Family Lawyer

Overview

In this role you will take ownership of a varied family caseload spanning childcare, financial matters and matrimonial work within a local practice. You will support an experienced fee earner and contribute to shaping the department’s long-term direction in a close-knit, client-focused team. The position offers hybrid working with a strong emphasis on hands-on, community-based service. There is clear scope for progression into leadership or partnership as the caseload grows.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Office closure over Christmas and New Year
• Birthday gift day
• Bonus structure

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied family law caseload (childcare, financial matters, matrimonial)
• Support and collaborate with an experienced fee earner
• Supervise trainees or junior colleagues
• Contribute to department growth and outreach
• Provide face-to-face, client-focused service in a high street setting
• Operate in a hybrid model while remaining hands-on and community-based
• Participate in shaping the department’s long-term direction

Key requirements

• Qualified Solicitor or experienced CILEx Legal Executive with litigation rights (or applying)
• 3+ years' post-qualification experience
• Ability to manage files independently
• Experience supervising trainees or juniors
• Strong communication and commercial awareness
• Proactive, collaborative approach and highly organized
• Comfortable working directly with clients

• Strong communication skills
• Commercial awareness
• Proactive and collaborative approach
• Family law litigation
• Case management
• Client relations

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