At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse caseload of private family matters and provide empathetic legal advice.
- Company: Respected regional law firm in Lincoln with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and networking.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor status with experience in privately funded family work.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 50000 £ per year.
If you're a Family Solicitor looking for quality work, genuine autonomy and a supportive team where your development is encouraged, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
CRA Consulting is partnering with a respected regional law firm in Lincoln to recruit a Private Family Solicitor to join its expanding Family department. The firm has built an excellent reputation throughout Lincolnshire for providing pragmatic, client-focused legal advice and has developed a loyal client base through its personable approach and consistently high standards of service.
As demand for the department continues to grow, the firm is looking to appoint a solicitor who enjoys building lasting client relationships and providing clear, practical advice across a broad range of privately funded family matters.
The Opportunity
Joining an experienced and collaborative team, you'll take responsibility for your own caseload of private family matters while benefiting from the support of knowledgeable colleagues whenever needed. The role offers a varied workload, genuine client contact from day one and the opportunity to continue developing your expertise within a well-established practice.
Your caseload is likely to include:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy proceedings
- Matrimonial finance
- Private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders
- Cohabitation and separation disputes
- Pre and post-nuptial agreements
- Domestic abuse and injunction applications
- General private family law advice
What You'll Be Doing
As part of the Family team, you'll:
- Manage a varied caseload from initial instruction through to conclusion.
- Provide practical, commercially minded and empathetic advice tailored to each client's circumstances.
- Draft legal documents, applications and supporting evidence.
- Negotiate settlements and seek constructive resolutions wherever possible.
- Represent clients throughout proceedings, including court attendance where appropriate.
- Deliver an exceptional standard of client care and maintain strong long-term relationships.
- Work closely with colleagues to support the continued success and growth of the department.
- Assist with networking and business development opportunities where appropriate.
About You
Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with experience handling privately funded family work. Whether you're looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your career, we'd be keen to hear from you.
You'll ideally have: Qualified Solicitor status in England.
Private Family Solicitor employer: CRA Consulting
CRA Consulting is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sheffield where innovation meets collaboration. With a strong focus on employee development and a comprehensive benefits package that includes a 15% pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement, we empower our team to thrive both personally and professionally. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking manufacturing business that values leadership and financial expertise.
