Family Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected legal firm in Essex is looking for a Family Solicitor to handle a diverse caseload of family law matters, including divorce and domestic violence claims. The ideal candidate will have up to 3 years PQE, experience in family legal aid work, and be able to manage their own caseload. This role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for career development, with a salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Up to 3 years PQE in family law.
• Completed a seat in family law during training contract.
• Public childcare experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Handle a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Cover prenuptial agreements, divorce, and domestic violence claims.
• Work within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Family law expertise

Ability to manage own caseload

Experience in family legal aid work

Advocacy experience

Education

Qualified as a solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor, Essex – NQ+ - An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a busy and supportive team based in the heart of Essex.

Job Details

• Job Title: Family Solicitor
• PQE: NQ-3 years PQE
• Location: Essex
• Salary: £Dependent on experience

The Role

The successful candidate will be handling a varied caseload of family law matters including both private and publicly funded matters.

You will join a team covering the broad range of family law matters, including prenuptial agreements, divorce and separation, child law proceedings and domestic violence claims.

The Candidate

• Up to 3 years PQE and experience in family legal aid work along with some advocacy experience.
• Public childcare experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to manage your own caseload of matters.
• Newly qualified solicitors who have completed a seat within family law during their training contract will be considered.

The Firm

You’ll be joining a respected and long-established Essex‑based law firm known for its friendly culture, loyal client base, and high‑quality legal services across a range of practice areas. We offer a salary dependent on experience, a supportive and close‑knit team environment, and opportunities for career development.

How to Apply

Contact Cassie Huxtable at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. If you have not been contacted within 7 days, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Diversity and Inclusion

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.