Family Solicitor

2 months ago


Shaftesbury Dorset SP, Shaftesbury, United Kingdom Law Staff Legal Recruitment Ltd Full time

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.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.


For more information on this and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 36681


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