Job Title: Family Law Solicitor

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor to join our team, handling a variety of private family matters, including private children cases, divorce proceedings, and financial remedy cases. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to work in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of private family matters, with a focus on children’s issues, divorce, and financial remedy cases.
• Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients, ensuring the highest standards of service.
• Work efficiently and effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Prepare and present cases in family courts with solid advocacy skills.
• Maintain accurate records and meet or exceed billing and time recording targets.
• Communicate complex legal issues clearly to clients, ensuring they understand their options and the implications.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to the success of the team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in accordance with Lexcel standards.
• Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Solid advocacy experience in family law matters.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify legal jargon for clients.
• Demonstrable success in meeting or surpassing billing and time recording targets.
• A positive reference from your current or previous employer.
• Experience in TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act) or cohabitee disputes (desirable).
• Membership with Resolution (desirable).
• Experience in international family law (desirable).
• Law Society Family or Advanced Family accreditation (desirable).

If you are passionate about family law and looking for an opportunity to progress your career in a supportive and professional setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!