Solicitor/legal executive 1yr + pqe – Family Matrimonial team
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Family Solicitor/Legal Executive 1yrs + PQE – Family Team to join our busy Family team based at our Birkenhead office.
About the Role:
The role will involve managing your own varied caseload, with a particular focus on matrimonial matters, private children proceedings and domestic abuse work. You will provide clear, practical and compassionate advice to clients, often supporting them through difficult and sensitive circumstances.
Key Requirements:
- Manage a varied caseload of family law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
- Advise and represent clients in matrimonial matters, including divorce, separation and associated financial issues.
- Handle private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders and other applications relating to children.
- Advise and represent clients in domestic abuse cases, including Non-Molestation Orders and Occupation Orders.
- Attend court hearings and represent clients where appropriate.
- Prepare applications, statements, correspondence and other legal documents.
- Provide clients with clear, sensitive and practical advice throughout their matter.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date files in line with the firm’s policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the Family department.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, counsel and other professionals.
- Contribute to the continued development and growth of the Family department through networking, referrals and business development opportunities.
About you:
The successful candidate will:
- Be a qualified Solicitor with experience in family law.
- Have experience handling matrimonial, private children and domestic abuse matters.
- Be confident managing their own caseload with appropriate supervision and support.
- Have excellent client care and communication skills.
- Be able to deal sensitively and professionally with clients who may be experiencing difficult or vulnerable circumstances.
- Have strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Have a practical and commercial approach to progressing cases.
- Be committed to delivering a high standard of client service.
- Experience undertaking advocacy in family proceedings.
- Experience of Legal Aid family work.
- Membership of, or accreditation through, the Law Society Family Law Accreditation Scheme or Resolution would be advantageous, but is not essential.
What We Offer:
- A competitive salary package reflective of your experience
- Flexible and hybrid working options
- Health care contribution and death in service benefit
- Structured training and clear career progression pathways
- A supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking team environment
Solicitor/legal executive 1yr + pqe – Family Matrimonial team in Birkenhead employer: Morecrofts LLP
Join our dynamic Private Client team as a Solicitor/Legal Executive, where you'll thrive in a supportive and collaborative work culture that values your expertise and ambition. With opportunities for professional growth and development, you will engage with high-net-worth clients on complex cases while enjoying the flexibility of working across multiple offices. Our commitment to employee well-being and a vibrant team atmosphere makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding legal careers.
