Family Solicitor

G2 Legal Limited; Perth; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working patterns

Hybrid working

Job summary

G2 Legal Limited in Perth seeks a Family Law Solicitor to handle a mix of legal aid and privately funded work with a flexible, hybrid model.

You will manage your own caseload across the full range of Scottish family law matters, including divorce, separation, and child arrangements, with support from a collaborative team.

This role offers autonomy to develop your practice and reputation locally within a supportive firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in Scottish family law matters.
• Experience handling legal aid and privately funded matters.
• Ability to manage a personal caseload efficiently.
• Empathetic, calm and client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage own caseload across family law matters in Scotland.
• Negotiate and prepare minutes of agreement and settlements.
• Advise clients through each stage of their case, including court actions.
• Handle a mix of legal aid and privately funded work; training provided.

Skills

Scottish family law

Legal aid & privately funded matters

Caseload management

Empathetic client-focused

Flexibility & adaptability

Job description

Family Law Solicitor - Perth

A respected Perthfirm is looking to recruita Family Law Solicitor to handle a mix of legal aid and privately funded work. The role offers you a high degree of flexibility, including hybrid working, within a supportive and established practice.

Whether you're looking for a better balance or a firm where your contribution is properly recognised, you'll have the support and autonomy to develop your practice and progress your career.

What's on offer?

• Genuine flexibility around working patterns
• Hybrid working
• Varied caseload of legal aid and privately funded work
• Close-knit, collaborative high street firm
• Scope to build your own client base and reputation locally

The role

You'll manage your own caseload across the full range of Scottish family law matters, including:

• Separation
• Divorce
• Cohabitation disputes
• Financial provision on divorce
• Child contact and residence

Your work will include negotiating and preparing minutes of agreement, conducting Sheriff Court actions and advising clients through each stage of their case.

You'll handle a mix of privately funded instructions and legal aid work, including applications to the Scottish Legal Aid Board, so experience of both funding routes will be valuable but not essential as training will be given.

About you

This role would suit a solicitor who:

• Has experience of Scottish family law
• Is comfortable handling legal aid and privately funded matters
• Is confident managing their own caseload
• Is empathetic, calm and client-focused
• Is looking for a flexible role within a supportive firm

The environment

This is an established high street firm with a friendly, community-focused culture. You'll be trusted to manage your own work, backed by experienced colleagues, and given real flexibility to balance your career with life outside the office.

If you're a Family Law Solicitor considering your next move, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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