Family Law Solicitor

Service Care Solutions; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Service Care Solutions, in partnership with a well-established Bolton law firm, is recruiting a Private Family Law Solicitor to join their busy Family Department on a permanent basis.

The role requires a solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE in Family Law to manage a varied caseload including divorce, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic violence proceedings. Hybrid working after probation is available; salary starts from £40,000 per annum and grows with experience.

Qualifications

• PQE of 1 year in family law.
• Experience managing own caseload of private family law matters.
• Experience with privately funded and Legal Aid work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of private family law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Handle a varied caseload covering divorce, separation, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic violence proceedings.
• Undertake a mixture of privately funded and Legal Aid family work across relevant areas of family law.
• Prepare and draft legal documentation, including court applications, witness statements, financial orders and settlement agreements.
• Conduct negotiations and represent clients in court proceedings where appropriate.
• Undertake your own advocacy where required.

Skills

Private family law

Advocacy

Client communication

Education

Qualified Solicitor

PQE in Family Law

Job description

Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a well-established and reputable law firm in Bolton, who are looking to recruit a Private Family Law Solicitor to join their busy and friendly Family Department on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE to join a supportive team, managing a varied caseload of private family law matters. The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training, guidance and professional development, alongside the opportunity to work within an established regional practice.

Location: Bolton / Hybrid after probation

Salary: From £40,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break)

PQE: 1 year+

Key Responsibilities as a Private Family Law Solicitor

• Manage your own caseload of private family law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• Handle a varied caseload covering divorce, separation, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic violence proceedings.
• Undertake a mixture of privately funded and Legal Aid family work across relevant areas of family law.
• Prepare and draft legal documentation, including court applications, witness statements, financial orders and settlement agreements.
• Conduct negotiations and represent clients in court proceedings where appropriate.
• Undertake your own advocacy where required.

About You as a Private Family Law Solicitor

• You will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE in Family Law.
• You will have experience managing your own caseload of private family law matters.
• Experience handling a mixture of privately funded and Legal Aid work would be advantageous.
• You will be confident undertaking your own advocacy or willing to do so.
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.

We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation could be worth up to £200.