Family Solicitor

My client is seeking an experienced and motivated Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive to join their busy and well-established Family Department based at their Bishop Auckland office.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload of family law matters, including:

• Divorce and financial remedy proceedings
• Children matters
• Domestic abuse cases
• Cohabitation disputes
• Adoption and other private family law matters
• Provide clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, court applications, and agreements.
• Represent clients at court hearings, negotiations, and, where appropriate, mediation.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through excellent client care.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals, including barristers, mediators, counsellors, and external agencies.
• Keep up to date with developments in family law and maintain continuing...