What you will be doing

• Managing your own caseload of family law matters, delivering high-quality legal advice and excellent client care.
• Advising clients on a range of private family law matters, including divorce, finances, cohabitation disputes and private children proceedings.
• Supporting and, where appropriate, developing experience in public law children matters and care proceedings.
• Building strong relationships with clients and guiding them through sensitive and often challenging circumstances.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents, applications, statements and correspondence.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Family team to achieve the best outcomes for clients.
• Developing professional networks and supporting business development initiatives to raise the profile of the team.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, firm procedures and best practice standards.

Requirements

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Solicitor with experience in Family Law.
• Strong private family law experience.
• Public law children experience or knowledge is desirable but not essential for candidates willing to learn and develop in this area.
• Excellent client care and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive matters with professionalism and empathy.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
• Commercial awareness and an interest in business development.
• Experience of using case management systems and the full Microsoft Office suite.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering excellent client service.

Benefits

What is in it for you?

• We're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and high-performing legal team. You'll be joining colleagues who are not only legally excellent but also commercially astute and down-to-earth. We value trust, boldness, excellence and teamwork, and we want you to thrive as part of that.
• Minimum 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Holiday buy and sell scheme.
• Contributions to gym membership.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Redkite Rewards scheme.
• Employee wellbeing support. -...and much more.

If you're interested in this role, please APPLY NOW

At Redkite, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond to ensure all employees can thrive. We believe that diversity strengthens our team and helps us better serve our clients.