Family Solicitor

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free parking

Private healthcare

Company pension

Staff events

Job summary

Ashville Knight is recruiting a Family Solicitor to join its established team in Newbury. The role involves managing a varied caseload across private and publicly funded matters and contributing to the growth of the family department.

You will be a Qualified Solicitor with 1-2 years’ PQE, capable of handling sensitive cases and delivering high-quality advice to clients, while participating in BD and marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with 1-2 years’ PQE.
• Experience managing a private family law caseload.
• Experience handling sensitive and vulnerable clients.
• Familiarity with private family matters and court processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Family law

Client management

Business development

Court proceedings

Education

Solicitor qualification

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