Family Solicitor - Legal 500
Salary: £55-60,000
Location: London City Centre - hybrid
Experience: 3PQE+
OVERVIEW
Join a growing Family team within a regional Legal 500 firm in London City Centre.
The Family team is well-established, highly regarded, and continuing to expand, acting for a broad client base across both legal aid and privately funded matters. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the department, handling a varied caseload while contributing to the firm’s ongoing success and reputation.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Managing a varied caseload of family law matters including Care Proceedings, Private Law Children, and general family matters
* Advising clients on Domestic Abuse matters including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
* Handling divorce and financial remedy matters from instruction through to resolution
* Managing disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitation issues
* Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate
* Delivering clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice across both legal aid and private matters
* Supporting the growth of the department through business development and networking activities
* Building and maintaining strong client relationships
* Working with colleagues across the firm to support cross-referrals and team development
ABOUT YOU
* Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Family Law
* Strong experience across childcare, domestic abuse, and private family matters
* Confident managing your own caseload independently
* Competent and willing to undertake advocacy
* Experience or understanding of legal aid work
* A proactive approach to networking and business development
* Interest in working towards panel accreditation
BENEFITS
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
* Annual leave increases with length of service
* Competitive salary with profit-sharing bonus structure
* Pension scheme with employer contribution
* Health care scheme
* Ongoing training and career development opportunities
* Full administrative and support staff assistance, including dedicated telephony support
* Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date IT systems
* Firm laptop and mobile phone
* Regular social events and additional firm-wide benefits
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:
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P: 07879490799