Overview
Associate Family Solicitor - Full or Part-time. Join to apply for the Associate Family Solicitor - Full or Part-time role at Hedges Law. This range is provided by Hedges Law. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Join Hedges at an exciting time as we move toward full employee ownership and ambitious firm-wide growth. Our top-ranked Family Law team is expanding, and we’re looking for a passionate Associate to handle a broad caseload, with a focus on modern family issues such as cohabitation claims, parentage, mediation, and private children matters. You\'ll support senior lawyers on complex cases and contribute to business development. Whether you\'re stepping into an Associate role or already there and ready to grow, this is a great opportunity to make your mark.
Your Day One
From day one you will be:
* Empowered (everyone really does have a voice)
* Challenged by high-quality work for HNW clients
* Set-off at the right pace
* Nurtured and developed
* Accelerated (faster career progression)
* Paid what you are worth, faster than you can in your current gig
Ready to love work again? Ready to be supported by a team? Ready to 'own' part of the practice from Day 1 (with NO buy-in)? Ready to grow without barriers? Ready to work with an incredible eclectic mix of HNW / UHNW clients? Ready to join a hand-built invested team who win and succeed together? Ready to become a Hedgeholder?
If you’re looking for a better deal, better work-life balance and no limits we’d love to talk. Put the kettle on, grab a drink and let’s have a 15 min chat to see where we can both take this….
About Hedges Law
We may have a 235-year heritage, but that doesn\'t mean we\'re a stale, dull and oppressive law firm like so many others. No chance. We\'ve evolved this firm with the times to become a truly 21st century business: making it our job to innovate, excite, and ensure that when future generations look at our pictures lining the wall, they see a terrific, friendly bunch and leaders in the field. Word on the street: "City Firm Quality exported to Oxfordshire and The Cotswolds". We were one of the first employee-owned law firms in the UK and you will have a share in the business\'s success from day one. There\'s no "buy-in" and no liability with our innovative trust shareholder structure.
The Role at a Glance:
* Associate Family Solicitor
* Hybrid – Min of 2 days per week in our Oxford/Chipping Norton office
* Plus Company Profit Share & Extensive Benefits
* Reporting to: Family Team Leader
* 35 hours per week – Part-time considered (minimum 21 hours per week)
Your Skills & Qualifications
Experience: In modern family law issues including financial claims of cohabiting couples and their children, private children law matters including parentage and mediation. Excellent communication — a real people person. Outstanding client assistance and advisory skills.
* A minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience in family law
* A real passion for family and children matters
* Confidence in handling your own caseload with minimal supervision
* Experience working with high net worth clients, ideally with international elements
* A strong desire to grow or maintain an outstanding reputation in family and children law
* Exceptional client care and communication skills
* A commercial mindset with a clear understanding of time recording, billing, and debt management
* Punctuality, reliability, and meticulous attention to detail
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, prioritising effectively
* A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to collaborate with colleagues
* Strong IT skills, including familiarity with legal case management systems
* Bonus: Resolution accreditation would be a welcome asset
Benefits & Perks
* 25/28 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
* Company pension
* Salary Sacrifice
* Paperless technology to make your life easier
* Coaching and personal development
* Inspiring, people-focused culture
* High pedigree team
Application & Privacy
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Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Legal
* Industries: Legal Services
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