Family Solicitor - Essex

BWF Legal Recruitment; Essex; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Essex is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to manage a diverse caseload involving divorce, financial remedies, domestic abuse, and child arrangements. This role offers a supportive environment, secretarial assistance, a competitive salary, and opportunities for career progression. If you're eager to make an impact in family law, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Secretarial support

Free on-site parking

Competitive salary

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Recently qualified solicitor with a strong foundation in family law.
• Practical experience in handling Legal Aid cases.
• Familiarity with Public Law Childcare matters is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad caseload covering divorce and separation.
• Handle financial remedies and domestic abuse cases.
• Support clients through child arrangements and related proceedings.

Skills

Family law expertise

Legal Aid experience

Confidence in advocacy

Job description

Role Overview

Are you looking to elevate your career in family law and take on a fresh challenge? A respected and long‑established law firm, nestled in a historic market town, is looking for an experienced Family Solicitor to join its busy and growing family department.

With decades of trusted service behind them, this firm has earned a strong reputation for legal excellence and client care. Now, they're offering a superb opportunity for a solicitor to join a dynamic team where your experience will be truly valued.

Responsibilities

The caseload will see you supporting clients through difficult times and in this varied and rewarding role, you'll manage a broad caseload covering both privately funded and Legal Aid work, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedies
• Domestic abuse and injunctions
• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
• Child arrangements and related proceedings

Qualifications

You may be a recently qualified solicitor with a strong foundation in family law and practical experience in handling Legal Aid cases. Confidence in advocacy would be a significant advantage and familiarity with Public Law Childcare matters would be highly beneficial.

Benefits

In return, you'll benefit from:

• A supportive working environment with experienced colleagues
• Secretarial support to help you focus on your caseload
• Free on‑site parking
• A competitive salary and genuine opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a well‑regarded firm who values and supports career growth. If you're looking to make a real impact in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Kingsley Raffael in confidence on 01279 464455 or send your CV to [e-mail].