Family Solicitor

1 day ago


Lancashire, United Kingdom Laker Legal Solicitors Full time

Our Family Department is expanding and we are now seeking to employ a full time Family Solicitor, from newly qualified up to 8 years PQE. (We are open to receiving applications from candidates with greater post qualification experience).

The successful candidate will have the option to work at either our Preston or Lancaster head office, together with working from home (hybrid).

You will handle a mixture of private family cases, including private children matters, divorce and financial remedy cases. You will be familiar with dealing with drafting agreements including pre/post nuptial agreements. Your client base will be nationwide due to the firm`s geographical reach.


You must :

  • be experienced working to Lexcel standards
  • be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • have excellent attention to detail
  • be organised
  • be able to work as part of a team
  • Have solid advocacy experience in the family courts
  • have fantastic communication skills and be able to explain the complexities of the law to lay clients with ease.
  • have a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding your billing / time recording targets.
  • Provide a good reference from your employer


It would be desirable if you have, or aspire to have :

  • Experience of TOLATA / Cohabitee cases
  • Resolution membership
  • Experience of international family law.
  • Law Society family / advanced family accredited


You will receive:

  • An extremely competitive salary £35,000 to £50,000
  • Pension benefits
  • Your practising certificate paid each year
  • 25 days holiday per annum as well as public bank holidays
  • Free parking
  • Staff events, including optional charity work
  • Christmas bonus
  • The option to work remote 2-3 days from home
  • Flexible working hours
  • Fantastic team spirit and be part of a family run friendly firm.

 

No recruitment agencies please.


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