Medical Law jobs

Family Associate/Senior Associate Solicitor

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​Do great work with talented people. Build your future with Burnetts

​At Burnetts, we're proud of the talented people who make our firm what it is. With specialist expertise across a wide range of legal disciplines, we're a firm where people support one another, enjoy working together and take real pride in the quality of what they do.

​​We're looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join our established Family team at Associate or Senior Associate level. We're ideally looking for someone with reasonable post-qualification experience.

​​This is an opportunity to work with an interesting and varied client base, alongside talented and approachable colleagues, and to become an important part of a firm where people genuinely care about the work they do and the people they work with.

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​Your future at Burnetts

​Finding the right firm is about more than your next role. It's about finding somewhere you feel valued, where your contribution matters and where you can see a fulfilling future for yourself.

​​At Burnetts, you'll be part of a talented and supportive team, surrounded by people who are approachable, collaborative and invested in each other's success. We value experience, encourage ambition and give our people the trust and opportunity to make a difference.

​​We want Burnetts to be somewhere you're proud to work, where you enjoy the people you work with and can build a long and rewarding career.

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​The opportunity

​​You'll advise clients on a broad range of family matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, with a particular focus on:

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• divorce and financial matters
• ​private law children matters, including representing clients at court;
• ​complex financial matters involving businesses and farms;
• ​matters involving professionals and members of the uniformed services, particularly in relation to pensions;
• ​cohabitation and separation agreements;
• ​pre- and post-nuptial agreements; and​
• domestic abuse matters, including injunctions.

You'll manage your own varied caseload while having the support of an experienced team around you.

​You'll also have the opportunity to share your expertise and make a meaningful contribution to the continued development of the team and wider firm.

​​You'll have strong family law knowledge, excellent communication skills and the confidence to manage a varied workload while building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.

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​The benefits of being part of Burnetts

​​We want our people to feel valued and supported, both in their careers and beyond. Alongside high-quality work and a welcoming, supportive environment, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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• 30 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• ​An additional day off for your birthday
• ​Private medical insurance
• ​Enhanced family-friendly policies
• ​Life cover
• ​Wellbeing support and initiatives​
• Regular team and firm-wide events

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​We also offer genuine flexibility

​The role will be predominantly based in our Carlisle office, with the opportunity for flexible remote working. We're open to full-time or part-time hours and flexible working arrangements.

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​Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

​We are committed to improving the diversity of our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

​If you have not already done so, please let us know if you require any support so we can make the right adjustments and considerations should they be required.

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If you're looking for a role where you can do high-quality family work, be part of a supportive team and build a long-term future with Burnetts, we'd love to hear from you.

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Application question(s):

• Do you live within a reasonable distance to travel to Carlisle as and when required?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle