Family Solicitor

Simpson Judge; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Judge in Preston is seeking a Family Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive to join a highly regarded Family Law team. You will handle private or public children law matters, manage a varied caseload and undertake advocacy.

We offer a supportive environment, regular training, and excellent long-term career prospects with a chance to make a genuine difference to clients’ lives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive.
• Experience in private or public children law.
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and relevant legislation.
• Confident undertaking your own advocacy.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client care skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied and often complex caseload.
• Handle matters involving domestic abuse, children and related family law issues.
• Undertake your own advocacy.
• Provide sensitive, practical advice and excellent client care.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge and stay up to date with relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Skills

Advocacy

Client care

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Family Solicitor / Legal Executive | Private or Public Children Law - Preston

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join a highly regarded and award-winning Family Law team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in private or public children law who is looking to develop their career within a supportive, well-established department.

The role:

• Manage a varied and often complex caseload.
• Handle matters involving domestic abuse, children and related family law issues.
• Undertake your own advocacy.
• Provide sensitive, practical advice and excellent client care.
• Maintain strong technical knowledge and stay up to date with relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team.

About you:

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced Legal Executive.
• Experience in private or public children law.
• Knowledge and understanding of domestic abuse and relevant legislation.
• Confident undertaking your own advocacy.
• Excellent communication, organisation and client care skills.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.

What's on offer?

Supportive and friendly working environment

Excellent long-term career prospects

Regular team and departmental training

Open-door management approach

Opportunity to make a genuine difference to clients' lives