Family Lawyer

A Legal 500 and Chambers UK recognised, multi office law firm is seeking a Family Solicitor to join its expanding Family team in Barnet. This Family Solicitor role offers exposure to a broad range of privately funded and legal aid family matters, working within an established team while helping to develop the department. The Family Solicitor will manage their own caseload, undertake advocacy and play an active role in business development. This opportunity is suited to a Family Solicitor looking to progress within a supportive and growing practice. The successful Family Solicitor will join an upper tier, multi service law firm with recognised expertise across Family Law, Criminal Defence, Housing, Civil Liberties and Human Rights. The firm provides ongoing training, strong administrative support and a collaborative working environment, allowing fee earners to focus on client work while dedicated internal teams manage billing, credit control and inbound enquiries. As the Family Solicitor you will manage a varied caseload of family and childcare matters.

Responsibilities

Managing Care Proceedings and PLO matters; Advising on Private Children Law matters; Handling Domestic Abuse, Non Molestation and Occupation Order applications; Managing divorce and financial remedy matters; Advising on cohabitation disputes and wider family law issues; Undertaking advocacy where required; Managing own caseload; Playing an active role in business development

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor with at least 3 years PQE; Experience across family and childcare law; Strong understanding of legal aid work; Advocacy experience or willingness to undertake your own advocacy; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Business development skills with the ability to generate work

Benefits

Performance related bonus and profit sharing scheme; Hybrid working arrangements; 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year closure; Pension scheme with employer contribution; Benenden Healthcare; Firm laptop and mobile phone; Cycle to Work Scheme; Ongoing training and career development; Dedicated administrative, billing and telephone support