Private Family Solicitor

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous holiday allowance

Bonus scheme

Birthday day off

Career development

Health cashback

Wellbeing initiatives

Résumé du poste

Law Staff Legal Recruitment is seeking a Private Family Solicitor with over 5 years' PQE to join its Family team in Greater London. This role involves managing a varied caseload of divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters within a supportive and progressive law firm.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in family law, excellent client care skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality legal representation.

The position offers benefits like hybrid working, a generous holiday allowance, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PQE in family law required.
• Experience managing a varied caseload of family matters essential.
• Strong understanding of family finance and client relationship management.

Responsabilités

• Manage a diverse caseload of family law matters.
• Deliver clear and practical legal advice.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues to support clients.

Connaissances

Client care

Family law expertise

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Formation

Solicitor qualification

Description du poste

Our client is seeking a Private Family Solicitor with 5+ years' PQE to join its highly regarded Family team, handling a varied caseload of divorce, financial remedy and private children matters.

The department has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice with professionalism, empathy and expertise. Known for its collaborative culture and client-focused approach, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, progressive team within a leading UK law firm, where you can further develop your career while working on high-quality privately funded family matters.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of privately funded family law matters, including divorce, financial remedy proceedings, pre-nuptial agreements, cohabitation disputes, and private children matters.
• Deliver clear, practical legal advice and high-quality representation, ensuring exceptional client care and the highest professional standards throughout each case.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the Firm's East London offices, providing seamless support to clients in multiple locations.
• Play an active role in the continued growth, success, and development of the Firm's well-established and thriving Family Law Department.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years' PQE in family law, with strong technical knowledge and sound practical judgement.
• Proven experience managing a varied caseload of privately funded divorce, financial remedy, and private children matters.
• Solid understanding of family finance, including cohabitation disputes and related developments.
• Excellent client care skills, with the ability to deliver clear, pragmatic, and empathetic advice.
• Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage your own caseload while working collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with experience advising privately paying clients.
• Committed to delivering the highest standards of professionalism and client service.
• Resolution accreditation is essential; advanced Resolution or Law Society accreditations are desirable.
• Business development experience or an enthusiasm for building client relationships and supporting departmental growth is an advantage.
• A team player who enjoys working alongside senior colleagues, supporting junior team members, and contributing to a high-performing Family Law team.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Generous Holiday allowance, increasing with service
• Bonus Scheme
• Birthday day off
• Career development
• Health cashback
• Wellbeing initiatives

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