Family Solicitor, Legal Executive, Coventry – £40,000 to £60,000 -Excellent Working Environment

QED Legal; Coventry, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Coventry is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its friendly team. You will manage a varied, privately funded caseload, advising clients on divorce, financial matters, and representation at Court. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' PQE in family law and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 to £60,000, along with generous benefits including a bonus scheme, holiday entitlements, and a supportive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Working from home days

Generous holiday allowance

Company sick pay

Death in service scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' PQE in family law.
• Experience managing privately funded family law matters.

Responsibilities

• Handle privately funded family law caseload.
• Advise on divorce, separation, and financial matters.
• Representation at Court.

Skills

Client care skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Billing performance

Proactiveness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive

Job description

Overview

Family Solicitor, Legal Executive, Coventry – £40,000 to £60,000 - Excellent Working Environment

The Firm: Established in 1948, this long-standing Coventry firm has earned an excellent reputation for professionalism, integrity, and genuine care for both clients and employees. With over 80 skilled legal professionals, the firm offers a full range of services and proudly maintains the Law Society’s prestigious Lexcel Accreditation. Staff retention is exceptionally high, thanks to a warm, family-like culture where everyone is valued and supported. The firm combines traditional values with a progressive approach, creating an environment where people genuinely enjoy coming to work.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Family Lawyer to join a highly regarded and friendly team. You’ll handle a varied, privately funded caseload, advising on:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Cohabitation disputes
• Children Act matters
• Representation at Court

If you’re seeking a role where your expertise will be respected, your ideas listened to, and your success rewarded, this position offers just that. You’ll enjoy autonomy in your work, but also the benefit of being part of a close-knit team that shares knowledge and supports one another to achieve great results.

You

Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Legal Executives, or experienced Family Lawyers (minimum 3 years’ PQE) who:

• Have solid experience managing privately funded family law matters
• Possess excellent communication and client care skills
• Demonstrate strong billing performance and commercial awareness
• Are proactive, organised, and confident managing their own caseload
• Value working within a team that feels more like a family than just colleagues

Benefits

• Competitive salary (£40,000 – £60,000 DOE)
• A lucrative bonus scheme — earn 20% of all fee income above your target
• Up to 2 working from home days per week
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays + 3 days at Christmas + a birthday “duvet day” (total 35 days)
• Company sick pay
• Death in service scheme
• Free parking
• Supportive, family-oriented working culture with exceptional staff retention and genuine long-term prospects

If you’re looking to join a respected, community-rooted firm where you’ll be valued, supported, and rewarded for your hard work — this could be the perfect next step.

If this seems like the right opportunity for you, then apply online or contact Toby Ryan at QED Legal today.