Private Family Solicitor

Clayton legal; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Liverpool is seeking a Private Family Solicitor with NQ to 1 year PQE to join their ambitious Family law team. The successful candidate will manage client relationships, conduct consultations, and handle various family law matters. This position offers a supportive environment for professional growth and a competitive salary with flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive environment for growth

Qualifications

• Knowledge in divorce, finances, and private children matters.
• Experience in providing advocacy at Court.
• Strong client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting initial consultations and client triage.
• Preparing Court applications and trial bundles.
• Ongoing case management.
• Collaborating with the team to develop the department.

Skills

Extensive knowledge in private family law

Ability to build lasting relationships

Enthusiasm and positive attitude

Job description

Our client is an established Merseyside law firm, offering their wide range of legal services to businesses and individuals for over 70 years, and they currently have a fantastic opportunity for NQ to 1 year PQE Private Family Solicitor to join their growing and ambitious Family law team in the city centre.



With the chance to develop your career and establish yourself as a key player in the department, they offer competitive salaries, opportunities for flexible working and an innovative and a supportive environment for committed legal professionals to progress.

The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge in private family law, including divorce, finances, and private children matters.

Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and the ability to build lasting relationships with colleagues, clients, and other stakeholders are essential.



Reporting to the Head of Department, main responsibilities of the position will include:


- Conducting initial consultations and client triage when required
- Preparing Court applications and trial bundles
- Ongoing case management
- Providing advocacy at Court
- Managing client relationships
- Collaborating with the team to develop the department
- Engaging in mediation and negotiation on contested matters
- Supporting networking and business development efforts for contentious work
- Reviewing and managing WIP and client financing for ongoing matters
- Assisting the department in achieving fee targets on a monthly and annual basis
- Attending team meetings and relevant training courses
- Maintaining well-organised and properly updated files in line with firm policies

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a reputable and forward-thinking law firm.

Please get in touch with Justine on 0161 914 7357 for an informal discussion or send your current CV [e-mail]