Family Law Solicitor - Private Law

Location: Bolton Office or Greater Manchester
Hours: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm - Monday to Friday (1 Hour Lunch)
Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience.

An exciting opportunity working within a pioneer of legal services, providing friendly, professional advice in the manner a traditional high street law firm would, but blended with a 21st Century approach. A vacancy for a Private Law solicitor who can run a mixed caseload of private family law files, including divorce/finance, children and domestic violence files to work in our busy family department.

The position will involve travel to courts and other offices therefore candidate must have a car available for work use. Ongoing training, guidance and support from the team is provided.

Job role
Working within a busy office with a friendly team of people, you will be expected to carry out the following duties:

· Run own private caseload

· Capability of undertaking a mix of Legal Aid & Private Family work in all areas

· Ability to use CCMS and have a sound understanding of legal aid criteria

· Willingness to conduct own advocacy

Skills Required

· Experience in private law

· Good organisational skills

· Excellent attention to detail (accuracy essential)

· Good communication skills

· Good IT skills

· Ability to work well within a team

· Friendly and professional manner

Company Benefits

· Competitive salary

· Pension scheme

· Attendance bonus

· 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an accrual system after 2 years

· Birthday holiday

· Life insurance – 2x annual salary

· Long service awards

· Paid car parking space

· Discounted Gym Membership

· Northern Rail discount scheme

· Cycle2Work scheme

· Quarterly Fruit Baskets

· Referral schemes (PI, Conveyancing, Family & Wills/Probate)

· Discounted Services (Conveyancing, Family & Wills)

· Staff Introduction Scheme (Refer a success applicant and get £500)

· Monthly Raffle Draw – 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes

· Dress down once a month

· Annual Christmas Party & Events

· Charity fundraisers

Training & Development

· Training and development opportunities

· Internal workshops

· Compliance webinars

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.