Family Solicitor

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable regional law firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Solicitor to manage a diverse family law caseload. The role encompasses advising clients on private family matters, delivering high-quality client service, and contributing to business development. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with strong organizational and communication skills, as well as a professional client-facing approach. This position offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements along with clear opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity for professional development

Varied family law work

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to business development and networking activities.
• Desirable: Experience handling complex financial or children matters.
• Advocacy or court attendance experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing a busy and diverse family law caseload.
• Advising clients on various private family matters.
• Preparing court documentation and attending hearings.

Skills

Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in private family law

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Strong drafting skills

Confident client-facing approach

Commercial awareness

Proactive mindset

Tools

Modern case management systems

Job description

A well-established regional law firm is looking to recruit an experienced Associate Solicitor to join its Family team.

The Role

This position offers the opportunity to manage a varied private family law caseload while supporting the continued growth of a well-regarded team. The role would suit a confident solicitor who is comfortable working autonomously, delivering high-quality client care, and contributing to business development activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a busy and diverse family law caseload
• Advising clients on a range of private family matters, including divorce, financial remedy and children issues
• Delivering a consistently high standard of client service
• Preparing court documentation and attending hearings, mediations and meetings as required
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the firm
• Supporting junior team members where appropriate
• Contributing to marketing, networking and business development initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with solid experience in private family law
• Ability to manage files independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational, communication and drafting skills
• Confident and professional client-facing approach
• Commercial awareness and a proactive mindset
• Experience contributing to business development and networking activities
• Desirable: Experience handling complex financial or children matters
• Advocacy or court attendance experience
• Familiarity with modern case management systems

Why Apply?

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to play a key role within a supportive and growing family team
• High-quality, varied family law work
• Clear scope for progression and professional development

For more information or a confidential discussion, please contact Aimee Mann at Sellick Partnership.

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