Family Solicitor

Chromstore; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Liverpool is seeking a Family Solicitor to join their team. The role involves advising on Family matters, negotiating with clients, and ensuring the company's compliance with legal standards. Candidates should have a strong commitment to Family law and excellent communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £31,000 to £40,000, along with a supportive team environment and various benefits, including training opportunities and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus public holidays

Optional one day per week home working

Free parking

Auto-enrolment workplace pension

Paid study leave

Qualifications

• Experience in Family law matters is essential.
• Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of Legal Aid processes is important.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for earning fees and achieving departmental targets.
• Draft legal documents and attend court hearings.
• Negotiate with clients and provide advocacy.

Skills

Experience in advising on Family matters

Strong time-management

Personable and articulate communicator

Commercially minded

Job description

Family Solicitor - Permanent

• 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
• Personable and confident/articulate communicator
• Pro‑active and can‑do attitude
• Own referral source would be a distinct advantage
• Panel membership or working towards would be a distinct advantage

Key Responsibilities of the Family Solicitor

• 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
• Provide advocacy
• Draft legal documents and various court applications
• 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
• Adhering to processes and procedures as directed by the HOD
• Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self‑development
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and clients’ documentation and information by complying with GDPR
• Be actively involved in business development activities and networking
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees

Benefits and Remuneration

• Full‑time / Permanent position
• Competitive salary dependent on experience. Please see current salary banding below: £31,000 to £40,000 DOE
• 25 days holiday plus public bank holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days*
• Additional birthday holiday*
• A wealth of experienced solicitors to help guide your career
• Optional one day per week home working*
• Free parking
• Staff social and team building events
• Auto‑enrolment workplace pension*
• Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars
• Paid study leave*
• Practising Certificate renewed annually*
• Breakfast clubs
• Free eye tests*
• Interesting and meaningful work

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Legal
• Law Practice