Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor About the Firm: Our client is a respected regional law firm with offices across the Midlands, known for providing high-quality legal services with a personal touch. The firm has a strong reputation in family law and is looking to expand its team. Specialising in divorce, financial remedies, and private children matters, the firm offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. Role Overview: The firm is seeking a dedicated and experienced Family Law Solicitor to join their growing family law team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a solicitor with a strong background in divorce, financial remedy, and private children work to join a well-established and respected regional practice. The role involves handling a diverse caseload, offering expert legal advice to clients in what are often sensitive and emotional circumstances. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and private children cases. * Provide legal advice and representation to clients on a wide range of family law issues, with a focus on divorce proceedings, financial settlements, and child arrangements. * Draft and review legal documents, including divorce petitions, financial statements, consent orders, and court applications. * Attend client meetings, ensuring a high level of client care and service. * Represent clients in court when necessary, advocating for their best interests in hearings and trials. * Collaborate with other members of the family law team, sharing knowledge and supporting each other. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and adhere to regulatory and compliance requirements. * Stay updated on relevant changes in family law and procedure. Skills and Experience: * Qualified Solicitor. * Proven experience in handling divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters. * Strong knowledge of family law, with a clear understanding of both practical and procedural aspects of family cases. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathise with clients and build strong relationships. * Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage a busy caseload efficiently. * Confidence in representing clients in court and at hearings. * Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team. Why Join the Firm: * Competitive salary and benefits package. * Opportunity to work in a reputable and well-established regional law firm. * Supportive, friendly, and collaborative work environment. * Opportunities for professional development and career progression. * A varied and interesting caseload with the chance to work on complex family law matters. If you are a passionate Family Law Solicitor with a strong background in divorce, financial remedy, and private children work, and you are looking for a new challenge in a progressive regional law firm, we would love to hear from you.