Family Solicitor

Department: Family
Role: Solicitor – Ideally full time, will consider part time for the right candidate
Location: York office
Experience: Min 5 yrs PQE
Salary: DOE
Purpose: To manage a range of family/children matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.

Details

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious solicitor with the knowledge, skills and mindset to thrive in a developing firm.

The primary focus of the role is to take on the responsibility of managing your own caseload under the supervision of a Director but with the objective of providing commercial advice and practical legal support to our client base as we continue to grow.

This role is part of a succession plan with great future potential for the right candidate.

Essential Elements of the Role

To undertake fee earning work, working both independently, with minimal supervision and as a member of the team;
To maintain existing relations with the firms clients and assist and help develop new relationships with third party referrers;
Managing existing, cross department and new family clients, with a focus on:
- Relationship breakdowns
- Divorce
- Separation
- Dissolution and financial remedy applications
- Children matters
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
Must be willing to work closely with other departments within the firm on joint projects;
Must be willing to participate in the growth and future development of the department, assisting in the build up of the client base and marketing the Firm’s services;
Involvement in developing strategic plans for the department;
To comply with the company policies and performance targets; and
Meet the highest quality and ethical standards.