Family Lawyer

FAMILY LAWYER, 3+ PQE, HERTFORDSHIRE, £45,000 - £55,000 DOE – An exciting opportunity for an ambitious Lawyer to take ownership of a diverse caseload, undertake your own advocacy and build a strong client following, while progressing your career within a forward-thinking firm that champions professional development and empowers its people to succeed – JOB REF: 215305833
THE ROLE
You will handle a diverse caseload of family and childcare matters, spanning care proceedings, PLO matters, private law children disputes, domestic abuse, Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders, divorce, financial remedies, and cohabitation disputes. With opportunities to undertake your own advocacy and represent clients throughout proceedings, you will deliver high-quality client care while building your own client following. You will also drive business development through networking and relationship-building, working collaboratively with colleagues to support the continued growth of the Family team.
THE CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Legal Executive with 3+ PQE and experience across a broad range of family law matters, ideally including care proceedings, private children disputes and domestic abuse work. Additionally, you will have a strong understanding of legal aid, experience handling publicly funded cases, and the confidence to manage your own caseload and undertake advocacy.
Commercially astute and proactive, you will be committed to delivering excellent client care, building lasting client relationships, and generating new business, with a willingness to work towards relevant panel accreditation.
THE FIRM
Join a Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognised law firm that invests in its people, offering a collaborative working environment, dedicated mentoring, administrative support, and clear opportunities for career progression. You will benefit from flexible hybrid working, ongoing professional development, competitive training packages, and regular appraisals and salary reviews. The benefits package includes 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and a Christmas / New Year closure, performance-related profit-sharing bonuses, employer pension contributions, healthcare, a Cycle to Work scheme and regular team socials.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply contact Gemma Jones at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email gemma.jones@enllegal.co.uk with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.
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