Family Solicitor

Ohana Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Family Solicitor in Bedford to manage a varied caseload in family law. This full-time, permanent role offers competitive salary and excellent benefits, supporting work/life balance and career development. Ideal for solicitors with NQ-4 years PQE looking for an ambitious career path in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus scheme

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Birthday leave + shopping voucher

Pension, life insurance, and income protection

Vitality health insurance & Medicash healthcare plan

Wellbeing support including Calm premium

Qualifications

• Previous experience in family law is essential.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload including family finance, divorce, and private children matters.
• Provide first-class client care and clear legal advice.
• Support colleagues during maternity leave cover.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (NQ-4 years PQE)

Job description

Overview

Family Solicitor - Bedford

Location: Bedford

Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Are you a dedicated Family Solicitor looking for your next challenge? Whether you're seeking a change, fresh career progression or simply exploring new opportunities, this role offers the chance to work on a high-quality caseload within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Lawyer (NQ-4 years PQE+) to handle a varied caseload across family finance, divorce, and private children law. You\'ll benefit from a firm that values career development, offers flexibility, and supports work/life balance without compromising on quality of work.

As a Family Law Solicitor, you will play a key role in delivering excellent client service, supporting your colleagues, and contributing to the growth of the family department. The role offers the chance to gain experience across multiple offices, develop your profile, and access genuine opportunities for progression.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload including family finance, divorce, and private children matters.
• Provide first-class client care and clear legal advice.
• Support colleagues during maternity leave cover and departmental workload.
• Contribute to innovation and adoption of new technologies.
• Attend networking events and strengthen professional connections.
• Work across regional offices as required.

Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive (NQ-4 years PQE).
• Previous experience in family law is essential.
• Excellent organisational, time management and communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure with strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus scheme.
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Birthday leave + shopping voucher.
• Pension, life insurance, and income protection.
• Vitality health insurance & Medicash healthcare plan.
• Wellbeing support including Calm premium and employee helpline.
• Hybrid flexibility and supportive working culture.

If you\'re an ambitious Family Solicitor, Family Lawyer or Family Law Solicitor looking to progress your career in Bedford, we\'d love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your legal career