Family Solicitor – Hybrid – Northampton

Overview

In this role you will manage and progress your own family law caseload within a growing Northampton team. You will contribute to departmental development while aiming for individual and team financial targets. The position combines client-facing advocacy with collaborative, proactive problem-solving in a supportive firm culture. This hybrid opportunity suits a qualified solicitor seeking impact in domestic abuse, children, and parent care matters within Legal Aid contexts.

Pay / Benefits

• 38 days inclusive of bank and public holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Life Assurance scheme at 3x annual salary
• Continuous training and development opportunities
• Sickness allowance up to 6 weeks
• Client and employee referral schemes (up to 2000)

Responsibilities

• Manage and progress own caseload autonomously
• Contribute to development of the Family Law department
• Achieve individual and team financial targets
• Handle business opportunities with professionalism and promptness

Key requirements

• Qualified Family Solicitor/Legal Executive/Family Executive
• Experience in domestic abuse, private children cases, and parent care work (desirable)
• History of working with Legal Aid
• Ability to undertake own advocacy where possible
• Positive and proactive approach; strong communication skills

• positivity
• proactivity
• excellent communication
• advocacy
• Legal Aid experience
• case management

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