Family Solicitor

DJF Solicitors Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Job summary

DJF Solicitors Group in Solihull is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a varied caseload and support junior colleagues within a growing Family Law team. You will deliver clear, practical advice, provide advocacy in court, build strong client relationships, and help drive departmental growth while ensuring high standards of client care and compliance.

The role requires a solicitor with at least 3 years PQE in Family Law, a proactive mindset, and excellent organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years PQE in Family Law.
• Experience handling a full caseload across divorce, financial and children matters.
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across all aspects of family law, from instruction to resolution.
• Provide advocacy and representation in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
• Support, supervise, and mentor junior team members and aid day-to-day department operations.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver practical, empathetic advice.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain accurate file management.
• Support business development and growth of the Family Law department.
• Report on caseload progress and department performance.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client care

Communication

Team support

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in Family Law

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join our growing Family Law team in Solihull. This is a great opportunity for a confident fee earner to manage a varied caseload while supporting junior colleagues and contributing to the department's continued growth.

Key Responsibilites

1. Case Management & Fee Earning

Manage a varied caseload across all aspects of family law, including divorce, financial remedies, cohabitation disputes, pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements, and child arrangements.
Ensure all matters are progressed efficiently from instruction through to resolution.

2. Advocacy & Legal Representation

Provide expert legal advice and representation in both contentious and non-contentious matters.
Attend court hearings, mediations, and other forms of dispute resolution as required.

Support, supervise, and mentor junior team members and assist with the day-to-day running of the department.
Work closely with the support team to maintain high standards of client care and case management.

4. Client Care & Relationships

Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering clear, practical, and empathetic advice.
Handle sensitive and complex matters with professionalism and discretion.

5. Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date file management at all times.

6. Business Development & Growth

Support the continued growth of the Family Law department through networking, business development activities, and building client relationships.
Identify opportunities to generate new work and contribute to the firm’s wider growth strategy.

7. Reporting & Performance

Report on caseload progress, client outcomes, and opportunities for growth within the department.
Contribute to overall team performance and departmental success.

About You

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent advocacy and negotiation abilities
• High level of emotional intelligence and sensitivity
• Strong client care and communication skills
• Ability to manage a busy caseload independently
• Commercial awareness and interest in departmental growth
• Ability to lead and support others within a team environment

Experience Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE in Family Law
• Experience managing a full caseload across a broad range of family matters
• Experience with complex financial and children matters
• Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff
• Membership of Resolution or willingness to obtain

What We Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Opportunity to play a key role in a growing department
• Strong prospects for career progression and development
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (with 3 days allocated for Christmas closure)

DJF Solicitors is a trading name of
David J Foster & Co (Solicitors) Ltd
Registered in England number 8867924.

Authorised & Regulated by the SRA
no. 611804 VAT no. 729 2448 16.

Find us

8 Fulwood Place London,
WC1V 6HG,
United Kingdom