Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor – 3+ PQE

Location: Leicester
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Family Solicitor with 3+ years’ PQE to join an established and growing legal team based in Leicester.

The successful candidate will have experience in family law and will be responsible for managing their own caseload, providing high-quality legal advice and supporting clients throughout their matters.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across a range of family law matters within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Managing a caseload of family law matters from instruction through to conclusion

Advising clients on a range of family law issues

Handling matters relating to divorce, separation, finances and children

Preparing legal documents, correspondence and Court paperwork

Advising and representing clients throughout the legal process

Negotiating settlements where appropriate

Liaising with clients, barristers, Courts and other professionals

Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records

Ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and in accordance with relevant procedures

Providing a high standard of client care

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the department

Complying with all relevant professional, regulatory and firm requirements

About You

The ideal candidate will:

Be a qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ PQE

Have previous experience working within a Family department

Be confident managing their own caseload

Have good knowledge of family law and relevant procedures

Have strong communication, drafting and negotiation skills

Be client-focused and able to build strong professional relationships

Have excellent organisational and time-management skills

Be able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team

Demonstrate a professional and pragmatic approach to their work

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Supportive working environment

Opportunities for career progression

Ongoing training and development

Varied and interesting caseload

Flexible/hybrid working options

The opportunity to join an established and growing team

Apply

If you are a Family Solicitor with 3+ PQE looking for your next opportunity in Leicester, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV for further information and a confidential discussion about the role

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