Family Solicitor - Varied Caseload, Training & Growth

Clayton Recruitment Limited; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Varied caseload

Supportive team

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Clayton Recruitment Limited is assisting a busy family law team in recruiting Family Solicitors at different career stages. The role offers the chance to build on existing experience, handle a varied caseload, and develop practical skills in a supportive environment.

Successful candidates will work on children-related matters, care proceedings, and a range of private family law issues, with opportunities for progression and ongoing development within the department.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in family law.
• Background in public law children work, with care proceedings experience particularly desirable.
• Experience handling Legal Aid family matters would be advantageous.
• Proactive approach and a genuine interest in developing within family law.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of public and private family law matters.
• Handling care proceedings and child protection cases.
• Advising on private children matters and related court proceedings.
• Dealing with divorce, financial remedy and domestic abuse matters where required.
• Preparing cases and representing clients at court hearings.
• Contributing to the continued development of the family law department.

Job description

Clayton Recruitment Limited is assisting a busy family law team in recruiting Family Solicitors at different career stages. The role offers the chance to build on existing experience, handle a varied caseload, and develop practical skills in a supportive environment.

Successful candidates will work on children-related matters, care proceedings, and a range of private family law issues, with opportunities for progression and ongoing development within the department.