Family Lawyer/Senior Lawyer in London

The Family Team has been recognised in the Legal 500, and Chambers with a number of Partners being designated as “Leading Individuals” and experts in their field, reflecting our enviable reputation for advising clients on all their family legal needs. We are proud to provide a personal, transparent and efficient service by a team which includes partners and solicitors qualified in English and Scottish Law, as well as trained Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators. As a Family Solicitor you will be required to help develop and expand our Family Law practice in the North West. Main duties and responsibilitiesManage a varied caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy and private children cases, with an appropriate level of supervision.Provide clear, practical and client-focused legal advice, ensuring clients fully understand their options and the legal processes involved.Prepare correspondence, court documents, witness statements and other legal documentation accurately and efficiently.Assist with negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes, while supporting litigation matters where court proceedings are necessary.Undertake legal research and keep up to date with developments in family law and related areas.Support business development initiatives, including networking, relationship building and contributing to marketing activities where appropriate.About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have a genuine passion for Family Law and a desire to build your career within a highly regarded team.. We also require you to have/be:NQ to 3 Years PQEA sound grounding in divorce, financial remedies and children matters.Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex legal issues in a straightforward and accessible way.Commercial awareness and an understanding of the importance of delivering proportionate and cost-effective legal advice.A pragmatic and solutions-focused approach, with an appreciation for negotiation and non-court dispute resolution, alongside confidence in supporting litigation where appropriate.Intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for learning, particularly in relation to complex financial arrangements, pensions, trusts, business interests, international aspects and children matters.An interest in business development and building professional relationships, with the ambition to develop your profile and client network as your career progresses.Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.Family SolicitorContract Type:PermanentFull Time or Part Time?Full Time