About the job Family Solicitor
Role - Family Solicitor
Financials - £40K to £60K Base
Location - Warrington
Our client is a well-established legal practice with multiple office locations across the North West of England. Known for its reliability and respected reputation as a high street firm, the client is highly regarded by clients and team members alike, as reflected in numerous positive online reviews across various review platforms, including Review Solicitors and Glassdoor.
Experience.
The client will consider applications from qualified solicitors with a minimum of 2 years demonstrable PQE.
Benefits.
Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a generous pension scheme. 28 days of annual leave, with additional leave for long service, plus bank holidays. The client offers private healthcare, dental coverage, and life insurance, as well as flexible working options, including hybrid or remote work arrangements one day a week. Additional perks include subsidised gym memberships, wellness programs, and access to employee assistance programs for mental health and well-being. As a NPA Recruit candidate, you will also benefit from our candidate incentive program, which includes a £1000 direct payment within the first 14 days of starting your new role.
Responsibilities.
- Meeting with clients to understand their issues, needs, and objectives, offering legal advice on family law matters, and assessing the viability of cases while managing client expectations.
- Advising and representing clients in divorce or civil partnership dissolution proceedings, including preparing, filing, and managing paperwork like divorce petitions and responses, and negotiating divorce settlements.
- Working on financial agreements to ensure fair division of assets, property, pensions, and liabilities; advising clients on financial disclosure and drafting binding financial orders and settlement agreements.
- Advising on custody, visitation, and parental responsibility matters; preparing child arrangement orders and representing clients in residence, contact, and relocation disputes.
- Assisting clients experiencing domestic abuse by applying for protective measures such as non-molestation and occupation orders and working with police or social services when necessary.
- Drafting and advising on pre- and post-nuptial agreements, creating cohabitation agreements for non-married partners, and offering legal advice on asset implications in case of separation.
- Assisting with adoption and surrogacy processes, including filing applications, attending hearings, liaising with relevant agencies, and ensuring compliance with UK adoption laws.
- Encouraging clients to use mediation or ADR as alternatives to court, facilitating sessions, and advising clients on mediation terms to help reach amicable agreements.
- Representing clients in family court, preparing them for hearings, presenting evidence, cross-examining witnesses, and ensuring they understand rulings and legal outcomes.
- Keeping informed about changes in family law, including new legislation and case law, participating in continuing professional development (CPD), and applying up-to-date knowledge for client benefit.
- Maintaining accurate case files, documentation, and client records, ensuring compliance with Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) standards, and managing billing and invoicing.
- Adhering to regulatory standards in client financial matters, managing billing and invoicing professionally, and ensuring ethical handling of financial aspects in compliance with legal standards.
Why NPA Recruit?
The successful candidate for the specified position shall be entitled to receive a one-time payment of £1000 as a signing bonus, funded solely by NPA Recruit LTD. This payment shall be disbursed to the candidate within 14 days from the date of their commencement of new employment, subject to the agreed upon terms and conditions. Why not benefit from our affiliation with a FCA regulated partner and have access to exclusive short/long-term vehicle leasing offers.