Family Solicitor

Talk Staff Group Limited; North Greetwell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days annual leave

Life assurance and pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Structured career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts and wellbeing rewards

Job summary

Talk Staff Group Limited in Lincoln seeks a Newly Qualified Family Solicitor or Legal Executive to specialise in Care Proceedings and Private Children Law. You will develop specialist knowledge while supporting clients through sensitive family matters and complex proceedings.

The role offers progression opportunities within an established legal team, a supportive environment, and exposure to a broad range of care-related cases that impact children's welfare.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor (NQ to 3 PQE) with focus on family law.
• Experience in care proceedings and private children matters.
• Solid understanding of Children Act proceedings.
• Compassionate and professional approach to sensitive cases.
• Proactive commitment to developing your legal career.

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

Family Law

Care Proceedings

Private Children Law

Children Act

Education

NQ Solicitor / Legal Executive

Job description

Introduction

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Contact

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