Family Solicitor

  • Job Reference: BH-36681
  • Date Posted: 20 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Law Staff
  • Location: Cann
  • Remote Working: Some remote working possible
  • Salary: £40,000 to £55,000
  • Sector: Family
  • Personnel Type: Solicitor

Job Description

Family Solicitor

The Firm: 

A well-established Law Firm in Dorset, specialising in Family Law matters. You will be within a team who are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional legal services to our clients during challenging times in their lives.

The Role:


Law Staff are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our prestigious clients growing team. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload of family law matters and contribute to the continued success of our practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handle a wide range of family law cases, including:
  • Privately and publicly funded matrimonial matters
  • Divorce proceedings and judicial separations
  • Drafting and negotiating separation agreements
  • Ancillary relief and financial matters
  • TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act) cases
  • Domestic abuse cases
  • Non-molestation and occupation orders
  • Private Children Act matters
  • Child habitation cases
  • Applications for injunctions and orders
  • Civil partnership dissolutions
  • Cohabitation disputes
  • Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
  • Conduct own advocacy as required in court proceedings
  • Provide clear, empathetic advice to clients
  • Manage client expectations and maintain excellent client relationships
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
  • Contribute to the firm's business development initiatives
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Qualified solicitor with current practicing certificate
  • Minimum 1 years' post-qualification experience in Family Law
  • Strong knowledge of family law legislation and procedures
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently
  • Empathetic approach to client care
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Opportunities for career progression
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Continuing professional development
  • Work-life balance initiatives
If you are passionate about family law and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.

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For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 36681