Family Solicitor

William James Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Mentorship from Partners

Job summary

William James Recruitment is assisting a leading boutique family law firm in Newbury to hire a Family Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE). You will manage your own privately funded caseload and advise on divorce and financial remedy, with mentoring from Partners and exposure to high-net-worth matters.

The role offers substantial training, development, and a collaborative environment to accelerate your career in specialist family law.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor from NQ – 2 PQE? (as stated in role)
• Experience of family law gained during training or post-qualification
• Exposure to financial remedy work advantageous
• Strong academic background and technical ability
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Commercial and empathetic approach
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ambitious and motivated to develop a career in specialist family law

Responsibilities

• Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with appropriate supervision
• Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
• Supporting senior solicitors on complex and high-value cases
• Drafting legal documents, court applications and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties
• Attending hearings and client meetings
• Building strong client relationships through exceptional client care
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives
• Working collaboratively within a specialist family law team

Skills

Client care

Communication

Commercial awareness

Organisation

Ambition

Job description

Family Solicitor (NQ - 2 PQE) – Newbury – Up to £65,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A leading boutique family law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its growing team in Newbury. This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified or junior family solicitor to join a specialist practice, advising on high-quality privately funded family matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The firm in Newbury has built an outstanding reputation for its client-focused approach and expertise in complex family law matters.

A key attraction of this opportunity is the level of mentoring and support available. You will work closely with highly respected Partners who have built their careers at leading Legal 500-ranked firms, gaining first-hand exposure to high-net-worth clients, complex financial remedy cases and strategic family law advice. The role offers an outstanding platform for a junior solicitor looking to accelerate their development within a specialist family practice, whilst also beginning to build their own professional profile and client base. With direct access to experienced practitioners, networking opportunities and high-quality privately funded work from the outset, you will be well-positioned to develop both technically and commercially as your career progresses.

The Role:

• Managing your own caseload of privately funded family matters with appropriate supervision
• Advising on divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
• Supporting senior solicitors on complex and high-value cases
• Drafting legal documents, court applications and correspondence
• Liaising with clients, counsel and third parties
• Attending hearings and client meetings
• Building strong client relationships through exceptional client care
• Supporting business development and networking initiatives
• Working collaboratively within a specialist family law team

The Candidate:

• Qualified Solicitor from NQ - 3 PQE
• Experience of family law gained during training or post-qualification
• Exposure to financial remedy work would be advantageous
• Strong academic background and technical ability
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Commercial and empathetic approach
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Ambitious and motivated to develop a career in specialist family law

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience)
• High-quality privately funded work
• Direct mentorship from experienced Partners
• Exposure to high-net-worth clients and complex matters
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Modern systems and administrative support