Private Family Solicitor

Private Family Solicitor
Location: Bishop Auckland
Working Arrangement: Monday – Friday (Full-time)
 
Overview & Opportunity
Achieve Professionals are working on behalf of a well-established and highly respected law firm to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join its busy Family Department based in Bishop Auckland.
 
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated family lawyer looking to join a supportive team with a strong reputation for providing exceptional client care. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload of private family matters while playing an important role in delivering high-quality legal advice and representation to clients.
 
The Role
As a Family Solicitor, you will be responsible for managing your own caseload of private family law matters, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Children Act matters
• Domestic abuse cases
• Cohabitation disputes
• Adoption matters and other private family law work
• Providing clear, practical and empathetic legal advice to clients
• Drafting legal documents, court applications, correspondence and agreements
• Representing clients at court hearings, negotiations and, where appropriate, mediation
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent client care
• Working closely with colleagues, barristers, mediators and other professionals
• Keeping up to date with developments in family law and maintaining continuing professional development

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with a current practising certificate
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience handling a private family law caseload (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of family law and court procedures
• The ability to manage your own caseload with minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, negotiation and client care skills
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• A compassionate, professional and empathetic approach when supporting clients through sensitive matters
• A full UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Staff events
• Ongoing career progression opportunities
• Professional development and training
• Supportive and friendly working environment

To apply, please send your CV to sophie-jo@achieveprofessionals.com