Family Solicitor

Job Advertisement: Family Solicitor or CILEX (2-5 PQE)

Location: Home-based with Hybrid Working OptionsSalary: Dependent on Experience

Are you a talented Family Solicitor or CILEX with 2-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE)? Our client, a highly regarded law firm, is seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join their expanding Family Law team. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage your own caseload while contributing to the growth of a department that is known for its commitment to high-quality legal service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage your own client base, inheriting an existing caseload while actively seeking to develop new work.
• Work collaboratively with the Family Partner and the wider team to support complex family law matters.
• Participate in business development activities to drive growth within the Family Law department.
• Offer guidance and supervision to junior members of the team, fostering their professional development.
• Maintain excellent client service standards and cultivate strong relationships with clients.

Experience and Attributes Required:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in family law, particularly with high net worth clients or complex cases.
• A passion for modern approaches to family law and a commitment to helping families in constructive ways.
• Membership of Resolution is advantageous, with mediation or collaborative training preferred but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, consistently meeting deadlines and managing competing priorities.
• Proficiency in MS Office and Outlook, along with experience using case management systems.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
• First-class communication and interpersonal skills, with an entrepreneurial flair for business development.

Work Type:

While this role will focus on your specific areas of expertise within family law, a broad knowledge across all private Family Law matters is essential, including:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial matters
• Children matters
• Pro-active family agreements, including nuptial and cohabitation agreements

Benefits:

Contractual:

• 25 days of holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance (5 times final salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Medicash and discounted retail benefits

Non-Contractual:

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• An additional day off for your birthday
• A weekly wellbeing hour
• Opportunity for 8 hours of charity work per annum
• Cycle to work scheme
• Bring your dog to work policy
• Social committee events
• Season ticket travel loan
• Option to purchase an additional five days of holiday

Team Structure:

Join a dynamic team that includes 1 Partner, 1 Senior Associate Solicitor, 1 Associate Solicitor, 1 Trainee Solicitor, and 2 Paralegals, all dedicated to providing exceptional service in family law.

If you are ambitious, committed to client service, and excited about the opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our client's Family Law team and make a significant impact in the lives of families.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience and motivation for the role.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.