Family Solicitor

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Family Solicitor to join a Lexcel-accredited practice in Bedfordshire. This full-time, hybrid role suits a qualified solicitor with 2-5 years' PQE and experience in divorce, financial settlements, and private children matters.

You will manage a varied caseload with support from an established Legal 500 ranked family team, delivering client-focused service and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-5 years PQE and experience in family law.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills.
• Ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of family law matters, including divorce and financial settlements.
• Manage your own caseload while working with experienced colleagues to deliver a high-quality service.
• Draft legal documents, conduct negotiations and represent clients where appropriate.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Case management

Legal drafting

Education

Qualified Solicitor

2-5 years PQE

Job description

A Family Solicitor is sought to join a respected, Lexcel-accredited practice in Bedfordshire. This full-time, hybrid role suits a qualified professional with two to five years' post-qualification experience. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload covering divorce, financial settlements, and private children matters, advising clients with care and precision. Strong communication, negotiation, and case management abilities are essential, alongside a commitment to client-focused service. The position offers a salary between £40,000 and £50,000, dependent on experience. Joining an established Legal 500 ranked family team, the solicitor will benefit from a supportive workplace and genuine prospects for career progression within a well-regarded firm.

Family Solicitor, 2-5 Years' PQE, Bedfordshire, £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE) – An excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded, Lexcel-accredited law firm known for its outstanding reputation and personal, client-focused approach. The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload within a supportive and established Legal 500 ranked family team.

THE ROLE:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor to join a well-established and highly regarded team in Bedfordshire. You will advise on a broad range of family law matters, managing your own caseload while working closely with experienced colleagues to deliver a high-quality and personal service to clients. The role will involve advising on a variety of family matters, including divorce and separation, financial remedy, children matters, cohabitation disputes and associated family law issues. You will have the opportunity to take responsibility for your own matters from instruction through to resolution, including drafting legal documentation, conducting negotiations and representing clients where appropriate.

THE CANDIDATE:

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors with 2-5 years' PQE and experience in family law. You will have strong technical knowledge and excellent client care skills, together with the ability to manage a varied caseload with appropriate supervision. The successful candidate will be empathetic, commercially aware and confident when dealing with sensitive and often complex matters. Excellent communication, drafting and negotiation skills are essential, alongside the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

THE FIRM:

This is an opportunity to join a Lexcel-accredited law firm with an excellent reputation for providing high-quality legal services. The firm prides itself not only on the quality of its legal expertise, but also on its highly personal and sensitive approach, ensuring clients feel supported, cared for and confident throughout their matter.

THE PACKAGE:

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
• a supportive working environment
• opportunities for professional development and progression
• the chance to build your career within a well-respected and client-focused firm

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