Family Solicitor

Venture Recruitment Partners; England; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Solicitor to join a family law team in the UK. This role involves supporting a Partner on a diverse range of family matters, ensuring exceptional client care, and managing various legal documents. Ideal candidates will have some experience in family law and strong communication and organisational skills. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Performance-related bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 0-3 years PQE in family law required.
• Confident advising on divorce, financial remedies, and private children law matters.
• Strong technical competence and IT capabilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Partner with a varied caseload.
• Draft legal documents including applications and court orders.
• Manage and prioritize workload effectively.
• Maintain knowledge of legislative developments.
• Communicate collaboratively with colleagues.

Skills

client-handling skills

time-management

organisational abilities

clear communication skills

commercial awareness

Education

Post-qualification experience in family law

Job description

Our client s Family team is seeking to appoint a Solicitor with 0 3 years PQE to join their growing practice and contribute to the team s continued success.

The Role

This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely alongside a Senior Partner on a broad range of family law matters, including high-value matrimonial finance cases and complex private law children issues.

The Partner s caseload demands exceptional client care, strong organisational ability, meticulous case management and a proactive approach. The successful candidate will demonstrate both an eye for detail and the potential to develop strategic thinking in their work.

The role is challenging and provides the chance to work within a highly respected and supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance to the Partner with a varied caseload.
• Draft a wide range of documents including applications, Forms E, questionnaires, court orders and instructions to counsel.
• Manage and prioritise your own workload effectively, taking initiative where needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislative and procedural developments.
• Communicate clearly and collaboratively with colleagues.
• Show commitment to meeting time recording and financial targets.
• Conduct yourself professionally and uphold the highest standards of the legal profession.
• Comply with internal procedures, professional regulations and SRA requirements.

About you

• The ideal applicant will have post‑qualification experience within family law and be confident advising on:
• Divorce, dissolution and separation
• High‑value or complex financial remedy matters
• Cohabitation issues
• Private children law matters

Applicants should also demonstrate

• Strong technical competence
• Excellent client‑handling skills
• Confident IT capabilities
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Good time‑management and organisational abilities
• A focus on achieving outcomes rather than simply following process
• A team‑oriented mindset
• Commercial awareness

Rewards and Benefits

Our client is committed to helping employees thrive and supporting their wellbeing in and out of the workplace. In addition to a competitive salary, employees can expect an attractive benefits package, which includes:

Salary & Performance

• Market‑aligned salary based on experience and location
• Performance‑related bonus opportunities

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (rising each year up to 30 days) plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (eligibility dependent)
• Group income protection (eligibility dependent)
• Life assurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Discounted legal services
• Access to retail discounts
• Data protection and privacy programme
• Wellbeing
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Health assessments (subject to eligibility)
• Annual Wellbeing Week
• Flu vaccinations
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to financial wellbeing support and advice
• Employee Assistance Programme

Working Environment

You will join a team of supportive, ambitious professionals who value collaboration and work‑life balance. The firm offers a range of initiatives including mentoring, wellbeing programmes and social events. They promote an open, transparent culture where individuals are encouraged to grow and contribute.