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An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Solicitor to join a reputable legal practice with a great presence across Hampshire.
They are seeking a Solicitor, Legal Executive or experienced Fee Earner with a good understanding of the market to join their expanding Family Team.
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
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:
Newly Qualified, Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive.
Legal background with specific experience in Private Family matters.
Knowledgeable in the areas of Divorce, Finance and Children matters