Family Solicitor - NQ-3 years PQE- Maidenhead

Law Absolute Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable legal recruitment firm in Maidenhead is seeking a Family Solicitor (NQ – 3 years PQE) to join their Family Law team. This role offers exposure to various family law cases, including divorce, child custody, and financial agreements, with hybrid working options and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Hybrid working options

Work in a well-respected team

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on divorce, separation, and financial remedies.
• Handle child arrangements, custody, and maintenance issues.
• Assist with cohabitation agreements and pre- and post-nuptial agreements.
• Facilitate mediation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Engage in court-based proceedings alongside client-facing work.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong technical knowledge of family law

Client-focused approach

Ability to manage cases independently

Experience in mediation and alternative dispute resolution

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ – 3 years PQE)

Job description

Location: Maidenhead
Department: Family Law
Contract: Full time / Permanent

About the Firm – Family Law

A leading South-East law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor (NQ – 3 years PQE) to join their Maidenhead office. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, high-quality family law team handling both contentious and non-contentious matters.

The Maidenhead office provides clients with a broad suite of family law services, including divorce and separation, child custody/access, maintenance, financial remedies, and cohabitation agreements. The team also places emphasis on mediation, negotiation, and alternative dispute resolution.

About the Role

You will be part of a busy Family Law team advising clients on:

• Divorce, separation, and financial remediesChild arrangements, custody, and maintenance
• Cohabitation agreements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Mediation and alternative dispute resolution

The role involves both client-facing work and court-based proceedings, giving you exposure to a full spectrum of family law matters.

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (NQ – 3 years PQE)
• Strong technical knowledge of family law
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-focused approach
• Ability to manage cases independently while working collaboratively with senior solicitors
• Experience in mediation and alternative dispute resolution is desirable

What’s on Offer

• Work in a well-respected, client-focused Family Law team
• Exposure to a wide range of complex family law matters
• Hybrid working options
• Competitive salary and career development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable firm with a growing Family Law department in Maidenhead.