Overview
Family Law Solicitor – Location: Birmingham. Certain Advantage are seeking a Family Solicitor with experience in privately funded and legal aid matters to join a dynamic and client-focused Family Law team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse caseload involving divorce, finances, Children Act matters, and advocacy, while contributing to the firm's ongoing growth and client service excellence.
Responsibilities
* Handle a mixed caseload including privately funded family law matters: divorce, financial remedy, and Children Act proceedings
* Legal Aid family work where applicable
* Advocacy in family courts as required
* Manage and develop a caseload of corporate and private clients
* Maintain strong day-to-day client relationships, ensuring excellent communication and service
* Keep up to date with relevant family law legislation and practice
* Liaise effectively with other team members and departments
* Complete legal documents, forms, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner
* Actively participate in business development including seminars, workshops, and pitches
* Meet agreed targets and service level agreements (SLAs)
* Deliver a service that is efficient, responsive, and client-focused
Salary: £36,000 – £47,000 DOE
The individual
We are looking for someone who is:
* A Qualified Solicitor (ideally 3+ years PQE) with strong family law experience
* Comfortable managing high and varied caseloads independently
* Familiar with both private and publicly funded family law matters
* Confident in advocacy and attending court hearings
* Proactive, organised, and self-motivated with the ability to use initiative
* Skilled in client care, with a professional and empathetic approach
* Commercially aware and keen to contribute to firm growth and marketing
* A strong communicator and effective team player
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Working with Certain Advantage
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