Family Law Solicitor / Senior / Associate / Junior Partner
Salary: £45,000 plus
Location: Northampton
About the Role:
Our client, a well-established legal practice in Northampton, is seeking a dedicated Family Law Solicitor to join their Family Law Team. This role offers a dynamic working environment with an opportunity to manage a varied caseload and contribute to a supportive team culture. With a strong commitment to professional growth, our client provides genuine scope for a challenging yet rewarding career, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities:

As a Family Law Solicitor / Senior / Associate / Junior Partner, you will handle a range of family law matters, including but not limited to:

• Divorce: Managing divorce proceedings from initiation to conclusion, ensuring clients are well-informed and supported throughout.
• Property and Finances: Providing expert advice on financial settlements and property matters, working toward favourable outcomes for clients.
• Children Issues: Representing clients in matters concerning child arrangements, including residence and contact.
• Trusts of Land: Advising clients on property trusts and land-related issues.
• Pre/Post-Nuptial and Cohabitation Agreements: Drafting and advising on pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, and cohabitation agreements.
• Non-Molestation Applications: Handling cases involving domestic violence or harassment, providing sensitive and effective representation.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• Qualified Family Law Solicitor with a minimum of 1 year PQE up to Senior Associate level.
• Proven ability to manage a varied caseload independently, from initial instruction through to conclusion.
• For candidates at the senior level, experience mentoring and providing guidance to junior solicitors or team members is preferred.
• Strong client-handling skills, with an empathetic approach and a dedication to providing high-quality service.
• Excellent organizational, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong commitment to client care and achieving the best outcomes for clients.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a supportive team.
• A proactive approach, with a willingness to participate in professional development opportunities.
• Keen interest in contributing to the growth and success of the Family Law Team

Benefits:

• 26 days holiday. (N.B that 3 of these are generally allocated between Christmas and New Year owing to office closure).
• Holiday entitlement increases by one day in years’ 3 & 5 to a total of 28 days.
• Life insurance paying out 3 x your salary
• BUPA cover
• 1 days volunteer a year
• Pension paying matched contributions of up to 4%
• Annual staff recognition Awards, plus more general voluntary benefits.

Our client offers enhanced packages for Junior Partners, so this is TBD
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you a qualified solicitor?

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: FLSJ

Please refer the Job description for details