Family Solicitor

My client is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their busy Family team in Norwich, Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern and growing law firm, managing a varied family law caseload while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and genuine career progression.

You will be responsible for managing your own family law caseload, including:

• Divorce and separation matters
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters
• Cohabitation and relationship breakdown
• Child arrangements and residence disputes
• Domestic abuse and protective injunctions
• Providing clear, practical legal advice to clients
• Managing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion
• Representing clients in negotiations, hearings and court proceedings where required
• Liaising with clients, barristers, Cafcass, experts and other professionals
• Maintaining high standards of client care and regulatory compliance
• Supporting the continued growth of the department through excellent client service

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Family Law
• Previous experience managing a family law caseload independently
• Strong knowledge of family law legislation and procedure
• Experience across divorce, financial matters and/or private children workExcellent client care and communication skills
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple matters effectively
• Strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills
• Proactive and commercially minded approach
• Experience using case management systems would be advantageous

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual leave entitlement, with additional leave available for long service
• Option to buy or sell annual leave
• Occupational sick pay above statutory entitlement
• Paid emergency dependent care and compassionate leave
• HSF Health Cash Back Plan
• Access to a free, confidential 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to 24/7 legal, debt and wellbeing support
• Workplace pension with employer contributions above the statutory minimum
• Non contributory death in service benefit of 2 times basic salary
• Access to employee discounts with major high street and online retailers

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful