Family Solicitor

Location: Preston or Lancaster / Hybrid

Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum

Our clients Family Department is expanding, and they are seeking to employ a full time Family Solicitor, from newly qualified up to 8 years PQE.

The Role

The successful candidate will have the option to work at either their Preston or Lancaster head office, together with working from home (hybrid).

You will handle a mixture of private family cases, including private children matters, divorce and financial remedy cases.

You will be familiar with dealing with drafting agreements including pre/post nuptial agreements.

Your client base will be nationwide due to the firm`s geographical reach.

Skills and Qualifications

Be experienced working to Lexcel standards
Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Have excellent attention to detail
Be organised
Be able to work as part of a team
Have solid advocacy experience in the family courts
Have fantastic communication skills and be able to explain the complexities of the law to lay clients with ease
Have a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding your billing / time recording targets
Provide a good reference from your employer
Experience of TOLATA / Cohabitee cases (Desirable)
Resolution membership (Desirable)
Experience of international family law (Desirable)
Law Society family / advanced family accredited (Desirable)
Benefits

An extremely competitive salary £35,000 to £50,000 per annum
Pension benefits
Your practising certificate paid each year
25 days holiday per annum as well as public bank holidays
Free parking
Staff events, including optional charity work
Christmas bonus
The option to work remote 2-3 days from home
Flexible working hours
Fantastic team spirit and be part of a family run friendly firm.
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply