At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage a diverse family law caseload and advise clients on various matters.
- Company: Well-established South London law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Established caseload, secretarial support, and high degree of autonomy.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop and expand the family law offering within the firm.
- Why this job: Join a friendly team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with family law experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Envision People is delighted to be working with a well-established South London law firm seeking a Family Solicitor to join its busy and growing Family Department. The successful candidate will inherit an established caseload and play a key role in providing high-quality family law services to privately funded clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor who enjoys autonomy, takes ownership of their work and is confident managing matters independently with the support of an experienced legal secretary.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a varied privately funded family law caseload.
- Advising clients on:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy matters
- Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
- Separation agreements
- Cohabitation disputes
- Conducting client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Managing files from instruction through to conclusion.
- Working with minimal supervision whilst maintaining high standards of client care.
- Assisting with related employment law matters, including settlement agreements, where appropriate.
Candidate Requirements
- Be a qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with family law experience.
- Have experience handling privately funded family law matters.
- Be confident managing their own caseload independently.
- Possess strong client care and communication skills.
- Be organised, proactive and capable of working within a small office environment.
- Be comfortable acting as the primary family law fee earner within the office.
Desirable Experience
- Financial remedy proceedings.
- High-net-worth divorce matters.
- Pre-nuptial agreements.
- Separation agreements.
- Settlement agreements.
- Business development and maintaining referrer relationships.
What is on Offer
- Established caseload.
- Secretarial support.
- High degree of autonomy.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to develop and expand the family law offering.
Family Law Solictor employer: ENVISION PEOPLE LTD Careers
Envision People is an excellent employer for Conveyancers seeking a fulfilling career in a supportive environment. With the flexibility of fully remote, hybrid, or office-based working options, employees benefit from a strong work culture that prioritises professional growth and client satisfaction. The firm offers dedicated onboarding, post-completion support, and access to paralegal assistance, ensuring that team members can thrive while managing their own caseloads effectively.
Contact Details:
ENVISION PEOPLE LTD Careers Recruitment Team
