Overview
In this role you will help grow Weightmans’ Family Law practice in the North West, handling a varied caseload with supervision. You will work closely with the head of department to deliver excellent, client-focused service. You’ll advise on divorce, financial remedies and private children matters, while building strong client relationships and contributing to business development. The position offers a collaborative, people-centric culture at a recognised firm with a strong reputation in family law.
Pay / Benefits
- award-winning organisation
- inclusive workplace
- people-first culture
- focus on career development
- supportive recruitment team
- strong reputation in legal rankings
Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload in family law (divorce, financial remedy, private children) with supervision
- Provide clear, practical, client-focused legal advice and explain options and processes
- Build and maintain strong client relationships with empathy and professionalism
- Prepare correspondence, court documents, witness statements and other legal documents
- Assist with negotiations and ADR, support litigation when needed
- Manage deadlines, progression and admin requirements
- Conduct legal research and stay updated on family law developments
- Collaborate with colleagues to grow the practice
- Support business development activities and marketing where appropriate
- Ensure cost-effective, commercially aware advice aligned with client objectives
Key requirements
- NQ to 3 years PQE
- Grounding in divorce, financial remedies and children matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to explain complex issues clearly
- Exceptional client care, empathy, discretion, sensitivity
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Commercial awareness and cost-effective legal advice
- Pragmatic, solutions-focused with negotiation and non-court dispute resolution experience; confident in supporting litigation
- Independent work style with initiative and ability to seek guidance when needed
- Resilience and professionalism in sensitive cases
- Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn about complex financial arrangements, pensions, trusts, business interests, international aspects and children matters
- Collaborative mindset and team-working skills
- Interest in business development and building client relationships for career growth
- empathy
- discretion
- strong communication
- divorce law
- financial remedies
- children matters
Family Solicitor in Birmingham employer: Weightmans
Weightmans Glasgow is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the real estate sector. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and career advancement, all while being part of an award-winning firm known for its comprehensive legal services. Our Glasgow location not only boasts a vibrant city atmosphere but also allows you to engage in significant deals that make a real impact in both public and private sectors.
