Overview
Family Solicitor - Private Family (c.5 Years PQE)
đź“Ť Liverpool | Hybrid working available
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor to join a well-regarded and expanding family team within a respected regional law firm in their Liverpool office.
This role would suit a confident solicitor with around five years' post-qualification experience who is looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters while working closely with an experienced partner in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The position offers strong exposure to high-quality work, the chance to develop your profile within the field, and genuine opportunities for progression.
The Role
You will handle a broad range of private family law matters, including:
* Divorce and separation
* Financial remedy proceedings
* Private children disputes
* Cohabitation disputes and Schedule 1 Children Act claims
* Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Responsibilities
* Managing your own caseload with a good degree of autonomy
* Drafting pleadings, statements, agreements and other legal documents
* Advising clients on strategy and negotiating settlements
* Preparing matters for court and attending hearings including FDRs and final hearings
* Working closely with counsel, experts and other professionals
* Promoting the use of non-court dispute resolution where appropriate
* Maintaining excellent standards of client care
* Supporting and mentoring junior team members where relevant
About You
To be considered for this role you will:
* Be a qualified solicitor with around 5 years' PQE in family law
* Have experience managing private family law matters independently
* Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of family law and procedure
* Be confident dealing with clients in a professional and empathetic manner
* Have excellent drafting, negotiation and communication skills
* Be well organised and comfortable managing competing deadlines
* Enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team
Why Apply?
* High-quality privately funded work
* Supportive and experienced leadership within the team
* Genuine opportunities for career development
* Positive and collaborative working culture
* Flexible and hybrid working options
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About Us
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.
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