Family Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Established Liverpool law firm

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Liverpool seeks a Family Solicitor to manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters within a supportive, ambitious team.

You will handle divorce, finances, private children matters, and nuptial agreements, building lasting client relationships while contributing to the growth of the department. A competitive salary and attractive benefits package are offered, with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience within Family Law.
• Experience handling privately funded family matters.
• Confident managing a caseload independently with appropriate supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to the continued growth of the department.
• A proactive and personable approach, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Advise on divorce, separation and financial remedy proceedings.
• Handle private children matters, including child arrangements and disputes.
• Advise on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Deal with cohabitation disputes and associated financial matters.
• Conduct negotiations and represent clients throughout proceedings where required.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, providing clear and practical legal advice.

Skills

Family Law

Privately funded matters

Caseload management

Client care

Job description

Liverpool | Competitive Salary + Benefits

I'm currently working with a well-established, highly regarded law firm in Liverpool that is looking to recruit a Family Solicitor to join its growing family department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their career within a supportive and ambitious team, handling a varied caseload of privately funded family matters. The firm has a strong reputation in the local market and offers a genuinely client-focused approach, alongside the opportunity to work on quality matters and develop long-term relationships with clients.

The Role

The successful candidate will manage their own caseload of privately funded family matters, advising clients on a range of relationship and family-related issues.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of privately funded family matters.
• Advising on divorce, separation and financial remedy proceedings.
• Handling private children matters, including child arrangements and disputes.
• Advising on pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
• Dealing with cohabitation disputes and associated financial matters.
• Conducting negotiations and representing clients throughout proceedings where required.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships, providing clear and practical legal advice.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor with experience within Family Law.
• Experience handling privately funded family matters.
• Confident managing a caseload independently with appropriate supervision.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Commercially aware, with an interest in contributing to the continued growth of the department.
• A proactive and personable approach, with the ability to build lasting client relationships.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established and reputable Liverpool law firm.
• Good quality privately funded work.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.
• Genuine scope to develop your expertise and profile within the local family market.
• Attractive benefits package and flexible working arrangements.