Family Solicitor

Regional Recruitment Services; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Recruitment Services is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our established legal team in Leicester. The role involves managing a varied caseload of family law matters, advising on divorce and separation, and handling financial, property, and children-related issues with a client-focused approach.

The successful candidate will possess qualified solicitor status in England & Wales, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work autonomously across multiple

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with family law experience.
• Strong knowledge across a range of family matters.
• Experience managing a caseload with autonomy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Advising clients on divorce and separation.
• Handling financial and property matters arising from relationship breakdown.
• Advising on arrangements for children.
• Drafting applications, statements and other court documents.
• Representing clients in court hearings and other proceedings as required.
• Liaising with barristers, experts and mediators.
• Progressing matters efficiently and keeping clients updated.

Skills

Family law experience

Client communication

Drafting and negotiation

Autonomy in caseload

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

Family Solicitor Leicester

We are looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join an established legal team based in Leicester.

This is an opportunity for a family lawyer looking to manage a varied caseload within a supportive and professional environment. The role offers the chance to work closely with clients, provide practical legal advice and take responsibility for matters from initial instruction through to resolution.

The Role

As a Family Solicitor, you will handle a broad range of family law matters, providing clear and sensitive advice to clients throughout what can often be challenging circumstances.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a varied caseload of family law matters

• Advising clients on divorce and separation

• Handling financial and property matters arising from relationship breakdown

• Advising on arrangements for children

• Dealing with applications relating to child residence and contact

• Preparing and reviewing legal correspondence and documentation

• Drafting applications, statements and other court documents

• Negotiating settlements where appropriate

• Representing clients in court hearings and other proceedings as required

• Liaising with barristers, experts, mediators and other professional advisers

• Attending client meetings and providing clear, practical legal advice

• Progressing matters efficiently and keeping clients updated throughout

• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring files remain compliant

• Managing deadlines and working effectively across multiple matters

About You

Were looking for a confident and client-focused Family Solicitor with relevant experience and the ability to manage their own caseload.

You should have:

• Qualified solicitor status in England & Wales

• Previous experience working within family law

• Strong knowledge across a range of family matters

• Experience managing a caseload with a high degree of autonomy

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation abilities

• Good advocacy skills and confidence dealing with contentious matters

• A sensitive and professional approach to client care

• Strong organisation and attention to detail

• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

The Opportunity

This role would suit a solicitor who enjoys working directly with clients and wants to develop their career within a supportive and established family law environment.

Youll have the opportunity to work on a varied caseload, take ownership of your matters and provide practical, commercially aware advice while maintaining a high standard of client care.