Family Solicitor

Executive Network Legal Limited; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the West Midlands seeks an experienced Family Solicitor with over 3 years' PQE. The role involves managing a diverse caseload including divorce, financial remedies, and child arrangements in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will possess excellent technical skills, empathy, and client care. The firm is known for its exceptional client service and offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible/remote working options

Qualifications

• Approximately 3+ years’ PQE as a Family Solicitor required.
• Strong background in divorce, finance, and private children work expected.
• Excellent ability to communicate and care for clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters from initial instruction to resolution.
• Provide expert advice in divorce, separation, and child arrangements.
• Advocate for clients in court and negotiations.

Skills

Family law expertise

Client care skills

Communication skills

Empathy and emotional intelligence

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor, 3+ PQE, West Midlands, £45K+ (DOE) – A respected and expanding law firm based in the West Midlands are looking to recruit an experienced Family Solicitor to join its dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative setting, handling a varied caseload that includes divorce and separation, financial remedies, child arrangements and domestic abuse matters.

THE ROLE

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters from initial client instruction through to successful resolution.
• Provide expert advice across the full spectrum of family law including divorce and separation, child arrangements and parental responsibility issues, cohabitation disputes and agreements and pre‑nuptial and post‑nuptial agreements.
• Domestic abuse matters and applications for protective injunctions.
• Advocate on behalf of clients in court hearings, negotiations and alternative dispute resolution processes.
• Support and mentor junior team members, sharing knowledge and contributing to the department’s growth and development.

THE CANDIDATE

• You will be a qualified Solicitor with approximately 3+ years’ PQE as a Family Solicitor.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in divorce, finance and private children work.
• Excellent technical ability, communication and client care skills with the ability to demonstrate empathy, professionalism and emotional intelligence.

THE FIRM

• A well-regarded law firm with a strong client base across the South-West and beyond.
• Known for delivering exceptional client care and maintaining a reputation for quality, professionalism and trust.
• Offers a supportive and collaborative working environment that combines high standards with a personable, client-focused approach.

THE PACKAGE

• Highly competitive salary.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Flexible/remote working options.

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