At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage diverse Private Family cases and build long-term client relationships.
- Company: Join a leading Tier 1 Legal 500 law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, 25 days leave, and excellent professional development.
- Other info: Exceptional career progression opportunities within a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Gain early responsibility and work on complex family matters with experienced specialists.
- Qualifications: 2+ years PQE in Private Family Law and strong advocacy skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
Salary: Competitive + Hybrid Working + Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
- Competitive salary, dependent upon experience.
- Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office, 2 days from home).
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Staff introduction bonus.
- Auto-enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Free eye tests.
- Discounted legal services across all departments.
- Excellent CPD and ongoing professional development.
- Modern office facilities.
- Excellent long-term career progression within a Tier 1 Legal 500 Family team.
This is an opportunity to join one of the region's leading Legal 500 recognised law firms. With an outstanding reputation for delivering exceptional client service across both commercial and private client disciplines, the firm has established itself as one of the area's most respected legal practices. Its Private Family department is recognised as a Tier 1 Legal 500 team, acting for clients on a broad range of complex and sensitive family matters.
The firm combines high-quality legal work with a genuinely supportive culture where lawyers are encouraged to develop their careers, build their own profile and enjoy a healthy work-life balance. Many of the firm's senior lawyers and Partners have progressed internally, reflecting its commitment to investing in talented individuals for the long term.
Due to continued growth, the firm is seeking an ambitious Private Family Solicitor to join its highly regarded Berkhamsted office. This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor with approximately two or more years' PQE looking to develop their career within a leading Private Family team, working alongside experienced specialists on a varied and often complex caseload.
You will enjoy early responsibility, direct client contact and excellent mentoring whilst continuing to build your technical expertise across all aspects of private family law. Whether your ambition is to become a recognised specialist or ultimately progress into senior leadership, this role provides an outstanding platform for long-term career development.
As a Private Family Solicitor, you will:
- Manage your own varied caseload of Private Family matters.
- Handle financial remedy proceedings.
- Advise on child arrangements and parental responsibility matters.
- Undertake advocacy where appropriate and attend Court hearings.
- Work alongside senior colleagues on more complex and high-net-worth matters.
- Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients during sensitive periods of their lives.
- Contribute to networking, business development and the continued growth of the department.
Approximately 2+ years' PQE within Private Family Law.
Experience managing your own Private Family caseload.
Strong technical knowledge across divorce and financial remedy work.
Strong drafting and advocacy skills.
Commercial awareness and an interest in developing long-term client relationships.
A genuine ambition to continue progressing your Family Law career.
This is an opportunity to join one of the strongest Private Family teams in the region. Rather than simply processing files, you will work alongside recognised specialists on high-quality matters whilst enjoying genuine responsibility from an early stage in your career.
The firm's collaborative culture, strong mentoring and commitment to professional development create an excellent environment for ambitious Family lawyers looking to build a long-term career. Combined with Legal 500 recognition, hybrid working and genuine progression opportunities, this represents an exceptional opportunity for the right individual.
Career Progression
You will benefit from close Partner support, ongoing mentoring and excellent exposure to complex Private Family work, providing a clear pathway towards Senior Associate and beyond. For ambitious individuals looking to establish themselves within a leading regional Family team, this role offers an exceptional long-term opportunity.
If you are a Private Family Solicitor looking to join a highly regarded Tier 1 Legal 500 team offering high-quality work, genuine career progression and an outstanding working environment, we would be delighted to speak with you in complete confidence.
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Join a leading Tier 1 Legal 500 law firm in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, where you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative culture that prioritises your professional growth. With competitive salaries, hybrid working options, and a wealth of benefits including enhanced sick pay and a health cash plan, this firm is dedicated to fostering long-term careers for its solicitors. Experience early responsibility and mentorship while managing a varied caseload in a respected Private Family team, making it an ideal environment for ambitious lawyers seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
