A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a well-established and highly regarded law firm with a strong presence across the South West. With a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and exceptional client care, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative environment with genuine opportunities for progression.
Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to strengthen its family law team across multiple locations, offering flexibility and the opportunity to work within a well-structured and forward-thinking practice.
Main Responsibilities for the successful Family Lawyer:
- Managing a varied caseload of family law matters independently
- Advising clients on divorce, separation, and civil partnership matters
- Handling financial settlements and family finance cases
- Managing children-related matters and cohabitation disputes
- Delivering a high standard of client care throughout the legal process
- Ensuring files are managed in line with compliance and regulatory standards
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider business
- Supporting business development and maintaining client/referrer relationships
Main requirements for the successful Family Lawyer:
- Qualified Solicitor, CILEx, or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing your own family law caseload
- Strong technical knowledge across a range of family law matters
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Confident working both independently and within a team
- Experience using case management systems (desirable)
- Knowledge of legal aid processes advantageous but not essential
What we offer:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
- Full-time or part-time options available
- Flexibility across multiple office locations
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunities for progression into leadership or partnership
- Ongoing training and development
- Strong pipeline of quality work
- Generous holiday allowance and benefits package
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a firm that values both professional development and client care.
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Job Features
| Job Category | Legal |
| Salary | £45000-£55000 + Bonus |
| Vacancy | 5 |
| Job Status | Active |