Family Solicitor – Surrey

Origin Legal; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Guildford is seeking a talented junior Family Solicitor to join their Disputes Team. You will advise on a variety of private family matters, including divorce and child custody arrangements, while working alongside skilled Associates. This role offers competitive salary, hybrid working options, and clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Clear career progression path

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ PQE in family law.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial disputes, and child law.
• A passion for delivering outstanding client care.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide variety of private family matters, including divorce and financial disputes.
• Work alongside skilled Associates and Partners, developing own caseload under supervision.

Skills

Strong knowledge of divorce

Financial disputes expertise

Child law understanding

Time management

Business development skills

Education

1-3 years’ PQE in family law

Job description

Overview

Our client, an award-winning Legal 100 firm with offices across the Southeast and London, is seeking a talented junior Family Solicitor to join their Disputes Team in Guildford.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and highly regarded team, recently recognised in a variety of legal excellence awards.

The role involves advising on a wide variety of private family matters, including divorce, financial disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, and child custody arrangements.

Responsibilities

• The role involves advising on a wide variety of private family matters, including divorce, financial disputes, pre-nuptial agreements, and child custody arrangements.
• Work alongside skilled Associates and Partners, developing their own caseload under supervision while building strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ PQE in family law.
• Strong knowledge of divorce, financial disputes, and child law.
• A passion for delivering outstanding client care.
• Strong time management and business development skills.

Benefits

Salary and benefits package, hybrid working, and a clear career progression path.