Candidate Ref: CA-5346
Location: Birmingham
Availability: Immediately
Qualifications:
Qualified as Solicitor February 2023
Legal Practice Course (Commendation) 2019
Bachelor of Laws (Second Class Honours) 2017
Looking for: A Private Family Solicitor role. Salary range £36k to £40k
Experience:
Most Recent Position: Family Solicitor
• Negotiated and achieved amicable divorce settlements, minimising litigation costs and emotional stress
• Secured primary custody for numerous clients in child arrangement order cases, always acting in the best interest of the child
• Represented clients in high-value divorce cases involving complex property and asset division, ensuring equitable outcomes and adherence to relevant legal regulations
• Drafted and obtained court approval for numerous consent orders and agreements, negotiating and finalising agreements that serve the best interests of the clients
• Represented clients at court hearings, ensuring that their rights and interests were upheld throughout legal proceedings
• Ensured compliance with family law regulations and financial disclosure requirements throughout court proceedings
• Acted as a mentor for trainee solicitors and caseworkers, helping them develop their skills and knowledge in family law
Previous: Trainee Solicitor
Family
• Responsible for my own caseload of divorce matters, finance matters and private children proceedings
• Assisting Principal with his caseload of Private Family Law matters
• Aided in settlement negotiations for divorce cases, resulting in an average savings of £2,000 per client
• Drafted prenuptial agreements that protected clients’ assets during high-asset divorces worth £1 m
• Bundle preparation and court portal use, filing applications and statements within court deadlines
• Added to the firm’s reputation by strengthening client relationships and increasing clientele through network referrals
• Trained colleagues in the firm’s procedures
Wills & Probate
• Conducted my own caseload and dealt with matters relating to Wills, Powers of Attorney, Administration of Estates, Inheritance Tax Planning and Trusts
Property
• Completed residential sales and purchases of houses worth £1m and more, advising clients on all aspects of conveyancing transactions from start to finish including stamping and registration requirements
Civil Litigation
• Organised and prepared document lodgments in High Court proceedings
• Arranged consultations with clients and prepared briefs for counsel for matters to be heard, issuing proceedings by electronic filing through CE-File and assisted in High proceedings
