Family Solicitor

Purely Recruitment Solutions; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Discretionary bonuses

Free car parking

Private health cover

Pension and life insurance

Job summary

Purely Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Family Solicitor for a client in Cirencester. The role is full-time and permanent, with salary dependent on experience. You will manage a quality family law caseload and guide clients through separation, finance and child arrangements.

You should have a proven background in family matters, strong legal and advisory skills, and be able to work independently with supervision available. Excellent communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven background in running good quality family matters.
• Strong communication and advisory skills in family law.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with supervision available.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of family law matters including divorce and financial remedy.
• Advising clients and building strong client relationships.
• Drafting legal documents, applications and forms.
• Guiding clients through separation, finance and child arrangements.

Skills

Family law

Client advisory

Case management

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor

Cirencester

Full-Time – Permanent

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Family Solicitor to join our client based in Cirencester.

Our client is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Family Lawyer to join their friendly team and to manage a quality and varied caseload. They are looking for someone who can guide their clients through a difficult time and to advise them clearly on the practical and legal aspects of separation, finance and child arrangements.

Key responsibilities:

• Managing a case load of family law matters including divorce, financial remedy, child arrangements, separation agreements, cohabitation agreements and nuptial agreements.


• Advising clients whilst building and maintaining strong client relationships.


• Providing clear and sound legal advice to clients from initial consultation through to resolution.


• Drafting legal documents, applications and forms.

The Ideal candidate would have:

• A proven background in running good quality family matters.


• Strong technical, legal and advisory skills in relation to a range of family matters.


• Specialised knowledge of Section 8 applications would be beneficial.


• The ability to manage your own case load independently with supervision available.


• Excellent communication skills and a keen eye for detail. There will be opportunities to market these skills and acquire new clients within the Cotswolds.


• The ability to run matters efficiently and effectively whilst ensuring compliance with Lexcel standards.


• A real enthusiasm for family law work.

Benefits:

• A generous holiday entitlement


• Discretionary and performance related bonuses


• Free car parking


• Private health cover


• Company pension contributions, life insurance cover and paid professional fees.