorce, finances, children’s issues, and domestic abuse

• Ideally, you will have 2+ years of PQE, though we welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience

• Ability to manage your own caseload with or without support staff

• Proficiency in using the firm’s practice and case management system

• Willingness to contribute to the marketing and growth of the Family Law department

• Strong financial acumen with the ability to meet billing targets and manage client accounts

• Excellent IT, written, and verbal communication skills

• Flexibility and dependability to meet the firm’s needs, including occasional overtime and weekend work
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  

• A supportive and collaborative work environment
  

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within an award-winning firm