Family Law Solicitor
Location: Windsor
Salary: £45-50K plus excellent benefits package
The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established law firm with a strong reputation for delivering trusted advice across both commercial and private client matters. They are looking to appoint a commercially minded Family Law Solicitor who can work effectively in a stand-alone fee-earning role whilst also helping to build and develop the department .
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced solicitor who is ready to take ownership of a varied private family law caseload, managing matters from initial instruction through to resolution. You will be supported by a legal secretary/paralegal and will report directly to the Head of Family Law .
This role offers the chance to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values both expertise and work-life balance .
Key Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will need:
* A minimum of 2 years PQE in Private Family Law
* A strong track record across a broad range of private family matters
* The confidence and capability to represent clients in court
* Excellent client care, communication, and relationship-building skills
* The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
* Sound IT and case management systems experience
* A proactive, detail-focused, and approachable working style
* The commercial awareness to contribute to the continued growth of the department
Role and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of private family law matters, including:
* Divorce
* Financial disputes
* Children matters
* Separation agreements
* Pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
* Care proceedings
* Domestic abuse matters
The role will also involve:
* Preparing cases thoroughly and representing clients at hearings and in court
* Managing files from instruction through to conclusion with a high level of professionalism
* Maintaining strong standards of risk management and compliance
* Delivering consistently high standards of client care
* Promoting the firms values and contributing to its strong local reputation
* Sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with colleagues across the practice
Benefits
* Attractive company pension scheme
* Discretionary bonus scheme
* Hybrid working options available
* Financial support for professional development opportunities
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