Job Description
Family Solicitor
Location: Preston
A fantastic Legal 500 firm is seeking a talented Family Solicitor to join its thriving Private Family team.
This is a standout opportunity to work within a highly collaborative and supportive environment, handling a diverse and high-quality caseload of privately funded family matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, private children disputes and domestic abuse cases
* Representing clients in family court proceedings and hearings where appropriate
* Providing clear, practical legal advice both verbally and in writing
* Ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal procedures
* Assisting with the ongoing development and improvement of team processes and services
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships, while supporting business development initiatives
About You
* Qualified Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with relevant family law practice rights (or equivalent)
* Experience working within a private family law team
* Strong background in handling divorce, financial matters, private children work, domestic abuse and related court proceedings
* Working knowledge of Legal Aid
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
* A professional, client-focused approach aligned with firm values
Desirable:
* Experience undertaking your own advocacy
* Involvement in business development activities, including networking and client relationship building
The Firm
This well-regarded firm has a strong presence across the North of England and is recognised for delivering high-quality, practical legal services.
The firm places a strong emphasis on collaboration, professional development and achieving positive outcomes for clients.
Benefits
* 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with service
* Option to purchase additional leave (subject to terms)
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Enhanced sick pay
* Paid volunteer and celebration leave
* Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
* Profit share scheme
* Staff discounts on legal services
* Health and wellbeing support, including cashback plans and counselling services
* Private healthcare
* Retail and gym discounts
* Regular social and firm-wide events
If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career ambitions, we would be delighted to hear from you.
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