Family Locum

Job description: A law firm in the Manchester area is looking for a highly motivated Family Locum to join their growing family department.

This is a fully remote role on a temporary basis for a 3 month period with the possibility of extension.

The successful candidate will be:

• Managing a complex caseload, dealing with anything from fixed-fee divorces to financial disputes
• Working on high net worth and complex children cases
• Providing legal advice to clients over the phone, via written communication channels, and face to face meetings
• Taking ownership of a mixed caseload of family matters, undertaking active negotiation and mediation to get the best results for your clients
• Advising the team on complex legal queries, acting as the subject matter specialist in family law