Family solicitor

Job Description

Family Solicitor (NQ – 5 Years PQE)

Private Family Law | Hybrid Working | Oxfordshire

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: £45,000 – £70,000 DOE + Bonus Scheme + Excellent Benefits

Working Pattern: Full-Time | Hybrid Working Available

Practice Area: Family Law | Divorce | Financial Remedies | Private Children Matters

Family Solicitor – Oxfordshire

A well-established and highly regarded law firm in Oxfordshire is seeking a Family Solicitor (NQ–5 Years PQE) to join its growing Family Law team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Solicitor looking to develop a long-term career in privately funded family law, working on a high-quality caseload of divorce, financial remedy and private children matters within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The firm offers hybrid working, free parking, an attractive bonus scheme, competitive pension benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The Role

You will take over an existing and varied caseload of privately funded family matters and work closely with experienced colleagues across the department.

Your caseload will include:

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• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy and ancillary relief matters
• High-value matrimonial finance cases
• Cohabitation and property disputes between unmarried couples
• Pre-Nuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements
• Civil partnership disputes
• Private Children Act matters
• Child arrangements, parental responsibility and child maintenance issues
• Domestic abuse and injunction applications
• Settlement negotiations and advocacy at court hearings

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You will have the opportunity to manage your own files with appropriate supervision and develop strong client relationships from instruction through to conclusion.

About You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with between NQ and 5 years' PQE who have experience in Family Law gained through a training contract seat or post-qualification role.

You will:

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• Be a qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Have experience handling privately funded family matters
• Possess strong client care and communication skills
• Be confident managing your own caseload
• Have advocacy experience or be willing to undertake your own advocacy where appropriate
• Demonstrate empathy, professionalism and sound judgement when dealing with sensitive matters
• Be commercially aware and committed to delivering excellent client service

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Salary & Benefits

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• Salary £45,000 – £70,000 depending on experience
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Free on-site parking
• Attractive pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Established and supportive team environment
• High-quality privately funded work

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Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected Oxfordshire practice with a strong reputation in Family Law. The role offers exposure to a broad range of private family matters, excellent quality work, direct client contact and long-term career development within a successful and growing team.

Apply now for immediate consideration or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding this Family Solicitor opportunity.

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