Family Solicitor, Southampton

Family Solicitor or Paralegal NQ + Southampton, Hampshire Competitive salary dependent on experience An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Solicitor, Legal Executive or Fee Earning Paralegal to join a reputable legal practice with a great presence in Hampshire and across the nation. They are a full-service firm with a number of accreditations to their name. They are seeking a Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Paralegal with a good understanding of the market to join their expanding Family Team in Southampton. You will advise on a variety of matters to include divorce and separation, children and care matters and financial agreements / disputes. The caseload will be predominantly privately funded, with some publicly funded matters too. Areas of focus will include: Divorce and relationship breakdown Childcare and financial issues following divorce or separation International family law Adoption Special guardianship Childcare Proceedings Cohabitation Civil partnerships Pre-marital agreements Domestic abuse Duties will include: Managing own caseload Advising on a variety of privately funded family matters Develop existing caseload in divorce, finance, children and care matters Drafting legal documentation to include Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements Drafting various Court Applications Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities The successful candidate will: Have good academics ? Degree/LPC/Training Contract or have achieved FCILEx status Have at least a couple of years? experiences within a family department Offer sound legal advice to a diverse client base Maintain your continuing professional development requirements Be self-motivated with a drive to develop the team Work in a collaborative manner within the team and wider firm Have a positive approach and strong work ethic