Family Solicitor

Ashville Knight; Newbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Private healthcare

Company pension

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Ashville Knight in Newbury is seeking a Family Solicitor to join a well-established full-service law firm. You will manage your own family law caseload, advise on privately funded and Legal Aid matters, and contribute to growing the department.

The role requires a Solicitor with 2+ years PQE in family law and a proven capacity to handle sensitive clients and diverse caseloads. Attractive benefits include healthcare, pension and 25 days holiday.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in Family Law.
• Proven experience managing your own family law caseload.
• Experience in Private Family Law matters.
• Experience dealing with sensitive and vulnerable clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload of family matters.
• Advise clients on privately funded and Legal Aid cases.
• Develop an existing caseload in divorce, financial, and private children matters.
• Draft legal documentation including Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements.
• Prepare and submit court applications.
• Participate in marketing and business development initiatives.

Skills

Family law

Caseload management

Client advisory

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor

2+ years PQE in Family Law

Job description

Job Description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Family Solicitor to join a well-established and reputable full-service law firm based in Newbury as they continue to expand their Family Team.

The firm is seeking a Solicitor with a strong understanding of the family law market who can confidently manage a varied caseload and contribute to the ongoing growth of the department.

Duties will include

• Managing your own caseload of family matters.
• Advising clients on both privately funded and Legal Aid cases.
• Developing an existing caseload in divorce, financial and private children matter.
• Drafting legal documentation, including Cohabitation and Prenuptial Agreements.
• Preparing and submitting court applications.
• Actively participating in marketing and business development initiatives.

The successful candidate will

• Qualified Solicitor with 1
• 2 years’ + PQE.
• Proven experience managing your own family law caseload.
• The ideal candidate would have experience in Private Family Law matters.
• Experience dealing with sensitive and vulnerable clients.

What they offer

• Salary depending on experience
• 40,000 to 75,000
• 25 Days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Free parking.
• Private healthcare.
• Company pension.
• Regular staff events such as the Summer Social and Winter party.
• Career progression.
• Location:Newbury
• Salary: 40000
• 75000 Per Annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Sector: Law
• Division:

Position & Specialism

Solicitor / Legal Executive

Specialism: Family

23rd July 2026