Senior Family Solicitor
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- England,West Midlands,Birmingham
- Full Time, Permanent
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Senior Family Lawyer (7+ PQE) - Birmingham
A well-established and reputable law firm is currently seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor / Fee Earner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to handle a diverse caseload across both Private Family Law and Legal Aid matters, with exposure to Public Law and Care work.
The RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family matters, including:
*Divorce and matrimonial cases
*Financial remedies
*Child arrangements
*Consent orders
*Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Experience or an interest in Public Law and Care proceedings would be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities*Managing a caseload of private and Legal Aid family matters
*Supervising Legal Assistants and administrative staff, including reviewing work produced
*Preparing legal documentation such as witness statements, briefs to Counsel, and evidence bundles
*Attending court hearings and conducting advocacy where appropriate or instructing Counsel
*Handling Legal Aid processes, including means testing and applications to the Legal Aid Agency
*Delivering high levels of client care, particularly when dealing with vulnerable individuals
*Collaborating effectively with colleagues across the firm
Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will:
*Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Family Law Fee Earner
*Demonstrate strong experience in Private Family Law matters
*Have working knowledge of Legal Aid processes (desirable)
*Possess advocacy experience or confidence in instructing Counsel
*Be confident supervising and supporting junior staff
*Adopt a professional, empathetic, and client-focused approach
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary dependent on experience
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Clear opportunities for career progression
*Exposure to a broad and interesting caseload
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
A well-established and reputable law firm is currently seeking an experienced Family Law Solicitor / Fee Earner to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to handle a diverse caseload across both Private Family Law and Legal Aid matters, with exposure to Public Law and Care work.
The RoleThe successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of family matters, including:
*Divorce and matrimonial cases
*Financial remedies
*Child arrangements
*Consent orders
*Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
Experience or an interest in Public Law and Care proceedings would be highly advantageous.
Key Responsibilities*Managing a caseload of private and Legal Aid family matters
*Supervising Legal Assistants and administrative staff, including reviewing work produced
*Preparing legal documentation such as witness statements, briefs to Counsel, and evidence bundles
*Attending court hearings and conducting advocacy where appropriate or instructing Counsel
*Handling Legal Aid processes, including means testing and applications to the Legal Aid Agency
*Delivering high levels of client care, particularly when dealing with vulnerable individuals
*Collaborating effectively with colleagues across the firm
Candidate ProfileThe ideal candidate will:
*Be a qualified Solicitor, Legal Executive, or experienced Family Law Fee Earner
*Demonstrate strong experience in Private Family Law matters
*Have working knowledge of Legal Aid processes (desirable)
*Possess advocacy experience or confidence in instructing Counsel
*Be confident supervising and supporting junior staff
*Adopt a professional, empathetic, and client-focused approach
What’s on Offer*Competitive salary dependent on experience
*Supportive and collaborative working environment
*Clear opportunities for career progression
*Exposure to a broad and interesting caseload
At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.
By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Job number 3569399
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Company Details:
Gleeson Recruitment Group
Company size: 100–249 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
Gleeson Recruitment Group was set up by the three Directors in 2011, with the vision of creating a business founded on trust, transparency and integri...