Family Solicitor - Locum

eNL Legal Recruitment; Linslade; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking a part-time locum Family Solicitor to cover approximately 12 months of maternity leave. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of PQE in family law and will independently handle cases including children's and financial remedy matters. The role offers competitive pay and support from a legal assistant, along with a friendly, professional working environment.

Benefits

Support from a legal assistant

Guidance from a senior solicitor

Professional and friendly working environment

Competitive locum rates

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in family law, confident independently handling children and financial remedy matters.
• Experienced or familiar with TOLATA cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle a caseload of private family law matters including children's cases and financial remedy proceedings.
• Conduct client consultations, offering clear and practical legal guidance.
• Advance cases independently with minimal oversight.

Skills

Client care and communication

Independent case handling

Adaptability in a developing environment

Education

Qualified solicitor with 8+ years PQE in family law

Job description

Overview

FAMILY SOLICITOR - LOCUM, PART TIME, CIRCA 12 MONTH FTC, COMPETITIVE SALARY, 8 + YEARS' PQE, BEDFORDSHIRE. Opportunity for a part-time locum Family Solicitor to provide approximately 12 months of maternity cover starting next year. JOB REF: 1010

Responsibilities

• The locum will handle a caseload of private family law matters, including children's cases, TOLATA disputes, and financial remedy proceedings. They will conduct client consultations, offering clear and practical legal guidance, and will advance cases independently with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• Applications are open to qualified solicitors with 8+ years PQE in family law, confident in independently handling both children and financial remedy matters, and experienced or familiar with TOLATA cases.

Requirements/Skills

• You will offer strong client care and communication skills, with the ability to adapt to a developing office environment and contribute to its growth, and available to commence cover from 2026.

Benefits/Support

• The firm offers support from a legal assistant, guidance from a senior solicitor and the family department manager, a professional and friendly working environment, and competitive locum rates.

How to Apply

To apply contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) with your CV, or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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