Family Solicitor

Oculus Legal Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Death in service benefit

Online GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay

Discounted legal fees

Free Will

Town centre office

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Coventry seeks an experienced Family Solicitor to join their private family team. The role involves advising on divorce, financial remediation, and child arrangements, while independently managing a private family caseload. The ideal candidate will be client-focused, technically strong, and able to build relationships within the local community. This opportunity offers a supportive environment where solicitors can develop their practice and take ownership of their local caseload, alongside attractive benefits including health cash plans and enhanced leave.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with litigation rights.
• Confident managing a private family caseload independently.
• Comfortable dealing directly with walk-in clients.
• Strong client-focused, approachable and technically solid.

Responsibilities

• Advising on divorce, financial remedy, and child arrangements matters.
• Managing a mix of walk-in and referred clients.
• Handling a small amount of legal aid work alongside private matters.
• Develop the firm’s family law presence locally and support department growth.

Skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage a private family caseload

Strong technical skills

Excellent organisational skills

Approachable demeanor

Education

Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer

Job description

A well-established Legal 500 law firm is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join their private family team. Known for their client-focused approach, strong local reputation and commitment to quality legal work, the firm offers a supportive environment while giving solicitors the autonomy to develop their practice locally.

This role is suited to a confident and independent Family Solicitor who is comfortable being the primary family law contact within this office and enjoys working closely with clients from the local community.

The Role:

• Advising on divorce, financial remedy and child arrangements matters
• Managing a mix of walk-in and referred clients
• Handling a small amount oflegal aid work alongside an increasing volume of higher-value private matters
• Developing the firm’s family law presence locally and supporting the growth of the department in the office

About You:

• Qualified Solicitor or CILEX Lawyer with litigation rights
• Confident managing a private family caseload independently
• Comfortable dealing directly with walk-in clients
• Client-focused, approachable and technically strong
• Organised, reliable and able to work with minimal day-to-day supervision

What Is On Offer:

• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for long service
• Option to buy and sell holiday following probation
• Health cash plan, death in service benefit and online GP access following probation
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and their families
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Discounted legal fees, including a free Will
• Easily commutable town centre office locations

This is an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking to take ownership of a local caseload, build strong client relationships and play a key role in developing a family law offering within a respected regional firm.