Family Solicitor - Divorce & Matrimonial

Role: Family Solicitor - Divorce & Matrimonial Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Contract: Full time, permanent, hybrid Salary: £38,000 - £50,000CRA Consulting is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected regional law firm to recruit an experienced Private Family Solicitor to join its successful Family team based in Lincoln. With a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional legal advice and outstanding client care, the firm has built a loyal client base across Lincolnshire and the surrounding areas. Due to continued growth, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a supportive, collaborative team handling a broad range of privately funded family matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to take the next step in their career within a progressive firm that genuinely invests in its people and offers high-quality work, flexibility and long-term career development.

You'll manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters, providing practical, compassionate and commercially focused advice to clients during what can often be challenging periods of their lives. Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll handle a varied caseload including:

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• Divorce and separation.
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• Financial remedy proceedings.
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• Matrimonial finance matters.
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• Private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders.
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• Cohabitation and separation disputes.
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• Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements.
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• Domestic abuse matters, including injunction applications.
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• General private family law advice.
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Key responsibilities include:

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• Managing a varied caseload of private family matters from instruction through to conclusion.
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• Advising clients on all aspects of family law with empathy and professionalism.
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• Conducting negotiations and working towards constructive resolutions where appropriate.
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• Preparing legal documents, court applications and supporting evidence.
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• Representing clients throughout proceedings, including attendance at court where required.
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• Building and maintaining strong client relationships through excellent service and communication.
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• Supporting the continued growth and development of the Family department through networking and business development activities where appropriate.
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• Maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.
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We're keen to hear from qualified Solicitors with experience in privately funded family work who are passionate about delivering exceptional client care. You'll ideally have:

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• Qualified Solicitor status in England & Wales.
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• Experience managing a caseload of private family law matters.
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• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial remedy and private children proceedings.
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• Excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills.
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• A compassionate and client-focused approach.
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• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
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• A proactive attitude with a desire to contribute to the ongoing success of the team.
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Applications are welcomed from Family Solicitors at all levels of PQE, provided they have the confidence to manage private family matters with an appropriate level of supervision.

In return, you'll join a firm that values its people and is committed to creating a positive and supportive working environment. Benefits include:

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• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
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• Company pension scheme.
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• Hybrid and flexible working options, where available.
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• Ongoing training and professional development.
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
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• A supportive and collaborative team culture.
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This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded regional law firm with a strong reputation for private client service and family law expertise. You'll enjoy high-quality work, a loyal client base and the opportunity to develop your career within a firm that places genuine value on its people and their progression.

If you're interested in finding out more about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply via the link provided or contact Lauren Hopkinson at CRA Consulting for a confidential discussion.