Family Solicitor – Merseyside

The Role

• Manage a full caseload of private family matters with minimal supervision.

• Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, private children law matters, cohabitation disputes, and pre/postnuptial agreements.

• Draft high-quality pleadings, statements, agreements, and correspondence.

• Conduct negotiations and advise on settlement strategy.

• Prepare for and attend court hearings, including FDRs and final hearings.

• Instruct and liaise with counsel, experts, and other professionals.

• Promote and advise on non-court dispute resolution options.

• Deliver a high standard of client care, managing expectations sensitively and effectively.

• Supervise and mentor junior team members where appropriate.

• Contribute to the profile of the firm.

About You

• Strong technical knowledge of UK family law and procedure.

• Experience managing financial remedy and private children matters independently.

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and advocacy skills.

• Confident client-facing manner with empathy and professionalism.

• Commercially aware and pragmatic in approach.

• Well-organised, resilient, and able to manage competing deadlines.

• A team player who enjoys contributing to a collaborative environment.

What's on Offer

• Excellent career progression

• Supportive and established team

• High-quality Family Solicitor work

• Ongoing professional development

• Competitive benefits package