Family Solicitor

Lloyd Recruitment - Epsom; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a diverse Public & Private Family caseload. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience and a strong understanding of family law. This role emphasizes high-quality client care, advocacy skills, and the ability to work autonomously within a supportive environment. This position offers a flexible working arrangement and a negotiable package based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' panel experience required.
• Experience managing Public & Private Family caseload.
• Willingness to train for Higher Rights of Audience (Family).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality client care and representation in proceedings.
• Manage a busy caseload with Divorce, Financial Remedies, and DA Injunctions.

Skills

Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989

Strong understanding of Family Law Act 1996

Demonstrable experience running own caseload

Confident advocate with hearing experience

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

Family Solicitor

Package: Negotiable in-line with experience

Location: Flexible around successful candidate

We are seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years' panel experience to provide a high quality, personal service to clients from within London and East Anglia.

The successful candidate will manage a busy and varied Public & Private Family caseload, with high percentage of Divorce, Financial Remedies and DA Injunctions.

Provide high-quality client care and represent clients in both public and private family law proceedings.

The role requires strong advocacy skills, excellent legal knowledge, and the ability to work autonomously within a supportive team.

Essential

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales), 2-5 PQE typically, with minimum 3 years' panel experience.
• Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989, Family Law Act 1996, FPR 2010, and LAA funding.
• Demonstrable experience running your own caseload with minimal supervision.
• Confident advocate with experience representing clients at hearings.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines, and prioritise competing demands.

Desirable

• Higher Rights of Audience (Family) or willingness to train.
• Experience with cross-border children cases, domestic abuse work, or complex public law matters.

Unfortunately, due to high numbers of applications, we are only able to respond to shortlisted applicants. If you have not heard from us within 5 days, please assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer.