Solicitor - Family/Matrimonial

Lawsoc Ni; Ballymena; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Ballymena is looking for a capable and confident Solicitor with approximately 5 years PQE to join their expanding Family and Matrimonial department. The ideal candidate will handle various family law issues and should have experience in drafting proceedings and court advocacy. Membership of relevant panels is a plus, and hybrid working is permissible. Competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years PQE as a Solicitor.
• Experience in family law including FPC, DPC, Family Care Centre, and High Court.
• Membership of Children Order and NIGALA panels is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Draft proceedings and legal documents.
• Instruct experts and apply for legal aid.
• Participate in advocacy in court proceedings.

Skills

Family law experience

Advocacy experience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Due to the continued expansion of our Family and Matrimonial department Sara Edge Solicitors are seeking to recruit a capable and confident Solicitor approximately 5 years PQE however, varying levels of experience will be considered. The role will require the ideal candidate to have the ability to work independently as party of a supportive and friendly team primarily within our Ballymena office. The suitable candidate will have experience in all areas of family law to include proceedings in the FPC, DPC, Family Care Centre and High Court arenas. The role entails the requirement to be able to draft proceedings, instruct experts, apply for legal aid and have advocacy experience. Membership of the Children Order and NIGALA panels would be advantageous and some experience in criminal law would also be desirable.

Salary commensurate with experience and hybrid working is permitted.