At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage your own caseload and advise on complex family law matters.
- Company: Join a top-tier law firm with a strong presence in the Thames Valley.
- Benefits: Earn up to £75,000, enjoy 25 days leave, and receive private healthcare.
- Other info: Opportunities for career progression and networking within a collaborative team.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and mentorship in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 75000 £ per year.
A highly regarded full-service regional law firm with a strong Thames Valley presence is looking to appoint a Family Solicitor / Associate in Buckinghamshire to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a Legal 500-recognised practice, advising a high-quality client base on complex and sensitive matters. You will work closely with a highly experienced Family Partner as part of a close-knit team, receiving hands-on mentoring and structured training across all key areas of family law. You will gain exposure to HNW individuals, entrepreneurs and private clients, with genuine scope for progression in a collaborative and supportive environment.
The Role:
- Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with supervision
- Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
- Supporting senior lawyers on complex, high-value and HNW cases
- Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
- Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel where required
- Building strong and lasting client relationships
- Supporting business development and networking initiatives
- Working collaboratively within a well-established multi-office team
The Candidate:
- Qualified Solicitor with up to 5 years PQE in family law
- Experience handling privately funded family matters
- Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
- Confident advocate or keen to develop advocacy experience
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Commercially aware with a professional and empathetic approach
- Ambitious with a desire to progress within a growing team
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary up to £75,000 (dependent on experience)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and xmas closure
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Private healthcare
- Pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Parking available for fee earners
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Family Associate Solicitor employer: William James Recruitment
At William James Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Birmingham office provides flexible working options and a competitive salary package, alongside numerous employee benefits that support professional growth and work-life balance, making it an ideal environment for ambitious legal professionals seeking to advance their careers in contentious probate law.
