Family Solicitor – Locum

LR Legal Recruitment; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Flexible working arrangements

Remote work options

Job summary

LR Legal Recruitment is seeking a skilled Family Solicitor for locum work in Surrey. The role involves managing a broad family law caseload, including divorces, financial settlements, and urgent applications.

You will advise clients, prepare pleadings, and represent them in hearings as needed, while collaborating with the family law team to maintain high standards of care. The position offers flexible arrangements, including hybrid or remote options, and a competitive hourly rate or daily rate

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in family law (preferably 3+ years).
• Experience managing a varied family law caseload, including private and public matters.
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Experience handling urgent and time-sensitive matters, including emergency orders.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, children's issues, prenuptial agreements and emergency applications.
• Provide expert advice to clients with clear communication and high levels of client care.
• Represent clients in hearings and at court where applicable.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, court applications and settlement agreements.
• Work collaboratively with the family law team and support colleagues when needed.
• Adapt quickly to changing case demands and deadlines, ensuring smooth file management.

Skills

Family law

Client care

Court hearings

Drafting documents

Time management

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Family Solicitor - Locum

Location: Surrey (office-based, hybrid or remote depending on the firm)

Rate: Competitive hourly rate

Job Type: Locum

The Role as a Family Solicitor:

As a Locum Solicitor, you will hit the ground running with a broad caseload of Family matters, including:

• Manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, children's issues, prenuptial agreements and emergency applications.
• Provide expert advice to clients, ensuring clear communication and high levels of client care throughout the process.
• Represent clients in hearings and at court, where applicable.
• Draft and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, court applications and settlement agreements.
• Work collaboratively with the family law team, sharing expertise and supporting colleagues when needed.
• Adapt quickly to changing case demands and deadlines, ensuring the smooth running of files.

Skills & Experience as a Family Solicitor:

• Qualified solicitor with significant experience in family law (preferably 3+ years).
• Strong track record in managing a varied family law caseload, with experience in both private and public law matters.
• Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision.
• Experience of managing urgent and time-sensitive matters, including emergency orders and urgent applications.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively.

What We Offer for a Family Solicitor:

• Competitive hourly rate or daily rate.
• Flexible working arrangements (including potential for remote working).
• A supportive team environment with the flexibility that locum positions offer.
• Opportunity for further locum assignments or longer-term opportunities, depending on performance and firm requirements.
• Potential to work with well-established and highly respected family law specialists.
• Exposure to a variety of firms - from high street practices to regional firms