Overview
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Responsibilities
* Managing a broad mix of private family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, ancillary relief (including high-net-worth clients), and private child arrangement cases.
* Providing expert, empathetic legal advice to clients during challenging times, demonstrating discretion and professionalism.
* Drafting legal documents, preparing court bundles, and confident courtroom advocacy.
* Achieving targets and working efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining excellent client care standards.
* Contributing to business development initiatives, such as creating content for blogs or social media.
What We’re Looking For
* Professional accreditation from the Law Society of Northern Ireland – Admission to the Roll of Solicitors and holding a current practising certificate.
* A minimum of 7 years’ Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) in Family Law.
* Proven technical expertise and a strong background in handling complex family law cases.
* Membership of the Law Society’s Children Order Panel / Guardian Ad Litem panel will be an advantage.
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* The ability to manage a caseload independently from the start, showing initiative and a proactive approach.
* A collaborative mindset and strong professional judgement.
* Working knowledge of the LAMS (Legal Aid Management System).
* Experience of digital case management systems.
Application
Please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@oreillystewart.com
Additional information
Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Legal
Industries: Legal Services
EEO statement: The Law Society of Northern Ireland is an equal opportunity employer.
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