Job Description

Join a highly regarded law firm as a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor and embark on an exciting career within a progressive and supportive legal team. This role is ideal for an empathetic and motivated legal professional, seeking to champion clients' interests and contribute to the ongoing success of a renowned family law department.

Key Responsibilities in Family Law

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Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters, including divorce, separation, financial settlements, cohabitation disputes, and private children proceedings. Advising clients on their legal rights and options in respect of all aspects of family breakdown, including child arrangements, parental responsibility, and protection from domestic abuse. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating court documents, financial remedy applications, child arrangement orders, and pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Representing clients at court hearings, mediations, and settlement meetings, ensuring their interests are robustly represented at every stage. Liaising sensitively and effectively with clients, witnesses, counsel, the courts, and opposing representatives, maintaining high standards of client care. Ensuring strict adherence to all regulatory, ethical, and procedural requirements within family law practice. Engaging in continuous professional development and training to maintain a thorough and up-to-date understanding of family law practice and procedure. Contributing positively to a collaborative, client-focused team environment and supporting colleagues as required.
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Essential Skills and Experience for Family Solicitor (NQ)

Qualified solicitor (England and Wales) with a demonstrable interest or seat in family law, ideally gained as part of a training contract or recent post-qualification experience. Up-to-date knowledge of family legislation and current best practices in resolving family disputes, financial matters, and matters involving children. Strong client relationship and communication skills, demonstrating professionalism, sensitivity, and clarity in all interactions. Ability to manage a busy caseload with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgement. Excellent drafting and negotiation capabilities, supported by a collaborative and pragmatic approach. Effective use of legal case management systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Commitment to equality, diversity, and delivering client-centric solutions in all aspects of practice.
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Benefits and Career Progression as a Family Law Solicitor

Genuine opportunities for career development and promotion within a highly respected, people-focused firm. Access to a broad spectrum of family law cases, enhancing your expertise and professional profile. Supportive and inclusive team environment, facilitating knowledge-sharing and growth. Competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits package, including pension and wellness schemes. Flexible working arrangements promoting a healthy work-life balance, with a hybrid and remote working model available. Regular access to in-house and external CPD, with mentoring from experienced family law specialists.
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About You

You are passionate about delivering high-quality family legal services and making a positive impact for clients going through challenging times. You excel at building rapport and trust, displaying empathy, fairness, and resilience in all circumstances. You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are driven to continually develop your legal knowledge and practical skills. You always operate with the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and professionalism. * You are eager to contribute to a diverse, inclusive, and forward-thinking legal team.