Private Family Solicitor (1-3 PQE) – Berkhamsted – Up to £48,000 + Benefits + Bonus
A highly regarded, long-established regional law firm is looking to appoint a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to join its top-tier Legal 500 team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted to work on high-quality, privately funded matters within a collaborative and people-focused environment.
You will join a close-knit team of five, working directly with highly experienced family practitioners, gaining exceptional mentoring and structured development. As a Private Family Solicitor in Berkhamsted, you will handle complex HNW and ULHNW matters, offering genuine progression through a clear succession plan.
The Role:
* Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters
* Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children work
* Supporting on complex HNW and ULHNW cases
* Drafting court documents, applications and client correspondence
* Representing clients at hearings and liaising with counsel
* Advising on matters involving businesses, overseas assets and investments
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Supporting business development and networking initiatives
The Candidate:
* Qualified Solicitor with circa 2 PQE in family law
* Experience handling privately funded matters
* Strong technical knowledge of divorce and financial remedy work
* Keen to work on complex, high-value financial cases
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Commercial and pragmatic approach
* Ambitious with a desire to progress to Associate level
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
The Benefits and How to Apply:
* Competitive salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
* Bonus Structure in place
* Hybrid working – minimum two days in the office
* 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Auto enrolment salary sacrifice pension scheme
* Enhanced sick pay and long service awards
* Parking (first come, first served)
* Discounted legal services and healthcare benefits
Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone.
Contact: Nicole Skelland, Retained Consultant
Direct Dial: 01113 511 7115 Mobile: 07496 800 407
Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com
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