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What does a family solicitor do?
Family law is the field of law concerning legal issues that arise between members of the same family. The general responsibilities of a family solicitor include:
- Advising their clients on their options and rights related to their case
- Resolving disputes to reach a settlement outside of court
- Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing court documents statements
- Liaising with professionals including psychologists, doctors, social workers, and police officers
- Reviewing and evaluating evidence relevant to the client’s case
What skills does a family lawyer need?
A Family Lawyer needs a diverse set of skills to effectively navigate the complexities of family law cases. These skills include:
- Legal Knowledge: A strong understanding of family law statutes, regulations, and precedents is fundamental
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and presenting cases in court
- Empathy: Family lawyers often deal with emotionally charged situations, so the ability to empathize with clients and understand their unique challenges is crucial
- Drafting & Negotiation Skills: Strong drafting and negotiating settlements and agreements outside of court is a common part of family law practice
- Mediation Skills: Many family law cases involve mediation, so the ability to facilitate productive discussions and agreements between parties is important
- Problem-Solving: Family lawyers must be adept at analysing complex family dynamics and finding practical solutions to their clients' issues
- Research Proficiency: Strong research skills are needed to gather evidence, relevant information, evaluate and assess case law, and build compelling arguments
- Client Management: Family lawyers must be able to work with people of all ages such as children and the elderly, manage client expectations and maintain trust and confidentiality
- Courtroom Skills: If cases go to court, family lawyers need to be skilled litigators, including presenting evidence, examining witnesses, and making persuasive legal arguments
- Financial Acumen: Understanding financial documents and assets, especially in divorce cases, is essential for equitable property division
- Child Advocacy: When children are involved, family lawyers need to be able to advocate for their best interests
- Cultural Sensitivity: Sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and family structures is important when working with clients
- Ethical Judgment: Family lawyers must uphold ethical standards while practicing family law
What is the average salary for a family solicitor job role?
A newly qualified family solicitor in a firm outside London or within a smaller family law practice may expect to earn somewhere between £20,000 to £40,000. In London salaries are generally higher, ranging from anything from £25,000 to £70,000 for more experienced lawyers.
*Please note that all salaries are based on Glassdoor 2022 figures.
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