Assistant Family Solicitor

Overview

Our client is seeking an Assistant Family Solicitor to join their expanding Family Law team in London.

This role will involve managing a varied privately funded family caseload, supporting clients through sensitive and often complex matters while delivering a high standard of legal advice and client care.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior solicitors and partners, with excellent opportunities for development and progression within a supportive and flexible working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of family law matters
• Advise clients on divorce, financial remedy proceedings, children matters, cohabitation disputes, and domestic abuse matters
• Draft legal documents including applications, witness statements, consent orders, and correspondence
• Prepare cases for hearings, mediations, and negotiations
• Provide clear, practical, and empathetic legal advice to clients
• Maintain high standards of client care throughout all stages of a matter
• Communicate complex legal issues in a professional and accessible manner
• Attend court hearings, conferences, and client meetings
• Undertake advocacy where appropriate and instruct counsel when required
• Prepare court bundles and supporting documentation
• Support business development and networking initiatives
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and referrers
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider firm

Requirements / Skills / Experience

• Qualified Solicitor with a current practising certificate
• Experience handling family law matters
• Strong communication and client care skills
• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
• Excellent organisational and time management skills

Package / Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave after one year of service
• Company pension scheme
• Medicash health plan
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Bonus opportunities
• Social events
• Strong internal progression opportunities

Equal Opportunities Statement

We welcome applications from all individuals, irrespective of age, gender, disability, ethnicity, national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

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