Senior Family Solicitor

Henderson Scott; Farnham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Job summary

Henderson Scott is seeking an experienced Family Solicitor to join its practice across Wokingham and Farnham. The role targets 5+ PQE with responsibility for a broad family caseload, including divorce, finances and children matters.

You will work across two offices and contribute to the growth of a busy Family department. You will advise clients with sensitivity and clear communication, draft documents and court applications, and coordinate with courts and other professionals to progress cases

Qualifications

• Qualified Family Solicitor with ideally 5+ PQE.
• Experience across divorce, financial settlements and private children work.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently and with empathy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied family law caseload across divorce, financial matters and private children work.
• Provide clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients.
• Draft legal documents, agreements and court applications.
• Liaise with courts, barristers and other professionals to progress matters.
• Contribute to growth and development of the Family department.
• Help build relationships and participate in business development activities.

Skills

Family law

Caseload management

Client care

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Family Solicitor | 5+ PQE | Wokingham & Farnham

Join a highly regarded, Lexcel-accredited law firm with a strong reputation across the Thames Valley and Surrey, and play an important role in the continued growth of its Family department.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Family Solicitor, ideally with 5+ PQE, to work across the firm's Wokingham and Farnham offices and help build and develop the department further.

You'll manage a varied family law caseload, including divorce, financial matters and private children work, while providing clear, practical and empathetic advice to clients navigating important life decisions.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Managing a varied family law caseload, including divorce, financial settlements and private children matters
• Advising clients with sensitivity, clarity and a strong focus on client care
• Drafting legal documents, agreements and court applications
• Liaising with courts, barristers and other professionals to progress matters effectively
• Contributing to the continued growth and development of the Family department
• Building relationships and contributing to the firm's wider business development activities

We're looking for:

• A qualified Family Solicitor with ideally 5+ PQE
• Strong experience across divorce, finance and children work
• The ability to manage a caseload independently
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• A genuine interest in contributing to the growth of a department and developing your own practice
• Experience or interest in recognised professional frameworks such as Resolution would be advantageous

Less than 5 PQE? We'd still love to hear from you if you have the right experience, enthusiasm and ambition for the role.

What's in it for you?

• Wokingham & Farnham - working across both offices
• Bonus scheme
• Clear opportunities for progression
• The opportunity to help shape and grow an established Family department
• Join a respected, Lexcel-accredited firm with a strong regional reputation

This is a great opportunity for a family lawyer looking for their next step and wanting to play a key role in the continued growth of a successful Family team.