Family Solicitor

Stafford – £40,000 - £75,000

FAMILY SOLICITOR
STAFFORD
£40K - £75K
 
Are you a solicitor looking to take the next step in your career with a growing firm that offers genuine long-term prospects and the opportunity to make a real impact?

We are recruiting on behalf of an ambitious and expanding law firm seeking a Solicitor specialising in Finance and Private Children Law to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated legal professional to develop their expertise, take on responsibility and potentially progress into a wider leadership or business management role.
 
The Role
You will manage a varied caseload across finance and children law. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the firm while building a successful and rewarding long-term career.
 
About You
We are keen to hear from candidates who have:
  • A minimum of 1-2 years' relevant experience in finance and family law.
  • Experience handling financial matters and private children law cases.
  • Advocacy experience in private children matters, which would be advantageous.
  • Newly Qualified Solicitors will also be considered, provided they can demonstrate substantial relevant paralegal experience.
  • Strong communication, organisational and client care skills.
  • Ambition, initiative and a genuine interest in developing their career within a growing firm.
Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive salary of £40,000-£70,000, depending on experience and level of qualification.
  • Hybrid working: 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely.
  • Health cover following successful completion of probation.
  • Pension contribution.
  • 28 days' annual holiday.
  • Company-provided mobile phone and laptop.
  • Free on-site parking.
Why Join?
 
This is more than just another solicitor position. The firm is experiencing rapid growth and is investing in its future through succession planning. For the right candidate, this offers the opportunity to establish themselves within the business, take on increasing responsibility and potentially become involved in the wider management and strategic development of the firm.
If you are ambitious, commercially minded and looking for a role where your contribution and career development genuinely matter, we would love to hear from you.
 
Apply now to discuss this opportunity in confidence and take the next step in your legal career.

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Chris Hodgson

Senior Recruitment Consultant
0121 272 7371

chris@douglas-scott.co.uk

Chris Hodgson is a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment, with over 9 years at the company. He joined the company in 2015 and works with clients across the Midlands, representing candidates ranging from qualified solicitors to legal support staff. Chris has also studied a Professional Marketing Course. Outside of work, Chris loves travelling and has participated in extreme activities like skydiving and bungee jumping in New Zealand.


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Family Law
  • Type: Solicitor / FILEX
  • Salary: £40,000 - £75,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Stafford
  • Reference: 1372341