Are you a Family Solicitor looking for a role where you can genuinely focus on quality work without the pressure of billing targets? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, well-established firm in Wokingham, offering flexibility, autonomy, and a supportive team culture.
Our client is seeking a Family Solicitor to step into a key role due to the planned retirement of a long-standing team member. Reporting directly to the Director and Head of Conveyancing, you'll play an integral part in delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of private family matters.
You will manage your own varied caseload of private family law matters, including:
1. Divorce and separation
2. Financial remedy proceedings
3. Private children matters
4. Cohabitation disputes
5. Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
There will also be opportunities to be involved in advocacy, and candidates with Higher Rights of Audience or strong advocacy experience will be highly regarded.
The firm offers:
6. No billable hour targets - focus on delivering excellent client care
7. Hybrid working: typically 2 days in the office and 3 from home (flexible and open to discussion, including earlier access post-joining)
8. Part-time or reduced hours considered
9. Standard hours of 9:am - 5:pm
10. Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays and Christmas closure
11. Free parking and convenient location just off Wokingham High Street
12. A genuinely supportive, close-knit and professional team environment
The ideal candidate will be:
13. Qualified Solicitor or CILEX with 2+ years' PQE in private family law
14. Comfortable managing your own caseload independently
15. Strong client care and communication skills
16. Advocacy experience or Higher Rights of Audience (desirable but not essential)
17. Looking to join a firm where work-life balance is actively supported
This is an ideal role for a Family Solicitor seeking a long-term move into a stable, friendly firm where your contribution is valued and your wellbeing matters.