Family Solicitor

Posted 13 hours 1 minute ago by Law Staff Legal Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Bedfordshire, Luton, United Kingdom, LU1 1
Job Description

Are you a Family Solicitor looking to join a Legal 500 Tier 1 firm offering a competitive salary, hybrid working, career development, high-quality work and more? This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Private Family team in Berkhamsted, working on a varied caseload alongside some of the region's leading family specialists.

About the Firm
  • Respected multi service law firm recognised in the Legal 500 Tier 1
  • Strong reputation for exceptional client care and expert legal advice
  • Highly regarded Private Family team specialising in complex family matters
  • Supportive and forward thinking culture that values initiative and development
Position Overview

You will manage a varied caseload of private family matters including divorce, financial remedies and child arrangements, while working closely with senior colleagues on complex and high net worth matters.

Key Responsibilities
  • Managing a caseload of private family matters
  • Advising on divorce, financial remedy and cohabitation disputes
  • Handling child arrangements and domestic abuse matters
  • Drafting witness statements, consent orders, court applications and settlement proposals
  • Preparing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements
  • Attending court hearings and undertaking advocacy where appropriate
  • Delivering clear, empathetic and commercially aware advice to clients
  • Collaborating with senior team members on complex matters
  • Building strong client relationships and maintaining high standards of service
Requirements
  • Qualified Solicitor with 2+ years' PQE in Private Family Law
  • Strong experience in divorce and financial remedy work
  • Experience handling child arrangements and related family matters
  • Excellent communication and client care skills
  • Strong drafting and organisational abilities
  • Commercially aware with a sensitive and empathetic approach
  • Ability to manage a varied caseload independently
  • Enthusiastic and proactive team player
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid working - 2 days from home per week
  • Excellent career development opportunities
  • High quality Legal 500 work
  • Direct client exposure and early responsibility
  • Supportive and collaborative culture
  • And more

If you are a Private Family Solicitor looking to join a leading Legal 500 team with genuine progression opportunities, apply today.

Alternatively, contact Shabir at Law Staff Limited quoting reference BH-37738.

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