At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage private family law cases and provide top-notch legal advice.
- Company: Growing legal practice with a focus on family law.
- Benefits: Up to £45,000 salary, hybrid working, generous leave, and pension.
- Other info: Great opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 3-5 years' PQE in family law.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid (50% office-based)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, depending on experience
Overview
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Family Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX) to join a growing legal practice. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years' PQE, although more experienced applicants will also be considered. The firm is particularly keen to appoint someone with strong divorce law experience, as this is a key area of growth for the department. You'll manage your own caseload of privately funded family matters while providing high-quality legal advice and excellent client care.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of private family law matters from instruction through to conclusion.
- Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, and child arrangement orders.
- Conduct advocacy and represent clients at court hearings where required.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
- Ensure all matters are handled efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
- Support the continued development of the family law department.
Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive (CILEX).
- Ideally 3-5 years' PQE in family law (more experienced candidates are welcome to apply).
- Strong experience handling divorce matters is essential.
- Experience with financial settlements and child arrangement orders.
- Confident advocate with excellent communication and client care skills.
- Ability to manage a varied caseload independently.
What's on Offer
- Salary of up to £45,000, depending on experience.
- Hybrid working (50% office-based).
- Company pension.
- Generous annual leave.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Supportive team with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.
