Family Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Sellick Partnership is seeking a Family Law Solicitor to join a leading Oxford practice. You will handle a broad family law caseload, advise on divorces, child issues, and financial settlements, and contribute to business development.

A supportive team environment and opportunities for progression are highlighted. The successful candidate will have experience in private family law, excel at client communication, and be proactive in practice growth, with strong problem-solving and advocacy skills

Qualifications

• Experience in private family law within a respected family department.
• Able to explain legal matters clearly to clients.
• Proactive in development and growth of the practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workload across all areas of family law.
• Advise clients on divorce and separation processes.
• Assist with child custody, visitation and support issues.
• Support adoption and surrogacy procedures.
• Draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
• Assist victims of domestic violence with protection orders.
• Advise on financial settlements and property division.
• Draft cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples.
• Encourage mediation or ADR.
• Provide ongoing legal advice on family law matters.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication skills

Problem solving

Business development

Independent case management

Job description

We are currently working with an award-winning firm that is looking for a talented Family Law Solicitor to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and experienced Family Law professional to become part of a supportive team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work on a case load of all aspects of family law and play an active role in Business Development
• Advise clients on divorce and separation processes
• Help with child custody, visitation, and support issues
• Assist with adoption and surrogacy legal procedures
• Draft prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Support victims of domestic violence with protection orders
• Guide clients in financial settlements and property division
• Draft cohabitation agreements for unmarried couples
• Encourage mediation or alternative dispute resolution
• Assist with inheritance, will disputes, and family claims
• Provide ongoing legal advice on family law matters

The successful candidate:

• Experience of private family law within well-regarded family departments
• Excellent at building client relationships and explaining legal matters clearly
• Able to manage a diverse caseload independently while maintaining attention to detail
• Business-minded with a proactive approach to development and growth
• Flexible, solution-oriented, and strong at problem-solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Background in assisting senior professionals
• Experience in advocacy is a plus

In exchange, the firm is willing to offer a competitive salary and generous benefits package as well as opportunities for career progression.

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