Family Solicitor Stafford, England
Job description
THE COMPANY
A well-known legal company in Stafford, who cover all legal requirements for individuals and businesses are recruiting for an experienced Family Solicitor for their Stafford office. This is a full-time permanent position to start asap. The firm is a successful multi-office practice, who deliver a range of services to clients based locally and further afield. They have a good reputation and are a leading Legal firm who pride themselves on providing an elevated level of client care.
THE ROLE
Our client is currently recruiting for a Family Solicitor with at least 5+ years PQE practicing in Family Law to join an expanding Family Department. There is an opportunity for remote working, enabling the team to spend part of their working hours at home and part in the office. You will be responsible for managing a range of Family matters including divorce and financial settlement. You will be managing your own caseload attempting to resolve complex claims and reach settlement outside of court through alternative dispute resolution. Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing court documents such as pleadings or witness statements and consulting with a variety of other professionals including psychologists, doctors, social workers, and police officers. You will also be researching historic cases that bare resemblance to your ongoing files.
REQUIREMENTS
You will have experience managing a range of Family matters including Divorce, Financial and ideally Pre & Post-nuptial agreements, excellent communication, and IT skills with previous experience of private practice in family law. You will have a solid understanding of financial remedies and a solid background of working in the areas of Divorce, Financial, Unmarried couples & Property Disputes and Children. you will have excellent drafting and communication skills. Experience in advising clients in relation to prenuptial, post nuptial, separation and cohabitation agreements would be an advantage.
COMPANY BENEFITS
A good annual salary depending on qualifications and experience. Hours are full time 9.00am – 5.00pm inclusive of one-hour lunch break, with some hybrid working. Onsite parking and 23 days holiday and company pension scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stafford, Staffordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Family Law: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: S17721TA
