Description
Family Solicitor (Private Family Law)
Location: Liverpool
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Family Solicitor to join our growing team in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a high-quality caseload of private family law matters with a strong degree of autonomy, while being supported by a collaborative and forward-thinking firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a full caseload of private family law matters with minimal supervision
- Advise clients on a wide range of issues, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Private children law matters
- Cohabitation disputes and Schedule 1 claims
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Draft high-quality pleadings, statements, agreements, and correspondence
- Conduct negotiations and provide strategic advice on settlements
- Prepare for and attend court hearings, including FDRs and final hearings
- Instruct and liaise with counsel, experts, and other professionals
- Promote and advise clients on non-court dispute resolution options
- Deliver exceptional client care, managing sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy
- Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate
- Contribute to business development and the ongoing growth of the firm
About You
- Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with experience in private family law
- Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently
- Strong technical knowledge and drafting skills
- Excellent communication and client care abilities
- A proactive and commercially aware approach
- Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff is desirable
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Exposure to high-quality, complex work
- Flexible working options (where applicable)
- If you are interested in this role please contact Ryan at Puro Associates on 01904571760 for more informnation