Job Description
Family Law Solicitor
Salary:Circa £40,000 DOE
Hours:Mon Fri, 9am5pm (part-time/flexible working considered)
The Role
Our client is seeking a dedicated and compassionateFamily Law Solicitorto join their growing team. This role involves managing a varied caseload of private family matters, including financial remedy and child arrangements, as well as cohabitation, separation, and pre/post-nuptial agreements. The ideal candidate will have strong client care skills, sound procedural knowledge, and the ability to manage cases from instruction to conclusion with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage a broad caseload of family law matters, including:
* Financial remedy proceedings (divorce, separation, financial settlements)
* Child arrangement disputes (residence, contact, parental responsibility)
* Non-molestation and occupation orders (where applicable)
* Separation and cohabitation agreements
* Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
2. Provide clear, tailored, and empathetic legal advice to clients
3. Conduct advocacy in the Family Court where appropriate
4. Liaise with counsel and external professionals as needed
5. Prepare court applications, statements, and supporting documentation
6. Ensure files are mai...