Solicitor
Family & Matrimonial
Lancashire
£28,000 - £45,000

Family Solicitor

Ref: 1578| Posted: 29th Apr 2024

 

Eventus Legal are seeking a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join the Family department of a dynamic, award-winning law firm with offices across the North of England. This is a full-time, permanent job, based at their office in Blackburn. In addition to a competitive salary they also offer a generous holiday allowance, your birthday off and hybrid working.

 

Role Responsibilities

My client seeks an experienced Solicitor or Legal Executive to join their expanding Family team. You’ll be working alongside an experienced, supportive and friendly team who specialise in private and public children's law matters. Your caseload will include the following matters: 

  • Enforcing contact orders
  • Preventing contact
  • Residence
  • Abduction
  • Prohibited steps
  • Specific issue orders
  • Domestic abuse

Along with managing your own caseload of the above matters you’ll conduct your own advocacy and maintain your knowledge of relevant legislation.

 

Person Specification

We are actively seeking applications from Solicitors or Legal Executives who have substantial experience handling a caseload similar to that described above. You will also be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

  • Client-focused with an empathetic nature
  • Ability to deal with complex and distressing cases
  • Excellent technical knowledge
  • Organised
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong IT skills

 

Benefits and Rewards

This is a wonderful job opportunity for a Solicitor or Legal Executive to join an outstanding law firm in Blackburn, who offers a competitive salary along with a range of other employment benefits including:

  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Your birthday off
  • Increased holidays in line with service
  • Private medical insurance
  • Sick pay
  • Hybrid working 

 

About the Company

My client is a prominent law firm with a strong presence across Northern England, renowned for their exceptional service. This law firm can boast an esteemed reputation within the region and maintain a loyal and well-established client portfolio.

 

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively for a confidential discussion about this Solicitor / Legal Executive job, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or contact 07530 737 333.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me using the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.

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