Family Solicitor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join my clients team in their Liverpool, Merseyside offices.

This role would be suited to a newly qualified or recently qualified Family Solicitor who's looking to develop their career with a leading law firm.

Person Specification and requirements

• Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters


• Strong time-management and ability to manage own caseload


• Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential


• Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid


• Genuine passion for Family law


• Commercially minded


• Panel membership or working towards would be a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD


• Private and Public matters | • Domestic Abuse | • Non-molestation


• CCMS applications, amendments and POAs


• Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards


• Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives


• Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off-site requirements


• Legal Aid work


• Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals


• Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure


• Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry


• Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports


• Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business


• Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals

Benefits and Remuneration

• 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increasing with length of service up to 30 days.


• Additional Birthday Holiday


• Optional 1 day per week home working.


• Free Parking


• Staff social and team building events


• Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment


• Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

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