Family Solicitor / Associate

Our client has an opportunity for a Solicitor or Associate to join an experienced and supportive Family Law team at their Liverpool office. 

With offices in Manchester, London, and Liverpool, This Legal 500 firm’s Family law team is dedicated to helping clients navigate crucial family matters such as divorce, civil partnership dissolution, prenuptial agreements, and arrangements for children on both national and international levels.

The Liverpool team of 12, led by a highly regarded partner recognized as a top-tier lawyer since 2014, offers an environment where talented Family Law solicitors can excel. The ideal candidate will have approximately 1-5 years PQE, and experience in handling a variety of family law cases, while remaining passionate about providing excellent client service.

The position will involve: 
•    Experience of assisting on a range of Family work including divorce and financial remedy, pre and post nuptial agreements, and privately funded children work.
•    The ability to provide an effective, timely and efficient service to the firm’s clients
•    Managing a caseload of clients in consultation with the Department Head and to assist other fee earners.
•    Producing an appropriate level of chargeable recoverable fee earning hours and fee income to meet cost targets.
•    Supporting department initiatives for business development

Joining the team means access to a range of valuable benefits that include:

•    Starting at 25 days of annual leave (increasing with service), plus office closure over Christmas and New Year
•    SMART Pension Scheme, Private Medical Insurance, and Death in Service coverage at 3 x basic salary
•    Income Protection of up to 75% of salary
•    Travel benefits like an interest-free pass/parking loan and travel insurance 
•    Flexible perks, such as an early finish one Friday a month, two annual days for charitable work, and options for sports, hobby clubs, and social events
•    Employee Assistance Program, trained Mental Health First Aiders, and career growth through an annual promotions process

This role offers an ideal opportunity for someone ready to make a meaningful impact within family law, so if you’re ready for a change and interested in an informal discussion, please call Justine on 0161 914 7357 or forward your most recent CV to j.forshaw@clayton-legal.co.uk

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