Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor - Legal 500 Salary: £55-60,000 Location: London City Centre - hybrid Experience: 3PQE+ OVERVIEW Join a growing Family team within a regional Legal 500 firm in London City Centre. The Family team is well-established, highly regarded, and continuing to expand, acting for a broad client base across both legal aid and privately funded matters. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in the continued growth of the department, handling a varied caseload while contributing to the firm's ongoing success and reputation. RESPONSIBILITIES - Managing a varied caseload of family law matters including Care Proceedings, Private Law Children, and general family matters - Advising clients on Domestic Abuse matters including Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders - Handling divorce and financial remedy matters from instruction through to resolution - Managing disputes involving unmarried couples and cohabitation issues - Undertaking your own advocacy where appropriate - Delivering clear, practical, and client-focused legal advice across both legal aid and private matters - Supporting the growth of the department through business development and networking activities - Building and maintaining strong client relationships - Working with colleagues across the firm to support cross-referrals and team development ABOUT YOU - Qualified Solicitor with 3+ PQE in Family Law - Strong experience across childcare, domestic abuse, and private family matters - Confident managing your own caseload independently - Competent and willing to undertake advocacy - Experience or understanding of legal aid work - A proactive approach to networking and business development - Interest in working towards panel accreditation BENEFITS - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional leave over the Christmas and New Year period - Annual leave increases with length of service - Competitive salary with profit-sharing bonus structure - Pension scheme with employer contribution - Health care scheme - Ongoing training and career development opportunities - Full administrative and support staff assistance, including dedicated telephony support - Modern, fully paperless working environment with up-to-date IT systems - Firm laptop and mobile phone - Regular social events and additional firm-wide benefits If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today or contact me using the details below for a confidential conversation: E: Samanta.rimicane @ (url removed) P: (phone number removed)