Family solicitor

Job Description

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: 07946 492 277

Email: Nicole.skelland@williamjamesrecruitment.com

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