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Family Law Solicitor

We pride ourselves on providing high quality and creative thinking, as well as generating enduring relationships. The firm's culture of listening to and supporting others applies as much to the approach we take with our clients as it does to the connections we build with our colleagues.

We have a long history and big ambitions, and we believe that we combine the quality, capability, and resources of a large firm with the approachability of a smaller practice.

Our Family Solicitors recognise the complex emotions that accompany family problems and the need for sympathetic, calm advice in what may feel like a crisis. Our specialist team have a reputation for acting with all the sensitivity and discretion that is needed – but also with the skills and expertise to ensure that matters are resolved in our clients’ best interests as quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively as possible.

The successful candidate will be 2-4 years PQE with the ability to advise and support clients on a wide array of family matters including Divorce, Financial Remedy and Private Law Children Act cases. They will be:

Responsible for a caseload of private family matters including:

  • Divorce and Dissolution of civil partnerships
  • Financial remedy
  • Financial provision for children and separation agreements
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Child arrangements

Additional information:

  • Ability to manage client expectations and relationships
  • Conscientious, hardworking, with developed critical thinking abilities and excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines, targets and client protocols while maintaining high standards in terms of accuracy and quality
  • A competent practitioner and advocate
  • Proficient file management
  • A proven team player with the ability to work as part of a team and supporting more junior staff membersProven commitment to winning new client business through referral and business development activities

Salary and benefits

We offer very competitive salaries

Job Type

permanent

Salary

£30,000 -£40,000

Town/City

Blackburn

Post Code

BB1

Country

Teybha Shauket