Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor
The Firm: 

A well-established Law Firm in Dorset, specialising in Family Law matters. You will be within a team who are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional legal services to our clients during challenging times in their lives.

The Role:

Law Staff are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our prestigious clients growing team. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload of family law matters and contribute to the continued success of our practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a wide range of family law cases, including:
• Privately and publicly funded matrimonial matters
• Divorce proceedings and judicial separations
• Drafting and negotiating separation agreements
• Ancillary relief and financial matters
• TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act) cases
• Domestic abuse cases
• Non-molestation and occupation orders
• Private Children Act matters
• Child habitation cases
• Applications for injunctions and orders
• Civil partnership dissolutions
• Cohabitation disputes
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Conduct own advocacy as required in court proceedings
• Provide clear, empathetic advice to clients
• Manage client expectations and maintain excellent client relationships
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
• Contribute to the firm's business development initiatives

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified solicitor with current practicing certificate
• Minimum 1 years' post-qualification experience in Family Law
• Strong knowledge of family law legislation and procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently
• Empathetic approach to client care
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Continuing professional development
• Work-life balance initiatives

If you are passionate about family law and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.