Liverpool, Manchester

Family

Family Solicitor

Permanent

Full Time

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About your new role

Our Family team covers the whole of the UK, with personnel in Glasgow, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds and Newcastle. The Family Team has been recognised in the Legal 500, and Chambers with a number of Partners being designated as “Leading Individuals” and experts in their field, reflecting our enviable reputation for advising clients on all their family legal needs. We are proud to provide a personal, transparent and efficient service by a team which includes partners and solicitors qualified in English and Scottish Law, as well as trained Collaborative Lawyers and Mediators. We are members of Resolution and Consensus. We have a diverse range of clients and also act on behalf of public bodies.

As a Family Solicitor you will be required to help develop and expand our Family Law practice in the North West. You will work closely with the head of department Fiona Davidson to ensure excellent client service.

Main duties and responsibilities

Manage own caseload of private client work with appropriate supervision
Assist other case handlers in the team and wider department with their cases as may be required
Advise and take instructions from clients in relation to their financial matters, children cases, domestic abuse, pre nups and cohab agreements
Attend court on behalf of clients
Prepare correspondence, notes and court paperwork
Assist with marketing the services of the team and wider department
Achieve financial targets and KPIs
Ensure relevant deadlines and quality measures are adhered to
Comply with relevant Weightmans client policies and procedures
Work in accordance with Weightmans’ values
Business development

This list is not intended to be exhaustive and you will be expected to perform other duties and have other responsibilities that fall within the wider remit of the role.

About You

You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be:

NQ to 3 Years PQE
A keen interest and wide experience in all aspects of family Law, including Children and Financial cases. Experience of high value/complex cases for high net worth individuals would be desirable
Court experience preparing cases for the Sheriff Court and Court of Session
Business development skills and experience – an existing network of contacts would be highly advantageous
Good IT skills
Good communication skills
Good time management and organisation skills
The ability to multi-task and prioritise
Able to work towards strict deadlines and targets
The ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
A Flexible approach

If you meet our criteria and think this is a job where you could bring enthusiasm and an eagerness to learn, then we look forward to receiving your application.

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates are encouraged to reach out directly. For inquiries or more details, feel free to contact us. Our recruitment team members are here to assist.

Why work for us

Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter.

Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities.

Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK.

Why work for us? Take a look: Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans

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Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, supported and able to reach their full potential. Our people-first culture is at the heart of everything we do, making Weightmans a place where you can develop your career and thrive.

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