Posted: 19h ago
The role
Job Description
Family Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Location: Saffron Walden, Sawston & Haverhill
Position: Full-Time or Part-Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive DOE
The Opportunity
Our client, a respected and established regional law firm, is seeking a Family Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' PQE to join its growing Family Department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and friendly firm that values work-life balance, employee wellbeing, and career development.
The successful candidate will work across the firm's offices in Saffron Walden, Sawston, and Haverhill, managing a varied private family law caseload with dedicated secretarial support and access to modern case management systems.
The Role
You will manage a broad range of family law matters, including:
- Divorce and separation
- Financial remedy matters
- Children Act proceedings
- Child arrangements disputes
- Cohabitation disputes
- Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Domestic abuse and injunction applications
- Separation agreements
- General family law advisory work
Key Responsibilities
- Managing a family law caseload from instruction to conclusion.
- Providing clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice.
- Drafting legal documents, court applications, and correspondence.
- Conducting client meetings and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Representing clients at hearings where appropriate.
- Liaising with courts, barristers, experts, and third parties.
- Ensuring compliance with SRA regulations and firm procedures.
- Delivering exceptional levels of client care.
- Supporting business development and networking activities.
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years' PQE in Family Law.
- Experience managing a private family law caseload independently.
- Strong client care, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organisational abilities.
- Proactive and professional approach.
- Experience using case management systems is advantageous.
- Advocacy experience and Resolution membership are desirable but not essential.
Working Arrangements
- Full-time or part-time considered.
- Office hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm.
- Hybrid and flexible working available.
- SOS Connect Case Management System.
- Dedicated secretarial support.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Hybrid and flexible working.
- Paid sick leave.
- Genuine work-life balance.
- Free parking (subject to availability).
- Wellbeing support for employees and their families.
- Ongoing training and career progression.
- Christmas Eve and an additional Christmas closure day not deducted from annual leave.
- One additional wellbeing day per year.
- Friendly, supportive culture and regular staff social events.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor seeking quality work, flexibility, and long-term career progression within a well-regarded and supportive firm.
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