Family Solicitor

Sellick Partnership Limited - Private Practice; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal firm is looking for a talented Family Law Solicitor to join their supportive team in Oxford. The role involves managing various family law issues including divorce, child custody, and adoption procedures. Ideal candidates will have experience in private family law, strong client relationship skills, and a proactive approach to development. The firm offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in private family law within well-regarded departments.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on a case load of family law aspects.
• Advise clients on divorce and separation.
• Assist with child custody and visitation issues.
• Help with adoption and surrogacy legal procedures.

Skills

Building client relationships

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Independent case management

Business development mindset

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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For more information, contact Faith Kelly at Sellick Partnership, or apply within.

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