Family Solicitor / Fee Earner

Avellio Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A nationwide law practice is seeking a skilled Family Law Solicitor to manage a caseload under supervision. The successful candidate will handle complex family law matters such as divorce and financial settlements while providing high-quality advice. Ideal applicants should have proven experience, excellent communication skills, and strong commercial acumen. This role offers a supportive environment, health cash plan benefits, and up to 33 days of paid leave annually.

Benefits

Health cash plan for workplace wellbeing

Employee referral bonus

Up to 33 days' paid leave per year

Christmas shutdown

Qualifications

• Management of own caseload of privately funded family law work.
• Experience in assessment of complex family law matters.
• Strong IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on private law matters including divorce and financial settlements.
• Engage in advocacy and legal research.
• Participate in networking and business development.

Skills

Family law expertise

Excellent communication skills

Commercial acumen

High organisation skills

Business development ability

Education

Fully qualified senior solicitor (3-5+ PQE desirable) or equivalent qualifications (CILEX, CLC)

Excellent academic record

Job description

About the job Family Solicitor - Fee Earner

Avellio is partnering with a nationwide law practice and recruiting on their behalf for a Family Law Solicitor to join the team.

We are seeking a skilled Family Law Solicitor to manage a caseload of family law matters under the supervision of the director. This role involves providing advice on private law children matters, divorce, financial settlements, separation, domestic violence, pre and post-nuptial agreements, and cohabitee disputes. You will handle complex and time-sensitive cases, take new instructions, conduct legal research, and engage in advocacy. Additionally, you will assist the director, manage new enquiries, and participate in networking and business development activities.

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified senior solicitor (3-5+ PQE desirable) or hold equivalent qualifications (e.g., CILEX, CLC). You should have a proven track record in managing your own caseload of privately funded work, possess excellent communication skills, and demonstrate commercial acumen. Strong IT skills, a good academic record, and experience in family law are essential. The successful candidate will be highly organised, methodical, adaptable, and driven to provide a high standard of service to clients.

Core Skills & Experience:

Qualifications and Experience:

• Fully qualified senior solicitor (3-5+ PQE desirable) or equivalent qualifications (CILEX, CLC).
• Proven track record in managing own caseload of privately funded family law work.
• Excellent academic record; training with a leading national or regional firm is an advantage.

Skills and Attributes:

• Confident in running own caseload.
• Commercially astute, understanding the importance of business targets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Firm and functional knowledge of family law.
• High levels of speed and accuracy.
• Highly organised, methodical, and adaptable.
• Demonstrated ability in business development and bringing in work.

Role: Family Law Solicitor

Location:Cotteridge

Rewards and Benefits:

• Health cash plan for workplace wellbeing
• Employee referral bonus
• Up to 33 days' paid leave per year
• Christmas shutdown

Please apply directly through the job post or reach out to one of the team directly for more information.