At a Glance
- Tasks: Handle diverse family law cases, including divorce and child matters.
- Company: Friendly, family-run firm with a supportive team spirit.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in clients' lives while enjoying a flexible work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Experience in family law and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 50000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Family Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) or Paralegal to join us from newly qualified up to 7 years PQE. Both full-time and part-time applications are welcome.
The Role
You will handle a varied caseload of private family work, including private children matters, divorce, and financial remedy cases, as well as drafting pre and post-nuptial agreements. Thanks to the firm's nationwide reach, your client base will extend well beyond the North West.
We are genuinely flexible on working arrangements. You can be based at our Lancaster head office, work remotely, or split your time however suits you best; the balance is negotiable depending on experience and following an appropriate induction period.
Skills and Qualifications
- Confident advocacy experience in the family courts
- Experience working to Lexcel standards
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- A clear, approachable communicator who can explain complex law to lay clients with ease
- Able to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and work as part of a team
- A proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding billing and time-recording targets
Desirable
- Experience of TOLATA / cohabitee cases
- Resolution membership
- Law Society Family Law / Advanced Family Law accreditation
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £35,000 to £50,000 + per annum, depending on experience
- Flexible, negotiable hybrid working
- Flexible working hours
- Practising certificate paid annually
- From 27 days holiday plus public bank holidays
- Pension benefits
- Free parking
- Christmas bonus
- Staff events, including optional charity work
- A fantastic team spirit within a friendly, family-run firm
Family Solicitor in Preston employer: Laker Legal Solicitors
Join a supportive and dynamic team in Lancaster, where we prioritise work-life balance with flexible hybrid working options. Our firm fosters a collaborative culture that encourages professional development and offers opportunities for growth, making it an ideal environment for both newly qualified and experienced Family Lawyers to thrive in their careers.
