Description
Are you a Family Solicitor based in Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire looking for your next career move? Would you like to join a growing law firm where you can develop your career, enjoy genuine flexibility and play an important role in the growth of a new office?
We are currently recruiting for a Family Solicitor to join an established and expanding specialist family law practice, with an exciting opportunity to help develop its presence across Leicestershire or Nottinghamshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Newly Qualified or Junior Solicitor looking to build their experience within a supportive environment, with experienced colleagues on hand to provide guidance, supervision and ongoing professional development.
More experienced candidates will be considered. Full-time or part-time candidates will also be considered.
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
- Full-time or part-time opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- Potential hybrid/homeworking arrangements.
- Supportive working environment with experienced colleagues.
- Regular supervision, mentoring and professional development.
- Opportunity to help establish and grow a new office.
- Excellent long-term career progression opportunities.
- Exposure to a varied and interesting private family law caseload.
- Administrative, compliance and marketing support.
- Workplace pension.
- Health cash plan.
- Death-in-service benefit.
- Additional annual leave benefits linked to length of service.
- Birthday leave.
- Christmas office closure.
- Staff rewards and social events.
The Role
You will manage a varied private family law caseload, with responsibilities tailored to your experience and level of competence.
Your duties will include:
- Managing a caseload of private family law matters.
- Advising clients on divorce and financial remedy proceedings.
- Handling private children matters.
- Advising on non-molestation and occupation orders.
- Taking client instructions and providing clear, practical legal advice.
- Drafting legal documents, applications, statements and correspondence.
- Conducting negotiations and liaising with other legal professionals.
- Attending client meetings and court hearings where appropriate.
- Maintaining accurate files and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Building relationships with local professionals and potential referrers.
- Supporting networking, marketing and business development activities.
- Playing an active role in establishing and growing a new office.
You will receive ongoing support and supervision from experienced colleagues, with the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your confidence and experience develop.
About You
We are keen to hear from Family Solicitors who are passionate about delivering excellent client care and developing their careers within private family law.
Ideally, you will have:
- A current practising certificate as a Solicitor of England and Wales.
- Experience handling private family law matters, gained during training or post-qualification practice.
- Knowledge of divorce, financial remedies and private children matters.
- Experience dealing with non-molestation and occupation orders.
- Excellent communication, client-care and drafting skills.
- The ability to manage a caseload and work to deadlines.
- A professional, empathetic and commercially aware approach.
- The confidence to work independently while recognising when guidance is needed.
- An interest in networking and developing professional relationships.
Applications are welcomed from Newly Qualified Solicitors and candidates with more established experience.
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing specialist family law practice that genuinely values its employees.
You will benefit from the backing and infrastructure of an established firm while having the opportunity to make a real contribution to the development of a new office.
The firm prides itself on creating a supportive, collaborative working environment where professional development, work-life balance and long-term career progression are encouraged.
Whether you are newly qualified and looking for the right environment to develop, or an experienced Family Solicitor seeking a fresh challenge, this could be an excellent next step.
Interested?
If you are a Family Solicitor considering your next move, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion or to find out more, please submit your CV and we will be in touch to discuss the opportunity further.
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