Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor Location: Preston or Lancaster / Hybrid Salary: £35,000 to £50,000 per annum Our clients Family Department is expanding, and they are seeking to employ a full time Family Solicitor, from newly qualified up to 8 years PQE. The Role The successful candidate will have the option to work at either their Preston or Lancaster head office, together with working from home (hybrid). You will handle a mixture of private family cases, including private children matters, divorce and financial remedy cases. You will be familiar with dealing with drafting agreements including pre/post nuptial agreements. Your client base will be nationwide due to the firm`s geographical reach. Skills and Qualifications Be experienced working to Lexcel standards Be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines Have excellent attention to detail Be organised Be able to work as part of a team Have solid advocacy experience in the family courts Have fantastic communication skills and be able to explain the complexities of the law to lay clients with ease Have a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding your billing / time recording targets Provide a good reference from your employer Experience of TOLATA / Cohabitee cases (Desirable) Resolution membership (Desirable) Experience of international family law (Desirable) Law Society family / advanced family accredited (Desirable) Benefits An extremely competitive salary £35,000 to £50,000 per annum Pension benefits Your practising certificate paid each year 25 days holiday per annum as well as public bank holidays Free parking Staff events, including optional charity work Christmas bonus The option to work remote 2-3 days from home Flexible working hours Fantastic team spirit and be part of a family run friendly firm. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply