Solicitor – Family

Location
Chorley
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
28 Aug 2018
Closes
25 Sep 2018
Ref
SH02915001
Contact
Sam Haigh
Job Title
Solicitor
PQE Level
10+, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Possess solid experience in private and publicly funded family matters? Highly regarded Lancashire based practice seeks Solicitor on permanent basis.

Joining a busy team based in the Chorley area, the successful solicitor will utilise their skills and expertise to manage a mixed caseload of private and publicly funded matters, ensuring high levels of client care and service at all times. Membership of the Law Society’s Family or Children Panel is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Advising clients on divorce and separation
  • Financial Remedy matters 
  • Children Act proceedings 
  • Child care cases 
  • Pre-nuptial agreements 
  • Domestic violence including Non Molestation applications 
  • Building strong working relationships with clients in the region 
  • Participation in business development initiatives 
  • Identifying opportunities for cross-referral 

The Candidate

  • Applications will be considered from qualified solicitors with a minimum of 10 years’ PQE
  • Technically brilliant with experience in both private and publicly funded family matters
  • Membership of the Law Society Children or Family Panel is highly desirable 
  • Possess outstanding communication skills both verbal and written 
  • A team player who is equally comfortable working on their own initiative
  • Personable, pro-active and client-focused in their approach
  • Has a desire for professional development 

The Firm
Our client is a multi-office law firm with strong roots and excellent reputation for delivering high quality legal services to individual and businesses both locally and further afield. Recognising that their employees are their greatest asset, they aim to attract and retain the best talent, offering a dynamic and supportive working environment and job satisfaction. This commitment has resulted in high levels of staff retention and a team of experts who are high skilled and dedicated to excellent client care. Actively involved in the communities in which they are based, they support local events and build long-lasting relationships which in turn has developed into a loyal client base.

Solicitor – Family

For further details of this Family Solicitor vacancy, please contact Sam quoting reference SH02915001.