Family Solicitor
The Firm:
A well-established Law Firm in Dorset, specialising in Family Law matters. You will be within a team who are dedicated to providing compassionate and professional legal services to our clients during challenging times in their lives.
The Role:
Law Staff are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our prestigious clients growing team. The successful candidate will handle a diverse caseload of family law matters and contribute to the continued success of our practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle a wide range of family law cases, including:
- Privately and publicly funded matrimonial matters
- Divorce proceedings and judicial separations
- Drafting and negotiating separation agreements
- Ancillary relief and financial matters
- TOLATA (Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act) cases
- Domestic abuse cases
- Non-molestation and occupation orders
- Private Children Act matters
- Child habitation cases
- Applications for injunctions and orders
- Civil partnership dissolutions
- Cohabitation disputes
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Conduct own advocacy as required in court proceedings
- Provide clear, empathetic advice to clients
- Manage client expectations and maintain excellent client relationships
- Work collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
- Contribute to the firm's business development initiatives
Qualifications and Skills:
- Qualified solicitor with current practicing certificate
- Minimum 1 years' post-qualification experience in Family Law
- Strong knowledge of family law legislation and procedures
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently
- Empathetic approach to client care
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Opportunities for career progression
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
- Continuing professional development
- Work-life balance initiatives
If you are passionate about family law and looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.
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