Family Solicitor

Talk Staff Group Limited; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Talk Staff Group Limited, recruiting on behalf of a respected Lincoln law firm, seeks a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with up to 3 years' PQE to specialise in Care Proceedings and Private Children Law. You will help support clients through sensitive family matters.

The role offers a clear development path, a supportive team, managing varied family caseloads, and opportunities for professional growth within a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Newly Qualified Solicitor through to 3 years PQE.
• Experienced in Family Law within Care Proceedings and Private Children Matters.
• Understanding of Children Act proceedings.
• Compassionate and professional when dealing with sensitive situations.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters, with a focus on Care Proceedings and Private Children Law.
• Handling private children disputes, including child arrangements and contact matters.
• Supporting clients through proceedings involving children's welfare and safeguarding.
• Preparing legal documentation, applications and court statements.
• Providing clear, practical and empathetic legal advice throughout the process.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent standard of client service.

Skills

PQE 0-3 yrs

Family Law

Care Proceedings

Children Law

Compassionate

Job description

Are you a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor or Legal Executive with up to 3 years' PQE looking to develop your career within a supportive and established legal team?

We are working with a respected law firm based in Lincoln who are looking to recruit a Family Solicitor specialising in Care Proceedings and Private Children Law.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor to build on their existing experience, develop their specialist knowledge and play an important role in supporting clients through often challenging and often sensitive family matters.

To be considered for the role, you’ll require the following essentials:

• Newly Qualified Solicitor through to 3 years PQE
• Experienced in Family Law withing Care Proceedings and Private Children Matters
• A good understanding of Children Act proceedings and relevant family law legislation
• A compassionate and professional approach when dealing with sensitive and emotionally challenging situations.
• A proactive approach, with a genuine commitment to developing your legal career.

Within this position, you’ll also be:

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters, with a focus on Care Proceedings and Private Children Law.
• Handling private children disputes, including child arrangements and contact matters.
• Supporting clients through proceedings involving children's welfare and safeguarding.
• Preparing legal documentation, applications and court statements.
• Providing clear, practical and empathetic legal advice throughout the process.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent standard of client service.

Salary & Benefits

Alongside a competitive salary, you'll benefit from:

• Company-wide bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell additional holiday.
• Life assurance and pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Structured career development and progression opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme, supporting you and your family.
• Access to staff discounts, cashback and wellbeing rewards.

Talk Staff Recruitment act as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.