Solicitor - Family Law - mfg Solicitors TelfordWe currently have an exciting opportunity for a Family Solicitor, of 2-5PQE, at our Telford office.The ideal candidateYou'll be technically proficient in a range of Family and matrimonial legal matters, with a good sense of professional judgement. Very much a team player with aspirations to grow both self and division, you will have a client-centric focus, a proactive approach and the ability to build sound relations with others. Good organisational skills are crucial to enable you to adeptly handle a large caseload, as is commercial awareness and a willingness to support the firm’s wider business development activity.ResponsibilitiesManaging a range of Family work including divorce, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, financial disputes and remedies, cohabitation disputes/agreements, child arrangements/disputes, grandparents’ rights in relation to children, child abduction/adoption, non-molestation/occupation orders and providing relevant technical expertise.A wholly private caseload, no publicly funded work.Guiding and supporting other team members.Helping coordinate and support with business development events/activities.QualificationsYou will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive.Why join us?Quality work that will stimulate and support your professional development – we’re well recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers Guide.The supportive ‘people first’ culture – there’s a big focus on wellbeing and work/life balance which recently contributed to 90%+ of our people responding in an engagement survey that it’s a great place to work and they’re proud to work here.A fantastic working environment in which people grow!Committed to inclusion, we aim to employ a diverse section of the community whilst our work for good causes continues to flourish. Many of our people are actively involved in CSR, Sports & Social and Health & Wellbeing groups.Plus:Competitive market rate salary35 hour working week /hybrid working after probation period25 days’ holiday per year, rising to 26 after five years’ service (plus four days at Christmas 2024 and Bank Holidays)Healthcare provisionDeath In Service/Life Insurance benefitEmployee Assistance programme and wellbeing servicesIf you would like an informal chat, please email recruitment@mfgsolicitors.com or call our recruitment team on 01562 820181.For more information on mfg, our people and what it's like to work here, visit mfg's recruitment page: Careers with Us - mfg SolicitorsAgencies - Please note we have a preferred supplier agreement in place and will not respond to cold calls or messages on any vacancies listed.#mfgsolicitorsllp #thelawfirmforlife #lifeatmfg