Family Solicitor (3+ Years PQE)
5 days ago
Liverpool
About the Role The successful candidate will report to the Head of Department and will join a highly professional and motivated team. The prime role of the Family Solicitor is to earn fees by advising on a wide variety of Family and Children law matters including both private and public, and to assist in building the Family Law portfolio. You are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients. Person Specification & Requirements • Minimum 3 years PQE in Family Law, • Experience in advising on a variety of Family matters, • Strong time-management and ability to manage own caseload, • Advocacy experience is desirable but not essential, • Knowledge and experience of Legal Aid, • Genuine passion for Family law, • Commercially minded, • Personable and confident/articulate communicator, • Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude, • Own referral source would be a distinct advantage, • Panel membership or working towards would be a distinct advantage Key Responsibilities • Responsible for earning fees by actively working towards individual and departmental targets and objectives as set by HOD, • Private and Public matters, • Domestic Abuse, • Non-molestation, • CCMS applications, amendments and POAs, • Arrange and attend meetings with clients ensuring a professional service and excellent client care standards, • Negotiate with clients and other professionals to secure agreed objectives, • Attend court hearings, prison visits, police stations and any other off-site requirements, • Provide advocacy, • Draft legal documents and various court applications, • Legal Aid work, • Monitoring, actioning, and updating various electronic portals, • Research and analyse documents and case law to ensure the accuracy of advice and procedure, • Build key relationships with the firm’s client base and wider external industry, • Keep up to date with changes and developments in the law by reading journals and law reports, • Be commercially minded and contribute towards the growth and development of the Firm by identifying opportunities to expand business, • Provide advice and guidance to other employees throughout the Firm, including supervising and training trainee solicitors and paralegals, • Adhering to processes and procedures as directed by the HOD, • Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development, • Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards, • Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR, • Be actively involved in business development activities and networking, • Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees Benefits and Remuneration • Competitive salary (£31,000 to £47,000 DOE), • 25 Days Holiday plus public bank holidays (increasing up to 30 with length of service), • Additional Birthday Holiday*, • Optional 1 day per week home working*, • Free Parking, • Staff social and team-building events, • Auto-enrolment workplace pension*, • Professional development and training opportunities, including webinars, • Paid study leave*, • Practicing Certificate renewed annually*, • Breakfast Clubs, • Free eye tests*, • Employee recognition scheme, • Friendly, supportive, team environment, • Interesting and meaningful work, • A wealth of experienced solicitors to help guide your career, • Terms and Conditions apply Closing date: Friday 27 February 2026