Divorce and Family Law Solicitor

Are you a skilled family law solicitor with 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in England and Wales? Are you ready to take control of your career while enjoying the freedom of flexible working and uncapped earning potential?

Woolley & Co, Solicitors is looking for exceptional solicitors to join our innovative, forward-thinking team.

We offer an outstanding opportunity to excel in family law while enjoying the flexibility to shape a work-life balance that works for you. Through our uncapped fee-sharing model, solicitors typically earn between £50,000 and £150,000, with the freedom to set your own targets and maximise your income potential.

As an Experienced Divorce and Family Law Solicitor, you will manage your own caseload of complex family and matrimonial law matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce, financial settlements, child arrangements, and cohabitation disputes.
• Provide clear, practical, and empathetic advice to clients while maintaining excellent client care.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of family law to deliver innovative solutions tailored to client needs.
• Utilise our cloud-based practice management system to work efficiently and meet client expectations.
• Support the firm’s business development efforts, though most new enquiries are generated by our dedicated marketing resource and lead-handling administrators.

Qualifications & Experience

• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience as a solicitor specialising in family law (England & Wales).
• Proven expertise in handling a broad range of privately funded family law cases.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Exceptional technical ability and attention to detail.
• Confidence in managing your own caseload independently.
• A proactive approach to business development is helpful but not essential, as most leads are generated by the firm.
• Tech-savvy and competent with Outlook, Word, and practice management systems.

Personal Attributes

• Empathy and discretion when dealing with sensitive client issues.
• Self-motivated, organised, and capable of working autonomously.

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