Family Solicitor

Private Family Solicitor

(1–3 PQE)

Location: Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

Salary: £50,000–£65,000 DOE

Working Pattern: Full-time | Hybrid (Up to 2 Days Working from Home)

A highly respected regional law firm is seeking a talented Private Family Solicitor (1-3 PQE) to join its highly respected regional law firm. 

This role offers the chance to work on a varied caseload of privately funded family matters, supporting a diverse client base while developing your career within a collaborative and supportive team. You’ll benefit from hands-on experience, high-quality work and genuine opportunities for progression.

Whether you’re looking to build on your existing experience or take the next step in your career, this is an excellent opportunity to join a firm that values professional development, client care and long-term career growth.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include managing a varied caseload of private family matters, such as:

• Divorce and separation
• Financial remedy proceedings
• Cohabitation and property disputes
• Child arrangements and parental responsibility matters
• Domestic abuse applications
• Drafting court documents, witness statements, consent orders and settlement agreements
• Preparing pre-nuptial and post-nuptial agreements
• Representing clients at court hearings where appropriate
• Providing practical, empathetic and commercially focused legal advice
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Working closely with senior colleagues on more complex and high-value matters
• Supporting the continued growth and success of the Family team

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Solicitor between 1 and 3 years’ PQE in Private Family Law
• Experience managing privately funded family matters 
• Excellent drafting, communication and client care skills
• Confident managing client relationships and progressing matters efficiently
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• An ambition to continue developing your technical expertise and career within a supportive environment

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• High-quality privately funded family work
• Hybrid working
• Clear opportunities for progression
• Comprehensive benefits package

If you’re looking to join a respected regional law firm where you’ll work on quality private family matters, develop your career and be part of a supportive team, we’d be delighted to discuss this opportunity with you.

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