Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor – Legal 500

Salary: £55-60,000

Location: London City Centre – hybrid

Experience: 3PQE+

OVERVIEW

Join a growing Family team within a regional Legal 500 firm in London City Centre.

The Family team is well-established, highly regarded, and continuing to expand, acting for a broad client base across both legal aid and privately funded matters. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the department, handling a varied caseload while contributing to the firm\’s ongoing success and reputation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters including Care Proceedings, Private Law Children, and general family matters
• Advising clients on Domestic Abuse matters including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
• Handling divorce and financial remedy matters from instruction through to resolutionManaging disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitation issues
• Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate
• Delivering clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice across both legal aid and private matters
• Supporting the growth of the department through business development and networking activities
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working with colleagues across the firm to support cross-referrals and team development

ABOUT YOU

• Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Family Law
• Strong experience across childcare, domestic abuse, and private family matters
• Confident managing your own caseload independently
• Competent and willing to undertake advocacy
• Experience or understanding of legal aid work
• A proactive approach to networking and business development
• Interest in working towards panel accreditation

BENEFITS

• 25 days\’ annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
• Annual leave increases with length of service
• Competitive salary with profit-sharing bonus structure
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Health care scheme
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Full administrative and support staff assistance, including dedicated telephony support
• Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date IT systems
• Firm laptop and mobile phone
• Regular social events and additional firm-wide benefits

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:

E: Samanta.rimicane @ simpsonjudge.co.uk

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