An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Solicitor to join a reputable legal practice with a great presence across Hampshire.
They are seeking a Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Fee Earner with a good understanding of the market to join their expanding Family Team.
You will advise on a variety of matters to include divorce and separation, children and care matters and financial agreements / disputes. The caseload will be predominantly privately funded, with some publicly funded matters too.
Areas of focus will include:
- Divorce and relationship breakdown
- Childcare and financial issues following divorce or separation
- Adoption
- Special guardianship
- Childcare Proceedings
- Cohabitation
- Civil partnerships
- Pre-marital agreements
- Domestic abuse
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:
- Newly Qualified, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
- Legal background with specific experience in Private Family matters.
- Knowledgeable in the areas of Divorce, Finance and Children matters.