Family Solicitor

Clayton Legal; Cannock; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded high-street law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their close-knit team in Cannock. This role offers ownership of a caseload focused on divorce and matrimonial matters and a chance to actively develop the department. The firm values collaboration and provides a supportive work environment with benefits including employer pension contributions and free parking.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Office closure between Christmas and New Year

Employer pension contributions

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in divorce, matrimonial, and financial settlements.
• Must be a qualified Family Solicitor.
• Personable and approachable individual.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of divorce and matrimonial matters.
• Engage in business development and strengthen client relationships.
• Handle some general litigation cases.

Skills

Family Law

Divorce

Financial Settlements

Client Relationship Management

Education

Qualified Family Solicitor

Job description

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Family Solicitor

We are working exclusively with a well-regarded high-street law firm seeking a Family Solicitor to join their friendly and close-knit team and manage a caseload of primarily Divorce and Matrimonial. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced family lawyer to take ownership of an existing caseload while also playing a key role in expanding the department.

The Role:

• Handling a caseload primarily consisting of divorce, matrimonial, financial settlements, and some children law matters.
• Dealing with mostly private clients, with occasional local authority instructions.
• Ideally bringing some general litigation experience, including handling low-value debt collection cases.
• Playing a proactive role in business development, strengthening client relationships, and generating repeat business.
• Working in a small, collaborative office environment with full time secretarial support.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in divorce, matrimonial, and financial settlements (open on level of PQE but must be a qualified Family Solicitor)
• A personable and approachable individual who can build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• An interest in developing the department and increasing the caseload.
• Some general litigation experience is beneficial but not essential.

Working Arrangements & Benefits:

• Full time
• Competitive salary: dependent on experience
• days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days leave after bank holiday Mondays (except May Day Monday).
• Office closure between Christmas and New Year, not deducted from annual leave.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Free parking in the firm’s office car park.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that values collaboration and client care, with a supportive working environment. If you are looking for a role where you can make an impact and develop a department, this could be the perfect fit.