Family Solicitor / Legal Executive – Taunton

Overview

In this role you will manage a varied family law caseload and deliver high-quality legal advice with exceptional client care. You will work within a supportive, collaborative Taunton team and handle matters from instruction to conclusion while developing long-term client relationships. The position offers exposure to divorce, financial remedy, private children work, and nuptial agreements, within a regulated, client-focused practice. You will contribute to business development and maintain compliance with SRA regulations, making a meaningful impact in family law.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• Company health cash plan
• Enhanced annual leave
• Social events and seasonal gifts
• Recruitment referral scheme
• Ongoing professional development and training

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of family matters from instruction to conclusion
• Advising on divorce and separation and handling financial remedy proceedings
• Managing private children matters and cohabitation disputes
• Preparing and advising on pre and post nuptial agreements
• Assisting clients with domestic abuse applications
• Conducting face to face client meetings and drafting/reviewing documents and court applications
• Representing clients in negotiations and, where appropriate, court proceedings
• Ensuring compliance with legislation and SRA regulations
• Building strong, long lasting client relationships
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives

Key requirements

• Proven experience managing a family law caseload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail
• Confidence managing deadlines and working independently
• Proficiency with case management systems and Microsoft Office

• Strong communication and client care skills
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• A positive, team focused attitude
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new systems and processes
• case management systems
• Microsoft Office

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