Solicitor/Fee Earner

Team
Family, Care & Divorce
Employment type
Permanent - Full-time
Locations
Ashby, Burton Upon Trent, Derby, Swadlincote

Our busy Family Department is now offering a rare and exciting opportunity for a 4-7 year PQE Solicitor or Fee Earner who will work alongside our excellent Family Law team. The successful applicant will be a qualified Solicitor or hold a full CILEx qualification and should be able to work without or with minimal supervision and show a willingness themselves to train and develop more junior team members and trainee solicitors. Experience should include advocacy and direct client contact and advice in all aspects of private Family Law, including separation and divorce, financial remedy applications and financial matters for cohabitees and private law children matters.

The role could be based at any of our offices, but will require travel between and attendance at each of them to serve the needs of our client base and community.

Experience of legally aided family work is desirable, but not essential. Membership of Resolution is preferred. Adherence to its code of practice is essential. Willingness to undertake marketing initiatives and to promote the firm generally and team specifically is required.

Benefits

  • Salary commensurate with your relevant Family law experience
  • Rewards and recognition package, including discount scheme with 900 x High Street retailers, incl. health/leisure, hospitality & travel
  • Pension scheme with employer’s contributions
  • Generous annual holiday entitlement
  • Support for CPD / education where appropriate
  • Genuine career opportunities in a fast-growing and well-respected law firm