Locum Family Solicitor

Vivid Resourcing Ltd; Beckingthorpe; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Vivid Resourcing Ltd is seeking an experienced Locum Family Solicitor to join a well-established law firm and provide temporary support to its busy Family Law team. You will manage a varied private family law caseload, advise on divorce, financial remedies and child arrangements, and prepare court documents while working independently in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers flexible start dates and the chance to maintain high standards of client care while delivering timely resolutions for

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales.
• Previous experience working within a Family Law department.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of private family law.
• Excellent communication, client care and organisational skills.
• Available to undertake locum work at short notice

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Advising clients on divorce and separation.
• Handling financial remedy proceedings and property settlements.
• Advising on child arrangements and child-related disputes.
• Preparing court applications, statements and legal documentation.
• Conducting negotiations and liaising with clients, counsel and other professionals.
• Representing clients at hearings where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements.

Skills

Communication

Client care

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Locum Family Solicitor to join a well-established law firm to provide temporary support to its busy Family Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable solicitor with experience managing a varied family law caseload and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of private family law matters.
• Advising clients on divorce and separation.
• Handling financial remedy proceedings and property settlements.
• Advising on child arrangements and child-related disputes.
• Preparing court applications, statements and legal documentation.
• Conducting negotiations and liaising with clients, counsel and other professionals.
• Representing clients at hearings where appropriate.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory and procedural requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor of England and Wales.
• Previous experience working within a Family Law department.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Strong knowledge of private family law.
• Excellent communication, client care and organisational skills.
• Available to undertake locum work at short notice