Family Solicitor

We are looking for a Family Solicitor with 2–3 years’ post-qualification experience to join our Family team. You will manage a varied caseload of family law matters and provide clear, pragmatic and compassionate advice to clients during, what can often be, sensitive and challenging circumstances.

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who is ready to take greater ownership of matters, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued development of a supportive and collaborative team.

The role

Working closely with colleagues across the Family team, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day conduct of your matters, deliver high-quality legal advice, and contribute to business development and the wider success of the team.

Key responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters, which may include divorce and separation, financial remedy, private children matters, cohabitation and related issues.
• Advising clients clearly and sensitively, setting realistic expectations and maintaining regular communication throughout each matter.
• Drafting and reviewing correspondence, court applications, witness statements, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conducting advocacy where appropriate and instructing and liaising with counsel, experts, courts and other third parties.
• Managing files, deadlines, costs information and matter updates in accordance with regulatory requirements and firm procedures.
• Meeting agreed financial, time-recording and matter-management expectations.
• Contributing to business development, networking, marketing and knowledge-sharing activities within the team and wider firm.
• Supporting and working collaboratively with colleagues, including providing guidance to junior team members where appropriate.
• Handling confidential and sensitive information with care, discretion and professionalism.

About you

• A qualified solicitor in England and Wales with approximately 2–3 years’ PQE and relevant family law experience.
• Experience of managing your own caseload with appropriate supervision and support.
• Sound technical knowledge across a range of family law matters and a commitment to maintaining and developing that knowledge.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues in clear and practical terms.
• A calm, empathetic and professional approach when supporting clients through sensitive matters.
• Strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• A commercial and proactive mindset, with an interest in developing client relationships and contributing to business development.
• A collaborative, flexible and team-focused approach, together with a commitment to delivering excellent client service.

How to apply

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to Sign in to view email.

• Please note: we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time, and speculative agency applications will not be considered.