Private Family Solicitor – Mixed Caseload & Advocacy

Executive Network Legal Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days' annual leave

Birthday day off

Pension

Life insurance

Long service awards

Staff discounts

Training and development

Job summary

Executive Network Legal Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking a Private Family Solicitor to join a busy family department. You will manage a varied caseload of private children, divorce, financial and domestic abuse matters with support from an experienced team and ongoing training.

The role offers up to £65,000 (DOE) with benefits and opportunities to develop your practice. You should have at least 1 year PQE in family law and be comfortable handling Legal Aid and privately funded work.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year PQE in family law and experience handling private family matters.
• Experience with both Legal Aid and privately funded work.
• Ability to undertake advocacy.
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own mixed caseload of private family matters including divorce, financial remedy, private children and domestic abuse cases.
• Handle a range of Legal Aid and privately funded work within a busy family department.
• Work with guidance from the team while developing your advocacy skills and client service.
• Engage with CCMS where required and maintain accurate case records.

Skills

Private family law

Caseload management

Advocacy

Client communications

Tools

CCMS

Job description

Executive Network Legal Limited in Greater Manchester is seeking a Private Family Solicitor to join a busy family department. You will manage a varied caseload of private children, divorce, financial and domestic abuse matters with support from an experienced team and ongoing training.

The role offers up to £65,000 (DOE) with benefits and opportunities to develop your practice. You should have at least 1 year PQE in family law and be comfortable handling Legal Aid and privately funded work.