Family Solicitor - Maternity Cover

The Role

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Advising on separation and divorce.
• Handling financial remedy applications and financial matters for cohabitees.
• Dealing with private law children matters and domestic abuse cases.
• Providing clear and practical legal advice to clients.
• Representing clients through advocacy where required.
• Progressing cases efficiently while keeping clients informed of progress and costs.
• Delivering excellent client care and maintaining strong professional relationships.
• Maintaining accurate time recording, billing and credit control.
• Upholding confidentiality and complying with SRA requirements.
• Liaising effectively with colleagues and external organisations.
• Providing supervision and support to junior colleagues where appropriate.
• Supporting business development and the continued growth of the Family department.

The Candidate

• Be a qualified Solicitor or fully qualified Legal Executive.
• Have experience in private family law.
• Have experience across a broad range of family matters.
• Have experience of advocacy and direct client contact and advice.
• Be confident managing their own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Have strong technical knowledge and excellent attention to detail.
• Have excellent communication and client care skills.
• Be empathetic and confident when dealing with sensitive and complex matters.
• Be proactive, organised and committed to maintaining high professional standards.
• Have experience supervising junior colleagues or be ready to take on this responsibility.
• Be willing to travel between the firm's offices to meet client and departmental requirements.