Job Description

Family Solicitor

NQ+

Chichester, West Sussex

Competitive salary dependent on experience

A well-established, regional law firm are seeking a Family Solicitor to join their office in Chichester. The firm have great presence along the South Coast and are looking to expand their team to assist with the growth of the department.

You will advise on a variety of matters to include:

• Divorce
• Separation
• Mediation
• Pre-nuptial agreements
• Civil Partnerships
• Children and parenting matters
• Cohabitation
• Adoption
• Protection from harassment and domestic violence

Duties will include:

• Managing own caseload
• Advising on a variety of privately funded family matters
• Develop existing caseload in divorce, finance, children and care matters
• Drafting legal documentation to include Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements
• Drafting various Court Applications
• Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities

The successful candidate will:

• Have good academics – Degree/LPC/Training Contract or have achieved FCILEx status
• Have at least a few years’ experience of working experience within a family department
• Offer sound legal advice to a diverse client base
• Maintain your continuing professional development requirements
• Be self-motivated with a drive to develop the team
• Work in a collaborative manner within the team and wider firm
• Have a positive approach and strong work ethic