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 @ simpsonjudge.co.uk
P: 07879490799