Family Solicitor

We are pleased to be hiring on behalf of our client to recruit a Family Solicitor to join their exceptional firm in Minehead! The role is office-based, with the possibility of working remotely one day per week in the future. The firm's traditional clients prefer in-person meetings with their solicitors.

Job type: Fee earning

Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable

Hours: 36.25 per week (full-time)

We are seeking a bright, enthusiastic, computer-literate person to join our busy family / matrimonial department whose priorities are exceptional client care, to work as part of a team, advising the firm’s clients on a wide range of family law matters to include: divorce, civil partnership, separation, cohabitee issues, family finance and children matters.

The successful candidate will:

• Manage their own day-to-day caseload effectively
• Perform work accurately, reliably and in accordance with the firm’s risk management procedures
• Keep up to date with changes and developments in areas of law
• Build and maintain a network of contacts and referrers
• Play an active part in the marketing of the department and assist with building strong client relations

Desirable areas of experience:

• Family law matters to include: divorce, civil partnership, separation, cohabitee issues, family finance and children matters
• A knowledge of the legal aid system desirable but not essential

Package: 

• A minimum of 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) plus Birthdays off. 
• Christmas shut down, providing a well-deserved end-of-year break for everyone. 
• We offer, for the right individual, excellent prospects for career development and also a competitive salary.
• Company pension scheme. 
• Many others to be discussed on the application. 

Closing date is 15th October. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client. To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to 

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