Family Solicitor

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Belfast is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their esteemed family team. This role provides a unique opportunity to work on a diverse range of matrimonial matters including adoption, surrogacy, and child arrangements. The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in various courts while handling both legal aid and privately funded cases. The firm prides itself on a friendly and collegiate environment, offering potential for career progression. If you are passionate about family law and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunity for career progression

Friendly team environment

Qualifications

• NQ+ applicants considered; junior and senior appointments available.
• Family law experience desirable for NQ applicants.

Responsibilities

• Join a highly regarded family team, working on matrimonial matters.
• Assist on issues regarding protection orders, injunctions, and divorce.

Skills

Family law experience

Technical proficiency

Empathy towards clients

Ability to work independently

Strong work ethic

Education

Excellent academic record

Job description

We are working with a highly reputable law firm based in Belfast to recruit a Family Solicitor to join their team.

The Role:

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded family team, working on a range of matrimonial matters including adoption, surrogacy, and child arrangements. The individual will also assist on issues regarding protection orders, injunctions, divorce, domestic violence, and other related areas.

This role offers the opportunity to gain experience within various courts, assisting on interesting and complex family cases. The solicitor will engage in a mix of legal aid and privately funded cases.

Candidate Requirements:

• NQ+ applicants considered; junior and senior appointments available
• Family law experience desirable for NQ applicants
• Excellent academic record
• Technically proficient
• Empathetic towards clients
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong work ethic

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience)
• Opportunity to work with a highly reputable firm
• Friendly and collegiate team environment
• Potential for career progression within the firm

Please contact Andrew Currie at [phone] or email [emailprotected] for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.