Family Solicitor

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor with over 3 years PQE to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload, including divorce and child arrangements, whilst providing expert legal advice. This role offers a highly competitive salary, generous bonus scheme, and flexible working options within a supportive and collaborative environment. Ideal for candidates who demonstrate strong client care, advocacy skills, and professionalism.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary

Generous bonus scheme

Flexible/remote working options

Qualifications

• You must have approximately 3+ years’ PQE as a Family Solicitor.
• Ideal candidate has strong background in divorce, finance, and private children work.
• Excellent technical ability and emotional intelligence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters.
• Provide expert advice on family law issues.
• Advocate for clients in court hearings.

Skills

Client care skills

Communication skills

Advocacy

Empathy

Professionalism

Education

Qualified Solicitor with 3+ years PQE in Family Law

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. To apply or to register your interest, please contact Theresa on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV. Job Reference: TL2349

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Theresa Lucas at eNL on 0121 454 1004 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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