Matrimonial Solicitor

Pathway Careers Ltd; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of matrimonial department

Autonomy to shape practice

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Pathway Legal is seeking an experienced Matrimonial Solicitor in Belfast to take ownership of and grow the firm’s matrimonial department. You will manage your own caseload, advise on divorce and ancillary relief, and drive business development within an established firm.

The role offers significant autonomy, a clear progression path, and the chance to shape the future direction of the practice in a City Centre setting.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with ideally 3-4+ years' PQE in matrimonial/family law.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, separation and matrimonial finance.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Confident working autonomously and taking ownership of matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-care skills.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development.
• Ambitious and proactive to develop a practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of matrimonial and private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise on divorce, separation, matrimonial agreements, financial settlements and ancillary relief.
• Handle matters involving property, pensions, maintenance and other financial issues arising from relationship breakdown.
• Advise on private children matters where required.
• Provide clear, practical and sensitive advice to clients.
• Manage files independently and maintain excellent standards of client care.
• Take ownership of developing and growing the firm’s matrimonial practice.
• Build relationships with existing clients, professional contacts and referral sources.
• Play an active role in business development and the continued growth of the department.

Skills

3-4+ PQE

Matrimonial / family law

Independent caseload management

Autonomous working

Communication & negotiation

Business development interest

Job description

Matrimonial Solicitor, Belfast, Suit 3-4 yrs + PQE.

Overview

Pathway Legal is working with a highly regarded Belfast City Centre law firm seeking to appoint an experienced Matrimonial Solicitor to take a leading role within its Family Law practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious solicitor who is ready for the next stage of their career. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of and further develop the firm’s matrimonial offering, managing their own caseload while playing a key role in growing the department.

The firm is looking for someone who is confident working autonomously, commercially aware and keen to put their own stamp on the practice.

For the right person, there is excellent scope to thrive within the firm, develop the department and achieve genuine long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of matrimonial and private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.
• Advise on divorce, separation, matrimonial agreements, financial settlements and ancillary relief.
• Handle matters involving property, pensions, maintenance and other financial issues arising from relationship breakdown.
• Advise on private children matters where required.
• Provide clear, practical and sensitive advice to clients.
• Manage files independently and maintain excellent standards of client care.
• Take ownership of developing and growing the firm’s matrimonial practice.
• Build relationships with existing clients, professional contacts and referral sources.
• Play an active role in business development and the continued growth of the department.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with ideally 3-4+ years' PQE and strong matrimonial/family law experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of divorce, separation and matrimonial finance matters.
• Experience managing a caseload independently.
• Confident working autonomously and taking ownership of matters.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client-care skills.
• Commercially minded with an interest in business development.
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to develop a practice and make the role their own.

What’s on Offer

• A genuine opportunity to take ownership of and develop a matrimonial department.
• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape the future direction of the practice.
• Excellent long-term career and progression potential.
• The opportunity to build your own profile within an established Belfast law firm.
• Support from an experienced wider legal team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, reflective of experience.
• Belfast City Centre location.

This is a particularly exciting opportunity for an experienced Matrimonial Solicitor who is ready for greater autonomy and responsibility and wants the opportunity to build and develop a practice of their own within an established firm.

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