Solicitor

HCB Solicitors; Whitefield (NH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working after probation

Online training courses

Cycle to work scheme

Medicash Scheme and EAP

Monthly fun events

Job summary

HCB Solicitors Limited invites a qualified family solicitor with 2–5+ years PQE to manage a diverse caseload in divorce, financial settlements and children matters. Advocacy experience is essential, and candidates should be confident leading their own cases with team support.

Applications from those with Legal Aid experience are welcome. The role offers hybrid working after probation and a strong package of benefits including training, pension, and flexible leave options.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or FCILEx
• 2–5+ years PQE typical
• Autonomy to hit the ground running and manage files independently

Responsibilities

• Lead your own caseload with support from the team
• Deal with full range of family law matters including divorce, financial settlements, and children matters

Skills

Advocacy experience

Caseload management

Client care

Business development

Financial targets

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales)

Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx)

Job description

The ideal candidate will be at least 1 year PQE and have experience in dealing with a full range of family law matters including divorce and separation, financial settlementsand matters relating to children. Applications from candidates without experience of Legal Aid work are welcome. Advocacy experience is essential.

The successful candidate will havesound practical experience in dealing with these areas and be confident and eloquent, with excellent client care skills, and be comfortable leading their own caseload with support from our team. Good commercial acumen of business development and financial targets is also required.

Friendly supportive working environment within a big team of lawyers and legal assistants.

• Qualification: Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) or Chartered Legal Executive (FCILEx).
• Post-Qualification Experience (PQE): Typically 2 to 5+ years' PQE (with some senior roles requiring 4+ or 5–10 years' PQE).
• Autonomy: Ability to hit the ground running and manage files independently.

Pension – The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish.

26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Christmas week closure.

Holiday purchase scheme – Purchase 3 extra days per year. (Reviewed annually)

Bonus holiday scheme (up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).

Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets. ( Fee earner only)

Hybrid working after successful probation period of 3 months. ( Fee earner only)

Online training courses.

Cycle to work scheme.

Monthly fun events with prizes.

Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)