Family Solicitor - Legal 500


Salary: -55-60,000

Location: London City Centre - hybrid

Experience: 3PQE+


OVERVIEW

Join a growing Family team within a regional Legal 500 firm in London City Centre.

The Family team is well-established, highly regarded, and continuing to expand, acting for a broad client base across both legal aid and privately funded matters. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the department, handling a varied caseload while contributing to the firm''s ongoing success and reputation.


RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing a varied caseload of family law matters including Care Proceedings, Private Law Children, and general family matters
- Advising clients on Domestic Abuse matters including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders
- Handling divorce and financial remedy matters from instruction through to resolution
- Managing disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitation issues
- Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate
- Delivering clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice across both legal aid and private matters
- Supporting the growth of the department through business development and networking activities
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships
- Working with colleagues across the firm to support cross-referrals and team development


ABOUT YOU
- Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Family Law
- Strong experience across childcare, domestic abuse, and private family matters
- Confident managing your own caseload independently
- Competent and willing to undertake advocacy
- Experience or understanding of legal aid work
- A proactive approach to networking and business development
- Interest in working towards panel accreditation


BENEFITS
- 25 days'' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period
- Annual leave increases with length of service
- Competitive salary with profit-sharing bonus structure
- Pension scheme with employer contribution
- Health care scheme
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Full administrative and support staff assistance, including dedicated telephony support
- Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date IT systems
- Firm laptop and mobile phone
- Regular social events and additional firm-wide benefits

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation:

E: Samanta.rimicane @ (url removed)
P: (phone number removed)