Family Solicitor

  • Clayton Legal
  • Apr 16, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Are you a confident Family Solicitor ready to take the next step in your career within a well-established, full-service law firm? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-supported Family team in Kingston, offering high-quality work, strong leadership, and genuine progression prospects.

This newly created role comes at an exciting time for the firm, with continued growth and additional opportunities arising within the team. You'll work closely with an experienced Partner, supported by a team of two junior solicitors, a trainee, and a paralegal, giving you the structure and resources needed to focus on delivering outstanding client service.

You'll take ownership of a varied and engaging caseload of private family matters, including:

  • Divorce and separation
  • Financial remedy matters, including exposure to higher value/HNW cases
  • Child arrangements and related disputes
  • Cohabitation and wider family law issues

You'll handle matters from initial instruction through to resolution, with the autonomy to manage your own files while benefiting from Partner oversight on more complex, high-value work.

The Opportunity:

  • Join a busy and expanding team with strong incoming work
  • Work alongside an experienced Partner handling HNW matters
  • Genuine scope for progression as the team continues to grow
  • Competitive salary (DOE) with flexibility for the right candidate, alongside an enhanced bonus structure
  • Hybrid working (typically 1-2 days from home, with a preference for office collaboration)

The ideal candidate will:

  • Be a qualified Solicitor or experienced Family Lawyer with a minimum of 3 years' PQE
  • Have strong experience across a broad range of private family law matters
  • Be confident managing your own caseload independently and have a proactive and client-focused approach
  • Demonstrate a high level of organisation and attention to detail
  • Be comfortable working closely with colleagues while taking ownership of your work

This role would suit a driven Family Solicitor who enjoys direct client engagement, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is looking for a clear pathway to develop their career within a reputable and growing firm.