Family Solicitor - Associate/Senior Associate

Ashville Knight; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern law firm in the Hampshire/West Sussex area is seeking an experienced Solicitor with 5-10 years PQE to manage their family law caseload. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, advising on divorce and financial matters, and providing training to junior staff. The firm offers a competitive salary ranging from £54,000 to £64,000 along with generous employee benefits including annual leave and medical insurance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity scheme

Company pension

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience in handling high value family law cases.
• Proven experience managing your own family caseload.

Responsibilities

• Managing own caseload involving divorce, finance and children cases.
• Drafting legal documents including agreements and court applications.
• Participating in marketing and business development activities.
• Providing support and training to junior team members.

Skills

High net worth case experience

Family law knowledge

Legal documentation drafting

Business development

Education

Qualified Solicitor (minimum 5-10 years PQE)

Job description

Our client is a modern law firm with multiple offices across the Hampshire/West Sussex area. Renowned for their commitment to delivering exceptional client care, they pride themselves on providing top-quality legal services to their clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a reputable firm with a strong focus on fostering teamwork and professional development.

You will advise on a variety of matters to include Divorce (including agricultural/military divorces), Finance and Children matters.

Duties will include:

• Managing own caseload.
• Develop existing caseload in divorce, finance and private children matters.
• Drafting legal documentation to include Cohabitation Agreements and Prenuptial Agreements.
• Drafting various Court Applications.
• Be actively involved in marketing and business development activities.
• Provide support and training to junior members of the team.

The successful candidate will:

• A qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 5-10 years of PQE.
• Have experience in high net worth cases for pensions / agricultural divorces
• Experience in running your own family caseload.

What they offer:

• Competitive salary: Competitive dependent on experience £54,000 - £64,000.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and office closure during the week of Christmas.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity scheme
• Company pension.
• Private Medical Insurance scheme.