Job Description
Family Solicitor - Legal 500Salary: £55-60,000Location: London City Centre - hybridExperience: 3PQE+OVERVIEWJoin 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 developmentABOUT 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 accreditationBENEFITS- 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 benefitsIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:E
