Family Solicitor (10+ PQE)
We're working with a well-established, quality-accredited law firm with a strong reputation across the Midlands, who are looking to appoint an experienced Family Solicitor (8+ PQE) to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior lawyer who is confident managing a high-quality private caseload and is looking to take a key role within a busy, supportive department.
This position would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working with HNW clients, and is confident handling complex and varied family matters.
What's on Offer
* Opportunity to join a highly regarded and established family law team
* Exposure to high-quality, complex private work
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Genuine opportunity to mentor and develop junior lawyers
* Strong emphasis on professional standards, quality and client care
The Role
You will manage your own caseload from instruction through to conclusion, dealing with a broad range of private family matters including:
* Matrimonial finances, including high net worth cases
* Trusts of Land and TOLATA disputes between unmarried couples
* Child arrangements and maintenance issues
* Client meetings both in person and remotely
* Full file management via the case management system
* Monthly billing and responsibility for achieving fee targets
* Attending court hearings and external client appointments where required
* Supporting and supervising trainees and NQ solicitors within the team
* Working closely with the Head of Department and acting on instructions as required
About You
* 10+ years PQE in private practice (non-Legal Aid experience essential)
* Strong experience advising high net worth clients
* Confident handling TOLATA disputes, financial remedy work, and children matters
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage a busy workload
* Comfortable working to deadlines in a fast-paced, team‑focused environment
* Flexible, proactive, and able to use initiative
* Excellent communication and client care skills
* Experience of supervision and mentoring junior team members
* Strong understanding of billing, targets and file management systems
* Full driving licence required
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