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