Job Description
Are you a Family Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 firm offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, career development, high-quality work and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Family team in Berkhamsted, working on a varied caseload alongside some of the region’s leading family specialists.
About the Firm:
• Respected multi-service law firm recognised in the Legal 500 Tier 1 • Strong reputation for exceptional client care and expert legal advice • Highly regarded Private Family team specialising in complex family matters • Supportive and forward-thinking culture that values initiative and development
Private Family Solicitor — Position Overview: You will manage a varied caseload of private family matters including divorce, financial remedies and child arrangements, while working closely with senior colleagues on complex and high-net-worth matters.
Key Responsibilities of the Private Family Solicitor:
• Managing a caseload of private family matters • Advising on divorce, financial remedy and cohabitation disputes • Handling child arrangements and domestic abuse matters • Drafting witness statements, consent orders, court applications and settlement proposals • Preparing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements • Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate • Delivering clear, empathetic and commercially aware advice to clients • Collaborating with senior team members on complex matters • Building strong client relationships and maintaining high standards of service
Requirements of the Private Family Solicitor:
• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE in Private Family Law • Strong experience in divorce and financial remedy work • Experience handling child arrangements and related family matters • Excellent communication and client care skills • Strong drafting and organisational abilities • Commercially aware with a sensitive and empathetic approach • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently • Enthusiastic and proactive team player
The Benefits for the Private Family Solicitor role:
• Competitive salary • Hybrid working — 2 days from home per week • Excellent career development opportunities • High-quality Legal 500 work • Direct client exposure and early responsibility • Supportive and collaborative culture • And more
If you are a Private Family Solicitor looking to join a leading Legal 500 team with genuine progression opportunities, apply today. Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37738
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