NQ Family Solicitor

My client is seeking a Family Solicitor with NQ-4 years' PQE to join their well-established Family team in Leicester, Leicestershire.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a highly regarded Family department, managing a varied caseload of private family matters while working closely with experienced senior lawyers in a supportive and collaborative environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for managing a broad caseload of private family matters, including:

• Divorce and separation 
• Financial remedy proceedings 
• Cohabitation disputes 
• Private children matters 
• Drafting court applications, statements, consent orders and other legal documentation 
• Managing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion 
• Advising clients with clear, practical and empathetic legal advice 
• Preparing matters for hearings and liaising with counsel where appropriate 
• Maintaining compliance with regulatory and file management procedures 
• Supporting business development through networking, marketing and building client relationships 

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with NQ-4 years' PQE 
• Experience handling private family law matters 
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedy and children matters 
• Excellent drafting, communication and client care skills 
• Ability to manage your own caseload with appropriate supervision 
• Organised with strong attention to detail 
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business development 
• Enthusiastic about developing your career within Family Law 

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary 
• Profit share scheme and discretionary bonus 
• 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays 
• One paid charity day per year 
• Private medical cover 
• Wellbeing programme and regular staff events 
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities 
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

Please Note:  Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.