Family Solicitor

Family Solicitor (2–4 PQE)
Location: Sheldon

Why apply?

• Join an extremely well-established legal firm – in operation for nearly 300 years!
• Group stakeholder pension scheme with Scottish Widows, including a tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Healthcare plan providing financial support for optical, dental and counselling services
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday leave
• Flexible holiday purchase/sale scheme

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected, Legal 500-ranked law firm for a motivated and enthusiastic junior Family Law Solicitor to join their established Family team based in Sheldon.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and reputable firm, working closely with the Senior Partner, who leads the department and is recognised by Legal 500 as a leading lawyer in the field.

You will handle a varied caseload covering all aspects of Family Law, gaining exposure to high-quality work and benefiting from ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own caseload of family law matters
• Handling a broad range of work including divorce, financial remedy, and Children Act cases
• Providing clear, empathetic, and practical advice to clients during sensitive circumstances
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence to a high standard
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships

About You:

• 2–4 years PQE (or equivalent experience) in family law
• Experience handling a range of family matters, including divorce, financial remedy, and children matters
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent drafting and communication skills
• A genuine passion for family law and supporting clients through challenging times

If you are a driven and compassionate solicitor looking to take the next step in your family law career, we would be keen to hear from you.