Family Solicitor

We are currently recruiting for a Family Solicitor in our Sudbury office,  to support the strategic growth of Holmes & Hills’ Family Law service offering alongside and in partnership with the firm’s existing Family Law team. Sudbury is a thriving market town and as the successful applicant will enjoy a wide variety of quality Family matters.

The successful candidate will advise on a range of family and relationship matters including Divorce, Separation, Relationship Agreements , Children, Domestic Abuse and Financial settlements.

You will have a proven track record in delivering expert legal advice and high service levels to clients, whilst working independently on your own caseload.

As the firm continues to grow, the successful candidate will be keen to build their personal reputation as a Family Law specialist in the region, alongside that of the firm.

What experience do I need? 

This role will suit a Family Solicitor who is able to demonstrate:

Experience of advising in the areas of Divorce and Financial Remedy

Experience of advising within Children Act Proceedings

Experience in advising  unmarried couples and on cohabitee disputes

Experience of drafting pre nuptial and post nuptial agreements would be an advantage

You should have the ability to manage your own caseload but there are experienced team members who will be able to provide support where needed.

What skills should I have? 

Passionate and motivated about Family Law

Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate advice in an understandable way and actively listen in order to build trust with clients

Ability to empathise and effectively resolve conflict

Commercially aware and interested in business development

•  A supportive, relaxed and flexible work environment in an experienced and growing team.
• 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays
• Medicash and Unum dental cash back schemes after 1 years' service
• Life insurance 
• EAP and various other physical and mental wellbeing support services including virtual GP access 24/7
• Family friendly policies such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay plus, family events leave
• Company sick pay
• Cycle scheme