Family Solicitor

Your new companyAn opportunity to work for one of the leading law firms in Hampshire is looking for family solicitors for their Southampton office. With an established team and a challenging workload, you will represent a renowned business with ample opportunity to develop and enjoy a rewarding career.

Your new role

• Initially to provide support to the two partners with their caseload with a view to progressing to managing your own varied caseload
• Take responsibility for managing your own time and work, including prioritising and being proactive where appropriate
• Keep up to date with changes in the law
• Strong communication skills with team members
• Recognition and commitment to the importance of meeting time and financial targets
• Actively engage with marketing and business development activity
• Appropriate IT competency and ability to commensurate with the role
• Work and behave in a professional manner and to the highest standards of the profession
• Comply with procedures set out in the office manual, professional standards and any requirement set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)

What you'll need to succeed

As a junior solicitor, you will have a strong understanding of family law matters with previous practical experience in a law firm. You will be a team player whilst able to take ownership and be accountable and responsible for own work.

What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity for anyone wanting to pursue a career in family law whilst working for one of the best law firms on the South Coast. Salary and level of experience is negotiable as the firm are willing to consider candidates who are still in their training contract or newly qualified up to 3 years PQE.

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