Family Solicitor

Lloyd Recruitment - Epsom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a varied caseload in London and East Anglia. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of panel experience and a strong understanding of family law. The position offers flexible working arrangements and requires strong advocacy skills and the ability to prioritize competing demands.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of panel experience in Family Law.
• Strong understanding of relevant laws and acts.
• Experience managing your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage a busy public and private family caseload.
• Provide high-quality client care.
• Advocate in family law proceedings.

Skills

Client care

Advocacy skills

Case management

Pressure management

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Family Solicitor

Package: Negotiable in-line with experience

Location: Flexible around successful candidate

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' panel experience to provide a high quality, personal service to clients from within London and East Anglia.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a busy and varied public and private family caseload, with a high percentage of divorce, financial remedies, and DA injunctions.
• Provide high‑quality client care and represent clients in both public and private family law proceedings.
• Advocate in hearings and maintain strong advocacy skills.
• Work autonomously within a supportive team, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing demands.

Essential Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), 2–5 PQE typically, with a minimum of 3 years' panel experience.
• Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989, Family Law Act 1996, FPR 2010, and LAA funding.
• Demonstrable experience running your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Confident advocate with experience representing clients at hearings.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and prioritize competing demands.

Desirable

• Higher rights of audience (family) or willingness to train.
• Experience with cross‑border children cases, domestic abuse work, or complex public law matters.

Equality and Diversity

Lloyd Recruitment Services are an equal opportunities employer.

If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.