Family Solicitor – Private

CRA Consulting Ltd.; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Generous annual leave

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Career progression in a supportive env

Job summary

CRA Consulting Ltd. in Peterborough is recruiting a Private Family Solicitor to join its growing Family department. You will manage your own private family caseload, delivering practical, client-focused advice and guiding clients through often sensitive cases.

The role offers a varied caseload including divorce, financial remedies, private children matters, and nuptial agreements. You will work with experienced colleagues in a supportive, collaborative team and have opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience in privately funded family law
• Strong client communication and empathy
• Ability to manage own caseload independently
• Proactive in business development and networking

Responsibilities

• Manage your own private family caseload from instruction to conclusion
• Draft legal documents and negotiate settlements
• Represent clients in proceedings where appropriate
• Maintain high standards of client care and contribute to department growth

Skills

Private family law

Client-focused

Negotiation

Communication

Organisation

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Job description

CRA Consulting is working with a well-established regional law firm to recruit a Private Family Solicitor to join its growing Family department in Peterborough.

With a strong reputation for delivering practical, client-focused legal advice, the firm has developed an established client base through its personable approach and commitment to high standards of service.

Continued demand has created an excellent opportunity for a Family Solicitor looking to take ownership of their work and develop their career within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will handle a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, building strong client relationships while benefiting from the knowledge and support of experienced colleagues.

The Role

You will manage your own caseload of private family matters, providing clear, practical advice and guiding clients through often sensitive and complex situations.

Your work is likely to include:

• Divorce and separation
• Matrimonial finance and financial remedy proceedings
• Private children matters, including Child Arrangements Orders
• Cohabitation and separation disputes
• Pre- and post-nuptial agreements
• Domestic abuse matters and injunction applications
• General privately funded family law advice

Responsibilities will include managing matters from initial instruction through to conclusion, drafting legal documents, negotiating settlements, representing clients in proceedings where appropriate and maintaining high standards of client care. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the continued growth of the department through networking and business development activities.

About You

We're keen to hear from qualified Solicitors with experience in privately funded family law who are looking for a role offering responsibility, variety and opportunities for progression.

You’ll ideally have:

• Qualification as a Solicitor in England and Wales
• Experience managing your own private family caseload
• A sound understanding of divorce, financial remedy and private children matters
• Strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills
• A professional, empathetic and client-focused approach
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
• An interest in developing your expertise and building long-term client relationships

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• A friendly and supportive working environment