Family Law Solicitor / FCILEX level 2-5 years

16 Jan

Location: Ashton-Under-Lyne _ Hybrid working

Sector: Legal

My client is seeking to appoint an experienced Family Law Solicitor / FCILEX level 2-5 years to join them join the Family Law team.

Based in Ashton-Under-Lyne, my client are committed to doing what is right and making a positive difference. A legal company that is very proud of their firm’s history, the roots of which can be traced back over 175 years.

Job Description

The role will involve conducting your own caseload in the following types of cases: divorce, financial remedy disputes, civil partnership disputes, rights of unmarried and cohabitating couples. (No Child Law or Childcare work is involved, as that is undertaken by a different Team).
Prior experience in this area of 2 to 5 years is required, including running your own caseload.
Advocacy experience is also required.
The successful candidate will be willing to assist with the firm’s Legal Surgery session (free client drop-in sessions), new enquiries rota and the external advice sessions that the Team provides to local organisations.
There are good prospects of career progression for the right candidate.

Experience Required

Minimum of 2 years’ PQE or CILEX level 2-5
Able to demonstrate strong legal, administrative, and organisational skills
Excellent communication skills including oral and written presentation skills
The ability to us your initiative through working on your own as well as part of a team.