A distinguished opportunity presents itself for a Family Solicitor to join an esteemed legal practice in Birmingham, offering a full-time hybrid position dedicated exclusively to private client matters. This role is ideally suited to an accomplished solicitor seeking to manage a diverse and stimulating caseload, encompassing divorce, financial settlements involving significant assets, cohabitation disputes, prenuptial agreements, and children matters. The firm is resolutely committed to fostering an exemplary work/life balance, providing generous benefits, and ensuring you receive the support necessary to flourish both professionally and personally. With no legal aid work required, you will engage with high-calibre cases and have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a collegial and nurturing environment. Comprehensive secretarial and administrative assistance is provided, enabling you to concentrate on delivering exceptional client care and expanding your professional network. What You'll Do In the capacity of Family Solicitor within this respected Birmingham-based practice, you will: Manage a comprehensive caseload of private family law matters including divorce proceedings, financial settlements involving substantial assets such as property portfolios and pensions, cohabitation disputes and agreements, prenuptial agreements, TOLATA claims, and children matters. Provide authoritative advice to clients at every stage of their case whilst upholding the highest standards of client care throughout all interactions. Represent clients in court hearings and negotiations with poise and professionalism, ensuring their interests are always safeguarded. Collaborate closely with colleagues across the department to facilitate knowledge sharing and deliver seamless service to clients. Participate actively in networking events and marketing initiatives to enhance the department’s profile and generate new business opportunities for the firm. Utilise the LEAP system proficiently for document management and accounts to ensure meticulous record-keeping and compliance with regulatory requirements. Contribute constructively to departmental meetings by sharing insights on best practices and supporting junior team members where appropriate. Demonstrate scrupulous attention to detail when preparing legal documents or reviewing complex financial information pertinent to family law cases. Maintain current knowledge of relevant legislation and developments in case law affecting family law practice areas. Balance independent working with collaborative projects in order to achieve departmental objectives while cultivating a supportive team environment. What You Bring To excel as a Family Solicitor in this appointment, your professional background should bring: At least five years post-qualification experience specialising in family law matters within England & Wales. Demonstrable advocacy experience representing clients in court hearings or negotiations pertaining to family law issues. A positive disposition characterised by enthusiasm for career progression within an environment that values professional development. Proven ability to expand or develop a department through effective networking strategies and marketing initiatives aimed at generating new business. Experience working autonomously on complex cases as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams. Exemplary client care skills underpinned by compassion, sensitivity, and clear communication tailored to each client's unique circumstances. Excellent analytical abilities coupled with sound problem-solving skills essential for navigating intricate financial settlements or contentious disputes. Exceptional organisational skills facilitating effective management of multiple cases simultaneously without compromising quality or deadlines. Familiarity with digital case management systems such as LEAP or comparable platforms for efficient document handling and compliance monitoring. What Sets This Company Apart This organisation distinguishes itself through its steadfast commitment to delivering high-quality legal services exclusively on private client matters—enabling solicitors to focus on substantive work unencumbered by the constraints often associated with legal aid cases. The firm offers an exceptional combination of flexibility via hybrid working options alongside comprehensive benefits including private health insurance, generous pension contributions, paid parking facilities, 23 days’ annual leave (in addition to bank holidays), as well as robust secretarial and administrative support. Employees benefit from access to advanced tools such as LEAP for streamlined case management while enjoying an open-door policy that fosters knowledge sharing at every level. The culture here is one where each individual’s contribution is genuinely valued; professional development is championed through regular training opportunities; wellbeing is prioritised via manageable workloads; and teamwork flourishes under supportive leadership that sincerely cares about every colleague’s success both professionally—and personally. If you are seeking an environment where your expertise is recognised whilst enjoying true work/life balance among considerate colleagues who value collaboration over competition—this is undoubtedly the place for you. For more information about this Family Senior Associate role or similar roles in the midlands please get in touch with me Jack Sheehan on 0121 260 2514 or jacksheehan@robertwalters.com Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates