Service Care Solutions are working in partnership with a well-established and reputable law firm in Bolton, who are looking to recruit a Private Family Law Solicitor to join their busy and friendly Family Department on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE to join a supportive team, managing a varied caseload of private family law matters.
The successful candidate will benefit from ongoing training, guidance and professional development, alongside the opportunity to work within an established regional practice.
Location: Bolton / Hybrid after probation
Salary: From £40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (1-hour lunch break)
PQE: 1 year+
Key Responsibilities as a Private Family Law Solicitor
- Manage your own caseload of private family law matters from initial instruction through to conclusion.
- Handle a varied caseload covering divorce, separation, financial remedy, private children matters and domestic violence proceedings.
- Undertake a mixture of privately funded and Legal Aid family work across relevant areas of family law.
- Prepare and draft legal documentation, including court applications, witness statements, financial orders and settlement agreements.
- Conduct negotiations and represent clients in court proceedings where appropriate.
- Undertake your own advocacy where required.
About You as a Private Family Law Solicitor
- You will be a qualified Solicitor with at least 1 year's PQE in Family Law.
- You will have experience managing your own caseload of private family law matters.
- Experience handling a mixture of privately funded and Legal Aid work would be advantageous.
- You will be confident undertaking your own advocacy or willing to do so.
- You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.
Benefits
- Hybrid working available following probation.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional accrual after two years' service.
- Additional birthday holiday.
- Pension scheme.
- Life insurance worth twice your annual salary.
- Discounted gym membership and Northern Rail travel scheme.
- Long-service awards and staff referral incentives.
- Ongoing training, internal workshops and compliance webinars.
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
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Private Family Law Solicitor in Bolton employer: Service Care Solutions
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