A modern, growing law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its dynamic and collaborative team in Cumbria. This is an exciting opportunity to build your practice, work closely with a supportive team, and contribute to the strategic growth of the department.
About the Role
You will handle a range of Family law matters, managing your own caseload while supporting the department head in achieving its strategic goals. This role offers a blend of hands-on legal work and opportunities to contribute to business development.
Key Responsibilities:
* Conduct Family law matters for a diverse client base
* Achieve individual billing and fee-earning targets
* Maintain accurate, compliant client files and records
* Identify and develop new fee-earning opportunities
* Collaborate across teams, cross-referring work where appropriate
* Support departmental marketing and business development initiatives
* Stay current with changes in Family law and practice
About You
You are a confident and experienced Family solicitor with the ability to manage your own workload independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
You will ideally have:
* 5+ years PQE in Family law
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the legal market
* Ability to work independently and build your own caseload
* Leadership capability to supervise and mentor junior fee earners
* Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset
What’s on Offer
* Competitive, tailored remuneration
* Flexible and supportive working environment
* Opportunity to play a key role in shaping and growing the department
* Career development and performance-linked rewards
This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking team where your expertise and initiative will be valued and rewarded