Family Law Solicitor

LexisNexis; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Off street parking

20 days holiday (plus statutory)</name

Local amenities nearby

Job summary

LexisNexis in Manchester seeks a dedicated Family Law Solicitor to handle a broad range of family matters. You will give expert advice, draft pleadings and settlements, and represent clients in court, mediations, and ADR sessions with strong negotiation skills and professional integrity.

The role involves collaboration across practice areas and thorough legal research to stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with UK family law experience.
• Strong litigation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload with accuracy.
• Excellent negotiation abilities and client advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse family law caseload including divorce and child matters.
• Provide clear legal advice on rights, obligations and options.
• Draft and review pleadings, settlements, parenting plans and filings.
• Represent clients in court, mediations and ADR sessions.
• Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Collaborate with related practice areas to deliver holistic care.

Skills

Family law

Litigation experience

Negotiation skills

Legal drafting

Client counseling

Education

UK solicitor qualification

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Our well established client is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Family Law Solicitor to join their legal team. In this role, you will handle a wide range of family law matters, providing expert legal advice and representation to clients navigating complex family disputes. Your energetic approach and strong negotiation skills will help clients achieve favourable outcomes while ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives through compassionate and proactive legal support. Duties:

• Manage a diverse caseload of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, visitation rights, spousal support, and property settlements.
• Provide clear, comprehensive legal advice to clients on their rights, obligations, and options throughout the legal process.
• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, settlement agreements, parenting plans, and court filings with precision and attention to detail.
• Negotiate settlements effectively to resolve disputes amicably while advocating fiercely for clients' best interests.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution sessions with confidence and professionalism.
• Conduct thorough legal research using tools like LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies and stay updated on relevant laws including tribal law & regulations, immigration law, and other specialized areas.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas such as estate planning, environmental law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, patent law, and landlord-tenant law to provide holistic legal solutions when needed.
  Proven expertise in family law with strong litigation experience and excellent legal drafting skills.
• Exceptional negotiation abilities to facilitate settlements that satisfy client goals while maintaining professional integrity.
• Proficiency in legal research platforms such as LexisNexis and Westlaw for comprehensive case analysis.
• Strong writing skills for preparing clear pleadings, reports, and correspondence.
• Experience with legal administrative processes including case management systems within a law office setting.
• Knowledge of related practice areas such as estate planning, immigration law, environmental law, securities law, workers' compensation law, personal injury law, tribal law & regulations, patent law, landlord-tenant law.
• Ability to analyse complex legal issues quickly and communicate effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds. Join our clients team and be part of a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional family law services! Your energetic approach combined with your detailed
  What else you need to know:
• The role is full time Monday to Friday
• 20 days hols plus stats
• off street parking and local to all amenities