Job Description
Family Solicitor/Legal Executive
Stockton
£35,000-£50,000
Hybrid Working
Monday to Friday
Overview & Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Family law professional to join this leading North East law firm.
Job Description:
You will be in a supportive team of four fee earners, two CLIEX Lawyers and two experienced non-qualified family executives.
You will be dealing with divorce financial settlements as this is the main focus of the role but also children matters, non-molestation orders and the general work covered in a Legal Aid Family team.
Role responsibilities:
1. Advise and represent clients in financial remedy proceedings, including asset division, spousal maintenance, and pension sharing.
2. Draft, negotiate, and review consent orders and financial agreements.
3. Handle private law cases involving child arrangements (contact and residence).
4. Represent clients in disputes concerning parental responsibility, relocation, or specific issue orders.
5. Prepare and represent clients in applications for non-molestation and occupation orders.
6. Provide urgent support and advice in domestic abuse situa...